On The Cliff Guest House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

About this property

Boasting a stunning cliff top location, this guest house impresses with panoramic views of Walker Bay as well as first-class service. Just a 15-minute walk from the town center, On The Cliff Guest House offers quality accommodations in Hermanus. Make the most of the views while you have a drink at the bar or relax on your balcony. The salt-water pool in the courtyard beckons after a massage or sauna visit. Treat yourself to a pedicure or simply soak up the sun on 1 of the loungers surrounding the pool. The guest lounge includes a cozy fireplace as well as bar, making it the perfect spot for watching the sunset with a drink in your hand. Each of the guest units is individually furnished and decorated with earthy colors. Each room offers either sea or mountain views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American

Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
1 king bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Aadit
Canada Canada
“Great place with an amazing host. Right by the water and just fantastic overall”
Roelf
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly, inviting reception by hostess with a knack for handling relations with 'strangers'. Most enjoyable breakfast. Walking distance from Hermanus old harbour. Lovely views of the sea and access to the sea-shore walk-way.”
Adrian
United States United States
“A fabulous guest house with a very nice, kind and gracious hostess. Great conversation with other guests. Good service and kind personnel.”
Steve
Jersey Jersey
“a good welcome at reception and was looked after really well.”
Serena
Italy Italy
“very nice villa comfortable rooms stunning view on the cliff the owner and manager is extremely nice and helpful we loved it and strongly recommend it!”
Patrick
United States United States
“I forgot my passport and money in the safe. I checked out drove 40 k and remembered. it was still in the safe!!! honest owners for sure!!”
Pieter
South Africa South Africa
“The breakfast good and it was what can expect at the price. The room was great and spacious with a great view.”
Barbara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We liked the style, the different relaxing corners the location view. Friendliness of host. High standard throughout.”
Ian
South Africa South Africa
“Everything was to our liking. Host and staff friendly, courteous, professional.”
Karen
Seychelles Seychelles
“Perfect location, walking distance to Hermanus and next to a pleasant cliff walk. Rooms are very spacious and comfortable. Lovely owner. Tea and cakes provided in the afternoons. Great breakfast.”

Managed by Charmaine & Hylton

Company review score: 9.8Based on 131 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Both of us were born in South Africa and love our country. We farmed for about 15 years near the Kruger National Park. We have a love for the bush and wildlife and spend all our spare time in the bush. We live in paradise with stunning beaches, nature reserves with mountains and lagoons and are lucky to have whales all year with southern right whales from June to December.

Property info

It is a family business and every room is personally decorated by Charmaine. Each booking receives a surprise envelope to make the stay even better. We take it personally and want every guest to have a wonderful time in our country and town

Neighborhood info

We have the sea directly in front of the house with a marine reserve and nature conservation area protecting the marine coastal area. This area is filled with natural wildlife including dassies, mongeese, tortoises , etc. There are tidal pools to swim in with small and huge beaches to play on. It is close to the harbor and town, an easy walk. We have mountains behind us and the sea in front. Vineyards and tasting rooms about 10 minutes drive away.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Dinner

House rules

On The Cliff Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
ZAR 400 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardDebit cardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform On The Cliff Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.