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SW1 Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury Cape Town guesthouse in Somerset West with free breakfast

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SW1 Lodge

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Living area
Courtyard
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area

Overview of SW1 Lodge

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
30-32 Elsenham Avenue, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130
  • Popular LocationLourensford Wine Estate5 min drive
  • Popular LocationErinvale Golf Club9 min drive
  • Popular LocationVergelegen Wine Estate11 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)21 min drive
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Room options

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Living room

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View

Living area

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View

Living area

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

SW1 Lodge is located in Somerset West, a neighborhood in Cape Town, and is in the suburbs and by the sea. Spier Wine Estate and Dorp Street are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Blue Rock Adventure Park and Cape Town Film Studios. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Markötter Sports Complex or Van der Stel. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Lourensford Wine Estate - 5 min drive
  • Cheetah Outreach - 6 min drive
  • Erinvale Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Vergelegen Wine Estate - 11 min drive
  • Spier Wine Estate - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Firgrove Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 26 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizzaman - 3 min drive
  • Tiger's Milk Somerset West - 3 min drive
  • Indigo Spur Steak Ranch - 3 min drive
  • St Andrews 19th Hole pub - 4 min drive
  • Bossa Social Café - 4 min drive

About this property

SW1 Lodge

Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at SW1 Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket information and barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • Balconies or patios, Netflix and streaming services

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750 per person
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 300 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 1:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 300 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

SW1 Luxury Guest Retreat
SW1 Luxury Guest Retreat Cape Town
SW1 Luxury Guest Retreat House
SW1 Luxury Guest Retreat House Cape Town
SW1 Lodge Cape Town
SW1 Cape Town
SW1 Lodge Cape Town
SW1 Lodge Guesthouse
SW1 Lodge Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does SW1 Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at SW1 Lodge?

As of 5 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SW1 Lodge on 15 May 2024 start from RM 577.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is SW1 Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SW1 Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Does SW1 Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport.

SW1 Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diego, Coral Springs

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. All the people in the hotel were extremely attentive and friendly. I will definitely stay there again. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place . Better than a hotel. Would recommend this to anyone a special treat .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yehuda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience, don’t miss this place
This place is absolutely incredible. I’ve heard a lot about it and was very pleased they had availability. The property is surrounded by a beautiful garden (with a pool), the rooms are exceptionally clean, new, and comfortable, and have everything you can ask for (it shows that this place pays attention to details). The staff is professional, helpful, and very kind. The breakfast was one of the highlights —amazing selection of fresh baked breads, fruits, and many other goods. I absolutely loved this place and will definitely stay here again when I’m back in Cape Town. Cannot recommend it more.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Myco, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm torn about this place. Our stay was great overall: good breakfast, clean & wonderful room, secure property not impacted by load shedding. However, 2 things happened that made me lower my rating: 1. When I called to arrange late-night check in, I was told the service fee is R350. The SW1 website states the fee is R300. My South African partner called another time to inquire and was told it is R300. Thanks for adjusting it on my bill, but either update your site, inform your staff of the accurate price, or maybe just don't take advantage of "foreign" guests. 2. I left my gym shoes behind in our room's armoire. When I called a few days later, I was told housekeeping did not find anything. Listen, it's a boutique hotel with less than 8 rooms. If this was the Hilton or another large chain hotel with hundreds of rooms I could buy that answer. The manager who answered my call recognized my name & remembered the room I stayed in, which means it's a small enough hotel where the staff notices things. With 5-7 rooms total, your cleaning staff most likely did find my shoes, didn't report it (or did - who knows), and kept them. I'm familiar with how South Africa works. It's my own fault I left the shoes. The hotel isn't responsible for my belongings, but they are responsible for their staff & general conduct. The lack of principle here is bothersome: clearly taking advantage of a "foreigner" & the general dishonesty in conducting business. Don't think I'll return.

10/10 Excellent

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Koch SW1
Very friendly owner. Good service. Clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our entire experience at the SW1 Lodge was amazing. We were treated so well. Staff and owner are very attentive and the breakfast was wonderful. We felt relaxed and at home. Beautiful area of Capetown as well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tonetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay
Everything was fantastic. Would love to return soon. Thanks to Ed, John and Mercy, and all the staff for making my stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible experience! The only thing that wasn't 'excellent' was the wifi. There was hardly any wifi signal in the room. Had to step out and into the lounge to use the phonr
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019