"Most supportive, genuine staff! Excellent place, if we were staying longer would have explored the spa. Super short walk to see the water. Breakfast was delicious, cooked to order. Great towels and pillows. Bed was very firm, but more than I prefer. The place was pristine, very impressive. Staff got us booked on a whale watching boat ride the night before, allowed us to store luggage before we departed."
"Most supportive, genuine staff! Excellent place, if we were staying longer would have explored the spa. Super short walk to see the water. Breakfast was delicious, cooked to order. Great towels and pillows. Bed was very firm, but more than I prefer. The place was pristine, very impressive. Staff got us booked on a whale watching boat ride the night before, allowed us to store luggage before we departed."
"We had a lovely two-night stay at this guesthouse. The hosts were welcoming, and the place was comfortable and relaxing. We really enjoyed our time there and would happily stay again!"
"We had a lovely two-night stay at this guesthouse. The hosts were welcoming, and the place was comfortable and relaxing. We really enjoyed our time there and would happily stay again!"
"The lodge was excellent the staff super friendly ,the breakfast was excellent the pool was perfect to relax at .The ocean walk is just moments away and the walk into Hermanus was stunning .Whales were everywhere we were there in Oct .Hermanus was a perfect coastal get away"
"The lodge was excellent the staff super friendly ,the breakfast was excellent the pool was perfect to relax at .The ocean walk is just moments away and the walk into Hermanus was stunning .Whales were everywhere we were there in Oct .Hermanus was a perfect coastal get away"
"Very clean and neat, staff were very helpful and friendly. Everything needed was available and very well located. Thank you, will definitely be back!"
"Very clean and neat, staff were very helpful and friendly. Everything needed was available and very well located. Thank you, will definitely be back!"
"I had such a wonderful stay!
the place is amazingly friendly and welcoming. the vibes are very good and positive. It is clean and cosy so you feel and confortable and at ease. you sleep very well because it is quiet
Nice and clean accomodations. Highly recommendable
thank you very much!"
"I had such a wonderful stay!
the place is amazingly friendly and welcoming. the vibes are very good and positive. It is clean and cosy so you feel and confortable and at ease. you sleep very well because it is quiet
Nice and clean accomodations. Highly recommendable
thank you very much!"
"A wonderful base to explore Hermanus and surrounding areas. The place is charming and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and a welcome way to start our day."
"A wonderful base to explore Hermanus and surrounding areas. The place is charming and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and a welcome way to start our day."
"We stayed 3 nights in the Grootbos and spent an unforgettable time there. Everything was perfect. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The walks and the safari drive with the guide Tiaan were fantastic. Our cottage ( Nr.24 ) was great. The food was delicious. We hope really to come back soon. A big thank to the whole Grootbos Team for the wonderful stay."
"We stayed 3 nights in the Grootbos and spent an unforgettable time there. Everything was perfect. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The walks and the safari drive with the guide Tiaan were fantastic. Our cottage ( Nr.24 ) was great. The food was delicious. We hope really to come back soon. A big thank to the whole Grootbos Team for the wonderful stay."
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Clean and comfortable room. Hosts and staff were very attentive and knowledgeable about the area. Breakfast was delicious w a spread of fresh fruit, yogurt & granola and made to order hot breakfast. We felt very pampered during our short stay at the BnB.
Only thing to note is that when we selected our room there was a picture on Expedia showing a small balcony with ocean views, however our room was not on the oceanview side of the property, but rather on ground level facing a small garden area....
Clean and comfortable room. Hosts and staff were very attentive and knowledgeable about the area. Breakfast was delicious w a spread of fresh fruit, yogurt & granola and made to order hot breakfast. We felt very pampered during our short stay at the BnB.
Only thing to note is that when we selected our room there was a picture on Expedia showing a small balcony with ocean views, however our room was not on the oceanview side of the property, but rather on ground level facing a small garden area....
Absolutely stunning views. Staff was phenomenal and a seemingly endless breakfast. Only regret was not staying longer. If you’re in the area for shark cage diving this is a no-brainer of a place to stay. Definitely will come back.
Absolutely stunning views. Staff was phenomenal and a seemingly endless breakfast. Only regret was not staying longer. If you’re in the area for shark cage diving this is a no-brainer of a place to stay. Definitely will come back.
Steve
Reviewed February 29, 2024Reviewed February 29, 2024
We enjoyed our stay very much. A beautiful and well kept property. Secured parking inside the gate. We had an upstairs room (no elevator) and had help getting our luggage up. Bed was comfortable and the bathroom was large. The balcony with the ocean view is worth the extra cost! Walking distance to town with all kinds of stores. We ate at Cafe 1904 and the oxtail (a common dish here) was outstanding, better than at Cape Town. When present, the staff was very friendly and helpful…took a star...
We enjoyed our stay very much. A beautiful and well kept property. Secured parking inside the gate. We had an upstairs room (no elevator) and had help getting our luggage up. Bed was comfortable and the bathroom was large. The balcony with the ocean view is worth the extra cost! Walking distance to town with all kinds of stores. We ate at Cafe 1904 and the oxtail (a common dish here) was outstanding, better than at Cape Town. When present, the staff was very friendly and helpful…took a star...
The accommodation were way better than I assumed. Everything is just spotless clean. Very nice and clean inside pool area. Big kitchen for everyone's use. Room and bathroom clean, big and comfortable.
Owners went out of their way to make it a very special stay for us. Just too short. Will stay there again.
The accommodation were way better than I assumed. Everything is just spotless clean. Very nice and clean inside pool area. Big kitchen for everyone's use. Room and bathroom clean, big and comfortable.
Owners went out of their way to make it a very special stay for us. Just too short. Will stay there again.
Amazing service, views, access to the cliffs and town.
The rooms were comfortable and quiet!
We would highly recommend and would not consider staying anywhere else. So accommodating and friendly, service with a smile.
Spa was great and very reasonable!
Definitely do at least one dinner with their chef who customized meals to freshest available!
Only wish we could have stayed longer!
Amazing service, views, access to the cliffs and town.
The rooms were comfortable and quiet!
We would highly recommend and would not consider staying anywhere else. So accommodating and friendly, service with a smile.
Spa was great and very reasonable!
Definitely do at least one dinner with their chef who customized meals to freshest available!
Only wish we could have stayed longer!
Mitch
Reviewed October 16, 2025Reviewed October 16, 2025
Our stay at Whale Coast Ocean Villa was fabulous! This is the perfect place for exploring the Hermanus Cliff Walk and Grotto Beach. It is beautifully decorated, the breakfast was amazing, the staff warm and welcoming. Our stay was too short. Hope to visit again soon.
Our stay at Whale Coast Ocean Villa was fabulous! This is the perfect place for exploring the Hermanus Cliff Walk and Grotto Beach. It is beautifully decorated, the breakfast was amazing, the staff warm and welcoming. Our stay was too short. Hope to visit again soon.
Patricia
Reviewed January 17, 2025Reviewed January 17, 2025
It’s a beautiful guest house and in a lovely quiet spot. We were greeted very pleasantly by Dawn(?) who kindly showed us the wonderful facilities. If we ran a guest house this is exactly how we would do it. Our bedroom was beautiful with plenty of room and a very comfortable bed and a lovely shower. The views of the ocean are marvelously relaxing. The guest lounge was fabulous, again very relaxing with tea and coffee available as in the bedroom. The breakfast area is beautifully laid out and the...
It’s a beautiful guest house and in a lovely quiet spot. We were greeted very pleasantly by Dawn(?) who kindly showed us the wonderful facilities. If we ran a guest house this is exactly how we would do it. Our bedroom was beautiful with plenty of room and a very comfortable bed and a lovely shower. The views of the ocean are marvelously relaxing. The guest lounge was fabulous, again very relaxing with tea and coffee available as in the bedroom. The breakfast area is beautifully laid out and the...
Graham
Reviewed November 30, 2025Reviewed November 30, 2025
The ocean view was fabulous. Watched a humpback whale while we ate breakfast in the morning.
The room was very comfortable and with the outdoor seating off our room I could have stayed at the room all day watching the ocean.
The staff were very accommodating and friendly.
The ocean view was fabulous. Watched a humpback whale while we ate breakfast in the morning.
The room was very comfortable and with the outdoor seating off our room I could have stayed at the room all day watching the ocean.
The staff were very accommodating and friendly.
My wife and I stayed here for one day in September 2016. We highly recommend staying here. The owners are so helpful and wonderful. They went above and beyond to give us a great experience.
My wife and I stayed here for one day in September 2016. We highly recommend staying here. The owners are so helpful and wonderful. They went above and beyond to give us a great experience.
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed September 24, 2016Reviewed September 24, 2016
The lodge was excellent the staff super friendly ,the breakfast was excellent the pool was perfect to relax at .The ocean walk is just moments away and the walk into Hermanus was stunning .Whales were everywhere we were there in Oct .Hermanus was a perfect coastal get away
The lodge was excellent the staff super friendly ,the breakfast was excellent the pool was perfect to relax at .The ocean walk is just moments away and the walk into Hermanus was stunning .Whales were everywhere we were there in Oct .Hermanus was a perfect coastal get away
Jon
Reviewed October 16, 2026Reviewed October 16, 2026
The Marine must occupy one of the world's great natural locations. Perched on the cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean in the resort town of Hermanus, there is no better place to enjoy breakfast. Walk along the cliffs, visit the beach, watch for whales ... what's not to like? BTW - the food is great.
The Marine must occupy one of the world's great natural locations. Perched on the cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean in the resort town of Hermanus, there is no better place to enjoy breakfast. Walk along the cliffs, visit the beach, watch for whales ... what's not to like? BTW - the food is great.
Mike
Reviewed November 19, 2016Reviewed November 19, 2016