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A Riverbed Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Escape to serenity in this peaceful hideaway surrounded by nature’s splendor where you can relax at the pool or rejuvenate on an invigorating hike.

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Exterior detail
BBQ/picnic area
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P5,347
P6,149 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

River Deluxe Suites (1)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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River Superior Suites

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 River Lane, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740

What's nearby

  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 9 min walk
  • Drostdy Museum - 10 min walk
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 19 min drive
  • Bontebok National Park - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tredici - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪De Vagebond Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬15 min walk

About this property

A Riverbed Guesthouse

Riverfront aparthotel units with kitchenettes and patios
Along with an outdoor pool, this aparthotel has a garden and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a front-desk safe. Each apartment provides a Smart TV with satellite channels, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include free WiFi and a patio.
A Riverbed Guesthouse offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Swellendam aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person
  • Couples/private dining

Bedrooms

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water
  • Yard

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In the suburbs
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 4 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 dogs reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 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, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only 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

Riverbed Guesthouse Apartment Swellendam
Riverbed Guesthouse Apartment
Riverbed Guesthouse Swellendam
Riverbed Guesthouse
A Riverbed Swellendam
A Riverbed Guesthouse Aparthotel
A Riverbed Guesthouse Swellendam
A Riverbed Guesthouse Aparthotel Swellendam

Frequently asked questions

Does A Riverbed Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at A Riverbed Guesthouse?

As of Feb 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Riverbed Guesthouse on Mar 15, 2025 start from P 5,346.52, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is A Riverbed Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Riverbed Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at A Riverbed Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at A Riverbed Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is A Riverbed Guesthouse located?

Situated on a river, this aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Drostdy Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Swellendam Golf Course and Swellendam Hiking Trail. Marloth Nature Reserve and Bontebok National Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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A Riverbed Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolin

Overall a fantastic stay at Melani‘s Place. Very clean, nice and quiet guest house
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Menno

Melani’s place is fantastic. It has a great swimming pool and a magnificent mountain view. The apartment has everything it needs. Very nice big bed and a very good bathroom and shower. The breakfast has everything you need. Make your own eggs the way you want them. The two big dogs are very sweet and relaxed and keep you save from the baboons :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Great overnight stay in amazing setting
My husband and I had a wonderful stay, sadly only for one night but this property is beautiful with great views a huge garden and pool. Safe to walk into the village and secure overnight parking. Everything was relaxed and so clean we loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hiromi

Perfect place stay in a quaint town
This is a beautiful accommodation nested in a quiet neighborhood in Swellemdam. The room is so spacious and bright with an amazing view of the mountain! Restaurants and great coffee shops are nearby. If you are planning a drive through Garden Route and surrounding areas, you should consider making a stop at Swellendam and stay in Riverbed Guesthouse!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sujata

We loved our stay here. It’s everything you want in a hotel. Small, clean, modern, simple. Great views, close to town, terrific hosts. Fridge fully stocked with breakfast items, tea, and coffee. A little kitchenette to make a big breakfast and a gorgeous patio in the sun overlooking the mountains and the pool to eat it. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luise

Tolle Lage mit Ausblick ,wunderschöner Außenbereich, nette Gastgeber
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Besonders hat mir der Pool mit Blick in die Berge gefallen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Alles super!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

A warm welcome from Melani, very well designed & equipped lodges, a peaceful setting in the garden - alongside the river & with a great pool. This was great place to stay - and thoughtfully Melani had reserved a local restaurant for dinner - great service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Väldigt rent, fräscht och nytt. Vänligt bemötande. Lugnt och mysigt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Modern design, very cozy and a great friendly host! Pool and hearty breakfast provided in the room. One of our best stays so far in S.A.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Tolles Apartment, fantastischer Pool und sehr netter Kontakt vor Ort. Sehr zu empfehlen. Nice apartment, fantastic pool and very nice hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

JEAN FRANCOIS

A ne pas manquer
Un endroit magnifique, un accueil amical et pro. Une halte a recommander vivement!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Alles fanden wir in einem wunderbaren Zustand vor! Eigentlich muß man nicht das Guesthouse verlassen um seinen Urlaub zu genießen. Das Frühstück war einfach super da wir es selbst es zubereiten konnten wann immer wir es wollten. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Melanie unsere Vermieterin. Thank you so much and we will come back again!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Really liked property and Melani was very helpful we stayed when it rained river noise very relaxing.Would recommend the property to anyone. Breakfast was really good chance to cook bacon and eggs if you want.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Sehr modern und schick. Toller Pool mit Ausblick. Frühstücksartikel waren vorhanden, mussten aber selbst zubereitet werden. Generell eher kleine Auswahl.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Jerry

Modern, clean and pleasant accommodation. Smallish room - not much space to sit if weather doesn't allow for sitting outside. Breakfast provided in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Es war alles super, Frühstück ist zum selber machen- Landschaft traumhaft
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019