Travel Destinations

Over 40 guest houses in Hermanus beckon to you as you arrive, possibly from the nearby Cape Town Airport. The sites are along the ocean, area including adventures in many water attractions. Described as the Southern Riviera, it is a favorite destination located on Walker Bay on the south coast. Once there, you have many choices for your activities.

Southern White whales play in Walker bay. They can be seen from the cliffs above the town generally from June through December. September is a great season, as the town has a Whale Festival every year to celebrate the mating season for the whales. Most of your accommodations are located within easy walking distance of the famous cliff paths above the bay.

The old Hermanus Golf Club has been replaced by one of these guest houses, and it is a golfer’s paradise. You can step out of your room to the course. Located on the golf course, you will also be well situated to wander up onto the cliff paths with a bay view.

For the more adventurous, Hermanus offers boat based whale watching tours. For still more adventure, you can engage in shark cage diving to observe the Great White Shark in the cold Atlantic. The tours will take you from your accommodation to the boating and diving locations.

Land excursions from your accommodations might include a trip to the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, bird watching, or the Hermanus Magnetic Observatory. The old town is within easy walking distance from your room. In the town, you will experience quaint shops, shop for locally made gifts and jewelry, and look over collections of abalone shells with their famous and elegant pearl linings.

The owners and managers, many of whom are couples, take special care to make your stay with them a warm and memorable experience. You will make new friends with your fellow guests in an intimate atmosphere not found in hotels. Both the area and your particular accommodation will be uniquely intimate.

Regardless of your activities, your stay at guest houses in Hermanus will provide the environment for luxurious relaxation with your choice of splendid sea, mountain and garden views. You can enjoy swimming and relaxing in a spa knowing that you are experiencing the best in European style hospitality and personalized service. Hermanus provides a small, intimate atmosphere, complemented by your accommodation, often with less than 10 rooms or suites. Dining styles range from a relaxed, family atmosphere to a complete five star experience.

Hermanus boasts an endless selection of water related attractions and has been described as the Rivera of the South. More than forty guest houses in Hermanus offer you a fantastic array of choices and sightseeing attractions. We have got the best inside skinny on guest houses in Hermanus .