3 Best Hotels in Swellendam, The Western Cape and Winelands

The ultimate luxury getaway, this renovated Victorian manor house—with original ceilings, wooden floors, and antique furnishings—manages to seamlessly combine five-star decadence with unpretentious family hospitality. Rooms are set in the lush gardens behind the main house and have king-size beds with goose-down bedding, wool carpets, and restored Victorian baths. The restaurant, in the conservatory of the main house, serves lavish three-course breakfasts and delicious dinners featuring dishes like saffron pasta with black garlic and cinnamon pork ragu.

In beautifully manicured gardens, De Kloof Luxury Estate is a chic boutique hotel that offers five-star accommodations in one of the town’s oldest Cape Dutch manors. The handsome house, which has been lovingly restored, has original wood ceilings and floors and stylish décor with French flair. The two-bedroom cottage is great for families, and there's a spa on-site as well as yoga classes, meditation, and reflexology.

In the foothills of the Langeberg Mountains, A Hilltop Country Retreat offers spacious and luxurious self-catering accommodations. Decorated with furniture and finishes made by local artists and artisans, each suite is uniquely appointed. Rooms are modern and comfortable, with king-size beds decked out in Egyptian cotton sheets. There are also two fully equipped houses. There are two pools and a barbecue area for all to enjoy. You can self cater, or for an extra fee staff will deliver a DIY breakfast basket to your room.