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Guesthouse LaRachelle

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Swellendam with free parking

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Property grounds
Exterior
Balcony
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Balcony

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
8 Somerset Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740

What's nearby

  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Swellendam Provincial Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Drostdy Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tredici - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Vagebond Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse LaRachelle

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Guesthouse LaRachelle and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Guesthouse LaRachelle boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 200.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 200.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Guesthouse LaRachelle Hotel Swellendam
Guesthouse LaRachelle Hotel
Guesthouse LaRachelle Swellendam
Guesthouse LaRachelle House Swellendam
Guesthouse LaRachelle House
LaRachelle Swellendam
Larachelle Swellendam
Guesthouse LaRachelle Guesthouse
Guesthouse LaRachelle Swellendam
Guesthouse LaRachelle Guesthouse Swellendam

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse LaRachelle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Guesthouse LaRachelle?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse LaRachelle?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM– 9:00 PM for a fee of ZAR 200.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse LaRachelle?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Guesthouse LaRachelle located?

Situated in Swellendam, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Swellendam Provincial Hospital, Drostdy Museum, and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio. Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Railton Library are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Guesthouse LaRachelle Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Excellent stop over travelling from west coast to Knysna
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

We had an amazing stay, highly recommended! This place was homely, calm, relaxing and friendly! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Saubere Unterkunft mit allem was man braucht. Der Hausherr ist sehr sehr freundlich und hatte allerhand Tipps für uns. Wir haben uns wohlgefühlt und würden jederzeit wieder ein Zimmer buchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Die beiden Eigentümer, waren so freundlich und haben uns jeden Wunsch förmluch von den Lippen abgelesen. Wir können diese Unterkunft nur wärmstens empfehlen! Sehr zentral und fussläufig sind diverse Restaurants zu erreichen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10

Hospedagem maravilhosa, lugar muito limpo e bonito. Pessoal muito atencioso. Recomendo!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10

It was a verry clean and cofortable gesthouse with walking distanse to the town centre. The hosts were verry welkoming, helpful and arranged a taxi tour to the wineestates for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10

We received a warm welcome to a very pretty guesthouse. All facilties and toiletries were provided and breakfast was fresh and tasty!

10/10

Un hôte tres agréable. Nous avons été tres bien reçus et le petit déjeuner était parfait. Une personne vraimant charmante, c'était un plaisir.