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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.

beautiful boutique hotel that was so welcoming! location couldn’t have been more perfect and the staff were lovely & helpful. breakfast at the restaurant was amazing too!

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9.1
Superb
1,166 reviews
Price from
£80
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.

This is a beautiful property, everything is right, the interior design, the location and the service. Highly recommended

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9.2
Superb
428 reviews
Price from
£122
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.

The breakfast was amazing. The location is perfect, close to town if you want to walk in but far enough that it is not too noisy. 400 meters from the beautiful cliff path walk. The staff are all very welcoming, especially Teressa who helped us to book a Whale Watching tour last minute when ours was cancelled and provided us with great recommendations for local routes and markets for our onward journey. The beds were very comfortable and the shower had excellent pressure.

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9.5
Exceptional
224 reviews
Price from
£94
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.

Very large and comfortable rooms. Freshly prepared breakfasts. Great communal lounge area. Easy access to Hermanus town

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9
Superb
403 reviews
Price from
£39
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 host is very welcoming. Well maintained and clean on a safe street. The room is decorated in European style. Feel warn and homey, Plenty of parking. A bit further away from the town center but easy to drive or call Uber with 5-10 min ride. Close to beach walk. Breakfast is fabulous!

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9
Superb
493 reviews
Price from
£64
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.

The view was out of this world.

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9.2
Superb
600 reviews
Price from
£60
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.

Lovely clean room, staff great, great location . Parking on site.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,284 reviews
Price from
£135
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.

Lovely ambience and location Staff were very helpful. Lovely to be able to park on site.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,212 reviews
Price from
£90
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.

I loved the friendly, home-like atmosphere. The location right on the beach was sensational. Above all, the staff definitely were brilliant. They were extremely pleasant and helpful. Particularly impressive were the breakfasts. We would arrive to a beautifully set table and the food was brilliant. Fresh fruit and yoghurt was so superior to that provided in the smorgasbord breakfasts provided by big hotels. Then there were the superbly cooked a la carte hot dishes. It was a great start to the day.

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8.9
Fabulous
340 reviews
Price from
£179
per night

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.

kind people, very helpful safe place near market and weals

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8.5
Very good
832 reviews
Price from
£113
per night

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  • Hermanus Boutique Guest House
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 427 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
     · 224 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
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 185 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!

  • Harbour House Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,285 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
     · 1,212 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
     · 833 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

  • 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 600 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 🌟

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  • Seagull Hermanus
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 59 reviews

    Featuring a garden and a covered patio with outdoor dining and BBQ facilities, Seagull Hermanus is situated just 500 metres from the Atlantic Ocean. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

    Very spacious and clean apartment. cozy and welcoming interior!

  • Hornbill House Self Catering Accommodation
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 129 reviews

    Located in Hemel en Aarde Village, just 4 km outside Hermanus, Hornbill House Self Catering Accommodation offers a ceramic studio and art gallery. The beach is 3 km away.

    The comfort of the room . Spacious and well equip t

  • Kenjockity Self Catering Apartments
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 112 reviews

    Kenjockity Self Catering Apartments are situated in Hermanus along the Whale Route. It features a splash pool and Grotto Beach is a 10-minute drive away.

    location and spaciousness and comfort of apartment

  • Whale Away Guest House
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 20 reviews

    Whale Away Guest House is a four-star guest house facing Walkerbay and the cliff path. It is located just 5 minutes' walk from restaurants, the centre of Hermanus and 3 minutes' drive from the beach.

    The accommodation was lovely, very comfortable. The pool was lovely.

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  • Avg. price/night: £38.39
    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
     · 148 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
     · 75 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: £46.45
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 81 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
  • Avg. price/night: £111.33
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,204 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
     · 145 reviews
    View is stunning. Appartement itself Provides great Design.
    Clemens
    People with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 36 reviews
    Modern, stunning and toughtful design, absolutely everything we needed. Luxury appliances and best little kitchen I have ever met! Great location and supercomfy beds
    Amanda
    Family with young children
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 47 reviews
    Top of the range, newly-built, expertly designed self-catering apartment, equipped with every luxury feature you could possibly hope for. Spacious living and entertainment areas, stunning Kitchen, cosy fireplace, feather down duvets and comfortable beds. Good security. Friendly hosts.
    Roz
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £113.04
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 570 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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