1 Swellengrebel Street, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa
Based on 234 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 May 2024
Cimoné
South AfricaN/A
Everything!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Karishma
United Arab EmiratesQuaint comfortable country house with great service, super friendly, helpful staff!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Helen
United KingdomWe enjoyed everything about the property .
Traditional old South African home. The staff’s attention to detail was fantastic. Greeted with tea, homemade scones and Jam on arrival, perfect. Even washed our car before we left .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
James
United KingdomBeautiful decor, friendly staff, excellent dinner and breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Nicholas
United KingdomNothing not to like
Lovely friendly hotel Staff all very attentive, even get your Car Cleaned in the morning
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Teresa
United KingdomNothing.
We were really looking forward to staying at the Schoone Oordt and on arrival we were not disappointed. Staff gave us a very warm welcome and assisted us with our luggage and showed us to our room. The room was huge and very tastefully decorated. The bathroom was a good size too with his and hers sinks, a shower and a bath. The room was very comfortable, clean and inviting. We took breakfast on both days which was very nice and also booked for dinner on one evening, which was also very good. This was a fabulous place to stay and was very quiet. The entire property is clearly very much loved and is furnished with all sorts of unusual bits and pieces. We would definitely stay again when next in the area.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Julia
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Louis
United KingdomNothing to dislike - excellent all round
Beautiful house and lovely facilities. Location perfect. Relaxing luxurious and lovely food. Friendly service and would recommend as a great place to stay if travelling along N2
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Nicky
South AfricaBeautiful accommodation and stunning dinner and breakfast!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Andrea
United KingdomBreakfast was not the best, but the dinner was superb
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Brandon
United StatesNothing
Out of this world best breakfast ever.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Jan
NorwayDinner
Like more traditional breakfast
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Pamela
United StatesAn exceptionally comfortable place to relax and enjoy the beautiful town with an excellent location. The staff go above and beyond to make us feel like special guests. The rooms have great privacy and the grounds have plenty of options to walk around or take a swim.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Hilary
United KingdomQuite dark furnishings in rooms
Beautiful property with lovely pool within 4/5 minutes walk from restaurants, shops and cafés. Lovely staff and owner and tasty breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Alan
United KingdomNothing
Location, facilities, food.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Nigel
United KingdomCharming ‘old school’ country house hotel set in beautiful gardens & outdoor pool. Well furnished & very comfortable rooms with small outside terraces. Alison & her team are great hosts & ensure every guest is special. Thank you for a great stay & hope to see you again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Mark
United KingdomUnfortunately due to load shedding, our air-con unit did not work after dinner which resulted in a room move but thankfully the hotel had a spare room available and helped move us. It was a pity but the amazing staff were very helpful.
The hotel, common rooms, bedrooms, outside spaces and pool area are absolutely beautiful and designed in a gorgeous colonial style. Everything has been thoughtfully arranged. Dinner and breakfasts were excellent and very creative. All staff especially the owners could not do enough for their guests. If you are staying in Swellendam, then please stay here!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Dominika
GermanyRooms slightly outdated and brown carpet. However, this is outweighed by the super friendly Service and great meals in a beautiful dining room.
Very friendly host and service. Excellent food.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Drew
United KingdomNothing
If you want an exceptional restful break and excellent food then this is the place for you.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Sharon
United KingdomThere wasn’t anything I disliked .
Traditional building beautifully maintained
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Clive
South AfricaAll good
Third stay and would return. Fantastic new year dinner and exceptional breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
James
United KingdomNothing
The owners and staff were fantastic and we had incredible food
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Gurney
United KingdomNothing
Everything was great hope to be able to stay again
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Linda
United KingdomNothing
Amazing food both breakfast and dinner But best of all by a country mile was the helpfulness and delightful manner of the staff . They could not have been more accommodating and charming on any level. Without exception everyone we encountered was so willing to do everything to make our stay exceptional.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Sarah
United KingdomLoved it all!
Stunning property with beautiful original features in the house. Rooms quiet and extremely comfortable. Staff couldn’t be more helpful and we felt relaxed as soon as we arrived. Breakfast and dinner in the exquisite conservatory were amazing. Lovely pool which we had to ourselves for several hours. A great place to unwind.
Stayed in January 2024
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