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March 2025

April 2025

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Sea View | Living area | 40-inch TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View | Living room | 40-inch TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Pool
Bar
Room service
Housekeeping
Air conditioning

SAR 804 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Apr - 12 Apr

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Ceiling fan

Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Ceiling fan

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Premium bedding

Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Spa

SAR 7,033 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Apr - 4 Apr

About the neighborhood

30-32 Elsenham Avenue, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130

What's nearby

Lourensford Wine Estate - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Cheetah Outreach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Erinvale Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Vergelegen Wine Estate - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
Spier Wine Estate - 13 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Steffanie's Place - ‬16 min walk
‪The Hussar Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Indigo Spur Steak Ranch - ‬3 min drive
‪WCafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Vida E Caffè - ‬3 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 with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Airport drop-off service (surcharge), a living plant wall, and luggage storage
Laundry services, bicycle parking, and free newspapers

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.

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, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Free secured self parking on site
24-hour drop-off airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

Things to do

24-hour pool access
Bike parking
Bike storage
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Library

Guest services

Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Pool sun 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.
This property does not have elevators
No elevator (single level property)

100% renewable energy
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Living plant wall
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Heating
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels

Entertainment

40-inch TV
Netflix
Satellite channels
Streaming services

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Minibar

Outdoor space

Balcony or patio

Desk
Free newspapers
Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Restaurant dining guide
Safe
Slippers
Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: ZAR 300 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 1:00 AM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: ZAR 300

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

Property payment types

Important information

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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

24-hour pool access

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

No pets and no service animals are allowed 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.

Property is also known as

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

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 at SW1 Lodge?

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 Helderberg. Cheetah Outreach and Strand Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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