Accommodation in Hermanus

Hermanus is a long, narrow town which is part of the Overstrand District Municipality. This comprises the towns of Rooiels, Pringle Bay, Betty's Bay, Kleinmond, Hermanus, Stanford, Gansbaai and Pearly Beach.

Map of Hermanus residential areas

  • Clicking on a number for a residential area will take you directly to the page showing that area's selection of accommodation.

  • Selecting a photo or the name of the establishment will take you to a page giving rates and detailed information.

Area 1: Vermont  Area 2: Onrus River Area 3: Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Area 4: Sandbaai
Area 5: Zwelihle and Mount Pleasant Area 6: Industrial Area Area 7: Westcliff Area 8: Central Hermanus
Area 9: Northcliff Area 10: Eastcliff Area 11: The Golf Club Area 12: Hermanus Heights
Area 13: Fernkloof Area 14: Kwaaiwater (Angry Water) Area 15: Mossel River Area 16: Voëlklip ( Bird Rock)

I can confidently state that registered accommodation in Hermanus is of a high standard and a well controlled industry. Apart from municipal regulations which must be adhered to, the establishments all belong to the Tourism Bureau which does its own quality check.

Wide range of accommodation in Hermanus
Much of the accommodation is of high quality, catering to the type of tourist who visits Hermanus. But there are plenty of affordable and good value for money establishments available. These range from B & Bs to self-catering and guest lodges. Apart from some boutique hotels, there is the well known and established Windsor Hotel and the upmarket Marine Hotel. Both of them have fabulous sea views and you can just about watch whales from the comfort of your bed!

Booking Agents for Hermanus Accommodation
For bookings we recommend SafariNow. SafariNow.com offers a range of South Africa accommodation establishments, including hotels, guest houses and safari lodges throughout the country. You can also book accommodation through Booking.com

Peak Seasons in Hermanus
When considering accommodation in Hermanus, bear in mind the peak seasons: During December and January the town is filled to overflowing and you have to book well in advance. Easter weekend is always popular, and the town also gets busy when there are festivals or special events.  

Residential Areas of Hermanus
To help make your choice of accommodation easier, on each page of a residential area I'm providing you with some information on the area. It makes things simpler if you know more or less where an establishment is situated and what the immediate area is like, whether you can walk to shops and restaurants etc. 

To get information on a specific residential area, simply click on the relevant map number and you will be taken to that section. From there you can go to the residential area page where you'll find a selection of establishments. The link for each establishment will take you directly to that place's page where you will find all the information you need to help you make a decision. You'll also find ratings by guests as well as travelling directions.

Alet and I are not direct booking agents, but we will gladly try to answer any questions you might have. If we don't have the information we'll do our best to find out what you want to know. Let us know what you want at info@hermanuswhales.com