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Bergview Guesthouse Swellendam in Swellendam provides adults-only accommodations with pool with a view, a garden, and a bar. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the bed and breakfast's outdoor fireplace, or simply kick back and relax. At the bed and breakfast, the units have a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are equipped with a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while certain rooms also offer a terrace and some have mountain views. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available every morning. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast offers a selection of packed lunches. Guests at Bergview Guesthouse Swellendam will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swellendam, like cycling, fishing, and hiking. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go pub crawls nearby. Drostdy Museum is a 3-minute walk from the accommodation, while Swellendam Golf Course is 1.6 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Swellendam, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lewis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very pleasant stay and convenient for walking to town. Excellent value and a good breakfast.
  • Sean
    South Africa South Africa
    Was asked about dietary requirements and received an exceptional omelette for breakfast.
  • K
    South Africa South Africa
    Room Breakfast Clean Bedding Towels General layout and extra thought that went into the room to make it a good experience overall
  • Elani
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect location, walking distance to restaurants. Lidia is a wonderful host and we were given a room upgrade at no extra cost. The room was well appointed and very comfortable with a lovely view of the mountain. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay,...
  • John
    South Africa South Africa
    Fantastic chill spot after a day driving, and the hosts made the stay nice and easy. Breakfast was also perfect
  • Ankia
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Super clean. Friendly staff. Felt right at home. . Walking distance from restaurants. Good value for money.
  • Márk
    Hungary Hungary
    The city itself has a really interesting dutch colonial history.
  • Elbe
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent facilities, very spacious, comfortable bed and outstanding host. Breakfast was very good.
  • Werner
    Belgium Belgium
    I liked everything about this place. The location, the breakfast, what a nice room. Very kind host.
  • Delali
    South Africa South Africa
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Bergview Guesthouse. It's located in a very safe neighborhood, and its perfect if you're hiking in Marloth Nature Reserve. Lidia was an excellent host and immediately made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed...

Hosted by Lidia Avramov

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Lidia Avramov
You will feel welcome and at home in the cosy setting with open areas and outside pool and views.
An extrovert who loves to travel
As the third oldest town in the country, Swellendam has a wide range of activities to offer: historical, tourist, outdoor, adventure, shopping and eating. Very safe to walk, even at night!
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Bergview Guesthouse Swellendam
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Bergview Guesthouse Swellendam takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bergview Guesthouse Swellendam of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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