Gaikou Lodge - Luxury Accommodation & Venue on a 16 hectare private estate at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, ​Swellendam, Overberg, Western Cape
Gaikou Lodge offers bed & breakfast (b&b) accommodation for 24 pax / 12 units on a 16 hectare private property at the foothills of the Langeberg mountain, within walking distance from Swellendam’s shops, attractions and restaurants.
You will be treated to breath-taking views of the mountains, river and forest from your private veranda... Tranquillity and fresh air in an artfully landscaped setting will ensure that you will want to linger.
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Gaikou Lodge Accommodation
Family Villas
The two family villas each have a private veranda and breath-taking mountain views. Each Family Villa consists of 2 bedrooms, one with a King Size bed and the other one with 2 single beds. Both rooms are en-suite. The Villa lounge is spacious and has a flat screen TV, DSTV (hotel boutquet) and a DVD player. It also has a dining area and a small kitchenette with all necessary cutlery and crockery and a microwave.
Luxury Rooms
Our eight luxury double rooms cater for holidaying couples as well as business people or conference delegates. The luxury suites are all open plan with high ceilings, allowing for ultimate comfort in an air-conditioned/heated environment.
The beds are dressed in the finest linens, the oval baths spell supreme indulgence, and there are fine toiletries for the use of guests. Each suite has a flat-screen TV with DSTV (hotel boutquet) and internet access is available. The sophisticated toffee and cream furnishings create an ambience of calm, perfectly reflecting the natural surroundings.
All our rooms feature: Air-conditioning and heating | Electronic Safe | Coffee/Tea Facilities | Mini Bar | Fine Linen and Luxury Guest Amenities | Hair Dryer | Daily Housekeeping facilities.
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Weddings @ Gaikou Lodge
Sparkling pools overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens and unspoilt mountain views provide the perfect backdrop for a breathtaking wedding setting. We offer a variety of distinctive indoor and outdoor entertainment options, leaving you with a blank canvas to plan a once-in-a-lifetime wedding reflecting your unique style.
Conferencing @ Gaikou Lodge
Make your next board meeting, conference, function or training session an experience to remember on our 16 hectare private property. Situated close to the tourism and business hub of Swellendam, Gaikou Lodge offers you the ideal setting for your corporate meetings.
Venue & Setup includes: 2 Course Lunch | Arrival coffee/tea | 2 x tea/coffee breaks with snacks | Stationery, 2 x mineral waters and mints | Secure parking | Standard equipment Data Projector | White Board | White Board Marker | Flipcharts | Flipchart Markers | Screen | Wi-Fi Internet | Additional equipment Overhead Projector | TV & VCR | PA System | Photocopying & Printing | Faxing | Secretarial Services.
Activities @ Gaikou Lodge
- LUNCH & DINNER (braai) on request (We cater for all dietary requirements)
- POOL – Lounge at the pool, and gracefully admit defeat in the water fights with your children 😉 Enjoy chlorine free swimming with hydrover oxymatic water treatment.
- PETANQUE / JEU DE BOULES – Challenge your friends and family at our jeu de boules court, with stunning views of the mountains, dam and Swellendam.
- RIVER TRAIL – Walk the child-friendly and bird-friendly river trail, and sit down for a picnic.
- BIRDING – Get in touch with the birder in you, refresh your ornithology knowledge and meet the stunning, bright birds that call Gaikou home.
- MARLOTH NATURE RESERVE – Venture off into the mountains at the Marloth Nature Reserve (adjoining Gaikou) and hike your way through endemic fynbos vegetation, on or off horseback.
- FISHING – Show your son how to catch a fish in one of Gaikou’s two dams. No need to bring anything, we have our own gear.
Please contact the team at Gaikou Lodge directly for ENQUIRIES.
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