Swellendam Hotels

Idyllic gardens looking on to zebras etc in natural setting. I cannot do this guest house justice through my inadequate comments - simply superb! helpful, friendly and attentive owners

Thanks for everything. The chef made a birthday cake for my mum on request and it was beautiful. I have been all around the world and stayed in other 5 Star Hotels like the Ritz in New York etc, but I rate Schoone Oordt, the top place I have every stayed at, even it was only briefly. I will definitely be coming back. Also the guide/concierge that look after us was top notch and the best I have had the pleasure of meeting. Thanks again for making everything perfect.

We really enjoyed our stay at Impagele. The owners (David and Amanda) clearly enjoy having guests and go out of their way to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. After being shown around we were given a glass of wine and given some options as to what we could do in the evening. We were also given the opportunity of staying for a barbecue if we did not fancy eating in a local restaurant, which we ended up doing. We also met some other guests who were South African and (together with the owners) we ended up learning a lot about the country and the area. We had a much better time there than in any of the other hotels we stayed at as we felt like we were having a dinner at some friends' house. Equally, if this would not have been what you are after, you would have the option of doing what you want in town. The room and bathroom were spacious and clean. There are nice walks to do in the area and the surrounding countryside is beautiful. Breakfast was very copious and very nice. Overall, the place represents very good value for money.

This is not an easy place to rate as there is a big gap between the facilities and the service. It is a very cute place, with striking attention to detail which goes to Stephen and Jacqui's credit. Every room has everything you could possibly wish for, including a well stocked minibar, well appointed bathroom, some books, magazines, and even some first aid kit! The house is in a beautiful garden which grows gorgeous roses that you will see in the room and throughout the house. All this could only be achieved under Stephen's watchful eye clearly but his manner, as many reviews suggest on all travel websites, isn't the most easy-going or welcoming. We were absolutely sure of his good intentions and aim to provide the best information, but it was done in a very forceful manner that could have made it tiring at times. When we arrived, there was no warm welcome - we first got told off for arriving late (9pm - even though we sent an email), then we got told off for parking the car on the road, then for checking in only for one night. When we got to the room we were given an excessively detailed overview of the room (we do know how to open the fridge, what slippers look like and how to use a shower). We were also told to make sure we dry all the area around the shower if we do happen to splash some water around.... We took it with a sense of humour as we understood it was all done out of care and attention to detail but it can be tiresome to be always lectured as a guest.

Beautifully situated hotel, it would have helped if they had alerted visitors to the closure of the road from Swellendam! The piped music in the restaurant was somewhat irritating particularly the breakfast selection. The staff were friendly but the service at dinner was extremely slow. We felt that there was nobody there with enough presence to be alert to enough to see when things were going wrong.

On first visit - very hot and pool inviting and clean. Room excellent and food well beyond expectations. The staff were also extremely helpful and obliging On second visit - we were upgraded and again excellent room and food. Unfortunately adverse weather conditions had meant pool unusable but staff again assisted excellently

Wonderful unique rooms. A staff that is genuine, helpful and super freindly. A nice breakfast and a cute little town. Highly highly reccomended!!