Hotels in Hermanus (Western Cape, South Africa)

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  1. Harbour House Hotel

    4 Stars
    8.6Excellent (3,837 ratings)

    Prime old harbour location, Diverse accommodation options

    1.5 km to City centre
    from  $205
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  2. Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

    4 Stars
    8.9Excellent (3,227 ratings)

    Private balconies with braai facilities, Modern conference facilities

    1.1 km to City centre
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    Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

    4 Stars
    9.0Excellent (3,844 ratings)

    Heritage restaurant by the pool, Whale watching from luxury suites

    1.9 km to City centre
    from  $146
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  4. 7 on Marine

    5 Stars
    9.2Excellent (1,052 ratings)

    Luxury sleep with premium bedding, Unobstructed ocean views from rooms

    2.0 km to City centre
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  5. Beautiful Abalone

    4 Stars
    9.2Excellent (822 ratings)

    Secure parking for peace of mind, Tranquil garden and sun terrace

    2.9 km to City centre
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  6. 6 Stemmet Lodge

    4 Stars
    9.1Excellent (1,384 ratings)

    Personalized concierge service, Tranquil garden and pool area

    0.7 km to City centre
    from  $115
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  7. Nautilus Guest House

    4 Stars
    8.9Excellent (625 ratings)

    Arrangements for adventure activities, Seasonal outdoor pool with loungers

    1.7 km to City centre
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    Esplanade Hermanus

    2 Stars
    9.4Excellent (1,017 ratings)

    Luxurious, modern apartments, Balconies with breathtaking scenery

    1.6 km to City centre
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  9. 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse

    4 Stars
    9.6Excellent (2,660 ratings)

    Heated floors in quaint rooms, Uninterrupted oceanfront vistas

    5.7 km to City centre
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    The Marine Hermanus

    5 Stars
    9.2Excellent (3,394 ratings)

    Exquisite dining with ocean vistas, Historic elegance with modern luxury

    1.1 km to City centre
    from  $725
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  11. Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

    4 Stars
    9.3Excellent (1,137 ratings)

    Gourmet breakfast with cooked options, Spacious rooms with unique design

    3.4 km to City centre
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  12. Fisherhaven Traveller's Lodge

    4 Stars
    9.3Excellent (700 ratings)

    Home to South Africa's wild horses, Indoor swimming pool and games room

    11.5 km to City centre
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  13. Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

    4 Stars
    9.0Excellent (289 ratings)

    Contemporary beach house design, Access to diverse outdoor activities

    0.8 km to City centre
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  14. Hermanus 13 on 2nd Guest Rooms

    3 Stars
    9.4Excellent (337 ratings)

    Kitchenette options for extended stays, Mountain views and nature access

    2.3 km to City centre
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  15. One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

    5 Stars
    9.4Excellent (1,069 ratings)

    Gourmet breakfast with hot options, Intimate 16-bedroom boutique setting

    2.0 km to City centre
    from  $159
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  16. Schulphoek House

    5 Stars
    9.0Excellent (1,770 ratings)

    Seasonal restaurant with local produce, Modern country-style design

    5.0 km to City centre
    from  $311
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  17. Pelagus Guest House

    4 Stars
    8.9Excellent (1,054 ratings)
    1.8 km to City centre
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    11 Westcliff Rentals

    5 Stars
    9.0Excellent (785 ratings)

    Spacious rooms with ocean views, Garden swimming pool retreat

    0.4 km away from the beach
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  19. Baleia Guest Lodge

    4 Stars
    8.6Excellent (718 ratings)

    Delicious full English breakfast, Access to diverse activities

    1.7 km to City centre
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  20. Mosselberg on Grotto Beach

    5 Stars
    9.5Excellent (687 ratings)

    Luxurious Southern Right Suite, Heated pool with ocean views

    0.3 km away from the beach
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  21. TwentyFour 17 Inn

    3 Stars
    7.7Good (590 ratings)

    Personalized host assistance, Secure private parking

    1.5 km to City centre
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  22. On The Cliff Guest House

    5 Stars
    9.2Excellent (601 ratings)

    Individually designed rooms with character, Panoramic ocean views from all rooms

    2.6 km to City centre
    from  $319
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    Hornbill House Self Catering Accommodation

    4 Stars
    8.5Excellent (193 ratings)
    4.7 km to City centre
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  24. Hermanus Beachfront Lodge - Solar Power

    4 Stars
    9.4Excellent (570 ratings)

    Gourmet breakfast with ocean views, Prime whale watching location

    0.4 km away from the beach
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  25. Auberge Burgundy

    4 Stars
    9.0Excellent (3,000 ratings)

    Delicious breakfast at Frances restaurant, Courtyard pool and elegant garden

    1.5 km to City centre
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  26. 74 on Marine

    4 Stars
    9.5Excellent (134 ratings)

    Luxury interiors with modern décor, Uninterrupted Walker Bay views

    1.5 km to City centre
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  27. Abalone Guest Lodge

    4 Stars
    9.4Excellent (1,201 ratings)

    Tastefully decorated en-suite rooms, Oceanfront whale watching views

    1.2 km to City centre
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  28. Birkenhead House

    5 Stars
    9.6Excellent (809 ratings)

    Gourmet dining with local focus, Intimate boutique hotel ambiance

    0.6 km away from the beach
    from  $1,494
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  29. Hermanus Heights Villa

    4 Stars
    9.3Excellent (229 ratings)

    Panoramic ocean and mountain views, Exclusive self-catering units

    0.9 km to City centre
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  30. Kennedys Beach Villa

    4 Stars
    8.8Excellent (374 ratings)

    Unique open-air bathing experience, Exclusive private beach access

    0.2 km away from the beach
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  31. Perla

    5 Stars
    9.7Excellent (442 ratings)

    Luxurious bedding and en-suite bathrooms, Heated communal swimming pool

    0.8 km to City centre
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  32. Lavender Manor Guest Lodge

    4 Stars
    9.3Excellent (1,097 ratings)

    Unique breakfast with local flavors, Thoughtfully designed interiors

    0.3 km away from the beach
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  33. Sixteen Guesthouse on Main

    4 Stars
    9.0Excellent (612 ratings)

    Vintage bicycles for exploring, Mountain-view pool and garden

    1.9 km to City centre
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  34. Kenjockity Self Catering Apartments

    4 Stars
    8.8Excellent (156 ratings)
    1.8 km to City centre
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  35. The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

    4 Stars
    9.0Excellent (660 ratings)

    Unobstructed ocean views, Modern and spacious room design

    3.1 km to City centre
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Whale watching and more in Hermanus

The picturesque town of Hermanus is a small seaside settlement on South Africa’s Western Cape coastline, just a few hour’s drive southwest of Cape Town. Known for its whale spotting opportunities, the town is a well-visited holiday destination that provides a base to explore the stunning coastline in both directions. Hermanus’ outdoor focus ensures that nature lovers, sports enthusiasts and active holidaymakers can enjoy an array of activities on and offshore, whilst its laid back, village atmosphere offers a relaxing environment away from big city life.

Just a few hours away from Cape Town

Hermanus benefits greatly from its location to Cape Town, just a two-hour’s drive away. Many city dwellers head to the smaller town for a weekend getaway, plus Cape Town International Airport provides links to the rest of South Africa and beyond. Being a coastal town, Hermanus has been built up along the rocky shoreline and stretches east to west with the majority of commercial activity focused around the harbour area. The main coastal road of R43 cuts right through the centre of Hermanus before winding on along the coastline and it is on this Main Road that many of the hotels in Hermanus are located. Indeed, the compact centre is home to an array of hotel options but there are also several hotels and guesthouses located in both directions along the coastline. Thanks to its small size, much of the town centre is easily discoverable on foot from most Hermanus hotels, enabling convenient access to an assortment of shops, restaurants and bars.

Whale spotting from the coastline

The clear focus of the town is the whale spotting opportunities and it is impossible to not notice this focal point. There are visual images of whales used in the marketing of many local businesses, plus an obvious theme with the tourist information and souvenirs available. Walking around Hermanus town there are dozens of tour operators offering boat trips to get up close to the whales, however Hermanus is also known for having some of the best land based whale watching opportunities anywhere in the world. Therefore, guests of coastal properties with sea views can often witness these majestic creatures directly from their accommodation. Whale watching season runs from June to December and during the peak of the season up to 200 whales have been spotted in a single day, of multiple different species. The Hermanus Whale Festival in October is a particularly busy period in the town, as the entirety of Hermanus is alive with events and things to do, on and off shore.

A small town with an outdoor focus

Aside from whale watching there are also a multitude of outdoor activities to be enjoyed in the Hermanus area. There are boat tours offering fishing and diving trips year-round, plus kayaking trips provide an even closer experience on the water. Hiking is another popular activity with dozens of trails networking the surrounding nature, along the coast and inland. More adventurous tourists can partake in the likes of quad biking, paragliding and sandboarding, plus there is also a surf school in the area. Due to its small size, it is easily possible to begin hikes directly from the centre of Hermanus, enabling guests to enjoy the tranquillity of the rugged nature in close proximity of their hotel. Within the town centre there are also a few attractions for visitors to enjoy, including the Whale Museum and the Old Harbour Museum, both providing further insight into the history of the local area. In addition, there are a variety of buildings and old architecture which give Hermanus a certain charm, for instance The Church of St Peter.

Enjoying wineries and nearby nature reserves

The surrounding region of Overberg is a diverse mix of scenery and landscape which is also known for its wine growing. Indeed, there are several large wineries within a short drive of Hermanus and thus many visitors to the area are keen to sample the local tastes. Many wineries offer tours and tasting sessions, plus there are also tour companies offering day trips which take in several award-winning wineries and include transport to and from Hermanus. The surrounding hillsides also contain multiple nature reserves such as Babilonstoring, Fernkloof and Maanschynkop, all within a thirty-minute drive. These and others offer further hiking and trekking opportunities and make for popular day trips from Hermanus. Likewise, heading along the coast, there are many other small villages and towns, for instance L’Agulhas; famous for being the most southern point of African continent and the dividing line between the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans.

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Hotels in Hermanus - Price range from ‎$115 to ‎$1,494 (price per night)

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