Swell Eco Lodge

Luxury Honeymoon/ Family unit – Sea Facing

This unit truly is luxury accommodation in the Transkei, with a gorgeous, spacious upstairs loft bedroom that has an incredible view of the ocean and surrounding landscape. The downstairs consists of a second bedroom and a shared bathroom that has a double shower. The open plan kitchen/living area is spacious with French doors opening out onto a large deck to relax on. This unit is done out in a stylish design that incorporates both modern and antique finishes and boasts the best view of the lodge.

• Each bedroom has a king sized bed (or 2 single beds)
• There is one double sleeper couch in this unit.
• Fully equipped self-catering kitchen equipped with a side by side electric Fridge/Freezer and gas oven/stove.
• This unit has a weber which can be used to cook on the deck.

Transkei Duplex Rooms/Units – Sea Facing

These sea facing units have remarkable Transkei sea views with large decks to unwind on and spacious, modern rooms to relax. The kitchen / living areas are open plan and beautifully designed with a modern concrete finish.

• Each unit consists of 2 en suite bedrooms that are rented separately and share a kitchen living area.
• Each bedroom has a king sized bed (or 2 single beds) as well as a double sleeper couch.
• Fully equipped self-catering kitchen equipped with a gas oven/stove, electric chest freezer and fridge.
• Each unit has its own braai area.

Garden View Rondavels

These 2 rooms are our original Rondavels with spacious open plan interiors that face a North Westerly direction and open onto a garden area. The large detached kitchen has a picture perfect Transkei sea view and a large living area.

• These 2 Rondavels have en-suite bathrooms.
• The kitchen is shared between the 2 Rondavels.
• Each bedroom has a king sized bed (or 2 single beds) and extra single beds if needed.
• Fully equipped detached self-catering kitchen with a gas oven/stove, electric chest freezer and fridge.
• Weber braai available for outside use.

Catering is offered on request at least a week before arrival.

Set within the rolling hills of Mngcibe (North side of the Mdumbi River), we invite you to enjoy pure relaxation and fun while supporting a green way of life. Spectacular sea views, jumping whales, roaming cattle and a view of rural life in this wonderful village is only a part of your holiday experience! We offer many activities for those who want to be a bit more active and explore the pristine beaches, rivers and ocean.

Swell Eco Lodge is accessible via a gravel road and is situated 3 km from Tshani and 70 km from Mthatha. The closest shopping mall is The Mthatha Plaza which is 1 hour’ 30 minutes’ drive away and the Port St Johns Airport is 120 km away.