Best Lodges in Swellendam

Surrounded by rolling fields and the majestic Langeberg Mountain range, this picturesque country house is the ideal romantic getaway for guests looking for pure relaxation. Schoone Oordt Country House, a much-photographed Victorian landmark in Swellendam, offers you all you require for an utterly comfortable stay. Tucked away on over 16404 ft² of lush grounds, guests have access to woodland glades, a stunning swimming pool and a fragrant rose garden. Breakfasts are extensive, delicious and served in the sunlight-filled conservatory in the mornings. Guests can enjoy dinner at the Conservatory Restaurant at Schoone Oordt by prior reservation, and complimentary afternoon tea. All suites, designed to blend in with the character of the main house, are decorated with special and antique furnishings.

- "Amazing!" - "A beautiful country house worth staying at for a night or two on the garden route" - "We have never experienced such great service, friendly staff and good food on a local trip as we had at Schoone Oordt. N" - "I felt spoiled!" - "We loved every minute of our stay…from the superb service..to the wonderful friendliness of all the staff…and the owner" - "Classy, welcoming, comfortable, safe and relaxing overnight you will remember fondly."

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a soaking tub and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a refrigerator and free WiFi. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, towels, and bathrobes.

- "Charming colonial style property, beautiful rooms and public areas and wonderful scones and afternoon tea on arrival! Superb restaurant and attentive staff and owner. Highly recommend" - "Staff were all super helpful, accommodation was very comfortable and dinner and breakfast both excellent!" - "A wonderful, beautifully restored property. Everything about our room was comfortable, considered and clean, everyone was so friendly, and the food was exceptional. Breakfast was a particularly highlight! We were totally happy with every part of our short stay at Schoone Oordt and would unreservedly recommend booking."

Mountain View Swellendam offers rustic self-catering accommodations set in a large, indigenous garden with views of the Langeberg Mountains. The property is 6.8 mi from Marloth Nature Reserve and has easy access to the N2. The simply decorated but cozy rooms and studios are each equipped with a TV, and offer an private bathroom and a kitchenette. The cottage offers a kitchen with stove and refrigerator. You can enjoy a mountain and garden views from all accommodations types. A supermarket and a few restaurants are located within walking distance from Mountain View Swellendam. Barbecue facilities are available on site. Within easy driving distance is Malgas which has the only hand drawn pont left in the country, Cape Agulas, Africa’s southern most tip, Witsand beach and the Robertson wine route. De Hoop Nature Reserve is 26 mi away and George is about 2 hours’ drive from the property.

- "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, perfectly appointed cottage. The only think we are sorry about is that" - "A memorable stay." - "Lovely cottage, will definitely go back."

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and an LCD TV, as well as Netflix and a minibar. Other amenities include designer toiletries, premium bedding, towels, and bathrobes.

- "Liked everything. Great gal who checked us in, super breakfast, close excellent dining, and has 8 acres in "backyard" and Zebra, antelopes, birds--what a great way to start the day! We will return!" - "Exceeded all expectations - spacious and well-appointed rooms, friendly staff, and beautiful grounds. " - "Amazing! I was only upset that we didn’t get to staying longer. The room and grounds were beautiful, with Zebra and Springbok Antelope. "

Located within the Marloth Nature Reserve, this 4-star lodge offers breathtaking views of the mountains, river and forest. Fishing is possible in Gaikou’s 2 dams, surrounded by native wild flowers. The luxuriously decorated rooms and villas include private patios or wide verandas. Flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes and bathtubs are standard in all units. Visitors can enjoy hiking and walking trails on foot or on horseback. There is a river trail on the property, where lure and fly fishing can be practiced. Breakfast is served on Gaikou Lodge’s veranda or inside, at the reception area. The historic Swellendam can be found 20 minutes’ walk from the lodge. Free private parking is possible on site.

- "Beautiful" - "Loved our stay at Gaikou... we would go back in a heart beat." - "Nice views and great breakfast" - "Great stay!!" - "Me of my top ten most piecefull locations in South Africa" - "Breathtaking!" - "Lovely location and a perfect stop over on the Garden Route." - "Great views and location" - "Excellent place, would have liked to have stsyed longer" - "Brilliant, love it." - "Great spot for a family weekend, but bring your own coffee, wifi"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, towels, and bathrobes.

- "Wonderful surprise stop on our way from Cape Town to the Garden Route! Swellendam is a cute little place, very leafy and quaint. And Aan de Oever is perfectly located in a quiet street just a few mins walk from nice restaurants (one of which they pre-booked for us without having to request it- Drosdy! One of the best meals of our trip). They upgraded us to a very spacious room and we just enjoyed relaxing on the beautiful grounds for a few hours. It’s set next to a little river and the pool deck has great mountain views. Overall the perfect experience, highly recommended."

A Riverbed Guest house in Swellendam has 4-star accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. The property is set less than 0.6 mi from top restaurants, shops and Drostdy Museum. The property is located a 17-minute walk from SwellenMark Regional Shopping Center and 0.6 mi from NG Church Swellendam. The air-conditioned accommodations is a self catering guest house fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a terrace with private dining area and a private bathroom with a shower. The guest house features certain rooms with mountain views and pool views, and the rooms are equipped with a kettle. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave and Nespresso coffee machine. A Riverbed Guest house offers a terrace. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodations. Marloth Nature Reserve is 1.2 mi from A Riverbed Guest house, while Bontebok National Park Entrance Gate is 3.7 mi from the property.

- "Wonderful riverbed stay" - "Serene setting, gracious host" - "Hard to beat" - "Lovely guest house with beautiful mountain views" - "Paradise in Swellendam" - "The perfect views and accommodation" - "A most enjoyable scenic stay!" - "Great stay at Swellendam" - "One of the best places I've stayed in as a regular weekend traveller. Melani is a great hostess." - "Excellent establishment" - "Look forward to a future stay"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a stovetop and free WiFi, as well as an LED TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a freezer, towels, and a DVD player.

- "Great value" - "Very comfortable stay. Full kitchen, well stocked, nice perks. Outdoor BBQ, sitting area. Nice pool and surrounding grounds. Free on site parking. " - "Lovely setting and room. Excellent value for money" - "Excellent hotel with great staff. Lovely room with a big comfy bed " - "What a great retreat! Thank you for the small details and thoughtfulness!!!! " - "Lovely, clean place with friendly staff " - "For a very low budget (175 euro for 3 nights) a really nice room, bathroom, ktichen. Honest to say its not to compare withe star accommodations but lovely. Nice sitting areas near your room. Bbq option in your own garden. Nice pool with enough parasols. More than value for money"

Providing city views, 20 On Somerset in Swellendam provides accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and garden. At the guest house, all units are fitted with a wardrobe. All rooms have a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, and free Wifi, while selected rooms include a terrace and some have inner courtyard views. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruit, and juice are available daily. Drostdy Museum is a 8-minute walk from the guest house, while Swellendam Golf Course is 1.2 miles away.

- "Our stay was absolutely delightful, largely thanks to our incredible host. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted w" - "Three older guys doing an adventure motorcycle ride around South Africa. I’d give the stay a four star rating👍🏻" - "Excellent!" - "Lovely!!" - "Great place to stay" - "Brilliant . Superb location house and host"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and a refrigerator, as well as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Other amenities include designer toiletries, premium bedding, a pillowtop bed, and laundry facilities.

- "Excellent service! Beautiful and comfortable rooms. The owners are very hospitable and make you feel like home!" - "Very friendly Hosts, great breakfast and lovely location." - "This is a very special place. The hosts are a lovely warm hospitable couple who have planned everything with great thought and and fine eye for quality and detail. The whole property is spacious and serene. The rooms and bathrooms spacious and beautifully styled. The breakfasts are amazing - a huge choice of specialist teas, homemade granola, preserves and pastries, cheeses, the most fantastic seedy bread! And a great range of very tasty well cooked hot options. All served in a light and airy sunny room overlooking the gardens. The pool is perfect with sufficient loungers for all the rooms spaced for maximum privacy. The grounds are very secluded and private, with lovely trees, shrubs and water features attracting a myriad of birdlife. It is a lovely lovely place. "

Bloomestate Swellendam offers stylish rooms and several sunbathing terraces on its expansive grounds. It features a saltwater pool and in-house beauty treatments. Each room has elegant furniture and fittings which include a Bluetooth Speaker, Smart TV, and Wi-Fi. There is a bath and walk-in shower in each private bathroom. For breakfast, guests can enjoy South African and European delicacies made from fresh local ingredients. Breakfast is served in the main house which overlooks the sub-tropical garden. There are also 2 restaurants next to Bloomestate. Bloomestate Swellendam is a 5-minute drive away from Drostdy Museum, the Marloth Nature reserve, and Bontebok National Park. Swellendam Golf Club is 1.9 mi away.

- "It really is a gem and will recommend to all contacts" - "We had a more than pleasant stay and would have wanted to stay longer. The owners made us feel more than welcome with th" - "Extremely beautiful property" - "Excellent hotel with professional and very friendly hosts" - "It's the little things..." - "fantastic" - "Perfect place to stay in Swellendam" - "Excellent!! Would recommend." - "Great stop over in Swellendham"

Riverfront aparthotel units with kitchenettes and patios
Along with an outdoor pool, this aparthotel has a garden and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a front-desk safe.
Each apartment provides a Smart TV with satellite channels, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include free WiFi and a patio.
A Riverbed Guesthouse offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Swellendam aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "A stunning place to stay with a wonderful host. " - "Absolutely stunning property with beautiful gardens and pool. Very comfortable with full amenities." - "Melani’s place is fantastic. It has a great swimming pool and a magnificent mountain view. The apartment has everything it needs. Very nice big bed and a very good bathroom and shower. The breakfast has everything you need. Make your own eggs the way you want them. The two big dogs are very sweet and relaxed and keep you save from the baboons :)"

Hermitage Huisies offers accommodations within a 5-minute drive of the center of Swellendam. This property features expansive gardens and mountain views. Free WiFi is available. Each unit at Hermitage Huisies has a kitchen, a dining area, heating panels, fans, and private BBQ facilities. The beds are fitted with luxury, pocket-spring mattresses, and linen and towels are provided. Some units offer a TV. Guests can enjoy the many horses on the farm, as well as a dam, play area, a trickling stream and green pastures. Various activities in the surroundings include golf, hiking, cycling, berry picking, honey tasting and horse riding. Marloth Nature Reserve is 1.9 mi from Hermitage Huisies.

Accessibility • Hot Tub • Balcony/Terrace • Oceanfront • Pet Friendly • Guest Services • Parking • Breakfast • Ocean View • Wellness Facilities • Pool • Internet

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a Smart TV, as well as Netflix and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, an electric kettle, and tour/ticket assistance.

- "Nice property and staff." - "Amazing Guesthouse, delicious breakfast. Amazing owners, very kind." - "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" - "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. "

1.5 miles from Swellendam Golf Course in Swellendam, Aan de Bergen features accommodations with access to a hot tub. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a swimming pool. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. Some accommodations include a balcony and a cable flat-screen TV, as well as seating area. At the guest house, all units have a private bathroom. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swellendam, like pub crawls. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Drostdy Museum is 1.5 miles from Aan de Bergen, while Marloth Nature Reserve is 15 miles away.

- "Such great value for money, exceeded expectations, we would definitely stay here again!" - "Charming and relaxed" - "Short but good stay!" - "Pleasant stay in Swellendam"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a TV, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, an electric kettle, and a picnic area.

- "Space was generous & clean. Good value and very hospitable owner was super friendly even with our late check-in. Will definitely visit again." - "The backyard and pool area were beautiful. Staff friendly and helpful. Restaurant beside the guesthouse was delicious." - "Lovely place to spend a night or two to get to know Swellendam and its beautiful surroundings. " - "Excellent service" - "Great place to stay ....and a good breakfast "

Offering pool views, Dolittle Cottages in Swellendam provides accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and barbecue facilities. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay. The vacation home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. The vacation home provides guests with a patio, mountain views, a seating area, cable TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge, and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Swellendam Golf Course is 1.3 miles from Dolittle Cottages, while Drostdy Museum is 1.1 miles from the property.

- "Best Family Vacation every!" - "Was amazing stay, way exceeded out expectations" - "Excellent service from host and staff! We loved our stay there" - "A very memorable family vacation enjoyed by all, making happy memories," - "Swellendam is a beautiful smaller town. Loved our stay at Doolittle cottages." - "Excellent, thank u." - "Great time and worth every cent" - "Great hostess, farmyard ambience with the convenience of being in the town. Would go again."

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, towels, and an electric kettle.

- "Great place to stop " - "Once again had a lovely stay at the Elianthe. Was good to be back. Staff helpful and friendly, lovely breakfast and beautiful room. They can’t do enough to make your stay enjoyable. Will most certainly be back. Thank you Cynthia! X" - "Lovely little gem of a place. Everything you need for a quiet relaxing stay." - "Big beautiful spacious rooms, comfy beds and delicious breakfast." - "This was a delightful place to stay with extremely welcoming and friendly staff. The room was very comfortable and spacious with modern decor and personal touches and included a fridge. It’s much more a hotel than a guesthouse experience. The breakfast buffet had a good selection of cereals, toasts, etc. inc. home made muffins and guests choose a freshly cooked to order English breakfast or a choice of omelettes. The garden and pool provides a little oasis of calm but each room has a couple of chairs with tables outside the door to remain private if guests prefer. The Elianthe is well located at one end of the main road and it took about 20 mins to stroll down to the NG Kerk towards the other end past shops, restaurants, etc. Note: It’s advisable to check in by 7pm for a personal welcome, and not 9pm as stated by Expedia."

33 Berg Selfcatering enjoys a location in Swellendam, a 5-minute walk from Drostdy Museum and 1.7 miles from Swellendam Golf Course. This property offers a saltwater pool, free Wifi, and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the guest house. At the guest house, units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also offered in the kitchenette, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, all units come with a seating area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Marloth Nature Reserve is 16 miles from 33 Berg Selfcatering, while Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve is 27 miles from the property.

- "Great stopover en route" - "Clean and comfortable stay. Host was friendly with good communication"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include premium bedding, towels, a ceiling fan, and a desk.

- "The owners/managers went above and beyond to help me with both my late arrival and my trip onward. My phone was having a charging issue and the detailed map that was drawn for me was perfect - it got me right to some wonderful sightseeing in Cape Agulhas and ultimately to Betty’s Bay. I certainly would have missed some beautiful areas had I not had their help! " - "Beautiful rooms. Awesome breakfast. Very nice property." - "The hosts give us a warm welcome and give us very good tips for the dinner and also for our next destinations. We followed the tips and was very thankful for it. The room was comfortable and clean and the hotel is located right on the mainstreet. Really perfect. Swellendam offers very cool activities. You can stay there for some nights and plan yout daily trips from the guest house. Thank you Michael and Beate"