Swell Eco Lodge

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel in Nyandeni with free parking

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Swell Eco Lodge

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Exterior
0B | Premium bedding
0B | In-room dining

Overview of Swell Eco Lodge

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

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Ngqeleni, Mdumbi River, Nyandeni, Eastern Cape, 5140
  • Popular LocationHluleka Nature Reserve60 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoffee Bay Beach73 min drive
  • Popular LocationHole-in-the-Wall94 min drive
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Room options

Sea View Rondavels

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Family/Honeymoon Rondavel

Highlights

Patio
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Sea View Duplex Units

Highlights

Patio
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Stovetop
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cabin

Highlights

Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Lutsheni

Located in Nyandeni, Swell Eco Lodge is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hluleka Nature Reserve and Coffee Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Hluleka Nature Reserve - 60 min drive
  • Coffee Bay Beach - 73 min drive
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 90 min drive
  • Hole-in-the-Wall - 94 min drive

Getting around

  • Mthatha (UTT) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kaleidoscope - 54 min drive
  • Papazela's Pizza - 54 min drive
  • Fisherman's Tale at White Clay - 52 min drive
  • Munchies On Wheels - 52 min drive
  • Papazela's Pizza - 53 min drive

About this property

Swell Eco Lodge

Property highlights
At Swell Eco Lodge, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Wedding services and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Swell Eco Lodge have comforts, such as premium bedding.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

Languages

English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 90 per person

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
note that access to the property involves a 1-hour drive on a rough gravel road (4x4 vehicle is preferable).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 90 per person

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Swell Eco Lodge Lutsheni
Swell Eco Lodge
Swell Eco Lutsheni
Swell Eco Lodge Nyandeni
Swell Eco Nyandeni
Swell Eco Lodge Hotel
Swell Eco Lodge Nyandeni
Swell Eco Lodge Hotel Nyandeni

Frequently asked questions

Is Swell Eco Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swell Eco Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swell Eco Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swell Eco Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Swell Eco Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Swell Eco Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 25 miles (40 km) of Hluleka Nature Reserve, Coffee Bay Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. Hole-in-the-Wall is 24.5 mi (39.4 km) away.

Swell Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing little place
The stay was amazing and we could've easily spent a few more days there. The staff are friendly and the accommodations is very nice. We had a leaking roof the first night but we were moved rooms with no issues. The bad road to get there is extremely note worthy, you don't need a 4x4 but it would definitely make it easier. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pregalathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place amazing people Stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You need to be patient on the inbound road, but once you arrive you will be rewarded with a great view and very comfortable facilities. The rooms are clean and simple, all that you need for this great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do it!
Make sure you have a 4x4 to go here! The road is very very rough! Especially if there has been any rain. But it is well worth the drive! Was such a beautiful Amazing place!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Michel, Hamburg, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Getaway
You can tell there is a lot of love that is being put into the Swell Eco Lodge - down to the smallest details. The rooms are spacious and clean as well as smartly and elegantly designed. Luxurious especially considering the location which is so rural that the next tar road is about an hour's drive away. Justin makes you feel right at home and all the staff are very friendly. I never wanted to leave, this is the perfect place to relax and get away from it all.

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remote haven
A wonderful place by the Wild Coast. A real haven. But it is remote and the road is really bad. We barely made it with a small car. 4wd strongly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom & Jeanette, Kreis Ludwigsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unter Einheimischen ...
Nach einer für uns unendlich erscheinenden Anreise über eine Schotterpiste mit zahllosen Schlaglöchern, aber gigantischer Landschaft erreichten wir am späten Abend die Swell Eco Lodge und waren über diesen Komfort am Ende der Welt total erstaunt. Justin der Besitzer, hat uns freundlich empfangen und uns alles erklärt und gezeigt. Hätte es nicht wie aus Eimern geschüttet, dann hätten wir den zu unserer Lodge gehörenden Grill für ein schönes Braii genutzt. Die Alternative zum Braii war eine top ausgestattete Küche, genau in der Mitte zwischen zwei Wohneinheiten. Tolle Zimmer in Form einer afrikanischen Rundhütte. Im vorderen Bereich ein großes Bett mit Moskitonetz, im hinteren Bereich Bad und WC. Im Shop konnten wir Getränke kaufen. Am nächsten Morgen bot uns die Holzterrasse einen gigantischen Blick auf die Hütten der Einheimischen, die in direkter Nachbarschaft leben und den indischen Ozean. Schade, dass wir nur eine Nacht dortbleiben konnten und dann weiterziehen mussten.