Hotel Roosje Van De Kaap, Swellendam
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Roosje van de Kaap offers accommodations that include chalets, cottages, double rooms, family rooms, and suites. Chalets feature a pool with a view, a fireplace, a private entrance, a living room, 2 bedrooms, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower and bath. Amenities include air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a terrace with garden views. Cottages are located in the garden with antique furnishings, some with mountain views. Suites offer antique furnishings and a private balcony with panoramic mountain views, each with an en suite bath. Standard amenities include ironing facilities, heating, a sitting area, a terrace or patio with garden furniture, free toiletries, and an electric kettle.
Onsite Dining
Breakfast is served in the restaurant, a historical stable. Roosje van de Kaap's restaurant serves traditional South African and Cape Malay dishes with a French influence. The restaurant, with its low reed ceiling, thickly plastered walls, and soft candlelight, is located in a historical stable. Guests can enjoy lunch and early dinner here.
Things to do
The hotel is near the Swellendam Golf Course with views overlooking the surrounding farms and Hermitage Village. The 5-day Swellendam Hiking Trail is also nearby. The Potberg, located east of De Hoop, is accessible for climbing and home to a breeding colony of the Cape vulture. The hot springs in Warmwaterberg and nature reserves such as Anysberg and Sanbona are accessible.
Location Highlights
Roosje van de Kaap is in the oldest, calmest part of Swellendam at the foot of the Langeberg mountains. The hotel is built on the old garden grounds of the Drostdy Hof, the former seat of the Dutch East Indian companies Landdrost. It is within walking distance of coffee shops, souvenir shops, and the mountains of Marloth Nature Reserve. Bontebok National Park is 4 km away. Berry Farm and Lavender Farm are 1.5 km away. The Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Drostdy Museum Library are 0.5 km away. Rain Spa is 3 km away. De Hoop Nature Reserve is a 45-minute drive.
Hotel Services
This owner-run B & B pays attention to detail in all aspects from room decor, comfort, meals and amenities.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Darts
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Open-air bath
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock