Where is Stonehill River Lodge?

Stonehill River Lodge sits on the banks of the Breede River near Swellendam in the Western Cape, about 23km from the town and roughly 240km from Cape Town. The turn-off from the N2 is marked with a red and white Stonehill board.

Is Stonehill River Lodge self-catering?

Yes. Every villa has a fully-equipped kitchen with cutlery and crockery, a fridge freezer, a microwave and an espresso machine. There is no shop, restaurant or bar on the property, so it is worth doing your shopping before you arrive.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in at Stonehill River Lodge is from 15:00 and check-out is before 10:00. Late check-out carries an hourly surcharge, so let reception know in advance if you would like to stay on for part of the morning.

Are pets allowed at Stonehill River Lodge?

No. Pets are not permitted and a no-smoking policy applies throughout. There are stairs in all of the villas and the units are not wheelchair friendly, so tell reception if anyone in your party needs level access.

Is Stonehill River Lodge good for young children?

Yes. There is a playground with a trampoline and jungle gyms, a climbing wall, a labyrinth, an arts and crafts table and the Dream Xplorers programme, which children join at reception on arrival. The swimming pool is cold water.

How do I get through the gate on arrival?

Stonehill River Lodge is entered using an access number that reception sends the day before you arrive. Load it onto your phone and dial it at the resort gate. Tell the lodge in advance if you will arrive after 16:00.

What happens during load shedding?

Stonehill River Lodge runs a backup generator during load shedding and Eskom outages. Some services and facilities may be unavailable while it is running, and the villas carry no battery-operated lighting, so it is worth packing a torch.