Luxury hotels in Hermanus

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Hermanus. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Grand Lux Boutique Manor Hermanus, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Located in Hermanus, 1.8 km from Village Square, Grand Lux Boutique Manor provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Grand Lux Boutique Manor each room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hermanus, like hiking and cycling. There is an on-site bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Mt Hebron Nature Reserve is 28 km from Grand Lux Boutique Manor, while Kleinmond Golf Course is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 104 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 4350 ZAR.

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• 2 Birkenhead House Hermanus, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Set between two of Hermanus's best swimming beaches, Birkenhead House offers luxury accommodation in individually decorated suites. This premium hotel is short drive from the Hemel-en-Arde Valley where guests can visit top class wine estates. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. Certain rooms have views of the sea or mountains. The rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a bath and shower. The hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. Enjoy lunch and a selection of wines on the patio while taking in the best views of the Atlantic Ocean, and spot some whales during whale season. There is also a spa and 2 swimming pools at the hotel. Your stay includes all meals, local beverages, snacks, a full mini-bar, laundry and transfers to and from Hermanus town centre. Village Square is 3.6 km from Birkenhead House, while Hamilton Russel Vineyards is 5 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 80 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 23400 ZAR.

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• 3 Mosselberg on Grotto Beach Hermanus, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Located in Voelklip, a suburb of Hermanus, Mosselberg on Grotto Beach offers heated pool and courtyard. This elegant boutique hotel features free WiFi and is a 5-minute walk from the beach. Decorated in natural colours the rooms come fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV, kitchenette and en suite bathroom. All rooms have a bath and a shower. You can enjoy views of the sea from specific public areas and certain rooms and balconies. Sporting activities available nearby include golfing, cycling, horse riding and watersports. Explore the surrounds, the property is within 6 km from the Village Square and 14.5 km from the Hamilton Russel Vineyards. The Cape Town International Airport is located 109 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 3772 ZAR.

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• 4 Schulphoek House Hermanus, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Located in Sandbaai, only 50 meters away from Schulphoek Bay, Schulphoek House features an outdoor pool and a garden. Schulphoek House has elegantly decorated suites with wooden furniture and percale cotton sheets. Each spacious suite is fitted with air-conditioning, a TV, a complimentary mini bar, complimentary shuttle service in an around Hermanus, and concierge desk. The bathroom comes with toiletries, gowns and slippers. Guests can start their day with a breakfast menu made from fresh organic products. The hotel has a seasonal restaurant, open in the evenings during high season. The property’s wine cellar has a big selection of international and South Africa’s best wines, some now over twenty years old. Guests that seek for relaxation can sit on the veranda with a refreshing drink whilst overlooking the ocean and whale watching during whale season is possible. Schulphoek is 5 km from the centre of Hermanus. Cape Town International Airport is 90 km away, and free private parking is possible on site. Whale watching flights can be arranged by the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 2650 ZAR.

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• 5 The Marine Hermanus Hermanus, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Hermanus. Perched on top of the cliffs overlooking Hermanus’s Walker Bay, The Marine offers first-class splendour and elegance and a spectacular seascape, with imposing views extending across Western Capes Walker Bay and beyond. The rooms and suites are individually and stylishly decorated and have magnificent views of the sea, the mountains or The Marine's beautiful internal courtyard and finely manicured gardens. Stroll along the cliff path overlooking Hermanus Bay or have a dip in the tidal pool right in front of the hotel. Enjoy exquisite dining or sip a glass of local wine in the lounge, where there is nothing but 3,000 miles of ocean between you and the South Pole. During whale season, from June until November, Hermanus offers some of the best land-based whale watching in the world and at The Marine you don't even have to get out of bed to experience it. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 5352 ZAR.

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• 6 Selkirk House Hermanus, South Africa

  

  Guest house. Situated against Hermanus Mountain, Selkirk House has spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and panoramic views over Walker Bay. It features an outdoor pool, water-featured landscaped gardens and barbecue facilities. Selkirk House has elegantly decorated rooms with modern furniture and carpeted floors. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a flat-screen satellite TV, a seating area and a work desk. Guests can start their day with a rich breakfast buffer, before relaxing on the sun loungers by the pool. The upper lounge has a fully stocked bar, where guests can enjoy refreshing drinks. The spacious lower lounge, with a fireplace, leads onto the pool deck with the Karoo stone braai area. You can also read a book in the library or choose from a variety of activities including whale watching, hiking and diving. Grotto Beach is 5 km, and Fernkloof Nature Reserve is 3 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 76 km away, and Selkirk House offers free private parking on site. Show full description Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around 2700 ZAR.

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• 7 7 on Marine Hermanus, South Africa

  

  Guest house. Located in Hermanus, 7 on Marine is a only a few steps away from the seafront. The guest house boasts a hot tub and sauna. Free WiFi is available. The spacious and air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a desk, tea-and-coffee making facilities, and a flat-screen satellite TV. The open plan bathrooms are fitted with a shower. A breakfast menu is available in the morning and the guest house has an honesty bar. A variety of popular activities are available in the area around the property, including cycling, fishing, whale watching, wine tasting and hiking. The centre of Hermanus with its many restaurants and shops is within walking distance. Hermanus Golf Club is 3.2 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 3800 ZAR.

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• 8 On The Cliff Guest House Hermanus, South Africa

  

  Guest house. Boasting a stunning cliff top location, this guest house impresses with panoramic views of Walker Bay as well as first-class service. Just a 15-minute walk from the town centre, On The Cliff Guest House offers quality accommodation in Hermanus. Make the most of the views while you have a drink at the bar or relax on your balcony. The salt-water pool in the courtyard beckons after a massage or sauna visit. Treat yourself to a pedicure or simply soak up the sun on 1 of the loungers surrounding the pool. The guest lounge includes a cosy fireplace as well as bar, making it the perfect spot for watching the sunset with a drink in your hand. Each of the guest units is individually furnished and decorated with earthy colours. Each room offers either sea or mountain views. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 1860 ZAR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!