This guest house is located in the town of Swellendam. Rooms feature antique furnishings and views of the Langeberg Mountains or the gardens. Free Wi-fi is available in all rooms.
Dave
South Africa
Beautiful guesthouse with wonderful, friendly staff
De Kloof Heritage estate is a Cape Dutch boutique hotel and spa , is just a few minutes' walk into the heart of Swellendam. It has a 12-yard outdoor pool and spa with panoramic mountain views.
Suzanne
Canada
Beautiful, comfortable room. Complimentary wine and flowers for our 50th wedding anniversary. Delicious breakfasts served with a smile by Linda. Friendly hosts Marjolein and Roy were very kind and helpful.
This 5-star boutique hotel features a small eco-reserve with Zebras and Springboks, a large garden pool, and an open-air jacuzzi. Located in Swellendam, restaurants and cafes are just 164 feet away.
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.
Alison
Australia
The location is amazing and the views are beautiful
This retreat is located in quiet Swellendam in the foothills of the Langeberg Mountains. The spacious rooms feature modern décor with rustic touches and living areas with flat-screen satellite TVs.
Alexander
Germany
The staff very friendly, helpful and waited till 8 pm. The house very spacious, however needs renovation or at least very good deep cleaning.
A Riverbed Guest house in Swellendam has 4-star accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities.
terry
United Kingdom
Just about everything!!
Location was amazing with great pool and alongside a river overlooking the mountains. Secure parking and neighbourhood.
Purpose built rooms with loads of space. Quiet, secure with a friendly host - probaby the best guest house we've stayed in South Africa or elsewhere.
On average, 3-star hotels in Swellendam cost $46 per night, and 4-star hotels in Swellendam are $92 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Swellendam can be found for $166 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Swellendam this weekend is $51 or, for a 4-star hotel, $92. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Swellendam for this weekend cost around $148 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs $51 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Swellendam for tonight. You'll pay around $87 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Swellendam will cost around $144, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
We just LOVE Somerset Gift! We stayed in Fish Eagle.
We just LOVE Somerset Gift! We stayed in Fish Eagle. From the view and facilities to the helpfulness of the farm mangeress, Tanya, everything was lovely. Tanya went out of her way to make sure that we were comfortable and gave us all a very warm welcome (including the fur kids!). There are beautiful waterfalls and rockpools that you can hike to and there is also a river and a dam with kayaks.
There is a huge indoor fireplace for the winter getaways and a huge undercover outdoor braai with dinner table and chairs. We brought board games, cards and puzzles and had endless laughs around the table.
If I absolutely had to moan about something, it would be the pressure of the shower. It is very low and soft - but! ....honestly we were swimming so much it really wasn't a big thing. I just can't think of anything else that was a negative :-)
The wood fire hot tub outside is a super bonus!
We will definitely be back!
Michelle
South Africa
10
Scored 10
What a surprise awaited us.
What a surprise awaited us. This town has a very warm and relaxed atmosphere and we didn't plan long enough to stay and explore all that it has to offer. A one night stop over was not enough. Colonial and Dutch influences in the architecture and a lovely selection of shops and restaurants and places of historical interest, which we simply didn't have time to see, but will be back to explore.
Iwona
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
People are extremely friendly.
People are extremely friendly. We had an awesome time, always love visiting Swellendam. All the restaurants are of excellent quality, and you can browse in the small shops. I walked to the Mall, and felt very safe
Estelle
Saudi Arabia
6.0
Scored 6.0
The TV did not work.
The TV did not work. When we checked it was broken and it looked like the lady hosting us knew about it but did not care to mention that. When we call about this TV not working at night she said I quote "Just press all the buttons until something happens sir" we were shocked! In the morning her apology for this also did not sound sincere as you could tell she was well aware that it does not work. Went to the bathroom at night and when switching on the light the electricity blew and the whole place did not have lights for the rest of the night. When we mentioned this in the morning it was a known issue and they blamed load shedding for it.
My partner was looking forward to swimming the pool was GREEN! and quite clearly not been maintained for years. It is nothing like what you see on the listing, you would be scared to even stick a finger in it. It's the type of dirt that you can't see at the bottom of it. We asked for the bicycles they said we could use on the listing and there were only two bicycles, the one had a flat tire so we couldn't use it. The other one that we had to share was not maintained well and also had a chain locking the whole time. We were just shocked that there are only two bicycles available for guests.
The Restaurant on the other hand was a pleasant experience. The gentleman hosting is very friendly and authentic it's amazing. The food is value for money as well. Had one of the most amazing meals the free breakfast is also good value and a proper meal. Wifi good and the music is lovely and the place all together has nice indoor and outdoor calming seating. We could come back for the dining experience it was exceptional. My partner and I spent the week talking about how calm and authentic the gentlemen hosting us were. He was just an exceptional experience I can't stress enough.
In summary, we would come back to dine definitely!. But to sleep No, don't see how they justify the cost for it as well.
Shilakwe
10
Scored 10
Swellendam is a beautiful little town with a deep history...
Swellendam is a beautiful little town with a deep history and friendly people. It feels safe to walk around and is inviting to explore. We especially enjoyed the sights, sounds and aromas of the morning market on Saturday.
Lukas de Beer
South Africa
10
Scored 10
In the past I always just passed Swellendam on my way to...
In the past I always just passed Swellendam on my way to another destination. This time I spent three days and what a beautiful historical town it is, surrounded by the Langeberg mountains. Friendly people and excellent food especially De Vagebond restaurant where we also had the opportunity to watch the rugby during loadshedding and experienced the lovely Ostrich meat dishes!
We were gonna stay here for a night, but ended up staying two! Such a peaceful and relaxing place. My boyfriend got foodpoisoned before we got there, and Patrick was so caring and helpful! He made breakfast personally for each person staying there too. Patrick has two dogs wich were so cute and loving! Always happy and ready for cuddles! We would definitely stay here again if we ever come back to Swellendam In the area there is also a couple of really good restaurants. Check out Field and fork. Thank you for having us, Patrick!
Swellendam is an ideal location for breaking a journey through the stunning Overberg Region and this boutique hotel is a Gem. Perfect for a couple of nights stay to or from the Garden Route.
The hotel has been beautifully restored and retains its Victorian Heritage.
The staff are attentive and very professional.
Alison, the Owner, is a talented Chef and prepares all the food. The dinner menu was excellent, offering a wide range of dishes all beautifully prepared. Breakfast was also outstanding.
Really had a lovely stay, the place is very picturesque, and incredibly quiet. The bird life is abundant due to the pretty farm dam. there are a few minor things that could be improved, but these are really minor and definitely don't detract from the great time we had. The owners were also very accommodating with a later check out, which we really appreciated. The beds are comfortable, the linen clean and fresh. I would definitely come back!
The dinner 5 course meal we had was outstanding and was great value for money. The waterbed was a highlight as we felt so relaxed after sleeping on it and size of the rooms was nice and big. The fireplace in the lounge area of our room was used during the cold winter nights. Also the facial at the spa was something my wife said was very good. We also liked that they washed our car before we left so that was a generous touch.
Wonderful hotel in a 200 year old Dutch farm. Beautiful surroundings, very tasteful furnishings and a relaxing atmosphere. We had a fantastic room/suite all by ourselves, which was absolutely magnificent and extremely comfortable. Wonderful breakfast with a chef who prepares the most delicious food. This place will make you relax and lose all stress and thoughts of home… Absolute tóp hotel!
This is a great spot for Bontebok park (literally opposite), we got upgraded to a Chalet which was nice, but on the flip side this is because the owner was concerned about putting us in the shared area with contractors. We had everything you could need self catering wise, the rooms were clean and everything nicely presented. The owner was a friendly man and made us feel at home.
The house is beautiful and the living areas are spacious. The beds were very comfortable and all had electric blankets. There is also large fireplace that was great on the cold nights. There are hikes into the nature reserve directly from the farm. We really enjoyed our stay and the kids especially enjoyed seeing the animals on the farm.
On arrival the welcome was warm and friendly, including the willingness to go the extra mile if the need arises. Loved the feel at home cozy room, the pool and the area around the pool. Elianthe Guesthouse will definitely see my wife and I again, hopefully sooner than later, Thank you for very much Cliff and Elize Sands.
Really enjoyed our stay at Roosje van de Kaap. The owners and staff are very friendly and gave us some great suggestions for restaurants to eat (walking distance) as well as places to visit in the area. Very much enjoyed our stay here and can highly recommend.
Great location in the heart of Swellendam, clean, and if it had been summer, a nice pool area. The staff were friendly.
We weren't too pleased with the arrangement of the rooms, but then, the price was very good, so we didn't feel hard done by.
From parting the stunning daybreak mist on the Breëde River surface to anchoring in paradise where the birdsong and sound of raising fish fill your houseboat cabin once dusk peacefully descends – a must for tired souls!
I like the view of the dam, the rolling green hills, and the mountains. I liked the look of the cottage, how cozy it felt, and how clean it was. I also liked that they provided a functional kitchen.
Pet friendly ,our small yorkie enjoyed walking ,braai facility good,owners very accomodating and friendly. Taste room great,jams,pickles,liquers. Close to town. Tranquil ,reatful. Loved it
it was located in nice part of Swellendam and within walking distance to a few excellent restaurants. The garden and pool area where we’ll managed with fabulous views of the mountains.
Beautifully and nicely equipped cabin at the breede river.
Cottage completely off grid. Nice swimming spot, kayak and swing at the river.
20 min drive from Swellendam.
Room was very clean with all the facilities we needed. We really enjoyed relaxing on the swimming pool deck and on the river bank, very peaceful and beautiful.
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