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Swell Eco Lodge

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 25 reviews for Swell Eco Lodge
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.1/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Claudie D - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Claudie D
Family with young children

Heaven on earth!

What an amazing hidden gem. An off the grid, family friendly stay far from the craziness of day-to-day life with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. There are more stars in the sky at night than I have seen since I was a little girl! Thank you to the Swell Eco Lodge Team and the Ndumbi community for hosting us and making us feel safe and welcome! We will be back!

Stephen H - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Stephen H
Family with teenagers

Well run, clean establishment. The dirt road from Coffee Bay to Mdumbi is very bad and not well sign posted.

The dirt road from the lodge down to the beach is badly washed away and needs attention or you'll need to park up on the hill and walk the last part. To get to the main surfing side of the beach you will need to cross the river. This is not very wide nor deep at low tide, but can be dangerous at high tide.

Ben F - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Ben F
With partner

Uiters swak en onaangenaam.

Swak, onnet, onhigienies, gehawend, slegste ervaring ooit, geen instandhouding, geen warm water, grasdak val uitmekaar, deure kan nie behoorlik oop of toe maak nie. Beesmis lê die hele plek vol. Toegangsroete is 'n nagmerrie. Die plek is nie eers 1 ster werd nie. Swak verby.

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Extremely weak and unpleasant.

Poor, untidy, unsanitary, battered, worst experience ever, no maintenance, no hot water, thatched roof falling apart, doors not opening or closing properly. Cow dung covers the whole place. Access route is a nightmare. The place is not even worth 1 star. Weakly over.

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George A - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
George A
With partner

Baie netjiese blyplek in ongerepte Transkei, sou graag meer nagte wou oorbly.

Ons van Port St. Johns op 'n grondpad na die lodge in die reën. Moet 'n voertuig met met groot wiele (nie 4x4 nodig nie) anders gaan die rit 'n nagmerrie vir jou wees. Neem al jou proviant saam want jy kan nie gou winkel toe gaan nie. Nomsa by die lodge het alles in haar vermoë gedoen om ons blyplek gou reg te kry nadat daar 'n inloop kliënt was wat ons bespreekte akkommodasie geneem het weens 'n misverstand tussen Nomsa en Justin.

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Very neat place to stay in pristine Transkei, would like to stay more nights.

We from Port St. Johns on a dirt road to the lodge in the rain. Must have a vehicle with large wheels (no need for 4x4) otherwise the drive will be a nightmare for you. Take all your provisions with you because you can't go to the store soon. Nomsa at the lodge did everything in her power to get our accommodation sorted quickly after there was a walk-in customer who took our booked accommodation due to a misunderstanding between Nomsa and Justin.

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Mischka T - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Mischka T
With partner

Good, different experience. Very relaxing.

Good, very different experience than what I'm used to. Very relaxing.

Marijke B - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marijke B
With friends

Beautiful setting, friendly staff. Need to stay longer next time.

Wonderful sea holiday.

Jana F - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jana F
Family with young children

Asemrowend! Stunning!

As julle hier boek dis vreeslik baie mooi en die gasvryheid is ook tops. Dankie lekker slaap! Vermy die grondpad.

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Breathtaking! Stunning!

If you book here, it's very beautiful and the hospitality is also top notch. Thank you good night! Avoid the dirt road.

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Werner S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Werner S
Family with young children

Pragtige plek waar gaste net kan ontspan in gerief.

Ons het heerlik ontspan by Swell Eco Lodge. Slaapkamers, kombuis, ens kort niks! Justin en Lee-Ann se vriendelike staff het ons laat voel ons word behoorlik bederf. Die lang rit op rowwe paaie was die moeite werd. Kinders het lekker op die pragtige strand gespeel saam met nuwe maats - geen veiligheids issues nie.

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Beautiful place where guests can just relax in comfort.

We had a great time relaxing at Swell Eco Lodge. Bedrooms, kitchen, etc lack nothing! Justin and Lee-Ann's friendly staff made us feel like we were being properly pampered. The long drive on rough roads was worth it. Children had fun playing on the beautiful beach with new friends - no safety issues.

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Anika R - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anika R
With friends

Ongelooflik mooi, goed ingerig en sommer net stunning!

Die wooneenheid het alles waaraan mens kan dink. Die winkeltjie op die perseel het nog meer, van medisyne, tot juweliersware! Die kamers is ongelooflik mooi en selfs romanties. Die ligging is afgeleë en die pad is redelik sleg, maar ek sou sê dit is die rit werd!

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Incredibly beautiful, well furnished and simply stunning!

The unit has everything you can think of. The on-site shop has even more, from medicine to jewellery! The rooms are incredibly beautiful and even romantic. The location is remote and the road is pretty bad, but I'd say it's worth the drive!

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Arina V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arina V
With partner

Beeldskoon.

Die pad na die lodge is vreeslik uitdagend, maar dit is die moeite werd! Pragtige uitsigte, moderne afwerkings in die huis wat met goeie smaak versier is. Rustige atmosfeer. Ons sal definitief weer besoek.

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Beautiful.

The road to the lodge is extremely challenging, but it is worth it! Beautiful views, modern finishes in the house decorated with good taste. Calm atmosphere. We will definitely visit again.

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Elvira V - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elvira V
With partner

'n Ongelooflike ervaring.

Een van die mooiste plekke wat ek nog gesien het, pragtige ingerigte blyplekkie met als wat nodig is en vriendelike personeel en eienaars. Dit is net die rit deur die Transkei wat ons effens benoud gehad het maar als die moeite werd.

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An incredible experience.

One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, beautifully furnished place to stay with everything you need and friendly staff and owners. It's only the drive through the Transkei that we had a little trouble with but it was worth it.

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Miranda B - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Miranda B
With partner

Rondawel se interieur is modern en mooi met alles wat 'n gerieflike verblyf moontlik maak.

Die lodge word goed bedryf - die rondawels pas in by die plaaslike omgewing en die tuin is baie mooi en goed versorg. Die gemeenskaplike kombuis is silwerskoon met alles wat nodig is. Ons het lekker pool gespeel met 'n grootskerm-TV vir ekstra bederf. Die omgewing is pragtig en die see maklik bereikbaar. Die personeel is uiters vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Interior of the rondawel is modern and beautiful with everything you need for comfy accommodation.

Lodge runs like clockwork - the rondawels go well with the scenery and the garden is stunning and well-maintained. The communal kitchen is spotless has everything you need. We had fun times at the pool table with the big-screen TV for an extra treat. The area is beautiful and the ocean is very accessible. The staff is so friendly and helpful.

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Felix B - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Felix B
Family with teenagers

Uitsonderlike verblyf in 'n pragtige ongerepte deel van die Wildekus.

Ek/ons het selde indien ooit in 'n meer spesiale verblyf gehad. 'n Ware klein juweel. Weggesteek en effens moeilik om te bereik is dit baie hoe kwaliteit verblyf in heerlike, goed toegeruste, ruim rondawels wat alles het wat nodig is en geleë is in die mooiste, ongerepte deel van die Wilde Kus. Eco Lodge kry dit reg om hulle vakansie juweel perfek te bedryf met minimum (miskien slegs positiewe) impak op die omgewing. 'n Inspirerende opset waarna ons beplan om dikwels terug te keer.

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Exceptional accommodation in a beautiful unspoilt part of the Wild Coast.

I/we have rarely if ever had a more special stay. A real little gem. Tucked away and slightly difficult to reach, this is very much quality accommodation in delightful, well-equipped, spacious rondavels that have everything you need and are located in the most beautiful, unspoilt part of the Wild Coast. Eco Lodge manages to perfectly operate their holiday gem with minimal (perhaps only positive) impact on the environment. An inspiring setting that we plan to return to often.

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Russell B - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Russell B
With partner

Great experience in a fantastic environment.

The stayover at Swell Eco Lodge was great. Accommodation and facilities are excellent. Justin and Lee-Ann are great hosts and would recommend that anyone wishing to experience this area should without a doubt stay at Swell Eco Lodge.

Jami V - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jami V
With partner

Elke sent werd!

Ons het dit baie geniet om by Swell Eco Lodge te bly. Baie netjies, stylvol, goed toegerus en stunning natuurlewe!

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Worth every penny!

We enjoyed staying at Swell Eco Lodge a lot. Very neat, stylish, well equipped and with stunning natural life!

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Ynita P - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ynita P
Family with young children

Dit was fantasties; jammer dit was net te kort.

Dis 'n baie lekker plek. Ek sal beslis wees soontoe gaan. Ons het dit almal geniet.

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It was fantastic; sorry it was just too short.

It's a very nice place. I will definitely be going there. We all enjoyed it.

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Brian V - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brian V
Family with teenagers

Uitstekende verblyf "off the beaten track"!

Sien die sterre.

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Excellent accommodation "off the beaten track"!

See the stars.

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Elna T - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Elna T
With partner

Gerieflik, maar daar is baie ruimte vir verbetering.

Die omgewing en die natuur is pragtig en ongerep. Daar is heelwat ruimte vir verbetering wat die rondawel waar in ons gebly het aanbetref. Daar was byvoorbeeld geen stoele om op te sit nie, geen tafeltjie, geen handdoekrelings of 'n kas waarin klere gehang kan word nie. Die kombuis wat met 'n ander rondawel gedeel word, het net een tafel wat die situasie ongemaklik en onprakties maak as albei rondawels deur gesinne/groepe beset is.

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Comfortable, but there is a lot of room for improvement.

The environment and nature are beautiful and unspoiled. There is a lot of room for improvement regarding the rondavel where we stayed. For example, there were no chairs to sit on, no small table, no towel rails or a closet in which to hang clothes. The kitchen shared with another rondavel has only one table which makes the situation awkward and impractical if both rondavels are occupied by families/groups.

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Stay was satisfactory.

It is definitely hard to reach. It is located in the middle of the remote residential areas. The lodge is for the adventurer.

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Elaine K - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elaine K
Large group

What a GEM!!!

See the stars below!

Chris E - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris E
With partner

Total getaway at an absolute gem of a lodge on the Wild Coast

We stayed at three places on the Eastern Cape Wild Coast in December 2013/January 2014 and Swell Eco Lodge was our clear favourite of the three. The very comfortable, large and modern upmarket bedrooms allow you to lie in bed and watch the sun rise over the ocean, while the large and very-well equipped kitchen / lounge area we shared with one other family was only a pleasure to use. An unexpected treat was the gentle interaction with the quiet but vibrant and refreshingly friendly community surrounding the Lodge. We used as many daylight hours as we could exploring the coastline and river mouth. The other two lodges we visited - also secluded and highly recommended - didn't come close to the stunning stretch of coast ranging northward from Swell Eco Lodge. In one word: remarkable! This review would be incomplete if we did not also mention the very professional and welcoming interaction we enjoyed with Justin and Lee-Ann. There was not one false note in the three wonderful days we stayed at Swell Eco Lodge. Definitely our first choice for a return trip to the Wild Coast - please don't do anything to change the wonderful atmosphere you have established there. Thank you, Chris & Jackie

Karen J - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Karen J
Family with teenagers

A superb private Wild Coast spot for active families with excellent hosts.

Swell Echo Lodge is a safe rurally located gem offering a wide variety of Wild Coast activities for active families or couples. More pricey than usual, but they offer a lot more comfort and cleanliness too!

Jacolien D - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacolien D
Family with young children

Skoon en goed toegerus met vriendelike personeel.

Ons het heerlik gebly, dit was net baie ver om te ry op 'n baie slegte pad.

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Clean and well equipped with friendly staff.

We had a great stay, it was just a very long drive on a very bad road.

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Cobus B - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cobus B
With partner

Ongelooflik! Puik diens en fantastiese plek!

Die rondawels en kombuisgeriewe is tops! Dis nie net skoon nie, maar bied ongelooflike diens. Die bestuur het uit hulle pad gegaan om dit vir ons so lekker as moontlik te maak. Ons het heerlik by hulle gebly en sal terug gaan Eco Lodge toe!

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Unbelievable! Great service and fantastic place!

The rondavels and kitchen facilities are top notch! It's not only clean, but offers incredible service. The management went out of their way to make it as pleasant as possible for us. We had a great stay with them and will go back to Eco Lodge!

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Chris L - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris L
Family with young children

'n Ongelooflike area met wonderlike gashere.

'n Wonderlike omgewing en baie gerieflike plek om in te bly.

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An amazing area with wonderful hosts.

A wonderful setting and very comfortable place to stay.

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  • Capacity: 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Mngcibe, Mdumbi River, Wild Coast, 5140, Eastern Cape
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