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Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View
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Get an overview of this hotel
Colonial Cape Town guesthouse in Somerset West with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff

With a stay at SW1 Lodge in Cape Town (Somerset West), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Lourensford Wine Estate and 6 minutes from Cheetah Outreach. This luxury guesthouse is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Helderberg Nature Reserve and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Helderberg.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Colonial guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the guesthouse's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Colonial guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

SW1 Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Free breakfast
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 6
  • Television in common areas
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Living plant wall
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

SW1 Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Cape Town guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size: 40
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Balcony or patio
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 1
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Streaming services
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 6:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property uses solar energy

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Debit cards not accepted

Car recommended

Staffed front desk

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures

No elevators

Renewable energy source - solar

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750 per person
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 300 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 1:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 300 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • SW1 Luxury Guest Retreat
  • SW1 Luxury Guest Retreat Cape Town
  • SW1 Luxury Guest Retreat House
  • SW1 Luxury Guest Retreat House Cape Town
  • SW1 Lodge Cape Town
  • SW1 Cape Town
  • SW1 Lodge Cape Town
  • SW1 Lodge Guesthouse
  • SW1 Lodge Guesthouse Cape Town

We should mention

24-hour pool access

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.

National Rating

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

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