5/5 - Excellent
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Nice small town with a good vibe in a beautiful setting at the foot of the mountains. Loved it so much stayed on the return trip along the garden route.
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Aan de Eike Guest House
C/O Swellengrebel St., & Hermanus Steyn St., Swellendam, Western Cape
The price is SAR 269 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 269
SAR 313 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Swellendam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bukkenburg Pottery Studio and Drostdy ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
Very good value stopever.
"Very good value stopover hotel. Good, clean room with outside space and a lovely area to sit by the pool. Secure parking on site."
Reviewed on 21 February 2025
Schoone Oordt Country House
1 Swellengrebel Street, Swellendam, Western Cape
The price is SAR 776 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 776
SAR 902 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury country house in Swellendam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
"Beautiful property , very friendly staff with good dining options and even a small bar area . Perfect for a stop over while traveling"
Reviewed on 25 February 2025
Aan de Oever Guesthouse
21 Faure street, 21, Swellendam, Western Cape
The price is SAR 234 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
SAR 234
SAR 269 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf guesthouse in Swellendam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Drostdy Museum and Bukkenburg ...
Excellent location
"Beautiful setting, views were great from our Fish Eagle loft. Walking distance to museums, restaurants and the little town centre. Short drive to farms and nature reserve."
Reviewed on 5 December 2020
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
A Riverbed Guesthouse
7 River Lane, Swellendam, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Swellendam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Drostdy Museum and Bukkenburg Pottery ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Beautiful stay!
"Amazing hospitality from Melani! Perfect escape for relaxation and getting in touch with nature. Our rooms were modern and well equipped with stunning views of the mountains. There was access to hiking trails directly from the property. We really enjoyed walking into town and lazing around the heated ..."
Reviewed on 18 April 2025
Arumvale Country House
7 South Hermitage Road, Hermitage Valley, Swellendam, Western Cape
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Swellendam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Swellendam Golf Course and Swellendam ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
Lovely charming place for a couple or small family
"Lovely people and charming place. Could help self to vegetables in the garden or even the eggs from the chickens for breakfast which was a hit with the kids. Only drawback was that it was a bit of a squash, we should have booked a third room. The rooms are called “two bedroom” but they are actually ..."
Reviewed on 28 December 2019
Wildebraam Berry Estate
S4 Hermitage Valley, Bethel St, Swellendam, Western Cape
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Swellendam. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Swellendam Golf Course and Dutch Reformed ...
Unbeatable setting
"Lovely, caring owner in a gorgeous location. The property itself needs a bit of TLC. For 50 Rand, they will wash your clothes as there is no washing machine."
Reviewed on 12 January 2023
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Bontebok National Park
4.5/5(3 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Bontebok National Park, a lovely green space in Swellendam. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Drostdy Museum
4.5/5(2 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Drostdy Museum during your trip to Swellendam. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
You can find out about the history of Swellendam with a stop at Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Bukkenburg Pottery Studio
4/5(1 review)
Enjoy an outing to Bukkenburg Pottery Studio during your stay in Swellendam. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Swellendam Hiking Trail
4.5/5(2 reviews)
You can take time to visit Swellendam Hiking Trail during your travels to Swellendam. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Swellendam Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Swellendam at Swellendam Golf Course. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Reviews of Swellendam
4.7
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
We‘re really sorry we didn’t spend longer in Swellendam; it’s a beautiful little town!
- Bontebok National Park
- Drostdy Museum
- Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
- Bukkenburg Pottery Studio
- Swellendam Golf Course
- Swellendam Hiking Trail
- Duiwelsbos Waterfall
- Montagu Hot Springs
- Viljoensdrift Winery
- Van Loveren Family Vineyards
- Marbrin Olive Farm
- South Africa's Peace Pagoda
- Montagu Museum
- Hick's Art Gallery
- Montagu Golf Club
- Montagu Village Market
- Montagu Nature Garden
- Barrydale Labyrinth
- Platform 62 Tourism Centre
- Cape Floral Region Protected Areas
- Wilderbraam Berry Estate