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Swellendam Country Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Bontebok National Park

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Beach
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City view
Swellendam Country Lodge, near Marloth Nature Reserve and Bontebok National Park, offers access to a golf course, a pool with sun loungers, and pleasant gardens. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning and laundry services.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (standard twin (or king) with shower ) | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (standard twin (or king) with shower )

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (standard queen with shower ) | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (standard queen with shower )

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Twin Room (luxury twin (or king) with shower ) | Terrace/patio

Luxury Twin Room (luxury twin (or king) with shower )

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Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Room (luxury king with shower ) | Terrace/patio

Comfort Room (luxury king with shower )

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Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room (luxury twin or king with bath&shower) | Terrace/patio

Comfort Room (luxury twin or king with bath&shower)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed (luxury king with bath & shower ) | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed (luxury king with bath & shower )

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
237 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740

What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Drostdy Museum - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clock Peaks Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tredici - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lilli's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Swellendam Country Lodge

Upscale guesthouse adjacent to a golf course
Located close to Bontebok National Park, Swellendam Country Lodge provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Get out on the links at this guesthouse and enjoy amenities such as a golf clubhouse. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Swellendam Country Lodge include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Patios, highchairs, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 390 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 190 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 190 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 390 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Swellendam Country Lodge
Swellendam Country Swellendam
Swellendam Country Lodge Guesthouse
Swellendam Country Lodge Swellendam
Swellendam Country Lodge Guesthouse Swellendam

Frequently asked questions

Does Swellendam Country Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Swellendam Country Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swellendam Country Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swellendam Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Swellendam Country Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Swellendam Country Lodge located?

Situated in Swellendam, this guesthouse is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Bontebok National Park.

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Reviews

Swellendam Country Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks for a perfect stay!

Unique service and friendlyness, perfect breakfast and so lovely hosts that you felt as comming home from the first moment on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The only place to stay

Lovely guest house - if you are staying in Swellendam, then this is the only place to stay! Clean, fresh & friendly with tropical vibes and tasty & healthy breakfast :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in Swellendam

A lovely property with friendly hosts. Room was really nice as were the grounds and the pool area. The breakfast was amazing and beautifully presented - the best we had during our stay in South Africa. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay. Very welcoming hosts. Excellent cottage with a cute pool with sun beds. Lovely breakfast on the veranda. Would not hesitate to recommend this lovely place. Wonderful restaurants mearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon accueil par des propriétaires charmants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Guesthouse, delicious breakfast. Amazing owners, very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jederzeit wieder, absolute Empfehlung!

Eine wunderschöne, familiäre Anlage, die gut durchdacht und mit Geschmack angelegt wurde! Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber, stilvoll, der Pool bietet eine tolle Erfrischung und das Frühstück lässt keine Wünsche offen. Eine absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschön gepflegtes Gasthaus. Lecker Frühstück und sehr saubere Zimmer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and clean pretty room. The couple running the show were so lovely and friendly. Happily changed our dinner reservation for us as we did not have SA mobile minutes and gave us a great lunch stop recommendation on our way to the airport. The breakfast we delicious! And we were welcomed to a celebration gift in the room. I would recommend staying here for those travelling in Swellendam.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Swellendam Excellence

Jan and Vivianne were lovely attentive hosts. Mature gardens and pool area were a pleasure to be in. Good breakfast with continental and cooked options. Comfortable super king bed, with large walk in shower. Quiet location, handily situated opposite a good pizza restaurant, close to excellent restaurant La Sosta, and a 20/30 minute walk (or 5 minute drive) into centre of Swellendam. Good stopover for the Garden Route, with handy hikes and trails nearby, and access to amazing De Hoop Nature Reserve. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 Night stop over to Cape Town

Perfect Hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful hosts Super comfortable bed Excellent breakfast. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding

Beautiful property, great welcome and very useful tips. Breakfast was the best of all the lodges we staid at.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommend a stop here.

The guesthouse was really beautiful and looked as if it was brand new. We only stayed for one night but we got some great tips on what to do in Swellendam and even for the rest of our trip. The breakfast was also really good! I would definitely recommend to stay here, for the beautiful place and the nice reception by the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay, very nice place and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Anne, München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hübsches B&B in Swellendam

Gute Zimmer mit eigener Terrasse, hervorragendes Frühstück
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very helpful owner & staff

We enjoyed a couple of nights stay, the owner was very helpful going out of her way to offer advice on local things to do and restaurants & staff even cleaned your car. The rooms were a little small for people with a lot of luggage as there wasn’t a lot of wardrobe space but this wasn’t a problem for staying a couple of nights. On arrival, I thought that the lack of air conditioning would be a problem as it was @ 30+ degrees outside, however once the windows and French doors were opened it cooled down very quickly & there is a ceiling fan in the room in any case. The room was kept spotlessly clean by the staff & was comfortable. The breakfast was superb with more food than we could possible eat. The only issue that may cause a problem for some was that the path to the rooms consisted of gravel, bags couldn’t be easily rolled along & really needed to be carried, it would be better with a stone path so that bags could be pulled along, I suspect that as the staff were so helpful anyone who had real issues could have got the bags delivered to their room for them. For anyone staying on a Sunday, it would be advisable to book a restaurant as several in the town are not open & the better ones get booked up fast.

10/10 Excellent

Angela, surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real gem

A lovely place set in its own beautiful garden created by the owners. The best place we stayed in and by far best breakfast we had in South Africa.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality B&B

Second visit here, all round great place to stay.

8/10 Good

Ruud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Leuke lodge voor 1 of 2 overnachtingen op doorreis

Leuke doorreis locatie. Swellendam is overzichtelijk en er is een soort van buitenlucht museum en enkele historische kerkjes en gebouwen. De lodge is prima. Aardige gastvrouw. Klein zwembad, helaas met te weinig stoelen voor alle gasten. Mooie tuin. Het ontbijt is werkelijk prima! Very fruit, diverse broodsoorten, yoghurt, confitures en ' English breakfast' naar keuze.

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was very good!

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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