Ideally situated en-route to the Garden Route, in the historic town of Swellendam, this 3-star guest house radiates an ambience of tranquillity and style. Comfortable and elegant best describe Guesthouse LaRachelle. Indulge in a hearty breakfast. The warm hospitality of your hosts set the perfect atmosphere for a romantic and relaxing vacation. Each unit has a separate entrance opening onto an enclosed and secure patio. Relax, after an active day, in the comfort of your spaciously-laid out bedroom or in the lounge. With most trendy restaurants and places of interest within walking distance, Guesthouse LaRachelle is the perfect choice of accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Swellendam, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Laurel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The hosts is super friendly and kind. He helped us and gave really nice recommendations for restaurants and activities. We even got a free room upgrade which was great! We really enjoyed this place and will definitely come back! Thank you so much!
  • Serelda
    South Africa South Africa
    Kindness of the owner to.offer to put our car in garage with all our stuff we needed to relocate our son.very thoughtful of him.
  • Kay
    South Africa South Africa
    Very quiet location, lovely room with great bathroom, comfortable bed

Hosted by Marius & Rachelle Potgieter

8.6
8.6
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Marius & Rachelle Potgieter
Our property is situated in the third oldest town in South Africa, therefore we are rich with history. We are surrounded by the Langeberg mountains, but we are just 60 kilometres from the ocean. Laze the day away on the sundeck with a glass of wine, or go cycling in the mountains, or vist the Bontebok National Park. In all the rooms is coffee and tea making facilities as well as amenities such as sjampoo, bodywash, cotton wool, Aloe Ferox and Rooibos products, etc.
Guests love the fact that it is a quiet neighbourhood and that Swellendam is a safe town to visit. The Drostdy museum hosts daily tours and the Bontebok National Park is also well worth a visit. Furthermore we have berry farms which offers tastings and we have magnificent restaurants. There is also the Fairy Garden where you can relax and try to catch a fairy (or two)!
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Guesthouse LaRachelle
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English

House rules

Guesthouse LaRachelle takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 09:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Guesthouse LaRachelle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Guesthouse LaRachelle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Guesthouse LaRachelle

  • Guesthouse LaRachelle is 700 yards from the centre of Swellendam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Guesthouse LaRachelle is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Guesthouse LaRachelle include:

    • Double

  • The prices at Guesthouse LaRachelle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guesthouse LaRachelle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)