House on Westcliff in Hermanus, South Africa

Only a 5-minute drive from the town centre, overlooking the cliffs and ocean, this guest house combines African and European design in the heart of Hermanus. Each of the guest rooms is spacious in layout and includes individual furnishings. All rooms open out onto the garden with easy access to solar-heated, salt water swimming pool.Watch a programme on the TV in your room or relax in front of the fireplace in the guest lounge. Start the day with a fresh farmer's breakfast, served in the dining room overlooking the garden. After a long day of sightseeing or travelling, the pool beckons for a relaxing swim. House on Westcliff enjoys a peaceful, green setting not far from the harbour, whale watching view sites, hiking trails, beaches, golf courses, shark diving, cruises and wine routes.

Rooms: 6
Address: 96 Westcliff Road, Hermanus 7200 Show on map

What people say

The friendly and helpful lady who looked after us made our stay a happy one. She called the whale watching company for us, without being asked, to check whether our trip was cancelled because of the weather, and was able to recommend a good place to eat when we arrived late the first night. Nothing seemed too much for her. Lovely place, very peaceful, good breakfast. The owner kindly prepared it for us a bit earlier as we had to leave. It's a bit far from the centre (nice walk along the coast though) but the new harbour is just around the corner so very good location for whale watching.

all reviews

The staff made us feel instantly at home, and were extremely helpful when we needed to find someone. Nothing was too much trouble. The most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. Easy to find, and across the road from the sea and very close to a good food supply. Stayed twice, on our drive up to Addo and on our return. Mira and Desre very welcoming, beautiful rooms and superb breakfast. Great location for whale watching. A very pleasant and enjoyable stay with excellent breakfasts served with a smile by friendly and attentive hosts! Rooms were spotless and comfortable. The friendly assistance of the owner. The neat and clean rooms. The breakfast with a beautiful half pineapple filled with fresh fruit of the season. Room was comfortable but a little small compared to the other places we stayed in Africa. Good breakfast. Very convenient for viewing the whales. Good location, very tasteful interior and fantasic breakfast..Very good service. Wish we could have stayed longer. - excellent breakfast - secure parking lot - wonderful lounge aria - very few walking minutes to cliff rim. Breakfast was very good and position was fine, close to main town centre. Private establishment.Friendly and welcoming host. Lovely breakfast in old, characterful house. Lovely garden; pool. . Nice room in a garden Secure parking Close to the sea , new harbour and cliffpath. Staff & service exellent. Breakfast. Room was clean and comfy. Friendliness of the staff and warm welcome and homely feel. Excellent breakfast and pleasant surroundings. The friendliness of the staff and owner. The only thing we were unhappy about on our visit was that the whale watching trip was cancelled but that had absolutely nothing to do with the House on Westcliff!. The only problem we had was that our stay was too short, I was sad to leave. Nothing. Pricy compared to all the other places we stayed on this 21 day trip. - description guest house not very successful: expected lonesome house on cliff; actually in third row among other houses. We didn't stay longer!. Nothing really except that on the website of Booking it says that there is a fridge but there is not. Parking space a problem. No dstv, and Mnet did not work. No bath plug Batteries missing in torch apart from that can't fault it. When we arrived nobody was waiting for us and after 10 minutes we rang the bell we had to call the owner - the answer has been please I am not at home sorry I will be back in 30 minutes please go to have a dinner - we said no we wait you here outside and she arrived in 10 minutes.

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Guests & rooms

Transportation

Secured parking, Accessible parking

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Trouser Press, Tour Desk, Private Check-in/-out, Laundry, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Grocery deliveries, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access, Dry Cleaning, Daily maid service, Concierge Service, Communal lounge/TV room

Safety features

First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Pools and wellness

Swimming pool, Swimming pool, Salt-water pool, Pool towels, Plunge pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Beach umbrellas, Beach chairs / loungers

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available

Miscellaneous

Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Fire extinguishers, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, 24-hour security

General

WiFi everywhere, Terrace, Sun Terrace, Safety Deposit Box, Restaurant, Private parking, Pets Allowed, Parking on-site, Parking , Non-Smoking Rooms, Luggage Storage, Heating, Garden, Free Parking, Family Rooms, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Designated Smoking Area, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

Front-desk/reception area services

Safety Deposit Box, Invoice provided

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered

Food & Drink

On-site coffee shop, Kid meals (free/paid), Fruits, Chocolate or cookies, Child friendly buffet , Breakfast details, Bottle of water

Entertainment and children services

Board games/puzzles, Babysitting/Child Services

Common areas

Terrace, Picnic area, Outdoor furniture, Garden, Communal lounge/TV room

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Cleaning services

Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Daily maid service

Business facilities

Fax/Photocopying

Activities

Snorkelling, Outdoor Swimming Pool (all year), Outdoor Swimming Pool, Horse Riding, Hiking, Golf Course (within 3 km), Fishing, Diving, Cycling, Canoeing

Located in Hermanus, 2 km from Village Square, House on Westcliff features free WiFi access and free private parking. Every room comes with a TV. Certain units include a seating area where you can relax. Rooms have a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing and horse riding. Hamilton Russel Vineyards is 5 km from House on Westcliff, while La Vierge Winery is 7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 77 km from the property.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions. Please inform House on Westcliff in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

Each unique room offers: • A private garden entrance • En-suite bathroom with bath/shower and heated towel rails

By car: - Coming from Cape Town International Airport, follow the N2 for 40 km in the direction of Somerset West. - Change onto the R43, direction of Kleinmond/Hermanus. - Continue on this road for about 30 km, crossing the first set of traffic lights. - Turn right onto De Goede at the second street. - Turn right onto Westcliff road.

Check-in

14:00 - 18:00

Check-out

08:00 - 10:30

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, MasterCard

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 61 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled up to 60 days before date of arrival, 10 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled up to 30 days before date of arrival, 25 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

Children older than 10 years are welcome.
Baby cots are not available.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Deposit Policy

50 percent of the total amount will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.

VAT and city/tourist taxes

14 % VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet

Wi-fi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Wi-fi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Meal Plan

Breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are not allowed.