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Marula Lodge Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Garden
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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111 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Swellendam Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Bontebok National Park
  • Drostdy Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Poolside

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Poolside | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Poolside

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room, Pool Access, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room, Pool Access, Garden View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Garden Area

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Marula Lodge Guesthouse

Guesthouse with an outdoor pool, near Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
This guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library and tour/ticket assistance.
Marula Lodge Guesthouse offers 6 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This Swellendam guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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 Marula Lodge Guesthouse, you'll be within walking distance of Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • 14 minutes by foot from Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and a 2-minute drive from Bukkenburg Pottery Studio
As a guest of Marula Lodge Guesthouse, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Marula Lodge Guesthouse.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Swellendam guest house.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person

Things to do

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

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 lift

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

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

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

  • No pets 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.
  • 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 150 per person

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
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
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
The front desk at this property is open daily until 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after noon 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

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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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Marula Lodge Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay ....and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to spend a night or two to get to know Swellendam and its beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Space was generous & clean. Good value and very hospitable owner was super friendly even with our late check-in. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The backyard and pool area were beautiful. Staff friendly and helpful. Restaurant beside the guesthouse was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Devalingum

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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