Aan de Oever Guesthouse, Swellendam, Garden Route

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 hour’s drive to Cape Agulhas, the most Southern tip of Africa. The De Hoop Nature Reserve is about an hour and a half’s drive & a wonderful place for a day trip and the Robertson Wine Route is only half an hour away via Bonnievale.