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Swell Eco Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Nyandeni hotel

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Exterior
0B | Premium bedding
0B | In-room dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Ngqeleni, Mdumbi River, Nyandeni, Eastern Cape, 5140
  • Popular LocationHluleka Nature Reserve60 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoffee Bay Beach61 min drive
  • Popular LocationHole-in-the-Wall94 min drive

Room options

Sea View Rondavels

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Family/Honeymoon Rondavel | Premium bedding

Luxury Family/Honeymoon Rondavel

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Sea View Duplex Units | Premium bedding

Sea View Duplex Units

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cabin

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Jun 22 - Jun 23
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About the neighborhood

Lutsheni

Close to the beach.Within 20 miles (32 km) of this hotel, you'll find Hluleka Nature Reserve and Coffee Bay Beach. Hole-in-the-Wall Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall are also within 25 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Hluleka Nature Reserve - 60 min drive
  • Coffee Bay Beach - 61 min drive
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 90 min drive
  • Hole-in-the-Wall - 94 min drive

Getting around

  • Mthatha (UTT) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleidoscope - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Papazela's Pizza - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Tale at White Clay - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Munchies On Wheels - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Papazela's Pizza - ‬53 min drive

About this property

Swell Eco Lodge

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Nyandeni hotel
Swell Eco Lodge offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Swell Eco Lodge also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
Swell Eco Lodge offers 10 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 90 per person

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
note that access to the property involves a 1-hour drive on a rough gravel road (4x4 vehicle is preferable).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 English breakfast: approximately ZAR 90 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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Property is also known as

Swell Eco Lodge Lutsheni
Swell Eco Lodge
Swell Eco Lutsheni
Swell Eco Lodge Nyandeni
Swell Eco Nyandeni
Swell Eco Lodge Hotel
Swell Eco Lodge Nyandeni
Swell Eco Lodge Hotel Nyandeni

Frequently asked questions

How close is Swell Eco Lodge to the airport?

Swell Eco Lodge is 54.8 mi (137-min drive) away from the Mthatha (UTT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Swell Eco Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Swell Eco Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Swell Eco Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 18.2 mi (61-min drive) from Coffee Bay Beach.

Does Swell Eco Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Swell Eco Lodge, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 90 per person.

Is there a casino at Swell Eco Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Swell Eco Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Swell Eco Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Swell Eco Lodge have a pool?

Swell Eco Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Swell Eco Lodge have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Swell Eco Lodge to downtown Nyandeni?

Swell Eco Lodge is 0.5 mi away from Lutsheni.

Swell Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing little place
The stay was amazing and we could've easily spent a few more days there. The staff are friendly and the accommodations is very nice. We had a leaking roof the first night but we were moved rooms with no issues. The bad road to get there is extremely note worthy, you don't need a 4x4 but it would definitely make it easier. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pregalathan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place amazing people Stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You need to be patient on the inbound road, but once you arrive you will be rewarded with a great view and very comfortable facilities. The rooms are clean and simple, all that you need for this great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do it!
Make sure you have a 4x4 to go here! The road is very very rough! Especially if there has been any rain. But it is well worth the drive! Was such a beautiful Amazing place!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Michel, Hamburg, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Getaway
You can tell there is a lot of love that is being put into the Swell Eco Lodge - down to the smallest details. The rooms are spacious and clean as well as smartly and elegantly designed. Luxurious especially considering the location which is so rural that the next tar road is about an hour's drive away. Justin makes you feel right at home and all the staff are very friendly. I never wanted to leave, this is the perfect place to relax and get away from it all.

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remote haven
A wonderful place by the Wild Coast. A real haven. But it is remote and the road is really bad. We barely made it with a small car. 4wd strongly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom & Jeanette, Kreis Ludwigsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unter Einheimischen ...
Nach einer für uns unendlich erscheinenden Anreise über eine Schotterpiste mit zahllosen Schlaglöchern, aber gigantischer Landschaft erreichten wir am späten Abend die Swell Eco Lodge und waren über diesen Komfort am Ende der Welt total erstaunt. Justin der Besitzer, hat uns freundlich empfangen und uns alles erklärt und gezeigt. Hätte es nicht wie aus Eimern geschüttet, dann hätten wir den zu unserer Lodge gehörenden Grill für ein schönes Braii genutzt. Die Alternative zum Braii war eine top ausgestattete Küche, genau in der Mitte zwischen zwei Wohneinheiten. Tolle Zimmer in Form einer afrikanischen Rundhütte. Im vorderen Bereich ein großes Bett mit Moskitonetz, im hinteren Bereich Bad und WC. Im Shop konnten wir Getränke kaufen. Am nächsten Morgen bot uns die Holzterrasse einen gigantischen Blick auf die Hütten der Einheimischen, die in direkter Nachbarschaft leben und den indischen Ozean. Schade, dass wir nur eine Nacht dortbleiben konnten und dann weiterziehen mussten.