Sw1 Lodge

Property class: 5 and above

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Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Sw1 Lodge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

DOUBLE LUXURY ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 4

SUITE LUXURY ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 8

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

SUITE LUXURY

  • Sleeps 8

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About the area

Located in Somerset West, a neighborhood in Cape Town, Sw1 Lodge is in the suburbs and by the sea. Spier Wine Estate and Dorp Street are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Blue Rock Adventure Park and Cape Town Film Studios. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Markötter Sports Complex or Van der Stel. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, mountain climbing, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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30 32 Elsenham Avenue Somerset West, Cape Town, WC, 7130

What's nearby

  • Heidelberg Golf Club
    3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Helderberg Nature Reserve
    4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lourensford Wine Estate
    5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Morgenster Wine Farm
    6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Vergelegen Wine Estate
    9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Firgrove Station
    6 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station
    26 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • 3 Kitch3ns
    4 min drive
  • Steffanie's Place
    16 min walk
  • KFC
    4 min drive
  • The Village Bicycle
    3 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean
    4 min drive

About this property

Sw1 Lodge

  • Luxury guesthouse located in Somerset West
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Sw1 Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), multilingual staff, and luggage storage
    • Secured bicycle storage, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
    • 40-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sw1 Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Sw1 Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sw1 Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM– 1:00 AM for a fee of ZAR 300.

What time is check-out at Sw1 Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 300 (subject to availability).

Does Sw1 Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport. A fee of ZAR 750 per person applies.

Where is Sw1 Lodge located?

Located in Somerset West, this luxury guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lourensford Wine Estate, Helderberg Nature Reserve, and Ster-Kinekor Somerset. Helderberg is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Sw1 Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property Is stunning, if you’re looking for an oasis of peace and tranquility then you won’t be disappointed. Rooms were beautiful and well appointed, staff were attentive and really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

The property is fabulous, situated in an upmarket suburb and very well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay at SW1 Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. All the people in the hotel were extremely attentive and friendly. I will definitely stay there again. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place . Better than a hotel. Would recommend this to anyone a special treat .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place. Highly recommended

Mareaze and her staff were so lovely and accommodating. It was a beautiful location and space, very close to the winery where I was attending a wedding
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb

Super stay! You don’t often come across this level of service anymore. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply excellent !

Absolutely nothing to complaint. Just a little advice: increase the variability of the breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience, don’t miss this place

This place is absolutely incredible. I’ve heard a lot about it and was very pleased they had availability. The property is surrounded by a beautiful garden (with a pool), the rooms are exceptionally clean, new, and comfortable, and have everything you can ask for (it shows that this place pays attention to details). The staff is professional, helpful, and very kind. The breakfast was one of the highlights —amazing selection of fresh baked breads, fruits, and many other goods. I absolutely loved this place and will definitely stay here again when I’m back in Cape Town. Cannot recommend it more.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm torn about this place. Our stay was great overall: good breakfast, clean & wonderful room, secure property not impacted by load shedding. However, 2 things happened that made me lower my rating: 1. When I called to arrange late-night check in, I was told the service fee is R350. The SW1 website states the fee is R300. My South African partner called another time to inquire and was told it is R300. Thanks for adjusting it on my bill, but either update your site, inform your staff of the accurate price, or maybe just don't take advantage of "foreign" guests. 2. I left my gym shoes behind in our room's armoire. When I called a few days later, I was told housekeeping did not find anything. Listen, it's a boutique hotel with less than 8 rooms. If this was the Hilton or another large chain hotel with hundreds of rooms I could buy that answer. The manager who answered my call recognized my name & remembered the room I stayed in, which means it's a small enough hotel where the staff notices things. With 5-7 rooms total, your cleaning staff most likely did find my shoes, didn't report it (or did - who knows), and kept them. I'm familiar with how South Africa works. It's my own fault I left the shoes. The hotel isn't responsible for my belongings, but they are responsible for their staff & general conduct. The lack of principle here is bothersome: clearly taking advantage of a "foreigner" & the general dishonesty in conducting business. Don't think I'll return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lekker hotel en super vriendelijke medewerkers
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heerlijk verblijf

Prachtige lodge aardig personeel mooie kamers en een goed bed. Aamrader!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Prima verblijf

Het was een prettig verblijf. In eerste instantie had ik last van de harde matras maar heeft Antoni snel voor mij opgelost. Antoni is een lieve gastheer die altijd voor ons klaar stond. Ontbijt is heerlijk maar ik miste een zoete warme optie als French toast. Zwembad is plezierig om na een actieve dag te kunnen genieten en afkoelen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Gästehaus hat 5 Sterne Niveau in allen Belangen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Koch SW1

Very friendly owner. Good service. Clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our entire experience at the SW1 Lodge was amazing. We were treated so well. Staff and owner are very attentive and the breakfast was wonderful. We felt relaxed and at home. Beautiful area of Capetown as well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

Everything was fantastic. Would love to return soon. Thanks to Ed, John and Mercy, and all the staff for making my stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible experience! The only thing that wasn't 'excellent' was the wifi. There was hardly any wifi signal in the room. Had to step out and into the lounge to use the phonr
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nach einigen schwierigen Jahren wieder top! Gerne wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toller und herzlicher Empfang, äußerst nettes Team, tolle und geräumige Zimmer - wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Furnishings in our bedroom tired. Bath and pool towels stained. Pool cushions very faded. Disappointed with breakfast as very basic and not enjoyable Management needs to review overall standard
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hospitality and lovely people
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VERY COMFORTABLE-SW1 LUXURY GUEST HOUSE-SOMERST WE

MY WIFE AND I GREATLY ENJOYED THE EXCELLENT SERVICE,VERY FRIENDLY STAFF-FROM MANAGERS TO THE CHEFS TO THE CLEANERS AND CHAMBER MAIDS. THE ROOMS WERE WELL APPORTIONED AND VERY COMFORTABLE.ALL WITH THEIR OWN PATIOS. WE LIKED THE BREAKFAST ROOM. BREAKFAST WAS A BIT LIMITED, BUT WE WERE NOT REALLY FOCUSED ON EATING IN THE HOTEL. THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WAS PEACE FUL AND LAID BACK.QUITE PLEASANT. WE THINK ITS BECAUSE EVERYONE WAS ON VACATION ELSEWHERE. THERE IS A LOT ONE CAN DO IN THE VICINITY, BUT A GOOD RENTAL CAR-COMFY,IS ESSENTIAL BECAUSE OF ALL THE DRIVING. WE HAD A GREAT TIME . MY WIFE THINKS WE SHOULD HAVE STAYED LONGER.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025