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SW1 Lodge

5.0 star property
Colonial guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View | Living room
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Sea View | Living area
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Explore the area

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30-32 Elsenham Avenue, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130
  • Place, Lourensford Wine Estate
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Erinvale Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Vergelegen Wine Estate
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Partial Sea View | Living room

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

Highlights

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Partial Sea View

Highlights

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View

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

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

Highlights

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

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A luxury stay in Cape Town awaits you at SW1 Lodge. You'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Lourensford Wine Estate and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Helderberg Nature Reserve. Highlights at this Colonial guest house include free cooked-to-order breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Bar serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast. The guest house's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of airport drop-off service. .With a stay at this 5-property class Somerset West guest house, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Ster-Kinekor Somerset and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Helderberg.
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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

Colonial guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool
You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury SW1 Lodge. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Cape Town guest house.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
SW1 Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at SW1 Lodge

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

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • 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 organisation.

Property is also known as

SW1 Luxury Guest Retreat
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at SW1 Lodge?

SW1 Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at SW1 Lodge?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SW1 Lodge on 27 Sept 2025 start from AU$219.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at SW1 Lodge?

Yep, SW1 Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to SW1 Lodge?

The closest beach to SW1 Lodge is Bikini Beach (12.3 km).

Does SW1 Lodge have a pool?

SW1 Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes SW1 Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at SW1 Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at SW1 Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does SW1 Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SW1 Lodge?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at SW1 Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at SW1 Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at SW1 Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.