SW1 Lodge

Colonial guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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October 2025

November 2025

SW1 Lodge in Somerset West offers a tranquil garden setting. Start your day with a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast. Enjoy refreshing drinks at the poolside bar or relax in the library. Guests particularly appreciate the attentive staff.

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Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast included
Pool
Room service
Laundry
Housekeeping

Room options

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Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Sep 28 - Sep 29

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1 bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Premium bedding

1 bedroom
Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Sea View

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Premium bedding

1 bedroom
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Premium bedding

Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Premium bedding

Blackout curtains

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Premium bedding

Blackout curtains

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Premium bedding

Blackout curtains

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Located in Somerset West, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, SW1 Lodge 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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30-32 Elsenham Avenue, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130

What's nearby

Lourensford Wine Estate - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Cheetah Outreach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Erinvale Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
Vergelegen Wine Estate - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Spier Wine Estate - 14 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Steffanie's Place - ‬16 min walk
‪Bossa Social Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪The Hussar Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Henri's restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Opa Greek Taverna - ‬4 min drive

About this property

SW1 Lodge

Luxury guest house located in Somerset West

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, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Airport drop-off service (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a living plant wall
Coffee/tea in reception, free newspapers and bike parking

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
40-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
Balconies or patios, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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RM815 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 secured self parking on site

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

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
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
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.
No lift (single-level property)

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 provided

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

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: ZAR 300 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 1:00 AM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: ZAR 300

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 11 are welcome

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

24-hour pool access

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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.

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.

What time is check-in at SW1 Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM for a fee of ZAR 300.

What time is check-out at SW1 Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 300 (subject to availability).

Does SW1 Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport. A fee of ZAR 750 per person applies.

Where is SW1 Lodge located?

Located in Somerset West, this luxury guesthouse is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lourensford Wine Estate, Helderberg Nature Reserve and Ster-Kinekor Somerset. Helderberg is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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