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Augusta de Mist Country House

4.0 star property
4-star Beaux Arts guest house with free parking

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Arum or Buchu Garden Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Property grounds
Exterior
Aloe Garden Suite | Living area | Fireplace
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
1 Human Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Drostdy Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bontebok National Park
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Aloe Garden Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Aloe Garden Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Protea Garden Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Protea Garden Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Swellendam

In historical district.Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Drostdy Museum. Also, Bukkenburg Pottery Studio is within half a mile (1 km) and Swellendam Provincial Hospital is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Drostdy Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bontebok National Park - 40 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tredici - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Vagebond Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Augusta de Mist Country House

4-star Beaux Arts guest house with free parking
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Augusta de Mist Country House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Beaux Arts Swellendam guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Augusta de Mist Country House offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and minibars (stocked with some free items). Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 4 hours per day

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

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
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Augusta de Mist Country House

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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, Eurocard, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 4 hours per day.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Augusta de Mist Country House to the airport?

Augusta de Mist Country House is 129.2 mi (153-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Augusta de Mist Country House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Augusta de Mist Country House.

Does Augusta de Mist Country House offer free breakfast?

Augusta de Mist Country House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Augusta de Mist Country House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Augusta de Mist Country House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Augusta de Mist Country House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Augusta de Mist Country House have a pool?

Augusta de Mist Country House does not have a pool.

Does Augusta de Mist Country House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Augusta de Mist Country House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Augusta de Mist Country House to downtown Swellendam?

Augusta de Mist Country House is 0.9 mi away from Swellendam.

Augusta de Mist Country House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attention to detail is displayed in every corner of this property. Beautiful! Have the soufflé for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

Wonderful stay with exceptional service. lovely.

What a delightful place to stay. From a very warm welcome to complimentary beer and sherry plus home baked cup cakes we were treated exceptionally well. Breakfast was super and the recommendation for dinner reservation proved perfect. Although we are well travelled a couple of firsts for us - an open fire in the lounge area of our cottage and before we departed our car was washed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Albie

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

Perfect place

This place is perfection. Beautiful with amazing service and amazing food. Super
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked up last minute whilst travelling The Garden Route. The accomodation was excellent and great value. The surrounding área is beautiful and our host was able to book us in to a lovely restaurant. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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

An absolute Gem

One of the holiday highlights. Food amazing especially the African taster menu. Wish we could have stayed longer. An absolute gem and one we can highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

JM

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

Staying at the Augusta de Mist Hotel.

The hotel is very centrally situated. The homestead and surroundings is built in the Cape Dutch style surrounded by a lovely garden.Renate the hostess was very hospitable, friendly and helpful. The staff I dealt with was friendly and their service very good. I enjoyed a quiet and restful 2 night's sleep,as well as a scrumptious breakfast and would certainly recommend the Augusta de Mist Hotel to other visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

bidflip, vancouver, canada

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

Wonderful resort in Swellendam

The Augusta de Mist was fantastic. The suites are large with lovely bed and sitting areas. The bathrooms are large with delightful tubs and bubble bath! The gardens are tropical with winding paths. Breakfast in the main house was delicious and our hostess energetic, informative and chatty! Would definitely recommend and sorry we didn't spend another night to spend time in the area. There are interesting little shops and historic houses within walking distance. Had dinner at The Field and Fork which was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Dallas TX

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

Superlative Boutique Hotel

The owners have created an unique piece of heaven set in a garden of eden complete with culinary delights normally reserved for Michelin Star restaurants. The host, Renata, along with all the staff were fantastic - Renata brings a warmth and sense of humor that really compliments the whole experience. Without question, this is a remarkable and unforgetable place to stay when visiting Swellendam. Whether for a night or few a few weeks, you will not be dissapointed.

10/10 Excellent

Meryl, London

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

Superbly run hotel

This is an excellently run establishment. Every possible convenience has been thought of for the guests. We were lucky enough to be staying on a night when they were doing the tester menu - absolutely delicious, as was the breakfast the next morning - from the fresh fruit, fruit juice, cooked to order hot selection and the freshly baked bread and muffins. It was heaven.

10/10 Excellent

Ibs

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

10/10

A home away from home. The owner and staff make you feel special, like you are the only guest that matters. The food was exquisite. The seven course tasting menu is a must try.Their chef cooks with passion and successfully put a divine, fresh and modern twist to traditional south African food. The cottage where we stayed was spacious, quaint and luxiourious. Could not have asked for more.

8/10 Good

Sue, Devon

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

A different kind of guest house

Liked the style and decor of the cottages, although the one we were in was rather dark inside. The hosts and staff were very welcoming and friendly. Was a little disappointed by the food. Felt the breakfasts were not as good as other breakfasts in SA. Would have liked more fruit, choice of yoghurt, croissants, better presented cooked breakfast. Didn't really want cakes and large bread rolls. I found the evening meal a little heavy with the pastries and the pasta but that was my taste. I think the menu should have been more balanced. However, I loved all the spicy tastes.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Superb in every way

I couldn't possibly expect anything more from a bed and breakfast for an extremely good price. A beautifully appointed, wonderfully comfortable private cottage with beautiful gardens. That should be more than enough but the food is very special - at breakfast, of course, but they also offer a beautifully and creatively composed dinner.Very friendly staff and hosts

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, An oasis of peace and tranquility...

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were looking for a place to stay overnight as we journeyed from Cape Town to start out on a leisurely tour of the Garden Route. After looking at the map, Swellendam appeared to be the perfect midway place to stop, and we luckily chose Augusta de Mist as our stopping point. We only had a 1 night stay at Augusta de Mist, but it was very enjoyable. We stayed in the Buchu suite cottage which is at the far end of the property. It was nice and quiet and the walk from the main building to the cottage was beautiful and peaceful. The lush gardens which surround the property and tranquil swimming pool make this an excellent retreat from the hustle and stress of city life. We also were fortunate enough to experience the 7 course dinner which August de Mist offers on certain nights. It was a memorable experience. Michel and Henk and their staff provided excellent service. I definitely will plan a return stay to Augusta de Mist on our next trip to South Africa.

10/10 Excellent

karon, uk

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

wonderful hotel with fantastic food

Only stayed one night but thankfully the evening of the 6 course taster menu. Food was amazing as was our room. Could not fault anything. Breakfast wonderful too. Michel and Henk are wonderful hosts along with their team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Unique experience

Wonderful hosts, great cuisine, eclectic mix. Thoroughly enjoyable stay wish we could have stayed longer.

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Brisbane, Australia

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

Fantastic in all respects.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our hosts were fantastic, and the six-course dinner outstanding! Met some lovely guests that were also staying there - very homely stay. The birdlife in the gardens were tremendous. We'll be back, that's for sure.

10/10 Excellent

KAS, Munich

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

Perfect in every way.

My family and I spent only one night at Augusta de Mist, occupying two lovely cottages. We were welcomed with cold drinks as we stepped out of our car, then treated to home-baked cake on the porch of our cottages. Michel greeted us, gave us a quick tour of the gorgeous gardens and answered all of our questions. He was delightful! The cottages are pure luxury. No detail has been overlooked. It was all perfection. We hope to return to Augusta de Mist and stay longer in the near future. It was such a treat!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A pure delight.

Attention to detail was superb. The food was just unbelievable - 7 courses for dinner & a breakfast to die for. The garden was a joy to explore. The main house & all the other buildings were beautifully decorated with a quirkiness that I love.

10/10 Excellent

J C, Broxbourne

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

Historic Country Retreat

Had a wonderful time in this beautiful small hotel set in lovely gardens. In a great location within walking distance of the Drostdy. Great attention to every detail by the attentive owners, who have a wealth of knowledge about the town and local area, make this a brilliant place to stay. And the carrot cake is very good!

10/10 Excellent

Ms Susan, UK

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

What a place !

a fantastic welcome from Michel with a tour of the garden and a lot of humour. the food was amazing, especially the African Kitchen 7 course meal - thanks Henk ! our suite was gorgeous with a comp mini bar. Such a lovely establishment with lashings of good humour and style. The staff were attentive and so friendly.

10/10 Excellent

John, Badby, UK

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Great accommodation in a lovely garden

We had a very enjoyable two days and felt well looked after. Our cottage was nicely furnished, spacious and comfortable. The owners and staff made sure we had everything we wanted and helped us with things to see and do in the area. We also very much enjoyed the evening meal. There were some nice touches like supplies for our journey and having our car washed before we left.

10/10 Excellent

Val, England

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

What a find!

Such a charming, unique piece of paradise tucked away. The gardens were exquisite. There was so much attention to detail in the furnishing of our suite that it made our stay a very memorable experience. The food was exceptional as was the service from all concerned. Would definitely recommend and hope to return ourselves as soon as possible.

10/10 Excellent

Les & Helen, West Lancs, UK

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

Lovely accommodation.

Augusta de Mist was a lovely old property which the owner was very keen to show off, and quite rightly. They had it beautifully furnished. Our every need had been considered and catered for in our accommodation and we were given a very detailed induction on arrival. Breakfast was indeed a feast with everything we could possibly want on offer. Unfortunately the kitchen was not open on the night of our stay but our host was kind enough, without asking, to book us into an excellent local resturant for dinner. Our only disappointment was that our schedule only allowed one nights stay.