Gaikou Lodge, Swellendam
Overview
Gaikou Lodge Swellendam hotel, located 25 minutes' walk from Lifestyle Art Shop, boasts an outdoor swimming pool. This guest house entices guests with free private parking, available on site.
Location
The 4-star hotel offers a setting within reach of Bukkenburg Pottery Studio & Guest Cottage.
You can also visit Sulina Fairy Sanctuary Garden, which is 2.7 km away.
Rooms
This property offers rooms with an adjoining terrace and a seating area featuring air conditioning, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms are fitted with a tub, a separate toilet, and a shower as well as a hair dryer and shower caps.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Fireplace
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Recommended for:
Wine tasting with local winemakersGuests can sample some of the best wines from the Western Cape region and chat with winemakers about the winemaking process.
Bird watching toursThe lodge organizes guided bird watching tours in the surrounding indigenous forests, home to rare and endemic bird species.
Cheese and charcuterie platter in the gardensGuests can enjoy a specially prepared cheese and charcuterie platter, with locally sourced products, while relaxing in the lodge's tranquil gardens.
Cooking classes with the head chefVisitors can learn how to cook traditional South African dishes from the head chef and get a glimpse into the country's culinary heritage.
Private spa treatmentsGuests can indulge in a variety of relaxing spa treatments in the privacy of their own room or in one of the lodge's treatment rooms.
Picnic lunches in the vineyardsThe lodge can organize a picnic lunch in the nearby vineyards, complete with a selection of local wines and freshly prepared snacks.
- Stargazing with an astronomer
- Horseback riding in the foothills
- Yoga classes in nature
- Fly fishing in the river
- Garden tours with the head gardener
- Sunset cruises on the Breede River
- Hiking and mountain biking
- Local farm tours
Location
* Located in the historic town of Swellendam, the lodge is near the Drostdy Museum, Marloth Nature Reserve, and NG Kerk. * The neighborhood boasts historical architecture, Kunstehuise art galleries, and traditional restaurants offering regional cuisine. * Bontebok National Park, Marloth Nature Garden, and hiking trails in the surrounding mountains cater to outdoor enthusiasts.
- City landmarks
- Nearby