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Private room in Hermanus
BOUTIQUE ROOM 2 spoil guests. Luxurious & cosy.
This room provides the perfect, cosy spot to make your Hermanus stay unforgetable. Totally private and spacious with crisp linen, towels, queen bed, microwave, nespresso, bar fridge and luxury bathroom. Totally separate from the house for privacy with own entrance. Located within walking distance from cliff paths, whale watching spots, restaurants, golf course, beaches, hiking trails, cycling etc. Ideal for couples, business travelers or solo adventurers. Small shared courtyard to sit outside.
$45 per night
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Modern Hermanus Waterfront Apartment
In the heart of the sought after Hermanus Waterfront. This urban style modern apartment is as close as it gets. Sea views, art galleries, live music and a variety of restaurants all in view and a short walking distance. Large balcony with gas braai and ocean views. Modern open plan kitchen and living room with a separate scullery. Fitted with wifi, dstv, netflix, indoor fireplace and all necessary appliances. Open plan bedroom/bathroom with free standing tub. Building has a generator.
$89 per night
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17 Marine/Boho-Chic Garden Apt ☀️
This designer, 2 bedroom apartment is located at 17 Marine Hermanus - luxury holiday apartments. A brief 5 minute walk into Hermanus town centre. 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one with a spa bath). Fully equipped kitchen Spacious open-plan living room with smart TV offering Netflix & fast fibre wifi. A private patio with outdoor dining and built-in braai (BBQ). Secure parking. UPS - so guests still have access to wifi during Loadshedding. As well as w few emergency lights.
$63 per night
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Stay near Hermanus's top sights

Photo of Voëlklip Beach
Voëlklip Beach55 locals recommend
Photo of Whale Coast Mall
Whale Coast Mall87 locals recommend
Photo of Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar91 locals recommend
Photo of Burgundy Restaurant
Burgundy Restaurant96 locals recommend
Photo of Gearing's Point
Gearing's Point21 locals recommend
Photo of Harbour Rock Restaurant | Seagrill and Sushi
Harbour Rock Restaurant | Seagrill and Sushi59 locals recommend

Other great vacation rentals in Hermanus

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MarineCourt5/Sea-View Apt in Centre of Hermanus
$84 per night
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17 Marine/1 Bedroom Garden Apt-NEW PRIVATE HOT TUB
$83 per night
Private room in Hermanus
The Wildflower Studio
$37 per night
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The Emporium Apartment (Downtown Hermanus)
$36 per night
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17Marine - Luxury 2 Bedroom, Sea-Facing Apartment
$113 per night
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Mariner's Village - Private Room with Patio
$23 per night
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Serviced apartment in Hermanus
Exquisite Large Penthouse, 2 bedrooms, 3 balconies
$229 per night
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Solar powered 120m² apartment with braai and pool
$56 per night
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Condo in Hermanus
Hermanus Waterfront Apartment No.19
$46 per night
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17 Marine/Modern 2 Bedroom with Deck & BBQ
$65 per night
Private room in Hermanus
Courtyard Cottage Suite 3
$44 per night
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Private room in Hermanus
2.Walk to cliff path and whales
$33 per night
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Ocean Breeze @ Hermanus Beach Club
$27 per night
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Experience beautiful crisp autumn days in Hermanus
$23 per night
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Little Blue Gem
$56 per night
Condo in Hermanus
24 Whale Rock Estate, Westcliff, Hermanus
$61 per night

Stays in Hermanus

Cottage in Hermanus
Langbaai Beach Cottage - stone throw from beaches!
$41 per night
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Condo in Hermanus
Sea-View Apt in heart of Hermanus / MARINE COURT 2
$57 per night
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17 Marine 202a/Solar Powered Luxury Apt.
$79 per night
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Cosy Studio Apartment, Hermanus Waterfront
$57 per night

Your guide to Hermanus

All About Hermanus

The small town of Hermanus at the tip of the Western Cape in South Africa is one of the world’s top whale-watching centers. Hermanus lies along Walker Bay, just over 100 kilometers southeast of Cape Town, and you can watch the mighty mammals breach from the cliffs surrounding the town. Hermanus has a long fishing and whaling history, which you can explore in the museum housed in the preserved Old Harbour.

Hermanus is also the gateway to the Western Cape wine country, and you’ll find some of South Africa’s finest wineries a short drive away. To make art more accessible on the first Friday of every month, Hermanus holds an art walk, with more than twenty galleries throwing open their doors so visitors can look around and browse.


When is the best time to stay in a vacation rental in Hermanus?

Hermanus has a warm, tropical climate. Summers are warm and dry, winters are cool and overcast, and while there’s little variation in temperature between seasons, it’s smart to bring layers to protect against the wind all year round.

To make the most of your time in Hermanus, plan your stay around the annual Whale Watching Festival at the end of September, with a week of eco-marine celebrations, live music, food, and all-ages entertainment. The best time for whale watching is between June and December. You have very good chances of seeing Southern Right whales from September through the end of the year, when they arrive from Antarctica to mate and raise their calves, with numbers reaching a peak in October. The best time for birders is between October and March, when migratory species are passing through town.


What are the top things to do in Hermanus?

Whale Watching

Some of the best whale-watching viewpoints are along the 7.5-mile clifftop path which runs through Hermanus. Most days you won’t even need binoculars here, as whales can be seen playing just a few feet from the shore. Gearing’s Point and the Old Harbour have panoramic views across Walker Bay, allowing you to catch the whales in action from another point of view.

Wine Tasting

The Hermanus official wine route winds its way up the Hemel-en-Aarde (“heaven and earth”) region, taking in 15 of the country’s finest wineries. You’ll find classically styled South African Pinot Noir and Chardonnay among the varieties produced here, which you can sample against scenic backgrounds of the three continuous “wine wards” comprising the town of Hermanus, a nature preserve, and the South Atlantic Walker Bay.

Birding

You don’t need to be an avid bird watcher to understand the importance of Hermanus as a birding paradise. More than 100 species can be seen at the Fernkloof Nature Reserve just outside of town. The Hermanus Bird Club runs regular walks around the area, helping you spot the Cape sugarbird, the Cape siskin, and many other exotic species.