The Marine Hermanus hotel is perched on the cliffs overlooking Walker Bay on South Africa's Garden Route, offering some of the most spectacular views in the Southern Hemisphere, and making it an ideal base from which to explore the region.
Featuring 40 individually decorated elegant rooms and suites, each one comes with sumptuous furnishings, king-size beds and under floor heating. Some rooms come with balconies and many have sea views. For those wanting maximum luxury, the expansive Premier Suites are fabulous: two of these offer balconies and some are spread across two levels.
There are two good restaurants at The Marine Hermanus. Enjoy local and international delights at The Pavilion, or sample fish and seafood dishes in a casual setting at Seafood. There’s also a relaxing bar.
Go on whale watching, and enjoy sea kayaking, horse riding, golf and swimming. After a busy day enjoy a treatment at the spa, laze by the pool or retreat to the comfort of your room and spot whales from your balcony.
Location & Getting There
The Marine Hermanus overlooks Walker Bay in Hermanus, South Africa. Cape Town International Airport is a 90 minute drive away.
Accommodation
It provides 40 individually decorated and elegant rooms and suites, each featuring stylish décor inspired by the ocean, sumptuous furnishings, king-size beds and underfloor heating. Some rooms come with balconies and many have sea views.
Activities
There are endless activities and excursions on offer in and around the hotel including whale watching boat trips, sea kayaking, scenic flights, horse-riding, golf and swimming on the blue flag Grotto Beach. You will also find museums, art galleries and craft markets within walking distance. After a busy day, enjoy a relaxing treatment at the spa, laze by the pool or retreat to the comfort of your room and spot whales from your balcony.
Weather
The best months to travel along the Garden Route, South Africa is between September and May.
Children
Children are most welcome at The Marine Hermanus.
"Located in prime whale-watching territory, close to one of the world’s greatest populations of Great White Shark, The Marine Hermanus on South Africa's Garden Route offers unrivalled personalised service, superb facilities and top-notch cuisine. Rooms here are a joy to return to after a day out thanks to sumptuous furnishings, large beds and underfloor heating. Work up an appetite as we have it on good authority that the Rich Man’s Fish and Chips at the signature restaurant, Seafood, is delicious!"
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