Aan de Oever Guesthouse

Nestled between oak trees, at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, Aan de Oever Guest house welcomes you.Aan de Oever, meaning on the river bank, is a house built in the Cape Dutch style, like many others in historic Swellendam, the third oldest town in South Africa.If you want a perfect setting for a holiday, honeymoon, business trip or a base from which to travel, we offer you an unforgettable experience with our famous breakfast to start your day.Swellendam is steeped in history & offers you, natural beauty with spectacular views. Aan de Oever has exquisite accommodation in twelve elegantly furnished bedrooms and suits, each with its own bathroom and private entrance.During your stay, enjoy our swimming pool, deck & BBQ area with a sundowner in hand from our honesty bar. We have an excellent selection of local wines form the Robertson Valley vineyards. You may prefer to sit in our garden, listening to the Koornlands River bubbling by and the many species of birds.We are within walking distance of the museum, restaurants, art galleries and shops and we can provide you with all the information about actives in and around Swellendam.Swellendam is situated on the Garden Route, half way between Cape Town and George. It is thirty minutes drive to the well known Route 62 &roughly an hours drive to Cape Agulhas, the most Southern tip of Africa. The De Hoop Nature Reserve is about an hour and a halfs drive & a wonderful place for a day trip and the Robertson Wine Route is only half an hour away via Bonnievale.

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Reviews

"Aan de Spruit, Self catering unit"

03 January 2023

"Wow, ons was regtig aangenaam verras. Soveel moeite met al die gaste, vriendelikheid, skoon en netjies. Moeite gedoen om als vooraf vor ons reg te h, ons wou braai by die swembad.Baie baie dankie, vir n smaaklike ontbyt die volgende oggend. Ons was totaal en al uitgerus vir die reg vir lang pad."
"Tranquility"

18 April 2018

"Spacious rooms and bath rooms"
"Lovely all the way"

23 June 2016

"We can definitely recommend Aan de Oever Guesthouse. It is a lovely guesthouse with very spacious rooms, friendly and helpful staff and a wonderful breakfast situated on a beautiful plot in a very special town. We travelled with our toddler and found everyone to be very welcoming and accommodating in that regards as well. We will definitely stay there again and recommend to all. "
"Super place"

20 October 2015

"Beautiful place in a lovely setting, with delightful and most helpful staff."
"Enjoyed it"

05 December 2012

"We enjoyed our stay in Aan de Oever -although it was only one night in transit. We had stayed before in November 2011. We received a very nice welcome - juice on arrival and given a very comfortable room. The breakfast was extensive based on local produce whilst our car was washed by the gardener/handy man who kept the grounds looking immaculate.We were given some muffins for our onward journey and made to feel very welcome by the pleasant and efficient new manageress. Very recommended! Note we enjoyed a lovely home cooked evening meal with a set menu from the local restaurant only 10 mins walk which was excellent!"
"Wonderful"

14 September 2012

"Wonderful! Lovely rooms, lovely setting with friendly staff. Will recommend to all my friends!"
"Fantastic"

20 November 2011

"Aan de Oever is truly a hidden gem in Swellendam. We were so surprised by the combination of great service and a wonderful room. The room was very spacious, luxurious and romantic, and the view of the Langeberg Mountains was stunning. We will most certainly return in the near future."
"Recommended"

02 December 2009

"We stayed only 1 night in November 2009.Very friendly and helpful - we had a great evening with a great Braai with 3 other couples - all from different countries. Unfortunately are itinerary only allowed us to stay 1 night - next time we will stay longer."
"Recommended"

02 December 2009

"We stayed only 1 night in November 2009. Very friendly and helpful - we had a great evening with a great Braai with 3 other couples - all from different countries. Unfortunately are itinerary only allowed us to stay 1 night - next time we will stay longer."
"Marvellous"

28 October 2008

"Superb location to explore the region.The guesthouse is marvellous and every time you are made welcome as if you never left."
"Marvellous"

28 October 2008

"Superb location to explore the region. The guesthouse is marvellous and every time you are made welcome as if you never left."
"Recommended"

05 September 2008

"Very pleasant stay, delicious breakfasts!"
"Recommended"

05 September 2008

"Very pleasant stay, delicious breakfasts!"
"It was lovely"

30 April 2008

"The room was really nice - the setting was beautiful - breaksfast was greatand the "padkos" was a really nice touch"
"It was lovely"

30 April 2008

"The room was really nice - the setting was beautiful - breaksfast was greatand the "padkos" was a really nice touch"
"Enjoyed our stay"

25 December 2007

"Julie is a great host! She has a great eye for detail! She made us feel very welcome and the guesthouse is very lovely! We enjoyed our stay at the guesthouse very much."
"Enjoyed our stay"

25 December 2007

"Julie is a great host! She has a great eye for detail! She made us feel very welcome and the guesthouse is very lovely! We enjoyed our stay at the guesthouse very much."
"Great."

06 November 2007

"Accommodation was excellent and breakfast most enjoyable. Reception and service were also excellent."
"Very good"

29 March 2007

"A very warm welcomeThe description was most accruate and we enjoyed our brief stay."
"Happy travellers"

28 February 2007

"We were really sorry we had reserved only two nights at Aan de Oever. Even it the whole area had not been so beautiful and interesting, Riaan and Julie made our short stay in their beautiful guest house one of the best ever. They are so thoughtful and helpful and the special touches, e.g. "turn down" each night with a chocolate on your pillow, and to our utter delight and amazement,"padkos" brought to the car as we drove away. A really special place.Sheila and Stan Shear."
"Happy travellers"

28 February 2007

"We were really sorry we had reserved only two nights at Aan de Oever. Even it the whole area had not been so beautiful and interesting, Riaan and Julie made our short stay in their beautiful guest house one of the best ever. They are so thoughtful and helpful and the special touches, e.g. "turn down" each night with a chocolate on your pillow, and to our utter delight and amazement, "padkos" brought to the car as we drove away. A really special place.Sheila and Stan Shear."
"Perfect stop"

07 November 2006

"This is the perfect stop en route to Cape Town.The accommodation is of a very high standard and the family makes you feel at home from the first moment.On a next visit we will surely stay for more nights to explore the region which has a lot to offer."
"Perfect stop"

07 November 2006

"This is the perfect stop en route to Cape Town. The accommodation is of a very high standard and the family makes you feel at home from the first moment. On a next visit we will surely stay for more nights to explore the region which has a lot to offer."
"Great stay"

14 March 2006

"Thanks for a great time at your guesthouse. The welcome was warm, the service excellent and the rooms were beautiful (we’ve very appreciated the air-condition with outside temperatures above 35°C). We really enjoyed the pool area and the lovely garden with a wide range of different birds. ….and not to forget: the excellent breakfast and the “car wash service”. Unfortunately we’ve stayed only for one night but we certainly will stay there again when we will be in Swellendam next time. A superior guesthouse!"
"Aan de Oever Guesthouse Review"

04 January 2006

"This was an excellent guest house and should be highly commended.The personal service shown by the owners was of the very highest order.Unexpected touches such as cleaning the car were much appreciated."
"Superb Guesthouse"

12 November 2005

"I had the pleasure of staying here during November 2005. The welcome was warm and the room was excellent, with nice furniture and very comfy beds. The view from our room across the mountains was worth the cost in itself. As for the proprietors, well Riaan and Julie and the whole staff are textbook examples of excellent hosts, their whole ethos can be summed up as ït's your holiday to enjoy'. We found they were very willing to help book dinner, organise local events and also provide onward directions. A nice touch was the mini lunch bag of fresh fruit and muffins for when we left. The breakfast was particularly good, with a good range of quality foods, muffins, hot breakfast and good quality coffee which really set us up for the day. Quite simply the best B&B either myself or my friend have ever stayed in, and I would reccomend it without any hesitation. "
"Aan de Oever Guesthouse"

26 September 2005

"A very good experience.Very kind and caring down to earth South African hosts. Can absolutely recommend this to local and foreign visitors."
"Our time at Aan de Oever"

20 September 2005

"A beautifully appointed venue and Riaan and Julie were most welcoming and accomodating hosts. Don't like the fact that there is no door to close off the bathroom/toilet area - a bit too open for us!!"
"Our time at Aan de Oever"

20 September 2005

"A beautifully appointed venue and Riaan and Julie were most welcoming and accomodating hosts. Don't like the fact that there is no door to close off the bathroom/toilet area - a bit too open for us!!"
"Aan de Oever"

30 August 2005

"Magnificent stay in Aan de Oever. Very nice people and high class rooms. "
"Aan de Oever"

30 August 2005

"Magnificent stay in Aan de Oever. Very nice people and high class rooms."