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Reviews of SW1 Lodge 5 stars

32 Elsenham Road, 7130 Somerset West, South Africa

#19 of 61 B&Bs and Inns in Somerset West

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 30 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    Quite and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 7 nights

    NA

    Excellent

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great service and the staff were exceptionally helpful and made me feel welcome. Very stylish decor and great rooms. Would be great if restaurant service at lunch and dinner was accessible.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    9.0
    Recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and helpful stuff. Tasteful furnishing. Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    9.0
    Excellent guesthouse, will definitely return in the near future.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t think of anything

    All the facilities

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    10
    So glad I found this secret!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I can't think of anything that I didn't like....

    Keisha, Nobulele, Tonderai and the team took such good care of me from the moment I arrived until I left. I loved Keisha's crispy croissants in the morning, and the freedom I had to sit in the Sunshine. I loved the garden, the flora, the privacy of my room. I had a lovely stay and look forward to another visit.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    8.0
    Pleasant stay but having to book an evening meal at least 36 hours in advance not particularly helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really.

    Location and quietness.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light in coffee tea making facility Light switches confusing

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    9.0
    Overall, SW1 Lodge is an absolute gem, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, relaxing getaw
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I recently stayed at SW1 Lodge, and I can’t say enough good things about it! The accommodation was absolutely gorgeous—every detail of the house was beautifully decorated, and each room felt thoughtfully designed. It truly has a luxurious yet cozy atmosphere. The breakfast was fantastic and incredibly filling, the perfect way to start the day. But what really stood out was the staff. They were so friendly, kind, and always willing to go above and beyond to make sure our stay was as comfortable as possible.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    10
    A True 5 Star experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negatives to mention here, we loved our experience.

    Upon arrival we were welcomed and made to feel at home. Our room was exceptional, the decorations had meaning, each space filled with purpose and we felt a nice homely feeling. Our host Tonderai was so friendly, kindhearted and helpful and attended to all our needs. He was very professional at all times, yet we felt his warmth and he was always smiling. He is truly a gem at SW1 lodge and we felt very comfortable with his exceptional service. Our Chef was so nice and friendly, treating us to his breakfast specialties and those breakfasts were remarkable, such depth of flavour. We loved our room so much, the aircon and fireplace was so nice and made the room feel cozy and warm during this cold winter season. We loved the turn down service too and this was a nice touch. We will surely return in the near future to experience this warmth and love again. Warmest regards Ryan and Melissa

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional staff and rooms Inc communal areas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was a drive to anything but not far at all

    Loved everything about this place from the exceptional staff (special mention Antoni) to the beautiful suite we stayed in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic guesthouse, well situated, beautifully furnished and amazing Staff. The second time we've stayed here and look forward to being back soon!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    SW1 is well located, great service, rooms are very comfortable and spacious, breakfast good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No real negatives. We enjoyed the stay

    Good breakfast. Freshly made (as opposed to a buffet). Choice is adequate.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    parking was small neighborhood was ordinary

    cosy clean with friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great room and good breakfast

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    10
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect!

    Beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean, fantastic staff and great location - we absolutely loved our Stay!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights

    beautiful place, very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great hosts, lovely property..

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2023

    10
    We have had the good fortune to travel a lot and would have to award SW1 5* s.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    SW1 is immaculate. It has a warmth which is hard to describe - maybe the staff, the decor, the utter peacefulness. The independence from the main electricity system ensured we suffered no inconvenience with Wi-Fi etc.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All perfect

    Perfect peaceful location, very clean, kind staff,,

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    1.0
    Lack of security and very strange attitude to hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have travelled extensively internationally and stayed in multiple accommodations in South Africa. This was by far the worst for the following reasons: - security was appalling. We arrived back from dinner at about 10pm to find we were the only people in the guest house. We were given no details as to when reception / security was manned until, just a note to advise if we are coming back late to let them know so we can be greeted. We didn't do this as we don't need to be greeted but we do expect basic security to be in place. The glass front doors didn't lock properly so some wooden shutters had been pulled behind them which had no means of locking. Our room was right by the front door so we only had the lock on our room door. We eventually heard someone else come in later in the night which we had to assume was another guest rather than an intruder. The protocols for any problems or emergencies over night were completely lacking. We asked about the lack of security in the morning to be told that the door had been left open for us as it doesn't lock properly and they didn't want us to struggle. - we were only staying for one night and returned to our room after breakfast to find that a housekeeper had been in making the bed, folding toilet roll etc. This was completely unnecessary given that we were checking out within the hour. We asked about this to be told it was normal procedure. We have never ever had anyone enter our room before whilst we are having breakfast. There was no need for our room to be touched until after check out. - we were charged for a bottle of water at check out. It would seem that the housekeeper had also checked the fridge whilst we were having breakfast. Apparently there is a rule you can only have complimentary water if you stay 2 nights! - the complimentary bottle of wine listed on the booking never surfaced. There was just some sort of liquid in a small bottle on the coffee table, no idea what it was.

    It was clean and staff are trying.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    7.0
    lovely place owner and staff pretty unfriendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we arrived at 7 pm to be told there a late check in fee £20s we arrived from the garden route. check-in is from 2 pm owner never greeted us during our stay.

    good decor , room well appointed

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2023

    10
    wonderful stay. great hotel and staff and an exceptional breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we liked it all

    The property us very nice, well equipped and the owners and staff were wonderful

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

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