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Marula Lodge Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Art lovers find inspiration at nearby pottery studios before enjoying a round on the 9-hole golf course or exploring creative works in the on-site gallery

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Marula Lodge Guesthouse welcomes art lovers near the Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam. Enjoy the art gallery, 9-hole course, or garden. Free WiFi connects travelers, and multilingual staff can guide you to Bukkenburg Pottery Studio and Swellendam Golf Course.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM230
RM265 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
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About this property

Marula Lodge Guesthouse

  • Guest house near Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
  • Located close to Swellendam Golf Course and Drostdy Museum, Marula Lodge Guesthouse provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace and an art gallery on-site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a shopping centre on-site and a garden.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and luggage storage
    • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and bike parking
    • Multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Marula Lodge Guesthouse have perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 6 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 150 per person

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Marula Lodge Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marula Lodge Guesthouse on 24 May 2026 start from RM230, 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 Marula Lodge Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Marula Lodge Guesthouse located?

Located in the heart of Swellendam, this golf guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Swellendam Golf Course. Drostdy Museum and Swellendam Hiking Trail are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay ....and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Walter was an amazing hoast. Very clean and coazy. Breakfast was a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The backyard and pool area were beautiful. Staff friendly and helpful. Restaurant beside the guesthouse was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

Value for money

Space was generous & clean. Good value and very hospitable owner was super friendly even with our late check-in. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and property. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to spend a night or two to get to know Swellendam and its beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Antien

Very nice, great host, room is a little small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice find… beautiful stay save for no AC … ceiling fan but still extremely hot even with windows open. I am normally cold. And this room was really hot! Still a great place for sleeping and relaxing. Breakfast was definitely excellent. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
War alles Tip Top und Walter und seine Mitarbeiterinnen sensationell! Uneingeschränkt empfehlenswert!! Viele Grüße
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walter war ein fantastischer Gastgeber. Er hat uns viele Insider Tipps gegeben, stand immer mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Können wir absolut empfehlen schöne ruhige Lage gemütlicher Garten, einfach der perfekte Ort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fridolin

Liked: Amenities
Seht schöne, gut gelegene Unterkunft mit hervorragendem Frühstück. Der Gastgeber ist ausserordentlich freundlich und gibt wertvolle Tipps.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josefin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben uns in der Marula Lodge sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir wurden herzlich vom deutschsprachigen Gastgeber empfangen, der uns zahlreiche Tipps und Informationen für unsere Weiterreise auf der Garden Route gegeben hat. Die Unterkunft ist sehr liebevoll gepflegt mit einem schönen großen Garten inklusive Pool und Grillstelle. Die Zimmer sind sehr detailliert und liebevoll eingerichtet und mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt. Das Frühstück war sehr reichhaltig und wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne gepflegte Anlage mit tollem Garten. Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und erhielten eine Vielzahl an Tpps fürs Abendessen und Aktivitäten in der Umgebung! Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Devalingum

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

Wonderful stay

It was a very pleasant stay. The host was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöne Gartenanlage. Grosser Pool. Freundlicher Service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes und gepflegtes Guesthouse mit wunderschönem Garten. Sehr gutes Frühstück und freundliche Gastgeberin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Excellent b&b in Swellendam

Excellent .....good facilities.....very welcoming host who went out of her way to look after us.......room comfortable with all facilities .....lovely garden and pool .....most Of all lovely local birds
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Betreiberin was sehr nett, alles sehr sauber. Frühstück gut. Einfache Zimmer. Preis Leistung passt 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uitstekende prijs-kwaliteit verhouding, mooie buitenruimte, goede kamers. Er lopen wel twee honden in de tuin.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Sehr hübsch und nette Gastgeber

War wundevoll, nette Gastgeber, gutes Frühstück, nette Zimmer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Meryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable but small rooms otherwise very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in Swellendam for a stopover or day trips to the Karoo or De Hoop Nature Reserve. Very nice guest house with swimming pool and very friendly host. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alles Gut, Frühstück war ausreichend und lecker..schöne Gartenanlage und sauberer Pool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rejean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chambres sur la rue principale peux-être brouillant le matin tôt. Aboiements chiens en face désagréable mais pas toujours présent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019