HERMANUS,
OVERBERG, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA - TRAVEL GUIDE
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Hermanus
Travel Guide:
This lovely town, on the
coastal area of the Overberg, is most well known for its awesome land based
whale watching. Most of Hermanus’ shoreline is rocky cliff, quite
high above Walker Bay so it offers fantastic viewpoints from which to observe
the huge southern right whales as they come into the bay to mate, calve
and just hang out in the (relatively) warm water. (It’s warmer than Antarctica.)
A whale crier blows a horn made from kelp and informs locals and tourists
alike where the whales are to be found at any given time. The whales usually
arrive in late winter – towards the end of June or beginning of July –
and stay until autumn, with the last stragglers heading back down south
in November, or even December. The town holds a whale festival every year
from the end of September to the beginning of October. |
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is a lovely path, most of which is wheelchair-friendly, along the cliff
top. As well as the lovely sea views and sightings of whales, there are
many pretty and fragrant flowers. It is a wonderful path and it’s generally
safe but use your common sense and don’t walk alone on it when there are
hardly any other people about. There is also a boat based whale watching
operator based in the New Harbour.
 Other
attractions in this lovely town include a wine tasting cellar, a museum,
in which you can see many exhibits pertaining to whaling and fishing, and
a golf course.
The nearby Hermanus Lagoon
is a great place to sail or paddle, and the paragliding is excellent. The
diving is great and Hermanus is a popular beach destination, even though
there is only one beach. For nature lovers a visit to the Fernkloof Nature
Reserve is a great way to get up close to the dainty montane coastal fynbos
which attracts scores of jewel bright sunbirds and elegant sugarbirds which
flit about the proteas. There are loads of marked trails for strolls or
long walks taking in the extensive views of Walker Bay.
Hermanus is just bursting
at the seams with good restaurants, lovely guest houses and characterful
hotels. |
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| Also see: Hermanus
- A Nature Enthusiast's Paradise by Sarah Manners |
| Also see: Dolphin
and Whale Watching in South Africa |
HERMANUS
BED &BREAKFAST/GUEST HOUSE ACCOMMODATION, OVERBERG WHALE ROUTE
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16
Reasons Guest House, Bed & Breakfast, HERMANUS
Sixteen
Reasons is centrally located in Hermanus, just a five-minute walk to the
village, restaurants, craft market, and cliff paths for whale watching.
Enjoy a full farmhouse breakfast to start your day, hot English breakfast
and cold buffet. We also offer secure parking on site for all vehicles.
All suites have separate entrances and overlook the pool and garden. Facilities
in the suites include DStv, Wi-Fi, safes, hairdryers, fans, heaters, tea
and coffee-making facilities, and minibars. We offer great family
accommodation and are 100% child friendly. Our fully-equipped, covered
barbecue area and large salt water pool is available for guests' use. |
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78on5th
in Hermanus, Bed & Breakfast, HERMANUS
78on5th
is owned and run by Jose and Ton and offers private, quiet accommodation
off the main road, with beautiful views of the ocean and mountain. Bordering
Fernkloof Nature Reserve, we are walking distance to the renowned blue
flag status Grotto beach and lagoon, and five minutes from the centre of
town, where a wide variety of restaurants and pubs await you. Take a walk
along our beautiful cliff paths heading towards the white sandy beaches
and the old harbour and town. Bring your mountain bike and get onto the
mountain path from our backyard or just spend time at the village square
sipping cocktails. For the more adventurous guest, we can book an exciting
shark cage dive or boat trip. |
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Abalone
Guest Lodge, Guest House, HERMANUS
An unusually artistic and
unique guest house situated midway between the town centre and the beautiful
white beaches of Hermanus. Abalone Lodge is easily accessible from
the Main Rd, and thanks to the well-known scenic cliff path to the front,
is a unique whale-watching spot. All our rooms are en-suite with
panoramic sea and mountain views. Each room is individually appointed with
original South African art and decor. All our rooms have private balconies
or patios. Most Rooms are twin bedded. Room 1 and Six can be made
up into King size beds on request. All rooms are en-suite and have Satellite
TV's, telephones, email and fax, under floor heating, personalised linen,
heated towel rails, tea coffee facilities. |
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Aloe
House Guest Lodge, Bed & Breakfast, HERMANUS
We
offer luxurious bed and breakfast guest house accommodation in Hermanus
on the famous South African Cape Whale Route. Our aim is to provide affordable
accommodation to both the local and international market, without compromising
on style, amenities, or service. The guest house is centrally located,
just five minutes' walk to the village, shops, restaurants, the craft market,
and the cliff paths for whale watching. Enjoy a full farmhouse breakfast
to start your day and relax around the large salt water swimming pool.
We will pack you a picnic to enjoy on the cliff paths while whale watching
or on one of Hermanus's lovely beaches. |
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Beach
House B&B, Luxury Bed & Breakfast, HERMANUS
Beach
House B&B is situated in the quaint seaside village of Hermanus, close
to the famous cliff paths for whale watching and the Hermanus Golf Course.
The Beach House is the perfect place from which to explore charming Hermanus
and all that it has to offer. This new 4 Star establishment offers luxurious
en-suite accommodation in king bedrooms with magnificent mountain views
and rates also include a full English breakfast. 1 large comfortable
room with an en-suite shower and bath overlooking the garden and large
swimming pool. Large upper level bedroom with en-suite bath
and shower and an inter-leading lounge with sleeper couch. The room also
boasts a private balcony with stunning views of the mountains and Fernkloof
Nature Reserve. |
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Cliff
Cottage B&B, Bed & Breakfast, Westcliff, HERMANUS
Come and relax at Cliff
Cottage, just across the road from the famous Hermanus cliff paths and
some of the best land-based whale watching in the world. We offer spacious
Cape Dutch en-suite double or twin bedrooms and family suites, with garden
entrances, satellite TV, off-street parking, mountain views, and scrumptious
home-cooked or continental breakfasts. You can take a scenic walk
along the cliff paths to the village shops, bars, restaurants and craft
market. The magnificent Grotto beach, Fernkloof Nature reserve, premier
27-hole Golf Course and the Hemel-en-Arde Valley vineyards are all just
a short drive away. |
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FrancolinHof
Guest House, Voelklip, HERMANUS
FrancolinHof
Guest House overlooks one of the loveliest views in Hermanus of both Mosselberg
Mountain and Walker Bay, - all four en suite rooms have stunning mountain
and sea views. Thanks to its fine position bordering Fernkloof Nature
Reserve, you can step off our doorstep and onto a variety of mountain walks
for the energetic – and not so energetic ! Birds (including Francolins),
proteas and other fynbos are prolific in and around our grounds. In addition,
the Blue Flag Grotto Beach is just a 10 minute downhill walk away and the
old harbour in the centre of Hermanus is a 10 minute drive away.
Wake up to nature in comfortable luxury, far from the noise of traffic
yet close to the restaurants and other places of interest. FrancolinHof
is also ideally situated to reach other places of interest in the Overberg
and Western Cape. |
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Harbour
Vue Guest House, HERMANUS
Overlooking the bay and
the new harbour in Hermanus, Harbour Vue Guest House offers superb 4 star
luxury accommodation for business or leisure. The suites are tastefully
and individually decorated with high quality finishes, each with en-suite
bathrooms. Views are simply spectacular. Relax on the balcony while sipping
a sundowner ... life doesn't get better than this. Breakfasts are
a delicious affair. You'll be spoilt for choice in the sea-facing dining
room with the glass panel’s wide open to allow the sounds of the ocean
to roll in. Set on a sea facing property just 50 m from the famous
cliff paths of Hermanus, Harbor Vue offers a perfect base from which to
explore the diversities including the famous Southern Right Whales which
this fascinating seaside town offers. |
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Hermanus
Lodge on the Green, HERMANUS
Hermanus
Lodge on the Green is a Luxury Guest House overlooking the 25th green of
Hermanus Golf Course, with the Fernkloof Nature Reserve leading off from
our back garden. The north facing pool area bathed in sunshine. Seven
beautifully appointed rooms with en-suite bathrooms and wrap-around verandahs.
Five star attention to detail.Two wonderful golf-courses, Hermanus on our
doorstep and Arabella just 20 minutes away. Or walk the beautiful Fernkloof
Nature Reserve which starts at our back garden. Whale watching is the speciality
in Hermanus and it's just a two minute drive to the cliff paths. |
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Milkwood
Lodge, Guest Lodge, HERMANUS
Within walking distance
of the popular Voëlklip and Grotto beaches and only 6 minutes from
the village centre, spacious en suite double or twin bedrooms and a self-catering
cottage with magnificent sea or mountain views. Spacious en suite
double or twin bedrooms, with sea or mountain views, private entrances
and patios ensuring comfort and privacy. Gracious sitting room, full
breakfast and hospitality bar. Complimentary tea or coffee at any
time. Swimming pool and spacious gardens.
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On
The Vermont Guest House, HERMANUS
Experience European hospitality
and personalized service! The perfect get-away destination for honeymooners,
holiday makers and small conferences, the Tuscan style villa offers luxury
accommodation with great sea and mountain views. The pristine Brekfis Bay
beach, nature reserve and hiking trails are a stone's throw away.
On the Vermont Guest House sleeps a maximum of 14 people. All rooms have
comfortable, extra-length beds and large en-suite bathrooms, while some
have balconies with views. Other amenities include the swimming pool, satellite
TV and a beautiful communal living room with fire-place. The breakfast
is delicious and other meals are available on request. Wheelchair-bound
holiday makers are most welcome as the guesthouse specialises in wheelchair
adapted facilities such as a lift to the first floor and roll-in shower. |
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Onrus
Bed & Breakfast, Onrus near HERMANUS
Situated between the mountain
and the ocean, in the Walker Bay region, lays Onrus, a small tranquil village.
It is only 8 km from the centre of Hermanus, the heart of the Whale Route.
Onrus B&B is situated on part of the land where the old Onrus Hotel
was built in 1911. The braai-area of the Hotel still remains and
is now part of the braai area of Onrus B&B where guests can have a
real South-African braai under the milkwood trees while breathing in the
fresh aroma of the sea. Hermanus offers the world's best place to
view whales. It's an unforgettable and absolutely spectacular experience
to see the biggest mammals in the world from so nearby. The town
of Hermanus offers a wide range of activities to visitors which including
boat rides shark viewing and shark cage diving for the more adventurous
visitors, fishing, surfing, swimming and many more. |
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Whale
Rock Lodge, Bed & Breakfast, Hermanus
One
of the most beautiful buildings in Hermanus, Whale Rock Lodge, with its
shining white façade, glowing woodwork and thick heavy thatch, framed
in rolling lawns, has an air of welcome, of warmth and of well-being that
will not disappoint you. Whale Rock is a perfect base from which
to explore the area. Our personal attention will provide you with absolute
luxury, comfort and tranquillity. We have 11 en-suite rooms – 3 with
king size beds, 2 with queen size beds and 6 with three-quarter twin beds.
All 11 rooms have full bathrooms with bath and separate shower. All the
rooms are equipped with TV & MNet, fans, telephones, hairdryers, heaters,
clock radios and electric blankets. |
HERMANUS,
OVERBERG HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, OVERBERG WHALE ROUTE
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Harbour
House Hotel, Self-Catering, HERMANUS
With
its sophisticated ultra modern decor Harbour House Hotel has set new standards
in accommodation for Visitors in Hermanus. The exquisitely designed
and furnished rooms in the Hotel feature original artwork. Each Room has
a small kitchenette to enable Guests to enjoy light meals in the comfort
of their rooms should they so desire. With Whale viewing from Hotel
balconies, the Hotel enjoys the most prominent of positions in the centre
of the old town. Plentiful off-street Parking (a nominal daily fee is charged)
frees Guests to explore the town centre on foot, with a multitude of Restaurants,
Shops and Bars surrounding the Hotel. The Hotel is wi-fi enabled
and Guests can enjoy the use of a Work Station at Reception. |
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Misty
Waves Boutique Hotel, HERMANUS
Hermanus
Misty Waves offers the best of Hermanus! Absolutely stunning sea views
from your luxurious bedroom. You can lie in bed and watch the whales. Suites
with lounge area and private veranda have spa baths and some with four
poster beds. Only ONE minute walk to Village Centre, craft markets
and restaurants! No need to drive anywhere! We even offer a chauffeur
service to golf clubs! Metres from famous Cliff Paths for the best
land based whale watching in the world. Linger in the lounge area
with fireplace. Sumptuous breakfasts in adorable dining area! Romantic
inhouse Dinners by Candlelight with a view on the entire Walker Bay. |
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The
Marine Hermanus, Luxury Hotel, HERMANUS
Walter
McFarlane, who had moved to Hermanus from nearby Elgin in the 1880's, built
the Marine Hotel in 1902. The hotel started off quite modestly with
a mere 21 rooms and over the years the hotel has seen numerous extensions
and changes of ownership. Following the purchase of the Marine by David
Rawdon in the early 1980's and four years of painstaking renovation, thirteen
years of successful management ensued. However a new custodian was required
to take this grand old lady into the new millennium. Liz McGrath
became the new owner of the Marine Hotel in March 1998 and so began the
complete makeover of this historic hotel. |
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Windsor
Hotel, Seaside Hotel, HERMANUS
The
three-star Windsor Hotel offers 70 comfortable en-suite bedrooms (most
of which are sea facing) in one of the Cape's most glorious settings.
On the very edge of sparkling Walker Bay, the Windsor Hotel combines the
best of traditional hospitality with all the comforts you expect of stylish
waterfront living - right in the village of Hermanus. Hermanus is long
admired for its invigorating "champagne air" and breathtaking scenery that
unfolds along miles of cliff and mountain paths. It remains essentially
unspoiled in spite of all the sophisticated amenities it now has to offer;
there is so much to experience that you will want to stay forever. |
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HERMANUS,
OVERBERG SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION, OVERBERG WHALE ROUTE
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31
Tobago Bay, Self-Catering Holiday Rental Apartment, HERMANUS
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Tobago Bay is a beautiful self-catering seafront apartment located in a
secure complex with magnificent sea views. The one-bedroom unit offers
an en-suite bathroom and spacious open-plan living areas leading on to
a patio with stunning ocean views. Features include a TV, music centre,
microwave, and gas barbecue and guests also have use of the communal swimming
pool with squash courts and laundry facilities. The apartment is located
just three minutes' drive to the town centre, and has direct access to
the beach via a boardwalk. Secure shaded parking within the complex is
also provided. |
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45
Tobago Bay, 2 bedroom Self-Catering Holiday Rental Apartment, HERMANUS
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Tobago Bay is a beautiful self-catering seafront apartment located in a
secure complex with magnificent sea views. The two-bedroom unit is fully-equipped
for self-catering and comprises one double room and one single room with
a three-quarter bed. Features include DStv, a microwave, and barbecue facilities,
with all linen and towels provided. Guests also have use of the communal
pool and squash courts, and secure shaded parking is provided. The apartment
is located just five minutes' drive from the town centre and has direct
access to the beach via a boardwalk. |
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277
Hermanus Beach Club, 3 bedroom apartment, HERMANUS
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Hermanus Beach Club is a self-catering apartment located in the Hermanus
Beach Club Resort. The complex offers a private rock beach, tennis and
squash courts, two swimming pools, and mini golf. The apartment is located
just five minutes from the Hermanus town centre, and five to 20 minutes
from various swimming spots and beaches. The unit sleeps up to six guests
in two double bedrooms, and one bedroom with a double bunk. Apartment with
sea views comprising of three bedrooms, one bathroom, a fully-equipped
kitchen, lounge area, and barbecue facilities on the patio. |
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& A Guest Houses, Self-Catering Guest Houses, HERMANUS
Situated
in the picturesque Hemel-en-Aarde valley, the H & A Guest Houses offers
accommodation in 2 new architecturally designed double-storey houses within
this beautiful security estate. The houses each sleep 6 people comfortably,
have 3 bedrooms (main en-suite), 2 bathrooms Tastefully furnished
with all the mod cons necessary to make your holiday as enjoyable and hassle
free as possible and a large enclosed patio ideal for al-fresco
dining during the long warm summer months. Surrounded by magnificent mountains
and breathtaking views, the estate is less than 3 km outside of Hermanus
which offers a wide range of restaurants, wine estates as well as one of
the best land based whale watching sites in the world. |
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Marine
Square Luxury Holiday Suites, Self-catering, HERMANUS
Marine
Square is ideally located only meters from the Village Square Piazza, excellent
restaurants and boutiques as well as the scenic cliff paths for whale watching
in season. This luxury apartment hotel offers the benefits of a hotel,
with a reception area, and daily servicing, but the privacy and flexibility
of a self-catering unit. The apartments are spacious, comfortable and tastefully
furnished . Master bedrooms are en-suite, and offer king size beds with
400 thread count Egyptian cotton bed linen, dressing gowns and spacious
bathrooms. The apartment hotel offers 10 luxury suites - four with three
bedrooms, four with two bedrooms, and two with one bedroom. The suites
are spacious, comfortable, and stylishly furnished. |
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Milkwood
Lynx 12, Self-catering House, HERMANUS
This
stylishly furnished and fully-equipped house is situated in Vermont, 10
km before Hermanus central. The house sleeps 10, and is designed for easy
entertaining. There is an enclosed garden with a pool, a deck leading off
the main lounge with a braai, and a second TV lounge. Make the most of
country living, enjoy the wood-burning fireplace, the beautiful artwork
and well appointed bedrooms and spacious bathrooms. There are three-bedrooms
with queen size beds, the fourth bedroom has twin beds, and there are two
single beds in the second lounge. Sleeps 10. |
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Milkwood
Lodge, Guest Lodge, HERMANUS
Within walking distance
of the popular Voëlklip and Grotto beaches and only 6 minutes from
the village centre, spacious en suite double or twin bedrooms and a self-catering
cottage with magnificent sea or mountain views. Spacious en suite
double or twin bedrooms, with sea or mountain views, private entrances
and patios ensuring comfort and privacy. Gracious sitting room, full
breakfast and hospitality bar. Complimentary tea or coffee at any
time. Swimming pool and spacious gardens. |
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