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Reviews of A Hilltop Country Retreat 4 stars

7 Bergsig Avenue, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa

#3 of 11 hotels in Swellendam

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 473 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable self catering with nice pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Private terrace a little cramped

    Very comfortable simple room , well serviced and clean. Lovely to have the braai outside. Good supermarket nearby for self catering. Very nice swimming pool. Excellent value for money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    like a piece of what heaven is like
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    it what be unfair to pick something - all was just great!

    oh my word the whole set up was awesome! what a treat after a day of travelling!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is not enclosed properly... it's just a short wall, which isn't ideal

    This was my favourite accommodation on our trip! The apartment was lovely and the pools were great! We also had our own braai area which was nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful view over the mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff very friendly, helpful and waited till 8 pm. The house very spacious, however needs renovation or at least very good deep cleaning.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well the 'retreat' part of the accomodation was not that clear to us. Maybe a tip to explain a little about the welness/spa options!?

    We had a great stay, the rooms were lovely, spacious and comfortabel. Pool was really nice and the mountains on the background were nice either.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    A good place to stop over, should have stayed an extra night to see all that Swellendam has to offer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking facilities were a bit tight for the number of cars parked on the premises. Gate onto the property did not close. Security a bit relaxed for someone from JHB. WiFi a bit slow. TV Remote was missing.

    Room was very nice with everything required for self catering. Clean, with decent shower, toilet & vanity. Nice kitchen with fridge and wash basin, etc. Outdoor Braam area should you have required it. Staff were helpful with suggestions of restaurants to eat at and places to visit.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    recommendable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Family Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Personally don´t like the energy saving lamps they create "cold light" but this is question of taste.

    Nice location, quite at the top area of Swellendam. Spacy sleeping rooms. The entire appartment was clean and well equipped. There is a swimming pool you can use parking space next to reception. Load shedding is happining but this is all over ZA.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super Nice stay, lovely big apartment and we had a nice braai. Lovely stay, can definitely recommend!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no air conditioning present.

    Beautiful place, great facilities and service.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Perfect place to relaxe
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside was that there was no baby chair available for our little one, which made the dinners slightly un-chill…

    Super nice and quiet little area with a pool for adults and a small one for kids. Very friendly and very clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the kids, there was nothing the host could do about that.

    The staff was really friendly, Tracey was nice and welcoming and gave us so much information about Swellendam, the location was great we could walk to most of the things we did there, and the accommodation was just perfection.the kids

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Met our needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    9.0
    Such good value. A definite property to return to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The peaceful, relaxing location. Excellently equipped.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    A great location for either a stopover of a longer stay, value for money, long with friendly staff make it the easy choi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Family Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean … friendly ….. well located …. Thoughtful (the braai was laid in advance for us)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    What a big room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So much more beautiful then the pictures showed! Very big room, clean and very Nice private place to sit outside. Braai place (private) all set and ready to use.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charming courtyard, nicely decorated cottage with all possible amenities being thought of.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    15 or 20 minute walk into town that we would normally do but wouldnt do coming back . Taxi or restaurant transfer ....we dont know and no info. Othet places in SA ....we knew.

    Nice property with good facilities Friedndly and helpful hostess

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Lovely cabin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Paid extra for breakfast to be in the fridge, but was a little disappointed with the quality of the produce.

    Room was lovely but wasn't the one I'd booked, The hotel moved me to a smaller room than booked, as they had overbooked and had a family staying in the room I had requested. My replacement room was lovely so no really complaint but no apology for the room change would have been nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in Swellendam with nice pool and garden
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some relax beds at the pool are broken and need to be renewed

    Very nice decorated and large apartment with a well equipment kitchen. Nice pool and garden. Friendly staff and close to the national park.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    It was a great stay and we would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The seating areas outside are a little close together - but we could have used the additional outside area at the rear of our room.

    We loved. the size of the room - the great shower - the bbq facilities including a stock of wood - the private outdoor eating and sitting area.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Lovely rustic charm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We paid for a delivered breakfast for both mornings of our stay. Shouldn’t have bothered. Could have bought better at local supermarket. Fruit was unripe and rock hard and bacon incredibly fatty

    Lovely atmosphere Large room with rustic charm. Didn’t like wall art. Scary looking woman which faced the bed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    9.0
    Honeymoon Holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The one swimming pool was quiet whenever we used it but would maybe get busy if all the guests were using it at the same time? The second 'swimming pool' was a little splash pool delightful for cooling your feet off or for small children

    Convenient stop on our way to the Garden Route. Close to Marloth Nature Reserve offering scenic walks and trails. Close to town for museum and shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Braai (bbq) facilities (all included) was excellent. Furnishings/ decor were top notch. Recommend stay longer than 1 night.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay, a few small things would make it perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Blunt knives, pool chairs need updating, bathroom doors need closure

    Great location…facilities

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spent a night here on our way from CT to Plett. Fantastic staff, and just gorgeous accommodation. Our kids absolutely loved it and we couldn't resist a fire while we went to sleep. Lana was super helpful and recommend then booked a restaurant for us.

    Stayed in December 2023

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