53 Main Road, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa
Based on 87 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 April 2024
Relebogile
South AfricaCould offer more breakfast options
The rooms are big and spacious, with separate lounge space. The hosts are friendly and always ready to assist
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Christian
Germanyinterior a bit old and could need an update but didn‘t bother due to welcoming hosts
very friendly hosts nice pool area
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Jessica
United KingdomJohn and Leslie were fantastic. Cute and humble bnb. Amazing value and super helpful. Really recommend. Thank you!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Arend
NetherlandsLittle bit outdated but very nice guesthouse with large rooms and nice pool. John and his wife Liz makes you feel comfortable and give you all the information about Hermanus. Only a short walk to the centre and coastline.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Epp
GermanyUnfortunately was the coffee really bad, but that was the only thing
It was a great pleasure to stay in this nice and beautiful house
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Barry
United KingdomNothing.
Everything was just as described. John and Lesley and all the staff, were lovely. Always offering good information and advice. The accommodation was very comfortable and roomy. Breakfast was excellent, especially liked the overnight oats in the fridge to eat at leisure. The pool was an added bonus, as were the pool towels provided.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Slindi
South AfricaI like that the place is neat, safe and secure and a short walk away from the ocean and restaurants. The host is friendly and informative.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Richard
South AfricaAmazing hospitality and facilities. Home away from home! Stunning rooms and my son and wife just Loved the Pool! We did a Braai on Saturday evening, and the staff went out of their way to provided us with everything we needed, including the use of the kitchen and utensils as well as supplied the wood!!! We will definitely be back! Thank you Aloe Guest House.....you Rock!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Janiques1
South AfricaNothing, everything was perfect.
We loved staying over at the Aloe Guest House. It was our first time and we will definitely return. The room we had was absolutely perfect.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Selandia
South AfricaNothing. Place was perfect.
The owners were very friendly and accommodating. Felt like family
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Hellen
South AfricaThe pool water
Breakfast was great. you can communicate with the staff on how you would like your breakfast which is great value for money. the staff was friendly and the sitting area was nicely placed.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Nicole
South AfricaNothing
What a wonderful place. Rooms were very spacious, scrumptious breakfasts and wonderful hosts. The pool was an added bonus and the kids swam so much.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Kirkpatrick
South AfricaJust a bit too far to walk to the sea frontage in the heat at this time of year.
John's recommendations on restaurants and places to visit.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Karen
South AfricaNothing
We stayed in the 2 room suite and it was large and very comfortable. The staff pay attention to the small details that make a big difference to comfort. There was muesli and yoghurt in the fridge so that guests could eat these at the leisure and not necessarily wait for breakfast time. The little patio outside our room was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Taryn
South AfricaLovely hosts, breakfast was amazing and rooms are spacious and beds very comfortable
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Maria
GermanyThe only thing that we didn't like was the distance to the restaurants. It doesn't take actually much time by foot, but because of load shedding we didn't feel very safe walking to the center in the dark. I would recommend you to take an uber, if you want to feel safer at night.
We had a huge bedroom and bathroom, with everything that we needed. If we had had more time, we would have even had a bath in the tub (it was very clean!) The hosts were very nice and it was possible to check in later than planned. Thanks for everything!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Kate
South AfricaSuch a lovely and quiet guest house, we felt like we were the only guests, it was peaceful and tranquil. Big bath was a treat :) And breakfast was delicious!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Rob
South AfricaNothing
Management, staff all great. Facilities were perfect. Location was ideal.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Nick
United KingdomNothing.
Our experience was based on a 1 night stay booked 30 minutes before arrival due to having to remain in Hermanus following a very severe storm. Everything was ready for us despite the very short notice. Very welcoming hosts; large and comfortable room; good breakfast.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Sara
South AfricaKitchen lady not friendly at all
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Sherry
South AfricaLovely lovely lovely!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Monica
ItalyNothing negative
Very nice house, clean and quiet. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Frances
South AfricaThe only thing that might have helped was a fan in the bedroom.
All in all it was in a great location, very good breakfast, good value for money and John is a great host.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Michelle
United KingdomFor the price we wouldn’t expect anything more than what we got. Great value for money.
Very chilled out, old fashioned, home from home guest house close to all the attractions of Hermanus. We felt very relaxed staying here and John was so helpful with local knowledge and recommending places to visit. Loved the mid afternoon fruit and yoghurt delivery! Loved spending time by the pool!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Helena
South AfricaPrivate and Intimate Guest house with only a couple of rooms making you feel like you have the whole property to yourself! Loved the spacious room with sleeper couch for our toddler which was as comfortable as the huge main bed. 3 words that would sum up our stay: Comfort, Private, Hospitable. John was an amazing host, and you can see why he is the main driving success of the guesthouse. Walking distance to town with all the restaurants. Breakfast was good and staff were available early given we had an early checkout
Stayed in January 2023
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