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A Hilltop Country Retreat

4.0 star property

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A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and mountains in the background.
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wooden bench, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.
Deluxe Family Suite | View from room
Point of interest

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July

Explore the area

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7 Bergsig Avenue, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Place, Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Drostdy Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Swellendam Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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A rustic bedroom with a brick wall, a wooden chest, a bed with white linens, and a hanging light fixture.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Family Suite | Living room

Deluxe Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom House (no children) | Outdoor dining

2 Bedroom House (no children)

  • Mountain view
  • 148 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Single Beds

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Family House, 2 Bedrooms

Family House, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Apartment

Deluxe Apartment

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Swellendam

At A Hilltop Country Retreat you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Drostdy Museum. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and LED TVs. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning self-service breakfast is served between 8 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Swellendam guest house include Swellendam Hiking Trail and Swellendam Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Drostdy Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Star Nation Art Studio and Gallery - 48 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Grace + Merci - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Vagebond - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tredici - ‬4 min drive

About this property

A Hilltop Country Retreat

A Hilltop Country Retreat offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly A Hilltop Country Retreat. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Swellendam guest house.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2012
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
A Hilltop Country Retreat offers 8 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Accommodation at this 4-star guest house has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.

90-cm LED televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 90-cm LED TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 for adults and from ZAR 120 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

Hilltop Country Retreat House Swellendam
Hilltop Country Retreat House
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Hilltop Country Retreat Guesthouse Swellendam
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at A Hilltop Country Retreat?

Yep, A Hilltop Country Retreat has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at A Hilltop Country Retreat?

As of 26 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Hilltop Country Retreat on 3 July 2026 start from AU$102, 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.

Does A Hilltop Country Retreat have a pool?

A Hilltop Country Retreat has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does A Hilltop Country Retreat serve breakfast?

You bet, self-service breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A Hilltop Country Retreat?

No, A Hilltop Country Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A Hilltop Country Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at A Hilltop Country Retreat?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at A Hilltop Country Retreat?

There is a golf course next to A Hilltop Country Retreat.

A Hilltop Country Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and beautiful property. Like most places in SA theres a water shortage so I couldn't enjoy a night bath but really enjoyed our stay...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Lovely, clean place with friendly staff

Lovely, clean place with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with great staff. Lovely room with a big comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lorna was very welcoming. Very knowledgeable about restaurents etc. Lovely pool and quicky place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

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

Overnight stay passing through

Very comfortable with a small pool which was great for cooling off. Good location and handy for our purposes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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

Great hilltop location

Very comfortable stay. Full kitchen, well stocked, nice perks. Outdoor BBQ, sitting area. Nice pool and surrounding grounds. Free on site parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gopal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great retreat! Thank you for the small details and thoughtfulness!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

A true retreat

My wife and I booked one night at the A Hilltop Country Retreat and it was exactly that, a retreat. We had a great stay, the unit was comfortable and clean and will definitely book again and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Value for money

Lovely setting and room. Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Saeed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Palatial sized rooms, garden and “stoop” with a welcoming braii already set up and ready to be lit. Beautiful artwork on walls and tasteful decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne

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

So Helpful!!

Great little find. Clean, safe, friendly! Went out of their to sort breakfast for us. Allowed us to use their phone to order pizza!! So relaxing and we’ll equipped!! A must stay if you’re in the area!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

berend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a very low budget (175 euro for 3 nights) a really nice room, bathroom, ktichen. Honest to say its not to compare withe star accommodations but lovely. Nice sitting areas near your room. Bbq option in your own garden. Nice pool with enough parasols. More than value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilse van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wat een mooi verblijf! Na een mooie hike in de buurt van het hotel even relaxen bij het zwembad. Er is een mogelijkheid om zelf te koken of om buiten te bbqen. Kamers werden iedere dag schoongemaakt met schone handdoeken. 1 nacht helaas minder goed geslapen, omdat de bovenburen een feestje hadden. Voor de rest is het verblijf super en ook heel rustig! Aanrader het bonte bok park. Hiken en met de auto rondrijden. Daarna de hike marloth, prachtig!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese

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

Vorbildlicher Service

Beim Check-In wurden wir auf die möglichen Restaurant hingewiesen, welche am Sonntag geöffnet haben, um dann sofort die telefonische Reservierung vorzunehmen. Vorbildlicher Service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Niet echt bijzonder

De fotos waren veel mooier dan de werkelijke plek, kamer werd niet fris/koud om goed te kunnen slapen, prijs was wel heel laag
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine wunderschöne Unterkunft in einer Oase der Ruhe. Die Zimmer/Apartments sind extrem großzügig, haben alles was man braucht, inclusive Holzofen für kalte Nächte. Tracy an der Rezeption war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Im Nachhinein wären wir gerne länger geblieben.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es gab entgegen der Information keine Wäscherei und keine Bar / Lounge
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Geweldige plek om naar toe te gaan.

Geweldige plek
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Retreat is conveniently located, the facilities are clean and you have all the necessary items readily available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die einzelnen Häuschen sind mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet, die Anlage selbst ist sehr schön ruhig gelegen. Das Frühstück wurde uns am Vortag in den Kühlschrank gestellt - für uns perfekt, so konnten wir nach einer Wanderung am Morgen auf der Terrasse in der Sonne frühstücken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

Best Hilltop stay

Lana was a excellent hostess. Great property , well kept and very friendly, accommodating team. I suggest having the braai on site as you can order in sides from Lana and go to the local butcher for great meat. Get Great experience and you get to sit to sit at a fire with a glass or two of wine. Fun time!! I would highly recommend staying here s we will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Luxurious accommodations and very helpful managem!

Beautiful accommodations! Lana, the manager, very helpful with advice on what to do and where to eat! Great recommendations!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prachtig mooie en schone accommodatie incl keukentje met alle voorzieningen. Goed bed incl elektrische deken, wat fijn is bij koude nachten. Er stond een lekker welkomstdrankje klaar 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice

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

Beautiful room

We loved our stay at Hilltop. The service was exceptional. The front desk was very helpful. We were greeted with a map of the local area and recommendations on where to eat for dinner. The room was extremely spacious. The wood stove was a highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019