7 River Lane, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa
#3 of 30 B&Bs and Inns in Swellendam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 265 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Dona
United StatesThe grounds and room were beautiful. I'm sorry that it was cold when we visited as the pool looked so inviting. Melani made restaurant suggestions, brought us making for a delicious breakfast and saved the day when she secured a safe , last minute transport to our next destination that had been inadvertantly canceled at the last minute. She and her husband were very gracious and put us at ease. We highly recommend a Riverbed guesthouse.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Nicola
SwitzerlandBed bit short and hart (but these were details..)
Great host (Melani) Great big bathroom Modern furnishings
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Morné
South AfricaHave nothing to complain about.
Beautiful and peaceful environment to rest or work.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Nadja
Germany-
A nice and save place close to the river with mountain view. Melani and her team take care about 4 small self-catering apartments. Restaurants are in walking distance, save to reach also at night. The garden with the pool is a serene gem. Perfect place to stay, we come back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Jonatan
SwitzerlandNothing, would definitely book again
Great pool and chill area, besutiful garden. Very friendly host
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Martin
GermanyNothing to complain about! Only small annotation as the owners have 2 huge dogs this could be an issue if you are afraid of dogs or are allergic. ;-)
Excellent stay in Swellendam, little bit off city center, so very calm and relaxed area. Very friendly hosts, good recommendations for restaurants and things to do around. Exceptionally well-kept property with beautiful, spacious accommodation, modern and functionally furnished.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Vera
United KingdomNot being able to stay much, much, much longer!
This is the most relaxing, beautiful place we have EVER stayed in. Wonderful host and hostess, beautiful Great Danes, incredible situation!! Melanie and her husband are the luckiest people in the world to be able to live there! It is, by far, the best place we have ever stayed in.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Michael
United KingdomNothing
Amazing place and amazing scenery, was greeted by the owner , who was lovely, the unit was perfect, super comfy bed , extremely comfortable and spotlessly clean, would definitely recommend.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Mike
United KingdomThe non availability of the facility for breakfast.
Facility to make breakfast offered,at additional cost, but not utilised.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Denise
IrelandNothing
It’s a very beautiful complex, the layout of the rooms, the lovely little patio area overlooking the pool. Very comfortable bed ( most important ) Great shower in bathroom, very spacious.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Peter
United KingdomRoom very comfortable with fantastic views. Lovely pool area. Would highly recommend a stay here
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Caroline
United KingdomNothing
Everything was fantastic, it was clean, modern, well equipped, quiet, beautiful surroundings, wonderful pool. Fabulous host
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
John
United KingdomEverything
Set in a beautiful location. Melana is a fabulous host , helpful from when we arrived until we left. This was our one of the loveliest places we stayed on our trip. Fabulous, thanks Melana.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Terry
United KingdomCan't fault anything.
Just about everything!! Location was amazing with great pool and alongside a river overlooking the mountains. Secure parking and neighbourhood. Purpose built rooms with loads of space. Quiet, secure with a friendly host - probaby the best guest house we've stayed in South Africa or elsewhere.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Marcel
NetherlandsThis is an excellent choice for your stay in Swellendam. It has a great location near the main street of Swellendam whilst being completely private near the river that runs through the backyard of the place. The rooms are immaculate and the attention to detail fantastic. As an ex hotelier it gives me such great pleasure to see these small scale operations doing so well. Riverside has only 4 rooms that each have a terrace with sufficient privacy. The rooms are large and the bathrooms oversized. Good amenities and Nespresso machines in each unit. Lovely pool and plenty loungers to relax after a day of sightseeing. Ample parking and a very friendly and accommodating host.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Avlynne
IsraelFor differently abled people getting in and out of the pool is very difficult.
The view, the dogs, the swimming pool, the privacy,the absence of noisy children or music, the peace, the location, the coffee machine, the patio, the shower...Basically everything!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Patricia
United KingdomLeaving
This guesthouse was one of the best we have ever stayed in anywhere! Nothing to fault just fab and Swellendam is a hidden gem.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
John
United KingdomEverything was perfect.
Ultra modern accommodation with a stunning view. Everything was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble for the owner, and she went the extra mile to make us feel welcome and comfortable. We only wish that we could have stayed longer.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Caroline
United KingdomNothing
The setting was beautiful. Lovely swimming pool and relaxing area. Close to town centre
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Rhona
United KingdomN/A
Spacious and exceptionally comfortable and well equipped Friendly and helpful host
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Michele
South AfricaExceptional establishment, super clean, well laid out, beautiful views, rooms very comfortable, an experience to be revisited 😊
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Jason
United KingdomViews. Friendly staff. Location. Pool!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Amora
South AfricaThe location is just perfect at the edge of town right on the riverbank. Benches are available in the garden to relax and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. The room and bedding was luxurious and very comfortable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Monita
South AfricaThe property is aesthetically pleasing. Our room was very clean and neat.
Stayed in December 2023
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