Aan De Oever Guesthouse
Aan De Oever Guesthouse
21 Faure Street, Swellendam 6740 South Africa
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Located on the banks of the Koornlands river, at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, Aan de Oever welcomes you. Aan de Oever is a house built in the Cape Dutch style, an iconic style in historic Swellendam, the third oldest magisterial district in the Cape. If you want a perfect setting for a romantic getaway, holiday, or stop over to or from the Garden Route or Route 62, we offer you an unforgettable experience. Aan de Oever has exquisite accommodation in thirteen elegantly furnished bedrooms and suits, each with its own bathroom and private entrance. Our country style breakfast is served on our sunny enclosed patio overlooking the mountains. Breakfast includes fresh fruit juice, a selection of quality tea and coffee options, a hot plated meal and cold breakfast buffet. The buffet selection includes a choice of cereals, fresh fruit, a variety of muffins, yogurt and a selection of breads.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Hiking
Horseback riding
Highchairs available
BBQ facilities
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Plunge pool
Fence around pool
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kid-friendly buffet
Wine / champagne
Canoeing offsite
Patio
Squash offsite
Tennis court offsite
Board games / puzzles
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Electric blanket
Bath / shower
Safe
Bottled water
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Room types
Mountain view
Pool view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Mountain View
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Location
21 Faure Street, Swellendam 6740 South Africa
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 66 out of 100
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Aan De Oever Guesthouse emerges as a charming retreat where many guests have found exceptional value, highlighting the honesty bar's affordability and complimentary offerings. The hotel's ambiance, defined by its individual decor and cleanliness, receives accolades, as does the variety of amenities like the praised swimming pool and gardens.
While most travelers enjoy the spacious, well-appointed rooms with balconies and kitchenettes, a few have pointed out slight issues with layout and cleanliness. Service at the guesthouse is often lauded for its genuine warmth and the delightful breakfast experience.
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Rooms
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Value
Reasonable
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Spotless
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Friendly
Amenities
Satisfactory
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We chose Aan de Oewer for our overnight stay on our way to Botlierskop Game Rreserve due to good pricing, a good website and breakfast inclusive. Really a lovely place right next to the river with green garden, an inviting sparkling clean pool area, with great mountain views and a superb breakfast buffet. Very friendly staff too! We were allowed to book out at 12am which meant we did not have to drive around making up time before we could book into our destination 2 hours away and could laze around the pool on the Sunday morning.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Aan de Eike Guest House, General Manager at Aan De Oever Guesthouse
Responded 13 Jul 2021
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Please visit us again soon! Regards, ADLC team.
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We arrived at Aan de Oever guest house and were given a lovely welcome before being shown around the facilities and then to our room. The gardens are really pretty and the views of the mountains are fantastic. The rooms were a good size and a little quirky. The bathroom which was well appointed with an excellent shower seemed to be through the wardrobe door. The bed was large and comfortable and there were seats on the outdoor patio which allowed us to see the great views. The weather was warm so we could eat outside. There was plenty of choice for breakfast with cereals, yogurts, fresh fruit meats and cheeses as well as excellent coffee and a choice of hot dishes. It was a short walk to some lovely restaurants and the centre of Swellendam was not too far away. We did a tour to De Hoop, if you have time it is a must. There is a pool and a play area for children. On our departure we were given home made muffins and found that our car had been washed. Overall a great experience and we would certainly consider returning
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Aan de E, Manager at Aan De Oever Guesthouse
Responded 01 Feb 2020
Good Morning, Thank you so much for the amazingly detailed review. We truly appreciate it. We hope to welcome you back again for a furture visit. Have a great Sunday! Aan de Leisure Team
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Friendly welcome, helpful information, comfortable and roomy accommodation, lovely private outdoor space and a refreshing pool to cool down in. The restaurant where they directed us for breakfast was good and the guesthouse is walking distance to a few recommended restaurants. The people of Swellendam were so friendly and their gardens, when we walked around the streets, were beautiful. We will be back!
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Excellent accomodation with good faciites in a great location at the eastern side of Swellendam, near Museum. Our room on the first floor had a private sunny furnished balcony overlooking pool area and garden down to and across river. First class breakfast. All staff very helpful and friendly. Would recommend!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Aan de E, Manager at Aan De Oever Guesthouse
Responded 06 Mar 2020
Good Morning, Hope you are well. Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback on your stay at Aan de Oever. We are so pleased you enjoyed you visit and we hope you will return again for a second one. Have a great day further. Aan de Leisure Team
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Beautiful property located in a peaceful street in a lovely part of Swellendam. Lush gardens and lovely swimming pool. Unit was well equipped for a family of four with two bathrooms (shower only), two bedrooms and a large balcony upstairs with a kitchenette and sitting area downstairs. Staff were very friendly and breakfast was fantastic with a wide range of hot and cold foods on offer. Loved our stay
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from Aan de Leisure, Owner at Aan De Oever Guesthouse
Responded 11 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review and for choosing our guesthouse. We’re happy that you enjoyed your stay and we’re looking forward to having you again as a guest in our guesthouse. Kind regards, ADLC.
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We found welcoming staff after booking (via Booking.com) was uneventful, a well-equipped, enormous room, a lovely clean pool, and a private balcony in a quiet area within a short walk of the centre of town. With a comfortable bed and plenty of choice for breakfast, we used the limited secure parking as well. There were plenty of towels supplied, including for the pool. Though the room could have been cleaner, it was nevertheless a good stopover choice and a comfortable stay, with a fridge and good security.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Aan de Leisure, Owner at Aan De Oever Guesthouse
Responded 12 Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are very pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, ADLC
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My sisters and I were thrilled with our beautiful accommodation, set on the banks of the river amidst green lawns and shady trees. A healthy, interesting breakfast was enjoyed overlooking the pool area and individualized by Jess with a smile. Efficient, friendly staff made our stay a memorable one. And Swellendam and surrounds have much to offer. A stunning trip all round.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Aan de Leisure , Owner at Aan De Oever Guesthouse
Responded 13 Jul 2021
Nothing like a good memorable trip with the fam. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please visit us again. Kind regards, ADLC.
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The location was just great with restaurants in walking distance from the location for supper arrangements.
The staff went out of their way to accommodate us and made us feel part of the family and not just guest. We enjoyed the pool and lunch was great at the venue.
Well done guys.
The staff went out of their way to accommodate us and made us feel part of the family and not just guest. We enjoyed the pool and lunch was great at the venue.
Well done guys.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from Aan de E, Manager at Aan De Oever Guesthouse
Responded 21 Mar 2020
Good Morning, Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay and we really hope to see you again very soon. Best Wishes, Aan de Leisure Team
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My mom and I stayed here for one night en route to Hermanus. We arrived at about 3pm on a sweltering hot day and it was wonderful to be shown to our room which was cool and had a little patio in the shade looking out to the pools. Our room and bedroom was a good size and lovely and peaceful. The swimming pool area is beautiful!! It has the mountains in the background and lots of sun loungers around the pool with plenty of shade. It was wonderful to relax by the pool looking at the mountains. The breakfast was lovely - plenty of variety. All the staff were lovely. We'd definitely return.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Aan de Leisure, Owner at Aan De Oever Guesthouse
Responded 15 Mar 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We hope your next visit is just around the corner. Kind regards, ADLC.
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This was the friendliest and most helpful B&B accommodation with exceptional service keeping customer experience in mind at all times. Thank you Fienie, Emma and Loukie for all your help and arranging my wife's surprise birthday breakfast, she will remember this for a long time to come. This just shows again that you are the best in the business as no task is to big or to small for you and your team to make sure you have happy customers. I really appreciate your efforts and for looking so well after my wife during her stay with Aan de Oever Guesthouse in Swellendam. Kind regards, Cedric Landman.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Response from Aan de Leisure , Owner at Aan De Oever Guesthouse
Responded 13 Jul 2021
It was our pleasure to welcome you Cedric. Thank you for a lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind regards, ADLC team.
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oh my goodness, so sorry for only replying now, hope it's not to late....... Kingfisher, Guinea Fowl, Barn Owl or Bokmakierie,
Hope to see you soon! If you have already booked, we don't mind moving rooms for you if you have booked a street view.
Best Wishes,
Carol
"Arrive before reception closes +- 6.00 pm , or phone to confirm your late arrival so they can assisst you. "Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
R 1,305 - R 1,653 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeOverberg DistrictSwellendam
NUMBER OF ROOMS
13
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aan De Oever Guesthouse
Which popular attractions are close to Aan De Oever Guesthouse?
Nearby attractions include Drostdy Museum (0.4 km), NG Kerk Swellendam (0.6 km), and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio, Galley & Guest Cottage (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Aan De Oever Guesthouse?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Aan De Oever Guesthouse?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Aan De Oever Guesthouse?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, barbeque facilities, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Aan De Oever Guesthouse?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Aan De Oever Guesthouse?
Conveniently located restaurants include Field & Fork, Barrel and Blues, and La Belle Alliance.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Aan De Oever Guesthouse?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Aan De Oever Guesthouse?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Does Aan De Oever Guesthouse have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.