I spent one night at the hotel, and I must say the service was excellent. Management and staff were polite and professional. I will be using them again for conferences and a place to get a great nights rest. Brian More

I arrived without a booking late one evening and was allocated a room that clearly hadn't been cleaned (with discarded food and other trash left in a rubbish bin) and the bed not properly made. On complaining, I was allocated another room on the far side of the hotel and up two flights of stairs and was told I could... More

I passed through Swellendam while traveling during the Soccer World Cup, and was pleasantly surprised by this Hotel. Upon arrival I was not expecting much considering that this is not the most modern hotel, but was very pleased with the staff, location and hotel in general. I would recommend the Swellengrebel Hotel to anyone looking for accommodation in the area. More

The staff at this hotel make it more bearable than it actually is- they are very helful and accommodating. The hotel itself is in need of a major overhaul and at our time of visiting I think we were the only guests in occupation of the deluxe (!?!) quarter which made it rather lacking in atmosphere. The breakfast was fine.... More

It depends on your expectations, and this place is more a motel than a hotel, but it is perfectly acceptable for a night, or maybe two. it needs a face-lift, but is clean, and the staff are friendly, if casual. Our bedroom/bathroom were adequate. Apparently, there is little competition in the area so the Swellengrebel can set its own standards.... More

If this place was advertised as a motel, it would be fine. With few expectations it cannot dissapoint. However, the websites suggest it is so much more. On paper it looks good: pool, braii etc but this place is one big lost opportunity. It needs a big overhaul. Unless worn out 70's decor comes back in fashion, the rooms will... More