8 Somerset Street, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa
#27 of 31 B&Bs and Inns in Swellendam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 52 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Laurel
NetherlandsThe 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!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Frederik
South AfricaNot really much.
Lovely little place. Well worth the stop over.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Serelda
South AfricaI'll definitely recommend LA Rachelle guest house
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.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Kay
South AfricaNo lockup parking
Very quiet location, lovely room with great bathroom, comfortable bed
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2023
Robert
South AfricaIt was a bit hot in the room without aircon.
Location, Cleanliness and facilities.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2022
Tuan
South Africalovely, neat and clean rooms. Cosy atmosphere. within walking distance to shops and restaurants. hosts very friendly and accommodating
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Conrad
South AfricaThere is nothing that I thought that requires improvement - I think continous change to adapt to business requirements is at the heart of the guesthouse. There is nothing lacking at the guesthouse and I am completely happy with the establishment
The guesthouse policy is not to offer breakfast - this policy is brought about in order to support the local restaurants, which all needs support after the covid economic contraction . ( I think the policy and gesture is admirable) I further liked the outlay of the building - it has a little courtyard with flowers , plants and shrubs. The outside walls are very decorative as well. The guesthouse is in a marvelous shape and is run very professionally. It has a perfect lounge where one can sit and relax , a kitchen where you can prepare a meal if you so please. My room was perfect - it has all the elements , and fixtures that one can expect from a good guesthouse. The Manger/ Owner was friendly , yet professional. The guesthouse is in a safe area and central to all amenities.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 4 September 2022
Asisipho
South AfricaHost was lovely and accommodating. Place is well-located, though Swellendam is quite small. Property is comfy and warm.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 4 July 2022
Nicola
South AfricaWe didn’t have breakfast but good value, clean and comfortable.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 1 April 2022
Mulhatton
South AfricaThe owner forgot to advise me that an abundance of birds roost in the tree under which I parked, so woke up to a very colourful motorcar in the morning,
The very warm welcome and we were shown our room. All comforts we needed were there, very pleasant owners who made our stay a pleasure from the minute we were received and entered. The relaxing courtyard tucked away within the bounds of the home made it a pleasure to relax in. A very lovely town to live in I would believe.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 8 March 2022
Anja
Germanywifi Connection was semi in our room outside.
great bed. charming guesthouse.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 6 March 2022
Johan
South AfricaThere is nothing to complain about... we arrived in town over the weekend of the annual agricultural fair and expected it to be very noisy as it was just down the road. No such thing: We had peace and quiet and a great night's rest.
The accommodation is basic and the two rooms we rented not the most spacious, but it has everything you need, plus it was super clean. It offers excellent value for money. Although the rooms don't have bar fridges, a large fridge is available for use.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 15 January 2022
Charleen
South AfricaFriendly. Clean comfortable and central.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 27 December 2021
Tracy
South AfricaPerfect for a nights stop over.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Carina
NamibiaVery friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Juanita
South AfricaJust would like a little fridge in the room.
Every was 100%.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2022
Rose
South AfricaIt is a really pity that they do not have a braai facility in the relaxing outdoor area.
Breakfast was not offered however we has the use of the fridge, microwave and toaster in the kitchen. Excellent coffee bars and restaurants are a short walk away.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 23 October 2022
Lizelle
South AfricaThe bathroom water was extremely slow out of tabs. It's not DSTV as said and only music and E TV . The Wifi connection was pour. The man that checked us in was very unfriendly. The photos advertise for the room we booked wasn't what we got.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 3 May 2022
Jacques
South AfricaThe manager that checked us in was rude and extremely unfriendly his first question was "where are you from" I am a medical doctor and a professional and I felt that really that was in the face and I almost wanted to ask him back I don't know but where are you from so highly unsatisfied with that by me and my partner and the next day he was a little bit better but he made us feel that we were very inconvenient for him and a real task just to get us checked in
It was clean and comfortable
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 13 February 2022
Horsemend
South AfricaDie gmeenskaplike kombuisie
Die rustigheid en veiligheid
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 31 January 2022
Lesleen
South AfricaReal value for money, would stay there again.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 29 December 2021
Lance
South AfricaThe owner kept us waiting for an hour before we could take occupation, despite having been advised of our expected time of arrival. We were allocated Room #1, situated in the front of the house, a matter of 5- 10 metres from a busy road which meant that we were subjected to highly disruptive traffic noise until late at night and again very early the next morning. This room should really not be used unless steps are taken to sound-proof it.
No meal options offered with this establishment, but that was advised at time of booking and was not a problem. The room was fit for purpose, clean and comfortable.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 7 November 2021
Karlien
South AfricaGreat value for money! Clean and very comfy. Host was very accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Anonymous
South AfricaThe property was not clean. Dusty. Window seals had spider webs. There was no hand wash. Shower and shower head too small. Sink was dusty and looked like there were smoke ashes. Very disappointing
Stayed in November 2023
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