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Gaikou Lodge

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Swellendam with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

Explore the area

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69 Berg Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Drostdy Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bontebok National Park
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Swellendam

At Gaikou Lodge you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Drostdy Museum and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio. Highlights at this B&B include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Swellendam B&B include Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Swellendam Provincial Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Drostdy Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 7 min drive - 4.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tredici - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Koornlands Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Gaikou Lodge

Bed & breakfast in Swellendam with free breakfast and outdoor pool
WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Gaikou Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Swellendam bed & breakfast.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gaikou Lodge offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. This Swellendam bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gaikou Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Gaikou Lodge Swellendam
Gaikou Swellendam
Gaikou
Gaikou Lodge Swellendam
Gaikou Lodge Bed & breakfast
Gaikou Lodge Bed & breakfast Swellendam

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gaikou Lodge?

Yep, Gaikou Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Gaikou Lodge?

As of 23 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gaikou Lodge on 28 Aug 2025 start from NZ$183.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gaikou Lodge have a pool?

Gaikou Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Gaikou Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gaikou Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gaikou Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gaikou Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Gaikou Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN

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

Amazing mountain views

Lovely stay with spacious room Feel they could provide ice without charging for it! It's not a budget place Great restaurants in town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay. No hairdryer in the room. No dressing gowns We found the accommodation very difficult to find the numbers of the cottages where that small we had to get out the car to read what number it was. A very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raz and Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not worth the money

Property is in serious need of maintenance. Rooms are very outdated and furniture is old and extremely dirty. The couch is covered with an old blanket to “hide” the filthy old cushions and armrests are brown and greasy from the filth. Public areas is dilapidated and rundown with no attention to detail, weeds growing between paving, grass is overgrown etc etc. Television is extremely old. This place is clearly not living up to its potential and very poorly managed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Moore Creek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe & quiet. Loved the breakfast which is included too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, CARLSBAD

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacobus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joleen, Canada

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amazing setting, really well laid out rooms and close to restaurants in town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

The best place to stay

I wish I could have stayed longer, what an amazing place, from the surrounds to the room, I have three words, amazing, simply amazing. To date, the best place I have stayed on my travels. Will definitely come back. Thank you for the beautiful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Chester UK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, situated in extensive grounds with mountain views. Comfortable and modern rooms with patio/verandah. Excellent attentive and hospitable staff. Superb breakfast. It was all good, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carla was super helpfull and even allowed a late check-out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners super friendly. Upstairs rooms like a French 18th century palace.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthonius

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Frankfurt am Main

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine traumhafte Umgebung. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Alles wunderbar, ein Ort der Erholung

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

P

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

Heerlijk rustig, mooie vogelplek.

Prima plek. Leuk wandelen langs de rivier, massa's vogels.Kingfischers en black eagles. Lekker ontbijt met wat klef croisantje.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018