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Gaikou Lodge
4.0 star property

Upscale bed & breakfast with free breakfast and business centre

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Gaikou Lodge

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Food and drink

Overview of Gaikou Lodge

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is S$145
Price available on 10/05/2024

Check out the area

Map
69 Berg Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Popular LocationDrostdy Museum13 min walk
  • Popular LocationDutch Reformed Church Swellendam18 min walk
  • Popular LocationSwellendam Golf Course5 min drive
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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Swellendam

Gaikou Lodge is located in Swellendam. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Marloth Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bukkenburg Pottery Studio and Wilderbraam Berry Estate. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Drostdy Museum - 13 min walk
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 18 min walk
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 19 min drive
  • Bontebok National Park - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oude Post Bistro - 9 min drive
  • Tredici - 5 min drive
  • La Belle Alliance - 14 min walk
  • Ikigai Coffee Bar & Deli - 16 min walk
  • Republic of Swellendam - 13 min walk

About this property

Gaikou Lodge

Upscale bed & breakfast
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Gaikou Lodge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage, wedding services and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Gaikou Lodge boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at 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

Gaikou Lodge Swellendam
Gaikou Swellendam
Gaikou
Gaikou Lodge Swellendam
Gaikou Lodge Bed & breakfast
Gaikou Lodge Bed & breakfast Swellendam

Frequently asked questions

Does Gaikou Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gaikou Lodge?

As of 3 May,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gaikou Lodge on 10 May,2024 start from S$144.71, including 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 Gaikou Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gaikou Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gaikou Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM to midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Gaikou Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Gaikou Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Gaikou Lodge located?

Situated in Swellendam, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Drostdy Museum and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio. Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Swellendam Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Gaikou Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joleen, Canada

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amazing setting, really well laid out rooms and close to restaurants in town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to stay
I wish I could have stayed longer, what an amazing place, from the surrounds to the room, I have three words, amazing, simply amazing. To date, the best place I have stayed on my travels. Will definitely come back. Thank you for the beautiful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Chester UK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, situated in extensive grounds with mountain views. Comfortable and modern rooms with patio/verandah. Excellent attentive and hospitable staff. Superb breakfast. It was all good, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carla was super helpfull and even allowed a late check-out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners super friendly. Upstairs rooms like a French 18th century palace.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alles wunderbar, ein Ort der Erholung
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heerlijk rustig, mooie vogelplek.
Prima plek. Leuk wandelen langs de rivier, massa's vogels.Kingfischers en black eagles. Lekker ontbijt met wat klef croisantje.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018