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Schoone Oordt Country House

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pool
Bar
Parking included
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

Explore the area

1 Swellengrebel Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740

Place, Drostdy Museum
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Bontebok National Park
Place, Swellendam Golf Course
‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Family Cottage (2 Adults & 2 Children)

36 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite (2 adults & 4 children)

53 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Luxury Room

Exceptional

26 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite

48 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Free WiFi

About the area

Swellendam

With a stay at Schoone Oordt Country House in Swellendam, you'll be in the historical district, just a 4-minute walk from Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and 6 minutes by foot from Drostdy Museum. .This family-friendly country house is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Bukkenburg Pottery Studio and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Swellendam Provincial Hospital.

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What's nearby

Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Drostdy Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Swellendam Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Swellendam Hiking Trail - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬8 min drive
‪Clock Peaks Coffee - ‬7 min drive
‪Tredici - ‬3 min drive
‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬5 min walk
‪KFC - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Schoone Oordt Country House

Luxury country house with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

Schoone Oordt Country House offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Swellendam country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the country house include an outdoor pool.

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

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 11 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and minibars (stocked with some free items), and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this country house include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Conservatory Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Conservatory Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

Conservatory Restaurant

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Archery
Library
Outdoor pool
Piano

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
In-room babysitting
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Turndown service
Wedding services

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Spa

In-room massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance

2 floors
Built in 1853
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Free minibar (limited items)
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Electrical adapters
Heated floor
Heating
Individual furnishings
Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: ZAR 365.00

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: ZAR 365.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 500.00
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 250.00 (from 6 to 10 years old)
Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 450.00
Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 250.00 (from 6 to 10 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2500 per vehicle (one way)
Early check-in fee: ZAR 365.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: ZAR 365.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The seasonal pool will be open from September to June

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

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Schoone Oordt Country House Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner

25 Feb 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Beautiful property , very friendly staff with good dining options and even a small bar area . Perfect for a stop over while traveling

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner

20 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Highly recommend this beautiful property. Many guests stop en route to the Garden Route, but it’s worth taking a break for a few days and enjoying all it has to offer - we did! Thanks to Alison and her team for a lovely stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

18 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

26 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family

4 Aug 2024

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

Lovely boutique hotel, with excellent locally sourced menu. The staff made us very welcome and nothing was too much trouble.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Mar 2024

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

Difficult to fault

Charming colonial style property, beautiful rooms and public areas and wonderful scones and afternoon tea on arrival! Superb restaurant and attentive staff and owner. Highly recommend

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff were all super helpful, accommodation was very comfortable and dinner and breakfast both excellent!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ailie

Travelled with partner

8 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A wonderful, beautifully restored property. Everything about our room was comfortable, considered and clean, everyone was so friendly, and the food was exceptional. Breakfast was a particularly highlight! We were totally happy with every part of our short stay at Schoone Oordt and would unreservedly recommend booking.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

14 Jan 2024

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

Charming Hotel

Sadly only had one night here en route, wonderful, quirky, charming hotel. Wonderful warm welcome from the staff, really well looked after, the restaurant is fabulous, superb quality meal and the breakfast was amazing. They even washed our car, highly recommend

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner

13 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We enjoyed an exquisite stay at Schoone Oordt with the highlights being the exceptional dinner service, the cosy and well appointed room, the wonderful personal service and the splendid Swellendam architecture. We couldn’t recommend it more highly.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner

5 Aug 2023

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A wonderful boutique hotel with excellent staff, food, drink and rooms. Well located in the centre of Swellendam. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Danie

Travelled with group

20 Jul 2023

We stayed at Schoone Oordt during July and rented 3 rooms for our travel party. We arrived in the late afternoon, only to find that there was load shedding underway, and the resort had made no provision of inverters or generators for our rooms. So our first experience of our rooms was dark, cold and gloomy. Trying to unpack and get set up in our rooms while stumbling around in the dark was no fun. Overall, we only had power about half the time we at the resort. There was no disclosure when we made the booking that the resort had no electricity backup, and we assumed that since load shedding has been ongoing for years, that such provision would have been made at a resort of this calibre. Additionally, one of the rooms had a broken wall heater that didn't function when the electricity came back on and so the occupants were freezing throughout the night. The only saving grace was that all the staff were super nice, and the breakfast was wonderful. Overall though, we had had high expectations, but it was a very disappointing experience at a resort that charges a premium rate. Buyer beware...

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023