Name: Roosje van de Kaap
Address: 5 Drostdy Street, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa, 5 Drostdy Street, Western Cape, 6740, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $67 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Roosje van de Kaap

5 Drostdy Street, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa –

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We ate at the Rooje van de Kaap restaurant and had an excellent meal. Breakfast was also very good.

Erniem, Australia

We stayed here 22 years ago on our first trip to SA and wanted to visit this place again It is just as charming now as then, with new owners who have made improvements to the original buildings and bought the adjoining property and land. They are expanding with several newly built cottages in the Cape Dutch style and a larger swimming pool. We stayed in the original part of the property beside the restaurant with the smaller swimming pool right outside our room which was quite small but adequate for one night. There are more spacious rooms available. We ate at the small restaurant which also takes non-residents. They have a delicious traditional Cape Malay dish called “bobotie” of spiced minced lamb with sambals. Would definitely return..

Marina, Sweden

Attentive staff, helpful and always available. Good menu for dinner, but limited choices make it difficult if you want to eat in more than twice. Great breakfasts. Wifi on the slow side. DSTV decoder in each room.

Brian, United States of America

Extremely warm welcome from the owner and friendly staff who carried our luggage to Our room and then brought us a very welcome cup of tea. We stayed in room/cottage no 5 which had an indoor bathroom with shower and then an outdoor shower and Victorian bath in the most beautiful courtyard. We ate in their restaurant and both had very tasty meals.

Irene, South Africa

Charming bedroom and piping hot water. Owners could not have been kinder or more considerate.

Nancy, United Kingdom

Rooms were wonderful. The restaurant was fully booked for dinner so we didn't get to eat there. Breakfast was great.

Alet, South Africa

The owners run the hotel themselves (which is great) and the wife is very friendly. The husband is OK.

Eduardo, Brazil

Wonderful little hotel ! Very nicely decorated and kept absolutly tidy. The staff and the couple of managers are so kind and willing to help. We enjoyed it so much !

Olivier, France

very friendly people good dining and relax atmosphere.

Frederik, South Africa

Nice Dutch cottage with little rooms in a superb estate. Good food, nice staff, wonderful little garden, good location to discover the city and the neighborhood

Niklas, Germany

This guesthouse 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.

The bright, spacious rooms at Roosje van de Kaap are individually decorated and include wooden beamed ceilings. Room service is also available.

Guests can relax by the outdoor pool or enjoy a walk through the garden. Free private parking is available on the property as well.

Roosje van de Kaap’s restaurant is decorated with paintings and serves traditional South African and Cape Malay dishes with a French influence.

It is just over 2.5 miles from the Bontebok National Park and 71.5 miles from Worcester.

This is our guests' favorite part of Swellendam, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to 0 years of age)	Classic Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 431 ft² Consisting of 2 rooms, this family unit is located in the main house, built in the late 19th century. It features antique furnishing and an en suite bathroom with a shower. Room Facilities: Shower, Safe, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Sitting area, Fan, Toilet, Heating, Interconnecting room(s) available, Private entrance, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Wardrobe/Closet, Garden view, Landmark view, Additional bathroom, Towels, Linens, Entire unit located on ground floor, Private apartment in building Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Garden Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed or 3 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 323 ft² This cottage is located in the garden and has a terrace and antique furnishings. Some of them have mountain views. Room Facilities: Shower, Safe, Hairdryer, Sitting area, Fan, Toilet, Patio, Bathroom, Heating, Private entrance, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Garden view, Mountain view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Luxury Garden Room 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 377 ft² This suite features antique furnishings and a private balcony with panoramic mountain views. Each has an en suite with a bath. Room Facilities: Safe, Hairdryer, Balcony, Sitting area, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Private entrance, Sofa, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Garden view, Mountain view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Drostdy Museum 0.1 miles
SwellenMark Regional Shopping Center 0.3 miles
Swellendam Golf Course 1.1 miles
Bontebok National Park 3.1 miles
Marloth Nature Reserve 10.7 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Checkers and Spar Supermarket 0.6 miles
Fire @ 10 Cafe/Bar 0.2 miles

Natural Beauty

Langebergen Mountain 1.2 miles
Breede rivier River 3.1 miles
Buffeljagsdam Lake 7.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“We wanted to have a barbecue on arrival and despite them not offering this facility the owner Freek and his wife lent us their weber got us wood and made sure their staff looked after us. We didn't feel like having desert in the restaurant and poof they arranged room service ☺️. The breakfast is lovely and the staff are so welcoming and friendly.”

Michelle

South Africa

“The Roojse offers excellent service from the moment you enter the property. Upon arrival you encounter a friendly greeting from staff and are offered assistance with taking luggage to your room. All the features are explained in detail. "Patience" (an excellent staff member) assisted with check-in and she explained all the "in's and out's" of my accommodation. She assisted me with logging into the free and speedy wifi. As I was going to miss the inclusive full english breakfast the following morning due to a local bike race I was offered a continental breakfast in my room. My bicycle was securely locked up the night before the race and then delivered outside my room the following morning. The overall hospitality and attention to detail is superb from every aspect: service, room comforts and meals. The B&B is in walking distance to many historical attractions, restaurants and shopping. The tranquil grounds and garden and both pools are pristine. This property offers sweeping views of the Langeberg mountain range near the Marloth Nature Reserve and is a mecca for nature lovers, hikers and mountain biking enthusiasts. Swellendam offers excellent cuisine in the local restaurants from coffee shops, relaxed to fine dining. One must also mention the Roojse's award wining onsite restaurant. Unfortunately it was closed for renovation during my stay. What a gem and money well spent! I can highly recommend and hope to return soon!”

Claudia

South Africa

“good food and very comfy beds”

vanessa

South Africa

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 3 years stays free of charge in a crib.

One child from 4 to 12 years is charged ZAR 150 per person per night when using existing beds.

One older child or adult is charged 100 % of the room stay per night and person when using existing beds.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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July 31, 2017

Claudia
South Africa
10

“Roojse van de Kaap a jewel in the heart of Swellendam”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Nothing... wished I could have stayed longer than 2 nights!
눇The Roojse offers excellent service from the moment you enter the property. Upon arrival you encounter a friendly greeting from staff and are offered assistance with taking luggage to your room. All the features are explained in detail. "Patience" (an excellent staff member) assisted with check-in and she explained all the "in's and out's" of my accommodation. She assisted me with logging into the free and speedy wifi. As I was going to miss the inclusive full english breakfast the following morning due to a local bike race I was offered a continental breakfast in my room. My bicycle was securely locked up the night before the race and then delivered outside my room the following morning. The overall hospitality and attention to detail is superb from every aspect: service, room comforts and meals. The B&B is in walking distance to many historical attractions, restaurants and shopping. The tranquil grounds and garden and both pools are pristine. This property offers sweeping views of the Langeberg mountain range near the Marloth Nature Reserve and is a mecca for nature lovers, hikers and mountain biking enthusiasts. Swellendam offers excellent cuisine in the local restaurants from coffee shops, relaxed to fine dining. One must also mention the Roojse's award wining onsite restaurant. Unfortunately it was closed for renovation during my stay. What a gem and money well spent! I can highly recommend and hope to return soon!
July 29, 2017

A
United Kingdom
2.5

“Avoid at all costs!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Do not stay here the owner will try to scam you into paying more for a room that you did not book claiming booking.com got the room rates wrong etc. If you then disagree with them and show them your reservation the male owner will become very abusive and even threatening enough to make our 2 children cry. Check out other reviews on here and you'll see a pattern!!
May 13, 2017

ErnieM
Australia
7.5

“Pleasant B&B with excellent meals”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Room we booked had musty/damp smell and was small and cramped - not as we expected from the on-line description. We upgraded to a much better room, but at a higher rate.
눇We ate at the Rooje van de Kaap restaurant and had an excellent meal. Breakfast was also very good.
April 14, 2017

Vanessa
South Africa
10

“it was great”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉parking
눇good food and very comfy beds
March 23, 2017

David
United Kingdom
9.6

“Good acommendation would recommend it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Garden Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Quite hard to park the cAr
눇Friendly accommodation lots of space
March 6, 2017

Charmaine
South Africa

2 helpful votes
10

“Hidden gem in Swellendam!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉All good, except the plugs are hidden away behind furniture (tried to plug my hairdryer in) and there isn't a mirror convenient to the plug (I had to use the cupboard mirror making a plan to lean my suitcase against it).
눇The staff are friendly and welcoming.
March 5, 2017

Marina C
Sweden
9.5

“Roosje van de Kaap - an institution in Swellendam”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇We stayed here 22 years ago on our first trip to SA and wanted to visit this place again It is just as charming now as then, with new owners who have made improvements to the original buildings and bought the adjoining property and land. They are expanding with several newly built cottages in the Cape Dutch style and a larger swimming pool. We stayed in the original part of the property beside the restaurant with the smaller swimming pool right outside our room which was quite small but adequate for one night. There are more spacious rooms available. We ate at the small restaurant which also takes non-residents. They have a delicious traditional Cape Malay dish called “bobotie” of spiced minced lamb with sambals. Would definitely return..
February 27, 2017

Brian
United States of America
8.8

“Little gem in Swellendam”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Garden Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉New cottages and pool are ongoing project and as I understand it behind schedule. This creates a lot of noise and dust during 8-5 and also the rear patio cannot be used.
눇Attentive staff, helpful and always available. Good menu for dinner, but limited choices make it difficult if you want to eat in more than twice. Great breakfasts. Wifi on the slow side. DSTV decoder in each room.
February 22, 2017

Irene
South Africa
9.6

“Excellent overnight stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No TV in room. We did not miss this but some people might. Excellent Wifi so we live streamed radio.
눇Extremely warm welcome from the owner and friendly staff who carried our luggage to Our room and then brought us a very welcome cup of tea. We stayed in room/cottage no 5 which had an indoor bathroom with shower and then an outdoor shower and Victorian bath in the most beautiful courtyard. We ate in their restaurant and both had very tasty meals.
February 21, 2017

Deborah
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Garden Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Work was being done on site which at times was a bit noisy, building a new swimming pool. We stayed an extra night we asked for discounted price but they refused. I don't think that they would have informed you ! of the extra night.
눇Location
February 21, 2017

Ralf
Germany
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Friendliness
February 18, 2017

Jackie
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Lovely quirky place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Very friendly staff and comfortable room.
February 15, 2017

Marc
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
6.7

“Ok for a night. Swellendam has better options.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Staff / owner not very friendly. Room small and overall decor is drab (despite it being new). Bathroom small and in our room incoherent as toilet in middle of room. Breakfast is very basic and presentation can be more appealing.
눇Easy to find. Nice lay out. Wifi.
February 6, 2017

Nancy
United Kingdom
10

“Hosts with the most helpful approach, nothing was too much trouble for them”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing, really
눇Charming bedroom and piping hot water. Owners could not have been kinder or more considerate.
January 25, 2017

Alet
South Africa
10

“Loved our stay here. Very friendly staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Rooms were wonderful. The restaurant was fully booked for dinner so we didn't get to eat there. Breakfast was great.

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