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Marula Lodge Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with an outdoor pool, near Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam

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Exterior
Sundeck
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Marula Lodge Guesthouse is an art lover's haven near the Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam. Explore the on-site art gallery, tee off at the 9-hole golf course, or simply unwind in the garden. With free WiFi, a shopping mall and multilingual staff nearby Bukkenburg Pottery Studio and Swellendam Golf Course.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P2,872
P3,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Poolside

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room, Pool Access, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Garden Area

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
111 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740

What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 14 min walk
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 19 min walk
  • Drostdy Museum - 2 min drive
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 17 min drive
  • Bontebok National Park - 22 min drive

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 near Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
Located close to Swellendam Golf Course and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio, Marula Lodge Guesthouse provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a shopping mall on site and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff
  • Bicycle parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Marula Lodge Guesthouse offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

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 150 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 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; 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 Guesthouse
Marula Swellendam
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Marula Lodge Guesthouse Guesthouse Swellendam

Frequently asked questions

Does Marula Lodge Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

As of Feb 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marula Lodge Guesthouse on Mar 1, 2025 start from P 2,872.23, 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 Marula Lodge Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Marula Lodge Guesthouse located?

Located in the heart of Swellendam, this golf guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam, Swellendam Golf Course, and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio. Drostdy Museum and Swellendam Hiking Trail are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Marula Lodge Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 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

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

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