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Rothman Manor Guest House

5.0 star property

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Garden
Standard Double or Twin Room
Luxury Double or Twin Room | Living area
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
268 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Drostdy Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Swellendam Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bontebok National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Loft | Living room

Luxury Loft

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | Living area

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Swellendam

When you stay at Rothman Manor Guest House in Swellendam, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Swellendam Provincial Hospital and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Swellendam Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Drostdy Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bontebok National Park - 23 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tredici - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Vagebond Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drostdy Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rothman Manor Guest House

Lakefront guesthouse with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Rothman Manor Guest House offers 6 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 45-cm LCD televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Swellendam guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This Colonial guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Game viewing
  • Games
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1834
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-cm LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per night

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Rothman Manor
Rothman Manor Guest House
Rothman Manor Guest House Swellendam
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Rothman Manor Guest House Guesthouse Swellendam
Rothman Manor Guest House Guesthouse
Rothman Manor Swellendam
Rothman Manor Guest House Guesthouse
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Rothman Manor Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quaint and private boutique hotel close to a nice restaurant. The breakfast was included with a buffet and a la carte choices. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paddy

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

Huge apartment in a boring town

We had the top floor apartment which was huge, comfortable and well equipped, if rather oddly decorated and furnished. Someone had a touch of the Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen , with little splashes of vibrant colour here and there. Lovely gardens with a zebra and some springbok in the paddock. Good breakfast with very nice waiting staff. But Swellendam is so dull, I wouldn’t recommend staying- you’ll be bored senseless after half a day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Top marks

Extremely accommodating regarding our unexpected late arrival to the property. Unfortunate our twin bed request was not honoured. All staff were brilliant. Breakfast and the setting was wonderful. Wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, easy access with a small reserve for zebra and springbok 😃. Nice pool and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded all expectations - spacious and well-appointed rooms, friendly staff, and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything. Great gal who checked us in, super breakfast, close excellent dining, and has 8 acres in "backyard" and Zebra, antelopes, birds--what a great way to start the day! We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

Artistic and well thought out design!!!

Amazing! I was only upset that we didn’t get to staying longer. The room and grounds were beautiful, with Zebra and Springbok Antelope.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Almost perfect

My wife and I stayed for two nights. We had the Africa Suite which was comfortable, well furnished and spacious with a huge naturally-lit bathroom. The property itself is well maintained with lovely semi tropical gardens and a nice pool area. 4 stars would not be enough but I would have given 4 1/2 if I could for a couple of reasons. (1) the hotel is a long way from the centre (30/40 minute walk at least and) where most of the restaurants are and (2) although efficient, the lady on reception was not particularly welcoming (but not unpleasant) and seemed to have little interest in us, something that we have not found with other hotels during our stay. Would we go back? Probably not although it really is a very nice property for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the loft suite and it was absolutely beautiful! Every detail is so tasteful, the decor the gardens, the breakfast… highly recommend and would suggest more than one night. It’s an exceptional place to stay. They even washed our car before we left! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

Don’t hesitate- book this place if it’s available

This place was the nicest we have stayed in South Africa.. we had the espirit suite and it was an enormous and luxurious set of rooms overlooking the lake. Much has been said about the springbok s and zebra in the adjoining field but mention must be made of the crickets,and the weaver birds we watched from the private patio in front of our room. Magical. The room and gardens were filled with floating flower heads. The plentiful towels were thick and fluffy. The toiletries were good quality . And the room contained ground coffee and a percolator, home made rusks, fruit, water, and a well stocked minibar. The super king 4 poster bed had fabulous quality bedding and was so comfortable. The breakfast. Oh the breakfast was sooo good. Fruit salad yoghurt, cereals and juice followed a menu of cooked options. I thoroughly recommend the French toast. Oh, and the younger berry jam is scrumptious.scones, crosissqnta and good qulitycoffee. It was a feast. And this is after we ate a fab dinner at the next door restaurant the previous night. The welcome at this blissful place was warm, and we felt very safe. I can’t recommend this place enough. Sadly we stayed for one night only but it was a long way from a stop over- this place is a destination and an event. It has a superb well kept ( and warm!!)swimming pool , wonderful gardens, and great communal indoor areas too. It is well worth a detour just to have this experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
High quality service and quite affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Chilled wine , hot tub and zebra!

This boutique guest lodge is in a ideally located for people travelling the Garden route. Perfect luxurious stopover, a pool and jacuzzi overlooking springbok and zebra is an absolute bonus! The accommodation is luxurious too, fantastic attention to detail and quality, including breakfast! Charming staff A true gem!
Manicured grounds overlooking grazing springbok, zebra and mongoose
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

A Lovely Hotel

Perfect quaint and comfortable hotel that was a great stop for us on our roadtrip. We loved the animals on the property as well as the refreshing pool. The couple who owns this hotel does a great job in ensuring their guests are welcomed and comfortable during their stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neevra, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not ever miss staying here when in Swellendam. An absolute jewel. Old Cape Dutch charm with modern Touches. Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommodation and friendly service on a lovely estate
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is first class, beautiful scenery and and view of the local wildlife. A wonderful retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

LOVE this place!

Love this place! Excellent standards, really well appointed, fantastic pool and jacuzzi overlooking springboks and zebras- the view was a lovely surprise! Can’t fault the service. We slept really well and breakfast was fantastic- we were even catered for a little early due to having to leave for our flight. Can’t recommend this place enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

SALLY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value. Zebras and spring boo were Avery pleasant surprise. Beautiful garden.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated and lovely gardens, particularly loved the hot tub with a view of the zebra & springboks. Staff were also very hospitable and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019