Marula Lodge Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Poolside | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
111 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
    14 min walk
  • Railton Library
    17 min walk
  • Swellendam Provincial Hospital
    18 min walk

Room options

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Poolside

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double Room, Pool Access, Garden View

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Garden Area

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Swellendam

A stay at Marula Lodge Guesthouse places you in the heart of Swellendam, within a 5-minute drive of Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio. .This golf guesthouse is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Swellendam Golf Course and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Drostdy Museum.

What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Drostdy Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 17 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Bontebok National Park - 22 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tredici - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪De Vagebond Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Drostdy Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Marula Lodge Guesthouse

Guesthouse with an outdoor pool, near Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
Marula Lodge Guesthouse offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This Swellendam guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 130 per person

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 130 per person

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, debit 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 uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Marula Lodge Guesthouse Swellendam
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Marula Lodge Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Arran

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

P.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and property. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

tamara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice find… beautiful stay save for no AC … ceiling fan but still extremely hot even with windows open. I am normally cold. And this room was really hot! Still a great place for sleeping and relaxing. Breakfast was definitely excellent. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Devalingum

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
It was a very pleasant stay. The host was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent b&b in Swellendam
Excellent .....good facilities.....very welcoming host who went out of her way to look after us.......room comfortable with all facilities .....lovely garden and pool .....most Of all lovely local birds
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Meryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable but small rooms otherwise very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless with everything we needed. The staff were very friendly, giving us plenty of suggestions for things to do and places to eat. The facilities were great, nice pool and garden with plenty of space to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location run by a very friendly couple. Very clean and comfortable with good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, nice and clean rooms .Quiet. Would go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here for one night. Everything was excellent. Beautiful location, very nice owners. We were made very welcome. Wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are all arranged around the pool and a lovely yard. The owners and the staff are all fantastic. The room was compact but very clean and well-appointed. A little far from the center of town but there are numerous dining options within a five minute walk. Plan ahead on Sunday since most everything is closed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Barbro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and great value for money. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A welcome break on our journey.
A simple hotel, our one night stay here was excellent. The rooms are set in gardens round a pool. There is a guest fridge and an honesty bar. We had the two garden rooms which are probably the best, they shared a partly covered terrace with a benches and tables. The cooked breakfast was delicious, a good choice of fruit, cereal and bacon, eggs etc. It is not a fancy hotel but a friendly guest house to which we would return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019