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Guesthouse LaRachelle

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Swellendam guest house

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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8 Somerset Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Place, Drostdy Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Swellendam Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Balcony

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Twin Room

  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Swellendam

In Swellendam .Your stay at this Swellendam guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Swellendam Provincial Hospital and Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam. Also, Drostdy Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Railton Library is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Drostdy Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Railton Library - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Grace + Merci - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vagebond - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tredici - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse LaRachelle

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Swellendam guest house
Guesthouse LaRachelle offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Guesthouse LaRachelle also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Swellendam guesthouse.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Guesthouse LaRachelle offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Swellendam guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 18 2025 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Guesthouse LaRachelle

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 200.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per night.

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-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 200.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Guesthouse LaRachelle Hotel Swellendam
Guesthouse LaRachelle Hotel
Guesthouse LaRachelle Swellendam
Guesthouse LaRachelle House Swellendam
Guesthouse LaRachelle House
LaRachelle Swellendam
Larachelle Swellendam
Guesthouse LaRachelle Guesthouse
Guesthouse LaRachelle Swellendam
Guesthouse LaRachelle Guesthouse Swellendam

Frequently asked questions

How close is Guesthouse LaRachelle to the airport?

Guesthouse LaRachelle is 128.6 mi (148-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Guesthouse LaRachelle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Guesthouse LaRachelle.

Does Guesthouse LaRachelle offer free breakfast?

Guesthouse LaRachelle does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Guesthouse LaRachelle?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse LaRachelle?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Guesthouse LaRachelle?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Guesthouse LaRachelle have a pool?

Guesthouse LaRachelle does not have a pool.

Does Guesthouse LaRachelle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Guesthouse LaRachelle to downtown Swellendam?

Guesthouse LaRachelle is 0.7 mi away from Swellendam.

Guesthouse LaRachelle Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stop over travelling from west coast to Knysna
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Gem in Swellendam!

We had an amazing stay, highly recommended! This place was homely, calm, relaxing and friendly! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saubere Unterkunft mit allem was man braucht. Der Hausherr ist sehr sehr freundlich und hatte allerhand Tipps für uns. Wir haben uns wohlgefühlt und würden jederzeit wieder ein Zimmer buchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Die beiden Eigentümer, waren so freundlich und haben uns jeden Wunsch förmluch von den Lippen abgelesen. Wir können diese Unterkunft nur wärmstens empfehlen! Sehr zentral und fussläufig sind diverse Restaurants zu erreichen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRAIANE

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

Recomendo!

Hospedagem maravilhosa, lugar muito limpo e bonito. Pessoal muito atencioso. Recomendo!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johan

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

Superb

It was a verry clean and cofortable gesthouse with walking distanse to the town centre. The hosts were verry welkoming, helpful and arranged a taxi tour to the wineestates for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We received a warm welcome to a very pretty guesthouse. All facilties and toiletries were provided and breakfast was fresh and tasty!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un hôte tres agréable. Nous avons été tres bien reçus et le petit déjeuner était parfait. Une personne vraimant charmante, c'était un plaisir.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luiz Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonja

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aletta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021