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Rothman Manor Guest House

5.0 star property
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A swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and a white building with a grey roof.
A white building with a green door and windows, surrounded by gravel and small plants.
Luxury Double or Twin Room | Garden view
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a patterned rug, and a hanging light fixture.
A courtyard with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a palm tree.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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268 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Place, Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Drostdy Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Railton Library
    ‪5 min drive‬
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A neatly made bed with a grey blanket, two pillows with a marble pattern, and a nightstand with a lamp. There are three framed mirrors on the wall and a window with wooden shutters.

Comfort Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Water view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Loft | Living room

Luxury Loft

  • Garden view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rothman Manor Guest House

An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a library are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Rothman Manor Guest House offers 6 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 45-cm LCD televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Swellendam guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Rothman Manor Guest House, you'll be close to Railton Library. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and a few minutes from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas
Rothman Manor Guest House offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Rothman Manor Guest House.

This 5-star Swellendam guesthouse is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Game viewing
  • Games
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1834
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-cm LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Rothman Manor
Rothman Manor Guest House
Rothman Manor Guest House Swellendam
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Rothman Manor Guest House Guesthouse Swellendam
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Rothman Manor Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night passing through, but we throughly enjoyed our short stay. The property grounds are beautiful and our room was comfortable, clean and quiet. Breakfast was lovely outside under the oak and the staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property hampered by the weather.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms, awesome breakfast and they even washed our car complementary. Friendly staff and well kept property. A must stay when in Swellendam.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was such a special place to stay, feel like we found a little slice of paradise! The accommodation was stunning, the grounds amazing, the pool area gorgeous! The staff were so welcoming and friendly, breakfast was gorgeous and cooked to order! Unbelievable stay, wish we had longer there ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place . This is our third visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff- fab breakfast- and fab pool/garden. The room a little tired. Broken mirror etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nanci

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful one night stay at the Rothman House! Our loft apartment was spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated. Leah- our host whose family own the Guest House served us a fantastic breakfast and told us all about the place. The grounds and gardens are beautiful with a resident zebra named Marty and several springboeks including an albino! It was a perfect stop heading back to Cape Town from the Garden Route. Highly recommended.
Kitchen area complete with complimentary homemade rusks made by Leah's granny!
Love all the attention to details including this sitting area just as you enter loft apartment
Contemporary clean bath
Bright and fun breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded all expectations - spacious and well-appointed rooms, friendly staff, and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was 5*. Friendly welcoming staff, beautiful suite with patio. The garden and lanscaping was unique. Wonderful breakfast area. Highly recommend this guest house.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, easy access with a small reserve for zebra and springbok 😃. Nice pool and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

Great stay and venue

Amazing and intimate service, by Andreas and his wife, we felt special and welcome from the first second and it continued like that - Rothmann Manor is a must stay when in Swellendam!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quaint and private boutique hotel close to a nice restaurant. The breakfast was included with a buffet and a la carte choices. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
High quality service and quite affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Beautiful B&B

Very nice B&B. Room was spacious and very nicely decorated. Properly was lovely. Gardens, pool, spa. There was a resident Zebra and a small herd of Springboks. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast delicious, many choices, both buffet and hot, fresh made. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the loft suite and it was absolutely beautiful! Every detail is so tasteful, the decor the gardens, the breakfast… highly recommend and would suggest more than one night. It’s an exceptional place to stay. They even washed our car before we left! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Top marks

Extremely accommodating regarding our unexpected late arrival to the property. Unfortunate our twin bed request was not honoured. All staff were brilliant. Breakfast and the setting was wonderful. Wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Chilled wine , hot tub and zebra!

This boutique guest lodge is in a ideally located for people travelling the Garden route. Perfect luxurious stopover, a pool and jacuzzi overlooking springbok and zebra is an absolute bonus! The accommodation is luxurious too, fantastic attention to detail and quality, including breakfast! Charming staff A true gem!
Manicured grounds overlooking grazing springbok, zebra and mongoose
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything. Great gal who checked us in, super breakfast, close excellent dining, and has 8 acres in "backyard" and Zebra, antelopes, birds--what a great way to start the day! We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

Artistic and well thought out design!!!

Amazing! I was only upset that we didn’t get to staying longer. The room and grounds were beautiful, with Zebra and Springbok Antelope.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good! Fantastic service and great people!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paddy

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

Huge apartment in a boring town

We had the top floor apartment which was huge, comfortable and well equipped, if rather oddly decorated and furnished. Someone had a touch of the Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen , with little splashes of vibrant colour here and there. Lovely gardens with a zebra and some springbok in the paddock. Good breakfast with very nice waiting staff. But Swellendam is so dull, I wouldn’t recommend staying- you’ll be bored senseless after half a day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Almost perfect

My wife and I stayed for two nights. We had the Africa Suite which was comfortable, well furnished and spacious with a huge naturally-lit bathroom. The property itself is well maintained with lovely semi tropical gardens and a nice pool area. 4 stars would not be enough but I would have given 4 1/2 if I could for a couple of reasons. (1) the hotel is a long way from the centre (30/40 minute walk at least and) where most of the restaurants are and (2) although efficient, the lady on reception was not particularly welcoming (but not unpleasant) and seemed to have little interest in us, something that we have not found with other hotels during our stay. Would we go back? Probably not although it really is a very nice property for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

Don’t hesitate- book this place if it’s available

This place was the nicest we have stayed in South Africa.. we had the espirit suite and it was an enormous and luxurious set of rooms overlooking the lake. Much has been said about the springbok s and zebra in the adjoining field but mention must be made of the crickets,and the weaver birds we watched from the private patio in front of our room. Magical. The room and gardens were filled with floating flower heads. The plentiful towels were thick and fluffy. The toiletries were good quality . And the room contained ground coffee and a percolator, home made rusks, fruit, water, and a well stocked minibar. The super king 4 poster bed had fabulous quality bedding and was so comfortable. The breakfast. Oh the breakfast was sooo good. Fruit salad yoghurt, cereals and juice followed a menu of cooked options. I thoroughly recommend the French toast. Oh, and the younger berry jam is scrumptious.scones, crosissqnta and good qulitycoffee. It was a feast. And this is after we ate a fab dinner at the next door restaurant the previous night. The welcome at this blissful place was warm, and we felt very safe. I can’t recommend this place enough. Sadly we stayed for one night only but it was a long way from a stop over- this place is a destination and an event. It has a superb well kept ( and warm!!)swimming pool , wonderful gardens, and great communal indoor areas too. It is well worth a detour just to have this experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr nettes, hilfsbereites Personal. Wunderbare Anlage. Die African Suite war einfach nur traumhaft
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oskar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stort rum, väldigt trevlig personal och perfekt för en övernattning under en längre resa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026