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Marula Lodge Guesthouse

3.0 star property
3-star golf guest house near Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam

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Exterior
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Garden Area | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 130 per person)
Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Garden
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
111 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Popular LocationDutch Reformed Church Swellendam14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSwellendam Golf Course19 min walk
  • Popular LocationDrostdy Museum2 min drive

Room options

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

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Poolside | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Poolside

10/10 Exceptional
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Pool Access, Garden View

Classic Double Room, Pool Access, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room, Pool Access, Garden View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Garden Area

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Garden Area | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Garden Area

10/10 Exceptional
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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$72 total
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About the neighborhood

Swellendam

Heart of Swellendam.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Swellendam guesthouse, you'll find Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Swellendam Golf Course. Bukkenburg Pottery Studio and Drostdy Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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
  • La Belle Alliance - 2 min drive
  • Ikigai Coffee Bar & Deli - 2 min drive
  • Republic of Swellendam - 2 min drive
  • Checkers - 13 min walk

About this property

Marula Lodge Guesthouse

3-star golf guest house near Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
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 guesthouse.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Marula Lodge Guesthouse offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This Swellendam guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 130 per person

Things to do

  • 9 holes of golf
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 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 noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.
  • 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 buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 130 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; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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 organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Marula Lodge Guesthouse to the airport?

Marula Lodge Guesthouse is 126.8 mi (129-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Marula Lodge Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Marula Lodge Guesthouse.

Does Marula Lodge Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Marula Lodge Guesthouse, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 130 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Marula Lodge Guesthouse have a pool?

Marula Lodge Guesthouse features an outdoor pool.

Does Marula Lodge Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Marula Lodge Guesthouse to downtown Swellendam?

Marula Lodge Guesthouse is 0.1 mi away from Swellendam.

Marula Lodge Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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