The Marine Hermanus
-34.417985, 19.244789Overview
5-star whale-watching hotel on the cliffs of Hermanus
Accommodations & Views
Each room at The Marine Hermanus is individually decorated with a focus on sea, mountain, or courtyard garden views. Guests can watch Walker Bay from their private balcony or terrace, with direct sightlines to the ocean. During June to November whale season, guests have reported seeing southern right whales from their beds.
Dining & Wine
The hotel's Pavilion restaurant serves breakfast and dinner with a menu built around fresh, seasonal ingredients. Local wines from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley are featured on the wine list, with pairing recommendations available. Dinner options include a green seafood curry and a cheese soufflé, as cited in guest reviews.
Wellness & Spa
Carchele Spa offers body treatments, massages, facials, and steam room access in a dedicated wellness wing. The spa also provides manicures, pedicures, waxing, and couples massage packages. After treatments, guests can use the courtyard's heated saltwater pool, with sun loungers and waiter service.
Location & Activities
The Marine Hermanus sits on the cliffs directly above Walker Bay, with immediate access to the Hermanus Cliff Path. Guests can walk to Grotto Bay, tidal pools, and the Fernkloof Nature Reserve within minutes from the hotel. Bike tours, walking tours, and cultural classes are arranged by the concierge desk.
Events & Services
A Dedicated Events Coordinator helps plan weddings and corporate retreats in the hotel's indoor and outdoor event spaces. The hotel offers free secure onsite parking, 24-hour front desk, concierge, currency exchange, and luggage storage. Guests also have access to laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, and messenger services.
- Location: Adjacent to Hermanus Cliff Path, 100 km from Cape Town International Airport
- Rooms: 44 individually designed rooms with direct ocean views
- Dining: Fresh seasonal cuisine with wine pairings from Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
- Wellness: Full-service Carchele Spa with massage, facials, and steam room
- Services: Dedicated Events Coordinator for weddings and corporate retreats
- Activities: Whale watching from June to November from guest rooms
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed2 Single beds or 1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Saltwater pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Squash
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Pool view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Marine Hermanus
| 💵 Lowest room price | 212 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.2 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 105.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cape Town International, CPT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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