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Swartberg Hotel

212 reviews
#11 of 20 B&Bs / Inns in Prince Albert
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77 Kerk Street, Prince Albert Municipality 6930, South Africa
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AMENITIES
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Breakfast included
Air Conditioning
Pool
Non-Smoking Hotel
Restaurant
3.5 Star accommodation
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All reviews oxtail charming hotel swartberg pass reading room gin bar historical building attentive service the main hotel old world charm victoria room save parking steep staircase great impression lovely bar stunning service balcony overlooking the main street restaurant staff
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Peaceful Elegance

We stayed in suite 14 Shiva is situated in the beautiful garden of the hotel. Spacious comfortable and very tastefully decorated with a slipper bath as a bonus. We enjoyed the luxurious peace and quiet in this authentic Karoo town.

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Great stay

After a couple of days in Gamkaskloof the Swartberg hotel was just perfect. Old-world comfort with attention to detail. We asked for a street view room with balcony which was perhaps a bit of a mistake. The view and atmosphere of the garden rooms are...More

Thank JanbarN
Reviewed September 17, 2018
Great potential

I really like the place. Old world charm in the very hospitable Karroo. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms were well appointed, but some attention to detail is lacking. the handle on the main door to my cottage was loose. Some lights did not...More

Thank LanceB649
Reviewed September 3, 2018
Lunch

This is the place to retire. What a quaint hotel. Super clean. Even tho we only stopped over for lunch this town made a great impression on us. The service was friendly and the people were very informative about the area. Our lunch was served...More

Thank Vivienne G
Reviewed July 16, 2018 via mobile
Green Prins Gin Bar

What a delight it was to find the Green Prince Gin Bar at the Swartberg Hotel. Such a delight sitting outside on the patio watching the sleepy town of Prins Albert go by while sipping your gin. The gin pairings was delicious and the strawberry...More

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Description
The Swartberg Hotel is a charming three star (TGCSA) Victorian hotel, situated in the heart of our quaint Karoo village, Prince Albert. Established as a hotel in 1864, the Swartberg is now one of 19 national …More monuments in the village, and is still the only hotel in Prince Albert today. Less
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Hotel Amenities
HOTEL FEATURES
Pool
Free Parking
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast included
Air Conditioning
Breakfast Available
Conference Facilities
Laundry Service
Meeting Rooms
Non-Smoking Hotel
Outdoor pool
Wheelchair Access
Beachfront
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Suites
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Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Suites
Number of rooms
19
Price range
US$102 - US$117 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
South Africa > Western Cape > Prince Albert Municipality > Prince Albert
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"Not sure did not sleep over"
530vivienneg
Sep. 3, 2018
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"We had the Bungalow, 2 bedrooms, plenty of room"
royann27
Jul. 11, 2018
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"Very narrow and steep stairs to the upstairs rooms, so if you are unable to walk up steep stairs, make sure..."
MerleF_11
Apr. 28, 2018
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"I had a room on the back of the hotel. There was no special view but it was very quiet"
627EileenS
Mar. 23, 2018
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