About this property
Situated along the Breede River, Malagas Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, volleyball court and trampoline. It offers river cruises, and also has a paddleboat and canoes for rent. It was built in the old style to give you that old world feeling of stepping back in time. The rooms have wood-beamed ceilings, a TV and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Each en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and shower. The main building offers an enclosed patio, bar and lounge with satellite TV. The restaurant serves South African home-cooking and a full South African breakfast. Guests can enjoy the billiards table, darts, volleyball and croquet. Conference and team-building facilities, ranging from karaoke to a sunset cruise, are also available. A free WiFi data allocation is provided and additional data can be purchased at the property. Malagas Hotel is located 25 km from De Hoop Nature Reserve, and 35 km from the whale watching spot. Swellendam is 50 km north of the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 1 single bed and 1 large double bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Eugene
South Africa“Although not old, they went with an old English style of hotel. Rooms are comfortable and neat. Dinner was enormous, you are warned, but absolutely delicious. Staff friendly, manager very attentive.” 
Paul
United Kingdom“All the staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast and dinner were excellent and very well presented. Great boat trip up river.”
Danielle South Africa“All the meals were superb. Food was excellent and the peace.”- Martin
Germany“Beautiful location, convenient and spacious rooms upstairs, nice river views from the balcony, dinner and breakfast had a homemade rustic feel and were delicious. Kids loved trampoline and pool and beach by the river. Staff were friendly and...” - Susan South Africa“We stopped over at Malagas Hotel after finishing the Whale Trail. Very convenient location.”
- Alison South Africa“This is a lovely country hotel. It is old (as you would expect) but clean and comfortable. The staff are exceptional and Kyle was just so helpful attending to our every need. We just loved it. Our daughter and husband and kids were staying...”
- Phillipa South Africa“Everyone was super friendly and made me feel super at home! Good was amazing, homely! Jennine and Taryn looked after me like mother hens ❤️”
- Jennifer South Africa“Food was excellent, dinner was a diners delight. A hidden gem off the beaten track. A must visit”
- Jonathan United Kingdom“Beautifully located with very friendly and helpful staff”
- Tessa South Africa“The property offered everything and more. The staff went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable and enjoyable! Really exceeded my expectations and will definitely return in the future!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Malagas Hotel Restaurant
- CuisineSouth African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that the ferry crossing the Bree River is not currently in operation. - FERRY IS IN OPERATION - CONTACT US BEFORE ARRIVAL TO CONFIRM.
Please inform Malagas Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
