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Guesthouse LaRachelle

3.0 star property

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Exterior
Balcony
Exterior
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
8 Somerset Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Popular LocationDrostdy Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationDutch Reformed Church Swellendam8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSwellendam Golf Course4 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Swellendam

In Swellendam .Your stay at this Swellendam guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Drostdy Museum and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio. Also, Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam is within half a mile (1 km) and Swellendam Golf Course is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Drostdy Museum - 6 min walk
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 8 min walk
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 18 min drive
  • Bontebok National Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tredici - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Belle Alliance - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ikigai Coffee Bar & Deli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse LaRachelle

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Swellendam guest house
Guesthouse LaRachelle offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Guesthouse LaRachelle also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

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

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Guesthouse LaRachelle offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Swellendam guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Deck/patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Guesthouse LaRachelle

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 200.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per night.

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.

  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 200.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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 organization.

Property is also known as

Guesthouse LaRachelle Hotel Swellendam
Guesthouse LaRachelle Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Guesthouse LaRachelle to the airport?

Guesthouse LaRachelle is 127.3 mi (130-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse LaRachelle?

As of Jun 4, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse LaRachelle on Jun 12, 2024 start from $41.49, 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.

Does Guesthouse LaRachelle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Guesthouse LaRachelle.

Does Guesthouse LaRachelle offer free breakfast?

Guesthouse LaRachelle does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Guesthouse LaRachelle?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse LaRachelle?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Guesthouse LaRachelle?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Guesthouse LaRachelle have a pool?

Guesthouse LaRachelle does not have a pool.

Does Guesthouse LaRachelle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Guesthouse LaRachelle to downtown Swellendam?

Guesthouse LaRachelle is 0.7 mi away from Swellendam.

Guesthouse LaRachelle Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stop over travelling from west coast to Knysna
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem in Swellendam!
We had an amazing stay, highly recommended! This place was homely, calm, relaxing and friendly! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sonja

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aletta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We received a warm welcome to a very pretty guesthouse. All facilties and toiletries were provided and breakfast was fresh and tasty!

10/10 Excellent

BRAIANE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recomendo!
Hospedagem maravilhosa, lugar muito limpo e bonito. Pessoal muito atencioso. Recomendo!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb
It was a verry clean and cofortable gesthouse with walking distanse to the town centre. The hosts were verry welkoming, helpful and arranged a taxi tour to the wineestates for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un hôte tres agréable. Nous avons été tres bien reçus et le petit déjeuner était parfait. Une personne vraimant charmante, c'était un plaisir.