Hotels in Swellendam, ZA
Gaikou Lodge
Smoke-freeFamily friendly
About this property
"Gaikou Lodge" is located in Swellendam. This hotel is located in walking distance from the city center.
Location
It’s time to have a nice meal! Stop by the restaurant. Free Wi-Fi on the territory will help you to stay on-line. Specially for tourists who travel by car, there’s a parking zone. Get ready for a fun and exciting vacation! Here’s what you will find on the premises: a picnic area and a barbeque area.
Tourists who can’t live without swimming will appreciate a pool and an outdoor pool. For business meetings, there is a conference hall and meeting and presentation facilities. If you want to make your journey even more comfortable, you can order a transfer. At the guests’ disposal, there’s also a laundry, private check-in and check-out, ironing, press and a safe-deposit box.
The staff of the hotel speaks English.
At the hotel
In the room, there is a DVD player, a shower, a TV and a mini-bar. The room equipment depends on its category.
Room amenities
Popular facilities
See all facilitiesGood to know
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Breakfast
- Available
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Languages
- English
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Children
- Family friendly
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 5 Luxury Double room with view
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- bath
- bedsheets
- hairdryer
- heating
- iron
- mini-bar
- patio
- private-bathroom
- private-entrance
- safe
- shower
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1 / 6 2 Bedrooms Family Apartment
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- dining-area
- hairdryer
- heating
- kitchen
- mini-bar
- patio
- private-bathroom
- safe
- tea
- tea-or-coffee
- towels
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1 / 5 Luxury Twin room
- 2 guests
- twin beds
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- hairdryer
- private-bathroom
- tv
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1 / 6 2 Bedrooms Villa
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- hairdryer
- private-bathroom
- tv
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Guest Rating
9.2/10
Excellent Featured review
Megan M.
10/10
The WiFi was the one thing I struggled with, as I kept losing the connection. Still, the mountain scenery around Gaikou Lodge was so absorbing that it was easy to forget my phone. The lodge sits below the Swellendam range, with close-up views. Our room was airy and spacious, spotless, and perfect for a romantic getaway. And that bath was amazing. Thanks for a comfortable stay!
Thandiwe N.
10/10
I liked how spacious and luxurious the room felt, especially the handy spots for hanging clothes and putting away luggage. Gaikou Lodge is a lovely hidden gem in Swellendam, with mountain views, guinea fowl and the occasional baboon adding to its character. The staff were genuinely friendly and made me feel at home. I did miss having a full-length mirror in such a large room. Breakfast was OK, though plain yogurt with the muesli would be a welcome option for guests who can’t have much sugar first thing, including people with diabetes.
emma J.
10/10
The walking trails and views were hard to beat, and the pool was clean. Gaikou is close to town, and some local restaurants will even deliver to your room for free. Breakfast was divine, the room was stunning, and the receptionist gave me such a warm welcome. I had a wonderful time and will definitely come back.
Mia O.
8/10
The setting is wonderfully spacious and peaceful, and from the veranda you can watch monkeys wandering through the grass. The lodges are very chic, though a bit pricey. Breakfast was very good, but they don’t serve dinner. One thing they could improve is the curtains, since quite a lot of light comes through.
Gareth T.
8/10
WiFi didn’t work, and there were staffing problems that meant breakfast orders were taken table by table, so the wait for food was long. Even so, the staff were helpful and welcoming, and it’s a really nice place to relax in Swellendam. I’d stay here again.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
60 Facilities
General Services
30 available- Air conditioning
- Smoke Free Property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Garden
- Terrace
- Private Check In/Check Out
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Reception desk
- Room service
- DVD Player
- Linens
- Iron and board
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe Deposit Box
- Luggage storage
- Iron
- Diet menu (on request)
- Packed Lunches
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Hiking
- Picnic area
- Fishing
- Barbeque
- Cycling
- Family/Kid Friendly
Internet
2 available- Free Wi Fi
- Internet access
Parking
1 available- Parking
Meals
6 available- Minibar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bottled water (at extra charge)
- Kettle
Business Services
5 available- Business center
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
Pool and beach
4 available- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Beach/pool towels
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
10 available- Non Smoking Rooms
- Family room
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Flat Screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Toiletries
Languages
1 available- English
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
51 places nearby
Closest Bus Intercape
2.2 km 27 min walk
Closest Train Swellendam
2.4 km 29 min walk
Top attraction nearbyTwo Feathers Horse Trails
612 m 8 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
901 m 11 min walk
Attractions
20- Two Feathers Horse Trails612 m 8 min walk
- 1838 Monument Swellendam999 m 12 min walk
- Drostdy Museum1.0 km 13 min walk
- Bukkenburg Pottery Studio & Guest Cottage1.0 km 13 min walk
- Hidden Dragon Magic Garden1.6 km 20 min walk
Restaurants
20- Zanddrift Homestead Restaurant901 m 11 min walk
- Stoep1777904 m 11 min walk
- Oppie Stoep909 m 11 min walk
- Art de Olivia917 m 11 min walk
- Field and Fork919 m 11 min walk
Transit
11- IntercapeBus2.2 km 27 min walk
- SwellendamTrain2.4 km 29 min walk
- BuffeljagsrivierTrain8.4 km
- VoorhuisTrain12.5 km
- LeeurivierTrain13.3 km
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in14:00 – 18:00Front desk timing
Check-out10:00Departure timing