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The Hideaway

5.0 star property
Luxury bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services

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The Queen Elizabeth Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
The Hideaway serves a full breakfast to start the day right. Guests relax on the sunny terrace or by the cozy fireplace when evening falls. The outdoor pool offers a refreshing escape amid greenery, while rooms provide a restful sanctuary complete with free WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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The Queen Elizabeth Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Queen Elizabeth Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Double Delight Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Double Delight Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Peace Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Peace Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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The Ecstasy Rose Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Ecstasy Rose Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
10 Hermanus Steyn Street, Swellendam, 6740

What's nearby

  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Drostdy Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Clock Peaks Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tredici - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Hideaway

Luxury bed & breakfast
Free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Hideaway. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, laundry services, and 1 meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1893
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 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
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 430.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 430.0 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Hideaway B&B Swellendam
Hideaway Swellendam
Hideaway Guesthouse Swellendam
The Hideaway Swellendam
The Hideaway Bed & breakfast
The Hideaway Bed & breakfast Swellendam

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hideaway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Hideaway?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Hideaway located?

Situated in Swellendam, this luxury bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Bukkenburg Pottery Studio and Drostdy Museum. Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Swellendam Provincial Hospital are also within 10 minutes.

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