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The hub of the famous Whale Route, Hermanus provides a number of opportunities for recreation and relaxation. During your stay at the Auberge Burgundy Boutique Hotel & Spa, you can easily visit the popular local restaurants, the craft market, boutiques, art galleries and quaint shopping malls. The beach is also just 50 metres away, offering a variety of water-sports and nature tours.

Perfect location, charming, comfortable room and bed.

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9.1
Superb
1,186 reviews
Price from
€ 94
per night

Offering deluxe accommodation and the possibility to experience whale-spotting, Hermanus Guest House is just metres from scenic cliff paths and rock pools. Restaurants and craft markets are a 5-minute walk away.

Very clean Decoration and design are great Staff very respectful and welcoming Breakfast was👍 Our room upgraded for free

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9.2
Superb
423 reviews
Price from
€ 143
per night

Situated in Hermanus, this 4-star guest house offers modern rooms overlooking the garden, the mountains or the sea. Bamboo Guest House features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.

Just a step away from the famous Hermanus Cliff Paths, Bamboo has elegantly decorated rooms with hand crafted bamboo furniture. All rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, a seating area and a work desk.

Super friendly staff, go the extra mile to provide excellent service and very friendly. We felt very welcomed from the moment we drove through the gates! Spotlessly clean everywhere. Allowed us to check in early and made us feel relaxed

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9.5
Exceptional
225 reviews
Price from
€ 111
per night

Just 300 metres from the oceanfront, the 4-star Nautilus Guest House is a thatched residence with a seasonal outdoor pool and stylish rooms. Its staff can arrange whale watching and shark-cage diving.

All rooms at the Nautilus Guest House have deep-soaking bath tubs and are elegantly decorated featuring dark wood furniture and carpeted floors. Some rooms come with private balconies.

The staff was super friendly and welcoming. They made my stay much more comfortable. Nadia was super nice as well as the rest of the staff at breakfast.

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9
Superb
409 reviews
Price from
€ 46
per night

Overlooking Walker Bay, Lavender Manor radiates a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. Start the day with breakfast on the terrace. While you marvel at stunning ocean views, your attentive hosts can arrange boat based whale watching, restaurants or wine tasting trips for you.

The guest lodge was wonderful. The host was friendly and very welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Great view!

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9
Superb
486 reviews
Price from
€ 75
per night

138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse is a national award-winning guest house with spectacular sea views and a beach front location. It is situated only minutes from the town of Hermanus.

Perfect for those seeking pure relaxation, 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse impresses with first-class service and stunning vistas. Start the day with champagne breakfast on the terrace and marvel at whales frolicking in the ocean.

Very homy stay with all the comfort one can wish with the best view/mountain view, just a few minutes away from the center.

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9.2
Superb
608 reviews
Price from
€ 71
per night

Le Paradis Luxury serviced apartments are within walking distance to the main reception area with beautiful ocean views, from lounge and main bedroom. These apartments offer spacious courtyards, lawns, BBQ areas and has underground parking.

wonderful villa, great location, amazing amazing sea view and the stuff was so kind and helpful- I wish I can live in such a villa- fit easily for a family of five

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8.6
Fabulous
1,255 reviews
Price from
€ 116
per night

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel is a luxury, 4-star hotel metres from the historic centre of Hermanus. Chic, elegant rooms overlook the lush garden and terrace with sun loungers and an outdoor pool.

Ornate furnishings, plush beds and satellite TV are offered in all rooms. Some also have a separate lounge area and a four poster bed. Many open onto a balcony with views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Cliff Path. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

Sea view room is wonderful. The staff, and especialy jason at reception was cery accomodating.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,210 reviews
Price from
€ 106
per night

Situated just 50 metres from Voelklip Beach, Hermanus Beachfront Lodge - Solar Power offers rooms with sea or mountain views. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

The rooms and apartments come with soft, neutral furnishings and include a microwave and electric kettle. Each en suite bathrooms is equipped with a bath, shower and complimentary toiletries.

Tito and the staff made you feel very welcome from the first moment and onwards. The service is personal and could not ask for more. The view from the room (no 1), overlooking the beach/sea and hearing the waves rolling in, was astonishing. There are a nice walking/running track along the sea. Thank you Tito for a wonderful two days stay.

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8.9
Fabulous
334 reviews

The apartments feature elegant design in neutral colours and include a lounge with a flat-screen, satellite TV and free WiFi. The bathrooms come with free toiletries and contain a bath, shower and heated towel racks.

very friendly people highly recommend very good location for shopping and whale watching

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8.5
Very good
830 reviews
Price from
€ 91
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Hermanus Boutique Guest House
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 423 reviews

    Offering deluxe accommodation and the possibility to experience whale-spotting, Hermanus Guest House is just metres from scenic cliff paths and rock pools.

    Excellent service and great proximity to town centre

  • Bamboo Guest House
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 225 reviews

    Situated in Hermanus, this 4-star guest house offers modern rooms overlooking the garden, the mountains or the sea. Bamboo Guest House features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.

    Excellent Breakfast - excellent staff and service!!

  • Selkirk House
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    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 189 reviews

    Situated against Hermanus Mountain, Selkirk House has spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and panoramic views over Walker Bay.

    Whole stay was wonderful, couldn't have been better!

  • 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 609 reviews

    138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse is a national award-winning guest house with spectacular sea views and a beach front location. It is situated only minutes from the town of Hermanus.

    Home from home...during load shedding! Well done 🌟

  • Harbour House Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,255 reviews

    Harbour House Hotel in Hermanus enjoys the most prominent of positions in the heart of the old harbour area, flanked by the seaside and the bustling centre of this holiday town.

    We had a lovely stay and staff made us very welcome

  • Misty Waves Boutique Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,210 reviews

    Misty Waves Boutique Hotel is a luxury, 4-star hotel metres from the historic centre of Hermanus. Chic, elegant rooms overlook the lush garden and terrace with sun loungers and an outdoor pool.

    Location, exceptionally friendly and helpful staff

  • Whale Coast All-Suite-Hotel - DCC Hotel Group
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 830 reviews

    Located only a 5-minute walk from the Old Harbour of Hermanus, the Whale Coast All-Suite-Hotel - DCC Hotel Group offers luxurious apartments with full hotel services.

    Modern, spacious, great location and lovely staff.

  • Abalone Guest Lodge
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 174 reviews

    The pretty Abalone Guest Lodge is a 4-star property situated at Sievers Point, directly on the cliffs overlooking Hermanus Bay, an ideal spot for whale-watching.

    Beautiful decor, immaculately clean, lovely people

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Boutique hotels that guests love in Hermanus

  • Avg. price/night: € 140.72
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 573 reviews
    Lovely spacious room, very modern, clean, with great design and facilities. The location was excellent - walkable to restaurants in town plus also easy access to the cliff top walk. The manageress was most helpful and professional and the hotel was very well run with great service. Definitely recommend this property
    Christopher
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 311.60
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 197 reviews
    Very friendly and competent staff. Quite and lovely location with a great view. Extraordinary architecture, with stylish and cosy interior design.
    Borgmann
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 37.69
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 216 reviews
    The interior and exterior was stunning with incredible art on the walls and many thoughtful touches designed make our stay comfortable. A well organized and stylish guesthouse with secure parking and within walking distance to the town and beaches. Wish all guesthouses were of this standard.
    Gabi
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 174 reviews
    We had a beautiful ocean view suite and the room was gorgeous. All the communal areas too are wonderfully designed and stylish. The management and staff were very professional and warm and the kitchen team cooked a brilliant breakfast
    Alison
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 147 reviews
    What a stunningly beautiful place! From the gorgeously designed, and comfortable, interior, to the beautiful garden and pool area outside, this place definitely has the wow factor! We were made to feel so welcome and were truly spoilt, particularly by the absolutely delicious breakfast. The location is perfect, just a short stroll into town and the seafront. Thank you so much to Leigh and Steven who made our visit to Hermanus so memorable.
    Ondine
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 76 reviews
    Stunning Contemporary Nordic/ Scandi interior design. Spaces and lighting superbly done to set ambience. Clean towels and lovely attention to detail- chocolate on bed, amenities etc.
    Meera
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 54.73
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews
    Tnt on Main was absolutely superb. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owners really put so much intricate detail into the design of the apartment. The apartment was stylish yet comfortable, creating a nostalgic ambiance. The check-in process was smooth, and Lee-Anne was a lovely hostess. I will definitely be back again:)
    Kyle
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,193 reviews
    Very stylish boutique hotel with amazing views and excellent service and comfort. Great designed furniture, nice rooms (take a seaview), excellent breakfast and very welcoming staff. Good comfortable beds, nice bath and shower and great amenities.
    Hugo
    Group
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 146 reviews
    View is stunning. Appartement itself Provides great Design.
    Clemens
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 140.72
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 573 reviews
    Impossible to fault this well designed and well appointed boutique hotel. The well managed hotel team matched the architecture with impeccable courtesy and service throughout our stay. The location enjoys stunning views of the coast and encourages walking to all the facilities of the town. Our third visit to Hermanus and definitely the best so far. Will return to this delightful place and would highly recommend to all.
    Ronald
    Young couple

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