Swamp Donkey Motel

Swamp Donkey Motel – Berg River

Accommodates 62 Guests

The facility can comfortably accommodate large groups (62 max), in varying cabin styles. This includes 7 double cabins, 3 x 4 sleeper dorm rooms and 3 x 12 sleeper dorm rooms.

We can also accommodate smaller groups of 20 – 36 in dorm style rooms ONLY with a shared ablution block, for a more affordable price.

All accommodation includes bedding but excludes towels. Please remember to bring your own towels.

The courtyard has a fire pit surrounded by benches, a braai area that opens out onto a jetty leading into a small dam for swimming.

Swamp Donkey Motel is located on the banks of the Berg River, so bring along your swimming costumes, Lilo’s and other non-motorised water floaties.

The main venue space is equipped to host a 120 people for a function. 62 of which can be accommodated at Swamp Donkey Motel directly. The balance of your guests can easily be accommodated on-site at our other venues. These venues must be booked separately.

Guests will be sent the gate code as well as their on-site contact the day before check in via WhatsApp.

For those groups looking for a little extra entertainment we offer the following:
Additional activities
Clay pigeon shooting (R200 per person for 10 clays).
Hiking and adventure options available in Tulbagh, enquiries welcome.
Please note that additional activities are subject to availability and must be booked two weeks prior to arrival.

Pricing:
R500 Refundable Breakage Deposit will be charged.
Pet Friendly: R100 Pet levy per dog per stay
(Rates 2023) Entire venue rental (max occupancy: 62) R14150 per night – Two-night minimum stay
(Rates 2023) For Smaller groups: R6050 per night base rate (up to 20 people) plus R300 per person per night thereafter for up to 40 people. This is for access to dorm rooms ONLY as well as the entertainment space, you will have exclusivity of the venue.

Groups of 20 – 40 pax can add a double room (7 available) at an additional R400 per room per night (over and above the R275pppn charge)

Groups over 40 people will need to rent the entire space at R14150 per night.

Meals – Working up an appetite
This Property is self-catering.
A Spit braai can be arranged by a trusted service provider (lamb is standard but other options can be arranged).
Groups of 15 and up from *R250 – R300pp – please ask for a quote, group size dependent
Spit includes:
500 Grams raw meat (bone-in) per person
Curry Pasta Salad
Green Salad
Pearl Onions and Potatoes
Garlic Bread
(Vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary requirements can be catered for – additional costs may be incurred)
2-week lead time needed for any catering requirements