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Aquaelberg Place

10 Quaelberg Street, Swellendam, ZA

9.2 guest rating· 858 reviews

About this hotel

Sustainable Bed and Breakfast Experience :

Aquaelberg Place in Swellendam offers a unique sustainable stay with eco-friendly features like an outdoor fireplace and sports facilities. The private entrance and family rooms add to the comfort and convenience for guests.

Cozy Units with Modern Amenities :

Each unit at Aquaelberg Place is thoughtfully designed with a seating area, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the private bathroom, terrace with garden views, and the provided kettle. The bed linen and towels ensure a comfortable stay.

Family-Friendly Activities and Relaxation :

Families can make the most of the outdoor play equipment and barbecue facilities. After a day of outdoor adventures, guests can unwind in the garden or shared lounge area. With attractions like Drostdy Museum and Swellendam Golf Course nearby, Aquaelberg Place offers a perfect blend of leisure and exploration.

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Rooms & rates

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Deluxe Family Suite

Sleeps 4 · 46 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Street parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
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  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • BBQ facilities
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bowling
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Kid meals
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property

Location

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10 Quaelberg Street, Swellendam, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.2858 reviews

+ Friendly hosts+ Delicious breakfast+ Beautiful garden and locationSome amenities could be improvedDated decor in certain aspects
Cleanliness8.8
Service9.8
Location9.3
Room Quality9.3
Amenities8.3
Value for Money9.3

Affordable and worth it

10.0

Spacious room, electric blanket auw... snoesig. Breakfast was more than expected, tasty and delicious

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Lox · ZA · 2026-07-22

Guest review

10.0

The place was good, host friendly and accommodating. The rooms are big and the garden something amazing to see. breakfast was exceptional and far too much. Will definitely recommend the place to other people.

Kobus · ZA · 2026-07-20

Guest review

8.0

The owner is friendly and puts one at ease.

Snyman · ZA · 2026-07-06

A truly unique guesthouse filled with vintage charm, timeless character, and exceptional hospitality

10.0

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We recently stayed at Aquaelberg Place with my two teenage daughters while attending a nearby tug of war competition, and it exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, our host made us feel incredibly welcome. She was warm, caring, and genuinely friendly, making us feel as though we'd known each other for years. We stayed in the Deluxe Family Room, which was spacious and beautifully decorated. The interiors have a timeless elegance with a subtle Parisian boutique hotel feel, blended with vintage charm and thoughtful details. I especially loved the exposed copper pipework incorporated into the basins, showers, and other features throughout the house, adding a unique rustic touch and so much character. The gardens are a peaceful oasis, with winding brick pathways, mature trees, tranquil water features, and charming seating areas that feel like a hidden French country garden. Upstairs, there's also a pool table, which my daughters thoroughly enjoyed in the evenings. Breakfast was an absolute spoil each morning. We chose the smoked trout with scrambled eggs and were instantly hooked! We were also treated to fluffy flapjacks with homemade jam, fresh fruit, excellent coffee, and freshly squeezed juice. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. A special mention must go to the resident dogs. They are friendly, affectionate, and clearly very well cared for. They added such a warm, homely touch to our stay. Aquaelberg Place perfectly combines exceptional hospitality, beautiful design, and a peaceful atmosphere. We left feeling relaxed and already looking forward to our next visit. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly memorable stay.

Nothing really comes to mind. If I had to mention one thing, it would be that the sports channel wasn't available for the Springbok rugby game. It wasn't a deal breaker, though, we enjoyed watching it at a nearby local restaurant instead.Everthing this is so close by.

Lizel · ZA · 2026-07-06

Good to know

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

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

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 10 years old stay for ZAR 200 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.