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Reviews of Marula Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

111 Voortrek Street, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa

#14 of 33 B&Bs and inns in Swellendam

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 181 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely pitstop between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Classic
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Incredible host

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    10
    super accomodation and super view to mountains.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Marula Garden
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    excellent personal, Walter gave us wonderful tipps for our trip. We come back... :-)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice property with cosy, clean rooms and a nice garden to relax. Walter is a friendly host and gave us helpful recommendations about what to do in the village and surroundings.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Standard
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A beautiful lodge with a great host and incredibly great service. Rooms are spacious and clean. Very comfy beds.Garden area is a small paradise where you can relax at the pool area. Breakfast offers everything you wish

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    10
    Perfect place to stay in Swellendam
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Garden
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable room, beautiful setting, friendly and helpful host.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    10
    My 2 cents
    • Couple
    • Marula Standard
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only criticism I can give is that the ceiling fan made some noise when on but not to the point that it became much of a disturbance. Other than that perfect.

    Great Hosting and beautiful comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfast can't wait to go back.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    10
    Perfect place for a stay. Can’t fault it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Marula Garden
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only the fact we were only there for one night!

    It was really lovely. Beautiful setting, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Best nights sleep ever!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    9.0
    Walter and his team were most helpful and friendly ,and we would definitely recommend a stay if in Swellendam.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Classic
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean , quiet

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    10
    Will definitely return ..new owner Walter was very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Garden
    • Stayed 1 night

    No mini fridge

    Lovely pool area and temperature

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    10
    Walter is a great host. Will certainly return when next in Swellendam.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Garden
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lack of fridge in room.

    Breakfast was very good. Garden was lovely.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    10
    Walter was the host with the host. Breakfast was excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Classic
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Lovely setting, quiet, charming and helpful host.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    10
    Great familyroom for good price, nice poolarea
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything ok

    Only stayed 1 night and we arrived late so couldn’t use the pool but it looked very nice. Very nice familyroom for a good price. Friendly and helpfull host

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    10
    Charming Getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Marula Classic
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    The place wonderfully set up and decorated. Very comfortable beds and spacious rooms. Everything was great and we all enjoyed our time there. Walter is a fantastic host and very helpful and kind. We would go back again for sure.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Walter was a wonderful host, who looked after us exceptionally. Lovely little spot, but make sure you also find the old part of town. The Waterfall hike nearby is lovely, good for a refreshing swim too!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Classic
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No steps in the pool . I Ike to chill on the steps after a swim

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2023

    10
    Awesome place in Swellendam
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Real nice garden, nice groundfloor rooms, good parking, clean pool and Walther always takes some time for a little chat. I also enjoyed the breakfast being able to sit outside enjoying the garden and fresh air.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    9.0
    I got more than expected. Good communication via emails. All over good experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Marula Garden
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints.

    Beautiful setting, I enjoyed staying here!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Marula Standard
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking is under trees car had bird poo but that is nature and not much can be done, Either than that happy with the hospitality and overall experience at the lodge.

    The room was tidy and had everything I needed and was nice and cool on a very hot day, the pool was a bonus to keep cool and it was very clean and well kept.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Standard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice place! The only regret we had was that we just stayed one night. The rooms were clean and well equipped. the garden and the pool are a lovely little paradise. Walter, the owner, is very friendly and helpful. He gave us great advices and tips and booked us a table in a restaurant nearby on our arrival date. We would recommend this place and would love to come back again.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    9.0
    Marula is an excellent choice in Swellendam.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Marula Classic
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Walter, our friendly and very knowledgeable host, was a wealth of information and even made our dinner reservations. The pool and gardens were calming and beautiful. The breakfast was hot, well prepared and served outside near the pool and gardens.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    10
    Memories
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Standard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedrooms face main road and my partner found the continuous noice very disturbing. Parking was not safe-open and unfenced area-was a bit worried about the safety of our rental vehicle.

    Friendly,accommodative,wonderful hospitality. Breakfast was good value for money. Loved the garden. Walter is an excellent host. Lovely memories of Swellendam.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    10
    Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hospitality.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Standard
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all

    The nice view around there 😍 👌 and clean swimming pool, And the way Marion welcome us me and my husband we really enjoyed to stay there We definitely coming back

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2023

    10
    my stay was amazing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Marula Standard
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the pool 🏊‍♀️

    Stayed in March 2023

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