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title: "Marula Lodge Guesthouse, Swellendam"
description: "Marula Lodge Guesthouse in Swellendam: rated 9.4 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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Guesthouse
# Marula Lodge Guesthouse

Railton, Swellendam, South Africa

9.4 ·  Exceptional 84 reviews ·  #5 #5 of 10 in Swellendam ·  4.3 Location score
## About Marula Lodge Guesthouse

Marula Lodge Guesthouse is a guesthouse in Railton, Swellendam, South Africa. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 84 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free parking. It is 930 m from the centre of Swellendam.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Floors:** 1

- **Opened:** 2007

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 5

111 Voortrek Street

## Live prices around Marula Lodge Guesthouse

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## Marula Lodge Guesthouse: nightly price by month

           

-   Cheapest month: January, about €50 a night on average
-   Most expensive month: March, about €54 a night on average
-   Lowest price we found: €50 for the night of 19 December

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[Marula Lodge Guesthouse prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/marula-lodge-guesthouse-swellendam/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## How Marula Lodge Guesthouse scores

Better rated than 40% of hotels in Swellendam

-   Guest rating **9.4**
-   Location **4.3**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**

Swellendam average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **41**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **12**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **3**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Swellendam</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">930 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pick n Pay</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">310 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Clicks Pharmacy Swellendam</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Continent of Sulina200 m
-   Drostdy Museum1.5 km

## Weather in Swellendam

[Swellendam weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-africa/western-cape/swellendam/weather)

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Central hotels in Swellendam](https://stayversus.com/en/south-africa/swellendam/central/)

### Compare

## Compare Marula Lodge Guesthouse with nearby hotels

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-   [Cypress Cottage Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cypress-cottage-guest-house-swellendam/) Guesthouse 1.3 km away
    
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## Questions about Marula Lodge Guesthouse

### How do guests rate Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Marula Lodge Guesthouse has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 84 reviews, which is better than 40% of rated hotels in Swellendam.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Marula Lodge Guesthouse include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Marula Lodge Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, Marula Lodge Guesthouse has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### When did Marula Lodge Guesthouse open?

Marula Lodge Guesthouse opened in 2007 and was last renovated in 2012.

### How many rooms does Marula Lodge Guesthouse have?

Marula Lodge Guesthouse has 7 rooms on 1 floors.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Yes: Pick n Pay, about 310 m away (5 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Clicks Pharmacy Swellendam is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 1.0 km away (17 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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