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Swellendam Country Lodge

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

Photo gallery for Swellendam Country Lodge

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garden
Beach
City view
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov

Explore the area

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237 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Place, Swellendam Provincial Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Drostdy Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (standard twin (or king) with shower )

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

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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (standard queen with shower )

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

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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Twin Room (luxury twin (or king) with shower )

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

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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room (luxury king with shower )

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

Comfort Room (luxury king with shower )

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room (luxury twin or king with bath&shower)

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
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed (luxury king with bath & shower )

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

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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Swellendam

At Swellendam Country Lodge, you'll be 17.6 km (10.9 mi) from Bontebok National Park. Highlights at this guest house include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Swellendam guest house include Montagu Hot Springs and Viljoensdrift Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Railton Library - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Swellendam Provincial Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Drostdy Museum - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Clock Peaks Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tredici - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rolandale Restaurant and Padstal - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Swellendam Country Lodge

Guesthouse with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Bontebok National Park
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Swellendam Country Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Swellendam guest house.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Swellendam Country Lodge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to patios. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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.

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

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Swellendam Country Lodge?

Swellendam Country Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Swellendam Country Lodge?

As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swellendam Country Lodge on 27 Nov 2025 start from NZ$257.62, 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.

Is parking available at Swellendam Country Lodge?

Yep, Swellendam Country Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Swellendam Country Lodge?

The closest beach to Swellendam Country Lodge is Koppie Alleen Beach (50.9 km).

Does Swellendam Country Lodge have a pool?

Swellendam Country Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Swellendam Country Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Winery tours and romance packages, as well as private patios in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Swellendam Country Lodge.

Is Swellendam Country Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Swellendam Country Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Swellendam Country Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Swellendam Country Lodge?

No, Swellendam Country Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Swellendam Country Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Swellendam Country Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Swellendam Country Lodge?

There is a golf course next to Swellendam Country Lodge.

Swellendam Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
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

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
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

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
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

Ines

Travelled with family
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

Alexander, Stuttgart

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
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

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