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A Hilltop Country Retreat

W. Cape-Cape Town-Garden Route · South Africa

7 Bergsig AvenueView location

9.4/10Excellent82 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.4/109.4
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities9.6/109.6
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About A Hilltop Country Retreat

Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or a workout at the fitness center at this charming guesthouse. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

Unwind with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge, and start your day with a continental breakfast (available for a fee) served from 8 AM to 11 AM. Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities are also available, as well as free self-parking.

Each of the 8 guestrooms features a kitchen equipped with a stovetop and microwave, an LED TV with satellite programming, complimentary Wi-Fi, a safe, a desk, and daily housekeeping.

A Hilltop Country Retreat is located next to a golf course in Swellendam, within a 15-minute walk of the Dutch Reformed Church and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio. It's a short drive from the Drostdy Museum and Swellendam Golf Course.

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With a stay at A Hilltop Country Retreat in Swellendam, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Drostdy Museum. This golf guesthouse is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Swellendam Golf Course and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Swellendam Hiking Trail.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. 90-cm LED televisions with DVD players and satellite programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM. The front desk is 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Guests receive provisions each day for preparing their own breakfast.
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Xhosa

    Afrikaans

    English

Nearby attractions

Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Drostdy Museum 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Swellendam Provincial Hospital 1.6 km / 1 mi
Swellendam Hiking Trail 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Cape Floral Region Protected Areas 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Swellendam Golf Course 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Railton Library 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Duiwelsbos Waterfall 4 km / 2.5 mi
Bontebok National Park 15.1 km / 9.4 mi
Platform 62 Tourism Centre 49.6 km / 30.8 mi
Ashton Winery 50.9 km / 31.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 8
  • guest house
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • FireplaceExtra charge
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  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Meeting room
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children playground
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Fitness
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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  • HOUSE THREE BEDROOMSHOUSE • THREE BEDROOMSCTG.B3

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  • APARTMENT DELUXE ONE BEDROOMAPARTMENT • DELUXE ONE BEDROOMAPT.B1-DX

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  • DOUBLE LUXURYDOUBLE • LUXURYDBL.LX

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDROOMSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDROOMSFAM.B2

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  • SUITE DELUXE KING BEDSUITE • DELUXE KING BEDSUI.DX-KG

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  • Room THREE BEDROOMSRoom • THREE BEDROOMSROO.B3

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  • Room LUXURYRoom • LUXURYROO.LX

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  • HOUSE TWO BEDROOMSHOUSE • TWO BEDROOMSCTG.B2

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  • HOME TWO BEDROOMSHOME • TWO BEDROOMSHOM.B2

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    Guests: 1–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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    Room code: HOM.B2

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²DBL.ST

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    Non-smoking room
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    5 m²
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    Double bed 131-150 width
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  • HOUSE THREE BEDSHOUSE • THREE BEDSCTG.3B

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    HOUSE THREE BEDS

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    Room code: CTG.3B

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  • HOUSE STANDARDHOUSE • STANDARDCTG.ST

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    HOUSE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: CTG.2D

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about A Hilltop Country Retreat

9.4
Excellent
82 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
9.6 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2026
Taylor
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...
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2026
sadie
Lorna was very welcoming. Very knowledgeable about restaurents etc. Lovely pool and quicky place.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
James

Lovely, clean place with friendly staff

Lovely, clean place with friendly staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Bruce
What a great retreat! Thank you for the small details and thoughtfulness!!!!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2025
Michael

Overnight stay passing through

Very comfortable with a small pool which was great for cooling off. Good location and handy for our purposes.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Andrew
Excellent hotel with great staff. Lovely room with a big comfy bed
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2024
STEPHEN

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Ruth

Value for money

Lovely setting and room. Excellent value for money
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2024
Greg

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2024
Gopal
Great value
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2023
Jocelyne

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!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2023
Saeed
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2020
Nathan
The Retreat is conveniently located, the facilities are clean and you have all the necessary items readily available.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2019
Ken

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2019
Anne

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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2019
Candice

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.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2019
Dhiraj

Beautiful Place

It is a very cosy and beautiful place. Every detail has been looked into intricately. I just stayed here for a night but wished we could have extended it.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Beautiful Place.!!! All what you wish.... And very quiet!
We come again!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Our 140 m apartment.... with 2 bedrooms. Stunning!!
The place.... really on the hilltop.... with amazing views down The Valley and very close to the beautiful.... hills!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2018
Eleanor

Amazing place - loved it!!

Absolutely amazing place! Really pretty with loads of homely touches. Very reasonably priced for the stay - loved it and will 100% stay again. Eating recommendations provided and the restaurant was delicious. Thanks!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2018
Verified traveler
Friendly welcome, property has a lot of character - a cozy and very pleasant place to stay!
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2018
Robert

Comfortable room

We stayed only 1 night, arriving after dark, the accommodation was comfortable and we enjoyed our time there. Staff were friendly, and the room was clean and well equipped.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Nice cosy cottage stay

Got a free room upgrade to a family suite. A little too big as there was only 2 of us, but it was nice to have a fireplace.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2018
Nesreen

Wonderful lodge with beautiful views

This little find was perfect for our night stay. The room was so lovely and had all the little touches to make our stay perfect. It was a little cold but the open fire made it wonderful and cosy. On our arrival we popped to the store and had a bbq as all the equipment is there for your use. The internet was possibly the best we had in SA on our trip. I cannot fault this place it’s a perfect little lodge. One thing to note is that if you go for bed and breakfast then you have to make the breakfast yourself and they will just pop the items in your fridge.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2018
Giles

Truly a retreat

The location on the very edge of a nature reserve is stunning. It really is a retreat - the sound in the morning is bird song. Thoughtful touches of coffee and the basic necessities so you can settle in and use the kitchen. We stayed twice going up and down the Garden Route and we will certainly go back.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2018
Graham

You could not wish for better!

From start to finish staff couldn’t be more helpful and every little thing catered for. Really felt like a retreat. Lovely views of the mountains too.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2018
james

Great setting with great staff.

What s great lodge to break up your trip along the garden route. Shops and restaurants close by. We’re definitely going back.
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2017
Verified traveler

Pleasant stay in quiet part of town

Very comfortable and stylish small hotel up the hill and a bit out of town. Walking distance to picturesque nature reserve.
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2017
peter

Nice size room but with issues.

After a prompt and pleasant check in where we were told we'd been upgraded to a deluxe room, we were shown to a nice, large, well appointed room.
However, on the evening of our stay, the WiFi didn't work and the staff member we spoke to couldn't resolve it. Then later the cable TV went down also.
The toilet cistern kept sticking, so I had to deal with that each time we flushed.
The shower didn't drain well which meant you showered with several inches of water around your feet.
The roof to the room was steel, not unusual in S.A but it meant we were awoken at 06-30 ish by birds running across the roof and then the roof contracting as the sun heated it up. Also the blinds did very little to keep the light out which again didn't help us sleeping in until a reasonable time.
None of these were big deals on there own but we were getting fed up of it by the time we were ready to check out.
We would have liked to mention these minor irritations when we left but there was no one in the office when we departed so we just left the key and continued our journey.
A shame really as the owner and staff are lovely but a little maintenance is needed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2017
Verified traveler
Beautiful room with a fireplace, kitchenette, lovely outdoor sitting area where you can BBQ. The host was very helpful and friendly. We also received a free upgrade and when we arrived, they even started the fire for us in our room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2017
Haroon
Absolutely loved A Hilltop Country Retreat
Very well appointed rooms with every need taken care of.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2017
stephen

Excellent

Excellent
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2017
melanie
Beautiful accommodation. They were extremely welcoming and even upgraded us into rooms with fires as they were worried about us during a cold spell. Thank you so much. Would love to come back for a longer stay.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
09 Mar 2017
Neal

Nice views and rustic accomodation

The accommodation was nice with rustic touches. The room we had looked out over the yard and not the mountains. Service was very good and the hosts were very efficient.
Area was ok for k e overnight stop, but not slot else. On our way to garden route, so not a problem for us.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Peaceful stopover.

This accomodation is perfect for a peaceful getaway/ stop on the garden route. Pretty garden in front of the room with brai facilities for each room. The service was amazing and the best bit was the design of the room. Really nice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2016
Geoff
Jane was very welcoming and helpful. The room had wonderful ambience and the private wood bbq was a bonus
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2016
Brian

Beautiful hotel

Wow! What a find! A Hilltop Retreat was incredible. The views are breathtaking and the room is stunning. I had no idea what we were in for when we booked. If you find yourself in the area definitely look no further!
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2016
Liezel

Comfortable guesthouse in quiet neighbourhood.

The room was very spacious, clean and stylishly decorated. The fireplace was a welcome extra since it was very cold during our stay. We would definitely consider staying there again. However we would probably not order the self-prepare breakfast again. It was less than interesting and there are many options for breakfast at one of the restaurants in the quaint town of Swellendam.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2016
neil

The Highest Hilltop in Swellendam

Lana and her team were outstanding ..We loved all the \"touches\" that they had put in and the bottle of wine to celebrate our anniversary ...so sweet and thoughtful.Would highly recommend this place to lovers of the country style The idea of privacy with your private breakfast and a BBQ for every unit was superb Thank you Lana and your team Neil and Christiane Myers
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Ilse van
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!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2025
Therese

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!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jan 2025
Werner

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
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2024
Marius
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jan 2024
berend
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
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Oct 2023
Verified traveler
Es gab entgegen der Information keine Wäscherei und keine Bar / Lounge
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2023
Verified traveler

Geweldige plek om naar toe te gaan.

Geweldige plek
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
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 😊
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2019
Verified traveler
Un accueil chaleureux, une deco sympa et des chambres bien équipées
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2018
Thiago

Quer se Surpreender... Aqui é o Lugar

Não tenho palavras para descrever, o Perfeito Mais que Perfeito, cada detalhe desde o acendedor de lareira, a xicara de cafe, os ingredientes na geladeira minuciosamente organizados para você preparar o seu cafe, um banho reconfortante, uma cama incrível, sem contar a área comum que é linda demais, quero muito voltar
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A Hilltop Country Retreat
7 Bergsig Avenue, Swellendam, South Africa

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