HERMANUS
WHALES & STAYS ACCOMMODATION
Self-Catering Accommodation and Stays
Besides being the best land-based whale watching destination in the world, the Hermanus Whale Coast offers an equally impressive variety of lodge, self-catering, and beach cottage accommodation stays. The accommodation options listed here will undoubtedly contribute to making your Hermanus beach holiday truly unforgettable. For relaxing and restful stays try properties along the Hermanus Lagoon Dam, and also the Gansbaai area if you'd like to meet up with the Great Whites from Shark Alley.
Whales and Stays offer you a selection of great play and stay experiences. We offer and guarantee best comparative available rates for guest accommodation and stay bookings. You book directly with hospitality establishments through the Nightsbridge portal integration on the site. The site offers you a realtime availability check for selecting your dates, as well as secure payments made via the Nightsbridge Paygate portal.
Mosaic Private Sanctuary - Cottages
SELF-CATERING COTTAGES
Surrounded by Milkwood trees, fynbos gardens and abundant birdlife, 4 lovely cottages on the Hermanus Lagoon are available for self-catering at Mosaic. All have kitchen and BBQ facilities, outdoor patios and are serviced daily.
Delicious breakfast baskets, gourmet picnics, braai platters, organic produce and home made goodies are available from the 1892 Spookhuis CafĆ©ā next door. Exciting activities can also be booked: quad biking, boat cruises w/ picnics, 4x4 beach excursions, kayaking, guided nature walks.
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Price: $100 per night (including breakfast)
Brown Jug Guest House
Brown Jug Guest House offers quality superior accommodation and is conveniently located, within an easy two minute stroll from the whale watching cliff tops, restaurants, village and new shopping centre. Secure on site parking provides peace of mind so leave your car at the guest house and enjoy the short stroll to the village. The guest units each sleep between two to four adults and sleeper couches can accommodate a child or two in units One or Two. The largest of our units ā Unit Two is ideal for families or friends travelling together as it has two bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom, sunny lounge, dining room, and a lovely patio overlooking the pool.
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Price: $100 per night (including breakfast)
Lagoon and Sea Self -Catering Accommodation
LagoonAndSea is a fully equipped self-catering holiday home, sleeping a maximum of eight people. Itās situated in the MeerenSee section of the private Middelvlei Estate, near the mouth of the Bot River Lagoon and within the well-known and ever-popular Hermanus district of the Cape Whale Coast. We strive to facilitate a pleasurable and outstanding holiday experience, providing all the necessary comforts and conveniences of a cosy family home and offering a most unique location with breathtaking beauty and tranquil surroundings.
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Price: $100 per night (including breakfast)
Marine Square ā Hermanus Luxury Holiday suites
Marine Square luxury holiday accommodation is ideally located only meters from the Hermanus Village Square Piazza, and close to the scenic Hermanus cliff-path for whale watching in season. The luxury apartment hotel offers the benefits of a hotel, with a reception area, daily servicing, reasonable rates, but allows the privacy and flexibility of a self-catering unit. Marine Square is the perfect choice for your Hermanus accommodation.
The spacious and modern apartments are comfortable and tastefully furnished. Master bedrooms are en-suite, and offer king-sized beds with 400 thread-count Egyptian cotton bed linen, dressing gowns and spacious bathrooms. 1, 2, and 3 bed-roomed suites are available. The 3 bed-roomed unit offering a king bed, twin beds and double sleeper couch sleeps maximum 5 adults, or 4 adults and 2 children. We are family friendly.
Rates per person sharing per night varies depending on seasonal flux. Current rates vary from between ZAR 545.00, and ZAR 726.00, and ZAR 326.00 per person sharing per night depending on which unit you book.
Price: varies between ZAR 326.00 - ZAR 726.00 per person sharing per night (excluding breakfast)
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Price: $100 per night (including breakfast)
Gansbaai Town Lodge
Gansbaai Town Lodge offers well-appointed, self-catering cottages with patios. All cottgaes feature a garden and barbecue facility. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Each spacious cottage features a country-style dƩcor with a sofa and dining area. A microwave, fridge, crockery, cutlery and an electric kettle are included in the kitchen. Daily cleaning service is provided. Free private parking is possible on site. The Cottgaes are 400 meters from the Gansbaai harbour, well-known landmark for shark diving and whale-watching.
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Price: $100 per night (including breakfast)
Whalesong Beach Villa
Cool ocean breezes where the oceans meet, uninterrupted sea views and complete relaxation await guests visiting the Whale Song Beach House. This brand new, light-filled architectural masterpiece is situated on the Sandbaai seafront with the soothing sound of waves.
The Whale Song Villa is a luxurious, fully equipped villa which can accommodate up to 15 guests. Especially custom designed furniture, fabrics and finishes give this expansive double-volume ceiling beach house understated class and elegance. The enormous windows and sliding doors allow you to make the most of your beach holiday in this contemporary house. The house has solid wooden floors, and gas fireplaces on both upper and lower living areas.
Max Guests: 15 (Max 15 adults )
Day Rates: R3250.00
Branderdraai Beach House
This farm-style holiday home situated in Sandbaai offers ample entertainment areas for those winter breaks, with a large indoor wood-burning fireplace. Try the endless dinner table seating, two lounges, one with a pool table, and a sociable open plan kitchen for enjoyment. For summer weekends and holiday breaks, enjoy the covered patio with gas braai, the sun deck, and the short stroll down to the beach. The house sleeps 13, and is the ideal getaway for large families, or groups looking for a sociable beach weekend away.
Distances: Central Hermanus 5km; New Harbour 5km; Whale watching 2km; Shark cage diving 40km; Start of the Hemel & Aarde wine route 3km; Arabella Golf Estate 20km; Cape Town International Airport 100km
RATES: A fixed R495 once off payment for post clean and laundry, regardless off the length of stay applies to this home. Season rates vary from between R3150 per day (peak-season over 15 December - 15 January) to R2580 per day for mid-season ( 16 January - 30 April and 1 September - 14 December), and R2100 per day for the off season (1 May - 31 August).
Caribbean Golf Villa
This Stylish double story house is any golfers dream villa. It overlooks the 27th hole on the green at Hermanus Golf Club.
This luxury golf villa sleeps 8 adults in 4 double en-suite bedrooms. Overlooking the 27th hole on the green at the Hermanus Golf Club, the villa sports lounges & entertainment rooms; open-plan kitchen/lounge with sliding doors leading onto the pool deck with sun room. A fully fitted and equipped kitchen, the gas pebble bed fireplace up and downstairs, and weber braai along with outdoor entertainment areas with the swimming pool deck that overlooks the Hermanus Golf Estate are all elements making this property the ideal āplay and stayā breakaway from home. TV and available channels: DSTV bouquet available
Rates vary from between R4500 per day (peak) to R2900 per day (off-peak). Service Fee: A fixed R495 once off payment for post clean and laundry, regardless off the length of stay applies to this home.
Filochia Self-Catering House
Close to Voƫlklip Hermanus Blue Flag beaches the Filocha Beach House is ideal for getting away from the rat race. Filocha House is available for a minimum stay of 7 consecutive nights during the year, and for a minimum stay of 14 consecutive nights during the peak whale season 15 Dec - 15 Jan
Distances to Local Attractions: 800m to famous beaches and whale watching 3km to Hermanus Golf Club 40km to Shark cage diving 5km to the center of town 2km to the Fernkloof Nature reserve
House Floor / Levels: 1
The house has 4 bedrooms, and sleeps a maximum of 8people. 3 Bathrooms, lounges and entertainment rooms with an open-plan lounge and dining room, and fully equipped kitchen the house has all the requirements for a relaxing Hermanus getaway.
Rates vary from R2600 to R1375 per day depending on the season. A once off R440.00 payment for clean-up, and laundry, regardless off the length of stay applies to this home.This Stylish double story house is any golfers dream villa. It overlooks the 27th hole on the green at Hermanus Golf Club.
Glenfruin Meadows Self-Catering
Glenfruin Meadows is situated in the private Glen Fruin Estate, at the foot of the Hemel-en-Aarde valley close to the coastal resort town of Hermanus along the south coast of the Western Cape. The self-catering home sleeps 8 adults, and offers relaxed accommodation for entrepid adventure wanting to explore the many tourist attractions like Southern Right whale watching, or shark cage diving just off the Gansbaai coast. The property also has a swimming pool in which to relax during the warm South African summer.
Max Guests: 8 (Max 8 adults )
Day Rates: R1500
Huisie by die C Self-Catering
The perfect entertainer's holiday house for summer breaks, enjoy the patio with portable braai on the pool deck. The house is ideal for larger families, or groups of friends looking for a sociable weekend away and sleeps 12 adults.
This is the ideal family holiday home, sleeping 12 guests, close to shops and restaurants and a short drive down to the famous Onrus beach. The holiday home offers 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, lounges & entertainment rooms, a fully equipped kitchen and an outside free standing braai. The outdoor entertainment deck comes with swimming pool, and the top deck with sea views. Full DTSV bouquet for sport lovers are available. Safe off- street parking, and a security system.
Other Features: Wheel chair friendly. No pets permitted. Smoking not permitted inside property.
RATES:
A fixed R495 once off payment for post clean and laundry, regardless off the length of stay applies to this home
Peak Season Rates: R2990 per day (15 December - 15 January)
Shoulder Season: R1990 per day (16 January - 30 April)
Shoulder Season: R1990 per day (1 September - 14 December)
Off Season: R1750 per day (1 May - 31 August)
Kittiwake 14 Self-Catering
This modern home is located in the Hemel en Aarde Valley Estate close to the Hermanus coastal resort town. This rental property has 3 bedrooms with queen beds, and 2 bathrooms. It offers a loft with double futon. An open plan living area leads to the garden with built in braai/BBQ. The use of the estates pool & facilities comes as a bonus when booking this gem for your Whale Coast accommodation stay.
A Kittiwake is either of two small cliff-nesting gulls of the genus Rissa, of the northern seas having a white plumage with pale grey black-tipped wings, and a square-cut tail.
Max Guests: 8 (Max 8 adults )
Available Per Day Rates: R990.00
Krintang Self-Catering House
This ideal Vermont hideaway is a short walk to the Whale Coast seafront offering you spectacular views and beautiful surroundings. Relax around the indoor fireplace in winter, or spend long lazy Hermanus summer days unwinding next to the pool and undercover entertainment area. The home has 2 spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, and is ideal for 2 couples, or a small family. Sliding doors open onto the patio and entertainment area with swimming pool.
Additional Features:
Fully fitted and equipped kitchen; Both indoor and open fire place; Outside weber braai; Outdoor entertainment area and swimming pool; TV and available channels: DSTV - bring own decoder and smart card; Secure parking DVD player, portable radio, hairdryer; Dishwasher; Laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.
Distances to Local Attractions:
150m to seafront and whale watching; 40 km to Gansbaai Shark cage diving; 5km drive to the Hermanus village centre: 15km to the Arabella Golf Estate; 100km to Cape Town International Airport; 3km to the start of the Hemel & Aarde wine route
Max Guests: 4 adults
Self-Catering Unit Rate per day
R1090.00
Lynx Self-Catering Cottage
This lovely 3 bedroom family home, nestled in the quiet "valley" of Vermont, offers you a distinct and relaxed holiday feeling from the minute you park in front of the house. The luscious garden and beautiful rock pool welcomes you as you enter the home into an entertainment room. This is where youāll spent most of your time enjoying the indoor fireplace, TV and dining facilities.
The lounge, also fitted out with a TV, DVD and Dsat flows from the entertainment area into a spacious, fully equipped kitchen. The home sleeps 6 people, with two double and two single beds. The main bedroom has an en-suite. You are welcome to bring your four-legged children along, as this home is pet friendly and the garden is enclosed and secure for children as well.
Distances to Local Attractions: 5km to Old Harbour whale watching vantage point. 40 km to Shark cage diving, 5km to centre of Hermanus village, 15km to Arabella Golf Estate, 100km to Cape Town International Airport, 3km to the start of the Hemel & Aarde wine route
Max Guests: 6 adults
Self-catering Unit Rates per Day R990.00
Milkwood Lynx 4 Self-Catering
This Vermont holiday rental house in a security estate has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an upstairs TV lounge with double bed sleeper couch, and offers you a superior luxury self-catering holiday experience. The open plan living area with indoor braai leading onto deck and pool is fully equipped and tastefully furnished.
Distances to Local Attractions: 10km to the Hermanus village centre, 4km the start of Hemel & Aarde wine route, 100km to Cape Town international airport, 15km to the Arabella golf course, and 11 km to Hermanus golf club.
Max Guests: 8 adults
Self-Catering Day Rates
R1100.00
Milkwood Lynx 11 Self-Catering
This stunning Vermont holiday house has been beautifully furnished. It sleeps 8 adults (3 double rooms and 2 single beds), offers a built in braai, and amazing mountain and panoramic views. The tastefully furnished self-catering house is situated in a secure up-market complex, and has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms of which 2 are en-suite.
An entertainers dream, this house has an open plan living room, and a cosy gas fireplace. The second lounge with snooker table downstairs leads onto a patio with a sparkling swimming pool, and a newly landscaped garden. A basketball hoop in the court yard, and plenty English and German board games provide easy entertainment for those times that you are not on the beach. Full DSTV bouquet included.
Max Guests: 7 adults
Self-Catering Day Rates per Unit
R1460.00
Milkwood Lynx 18 Self-Catering
This Vermont holiday rental house close to the Hermanus village offers you a luxury superior self-catering South African Whale Coast accommodation and stay experience. The beach holiday house has 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8 people, has 3 bathrooms, and a dining room that seats 8. Lounges & entertainment rooms, the upstairs and downstairs lounges, the dining room leading out on the deck and swimming pool makes for a great holiday destination.
Other features include: Kitchen with microwave; Gas fireplace, Indoor braai, Outdoor entertainment areas, Dining room, DSTV - bring own decoder and smart card, Parking for 4 vehicles, Alarm & security gate to complex swimming pool.
Distances to Local Attractions: 10km into town, 4km to the start of the Hemel & Aarde wine route, 100km to Cape Town International Airport. 15 km to Arabella Gold course, 11 km to Hermanus Gold club,
Unfortunately no pets permitted, and smoking not permitted.
Max Guests: 8 adults
Available Per Day Rates per Unit:
R1100.00
Nursery Lane 5 Self-Catering
This newly built, stylishly furnished and well- appointed holiday house has a large enclosed garden, a swimming pool, braai/barbeque area, a fireplace, and under floor heating to make your Whale Coast accommodation experience truly memorable. The house offers 4 bedrooms: one room with a double bed, 2 bedrooms with twin beds and the 4th bedroom has a 3/4 sleeper bed. The house has 2Ā½ bathrooms.
Max Guests: 8 adults
Beds: 6 beds, main is Double
Bathroom: En-suite Bathroom (Bath and Shower)
Self-Catering Day Rates: R1100.00
Nursery Lane 6 Self-Catering
Nursery Lane 6 is a luxurious holiday house, situated in Onrus near Hermanus. The house is located near the coastal resort town of Hermanus, between mountain and sea. The property offers a large open-plan living area with sliding doors which open onto the patio with a built-in braai and pool deck. The house has four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms that can sleep eight guests comfortably. This newly built house is tastefully furnished and fully equipped for longer Whale Coast accommodation and stays. The house offers a secure garden, mountain views, and sea views from upstairs.
Hermanus village has gained world-wide recognition as the world's foremost land-based whale watching destination. Factors adding to the success of the town are the natural beauty, a mild climate, a whole range of outdoor and adventure activities. The close proximity to Cape Town makes Nursery Lane 6 the ideal base from which to explore the Western Cape and the Cape Overberg.
Max Guests: 8 adults
Self-Catering Day Rates: R1100.00
Nursery Lane 7 Self-Catering
Stylish furnished and fully equipped. Lounge and dining room that opens up to the pool deck, garden, 4 bedrooms, 2 Ā½ bathrooms. This newly built holiday house is stylishly furnished, fully fitted, and well-appointed to make your Whale Coast holiday trylu memorable. The house has a large secure and enclosed garden, offers mountain views and sea views from upstairs, and has a swimming pool with a safety net.
Description: This house has 4 bedrooms. 3 bedrooms have double beds and 1 bedroom has 2 single beds. The house has 2Ā½ bathrooms.
Max Guests: 8 adults
Self-Catering Day Rates: R1100.00
Nursery Lane 8 Self-Catering
This luxurious four-bedroom holiday house is situated at Onrus near the Hermanus village along the Cape Whale Coast. The holiday home offers a large open-plan living, a lounge area which leads out onto the patio with a built-in braai and swimming pool deck. This house is child friendly with a secure garden and a children's playroom, as well as a safety net securing the swimming pool.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of ocean and open beaches this picturesque area with land-, and seaāscapes offer solitude and promises relaxation to the weary traveller. For families wanting an exciting holiday adventure there are boating activities around the Klein River Lagoon. The area is renowned for its bird life as well as for invigorating horse rides along the beach, which appeals to all ages.
Max Guests: 8 adults
Self-Catering Day Rates: R1100.00
Nursery Lane 9 Self-Catering
Newly built and stylishly furnished, this luxury holiday house offers stylish whale coast accommodation. The holiday home has a large open-plan living area, lounge with patio, a built-in braai and a swimming pool deck. The house has four comfortably furnished bedrooms, three bathrooms, and can sleep eight guests.
Hermanus Village and its neighbouring towns Onrus and Stanford are the residence of various artists including painters, writers, potters and crafters. Hand crafted jewellery is produced and crafters producing exceptional items of a high standard can be obtained at the popular Craft Market at Lemm's Corner. The Hermanus Whale Coast remains a thriving holiday resort region offering residents and holidaymakers all the modern amenities, while still retaining its fisherman's village charm.
Max Guests: 8 adults
Self-Catering Day Rates: R1100.00