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SW1 Lodge

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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30-32 Elsenham Avenue, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130
  • Place, Heidelberg Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Camps Bay Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Boulders Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

SW1 Lodge

Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this guesthouse has a bar/lounge and a poolside bar. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and dry cleaning.
SW1 Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.

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

During your stay at SW1 Lodge, you'll be close to Ster-Kinekor Somerset. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking options include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Lourensford Wine Estate and 5 minutes from Ster-Kinekor Somerset
  • Airport drop-off shuttle service available for a fee
You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury SW1 Lodge. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Cape Town guest house.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – This lobby lounge specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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 lift (single-level property)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 300 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 300

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at SW1 Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750 per person
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 300 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 1:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 300 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
SW1 Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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