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SW1 Lodge

5.0 star property
Colonial guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Sea View | Living area | 40-inch TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services
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Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View | Living room | 40-inch TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services
SW1 Lodge in Somerset West offers a tranquil garden setting. Start your day with a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast. Enjoy refreshing drinks at the poolside bar or relax in the library. Guests particularly appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

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Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Sea View

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Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
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TV
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

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Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead

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

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Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
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Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Somerset West, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, SW1 Lodge is in the suburbs and by the sea. Spier Wine Estate and Dorp Street are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Blue Rock Adventure Park and Cape Town Film Studios. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Markötter Sports Complex or Van der Stel. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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30-32 Elsenham Avenue, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130

What's nearby

  • Lourensford Wine Estate - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cheetah Outreach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Erinvale Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Vergelegen Wine Estate - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Spier Wine Estate - 14 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Steffanie's Place - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bossa Social Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hussar Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Henri's restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Opa Greek Taverna - ‬4 min drive

About this property

SW1 Lodge

Luxury guest house 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, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a living plant wall
  • Coffee/tea in reception, free newspapers and bike parking
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • 40-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool 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.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 transport to and from this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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 to 1:00 AM for a fee of ZAR 300.

What time is check-out at SW1 Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout 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 miles (5 km) of Lourensford Wine Estate, Helderberg Nature Reserve and Ster-Kinekor Somerset. Helderberg is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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