5 Drostdy Street, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa
#5 of 11 hotels in Swellendam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 186 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 April 2024
Dave
South AfricaBeautiful guesthouse with wonderful, friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Monika
United KingdomNothing
Super friendly staff. Great location. Sweet individual cottages. Great restaurant just across the road
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Karen
United KingdomN/A
Welcoming, professional service. Exceptional accommodation with comfortable, clean facilities. The staff are highly professional with a personable warmth that makes you feel right at home and special. Fabulous breakfast. Location perfectly situated close to everything.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Staveley
United KingdomComfortable room, in lovely gardens and with a beautiful swimming pool, which my wife was glad to use after a long drive. The hotel was close to good restaurants and cafes, and other local shops, all within walking distance. The owner booked us a table at an excellent restaurant nearby for dinner. Breakfast was very good and more than adequate. And we were able to park just outside our room. We stayed for just one night, and wished it could have been longer. We would happily stay here if we return to Swellendam.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Freda
South AfricaHard to find anything negative.
The owner is very hands-on, and my stay felt as if I was staying with friends. At breakfast every request was met and nothing was too much.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Greg
United KingdomNothing!
Beautiful place. Lovely setting and pool area. Rooms are spacious and well equipped. Great location with lovely shops, bars and restaurants in easy, safe walking distance. Lovely little town. Great breakfast and brilliant staff. I can’t praise it enough! Thank you!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
William
United KingdomCleanliness and friendliness
Great location beautiful setting, the head house keeper went above and beyond to book restaurants for us, rooms were very clean and comfortable, would certainly love to return
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Janet
United KingdomRoom was very spacious and lovely outlook and patio onto beautiful gardens and pool. Very quiet. Breakfast good and staff friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Johannes
NetherlandsIt’s a hidden treasure with beautiful little cottages! Very nice staff!! We’ll be back for a longer stay!!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Stéphanie
BelgiumThe quality of the beds. We stayed in a cottage with two single beds which were not very comfortable. The mattresses were saggy and should be renewed.
Everything was exceptional, the location, the little cottages each having their private terrace. Breakfast was delicious and staff very friendly.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Robert
United KingdomNothing
Great position, ;friendly staff; local history; excellent breakfast; will stay again.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Harshil
KenyaThe location of the hotel is good as well. It is right in the town centre and close to the local attractions. Pretty much everything was walking distance. The breakfast was very good. The staff were friendly.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Adriana
United KingdomNothing negative
Beautiful buildings and setting
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Tanya
South AfricaJust a note to check the kettle. It leaks a bit when pouring the water.
Everything. This was one of the most beautiful and amazing stays. Will definitely be back
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Thomas
SwitzerlandA very lovely and peaceful place - a perfect 10 😃
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Hubert
United StatesProblems with Wifi and the door to our room did not lock
Location, ambience, staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Rebecca
United Kingdomthe shower door was a bit broken but that’s not a huge issue. The rooms could really easily be updated slightly with new lamps etc but again didn’t affect how much we enjoyed our stay.
The pool areas and grounds are really lovely! breakfast was also delicious.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Dorrith
United StatesBeautiful property in walking distance to several restaurants and the museum. Comfortable spacious rooms and two well maintained pools.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Lombard
South AfricaClean and well maintained with beautiful garden, walking distance to all restaurants
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Fred
South AfricaN/a
The Staff were exceptional!We asked for room with 2 single beds.Done.Restaurant booking.Done.Lovely Breakfast.Done.We will be back!Wonderful place!!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Oliver
ChinaReally enjoyed our stay at Roosje van de Kaap. The owners and staff are very friendly and gave us some great suggestions for restaurants to eat (walking distance) as well as places to visit in the area. Very much enjoyed our stay here and can highly recommend.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
David
United KingdomCould find no fault.
The location near to the N2 was perfect for our stop-over en route from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town. Also within easy walking distance there were a number of restaurants and cafes.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Graeme
South Africathe weather!
Lovely individual cottages - beautifully furnished - set in a lovely garden surround. Close to local facilities. The staff were welcoming, cheerful and attentive. Recommended.
Stayed in October 2023
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