Hermanus Accommodation / 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse Hermanus Accommodation / Bed & Breakfast Guest House in Hermanus

Welcome to 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse on SA-Venues.com, offering 4 star graded accommodation in Hermanus, Cape Overberg.
 

138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse won the prestigious 2010/2011 Welcome Award of South African Tourism for Service Excellence (sub-category: Guesthouses, B & B’s and Country Lodges). This elegant, up-market guesthouse is situated right at the sea front - any closer and you'd have a whale in your bath!

Spend lazy, sun-filled afternoons on the spacious terrace with panoramic views of the ocean and the surrounding mountains. Relax with a glass of estate wine on the deck next to the beach, or in front of the cosy open fire place and enjoy spectacular African sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean. Or stroll along the coastal path among rock pools, sea shells and fynbos bordering the guesthouse.

Accommodation

No attention to detail has been spared in the superbly stylish décor. The five luxurious designer suites are individually fitted with all modern comforts, meeting international standards: king or queen-sized beds decked in 400-thread count Percale linen, underfloor heating, heated towel rails, satellite TV, wireless internet access, complimentary tea & coffee making facilities, electronic safes, and overhead fans.

The Rooms

Oyster Room
Superior: Breathtaking panoramic sea and mountain views from four windows and balcony; king-size bed (or twin beds), en suite designer bathroom with free-standing slipper bath, shower and twin basins.

Abalone Room
Luxury: Spectacular sea and mountain views from queen-size bed, balcony and even from spacious shower in en suite bathroom.

Coral Room
Luxury: Stunning sea view from exquisite open plan bath in bedroom and queen-size bed; en suite bathroom with twin basins and shower.

Periwinkle Room
Luxury: Special ambience with stylishly decorated queen-size bed, decked in 400-thread count percale linen; en suite bathroom with twin basins and spacious shower.

Seastar Room
Superior: Fabulous sea views from three windows; special king-size bed (or twin beds); beautiful en suite designer bathroom with bath and shower.

Facilities

The extensive breakfast menu changes daily. On request, a picnic can be provided to enjoy on the beach in front of the guest house, and on-site wellness therapies can be arranged.

Location

138 Marine is only five minutes from the Hermanus town centre, renowned for the best shore-based whale watching experience anywhere on the globe. It is close to 2 world-class golf courses and at the gateway to the Hermanus Wine Route.

Attractions & Activities

138 Marine is a stone’s throw from unspoiled beaches and a quaint assortment of village restaurants, country markets, boutiques, bars, art galleries, and charming little shops.

It is an enchanting base from which to explore one of the world’s most magnificent eco-destinations with whale watching from land or boat, great white shark cage viewing and diving from Gansbaai, bird watching by dingy on the Stanford River, mountain and fynbos walks in the Fernkloof nature reserve, dune horse riding, or visiting the penguin colony and Harold Porter Botanical Gardens at nearby Betty’s Bay.

A little further afield and easy day trips include wine tasting at the many wineries in the area, 4X4 driving trails, the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas, the caves and beach at De Kelders, the Mission station at Elim, the picturesque Kassiesbaai fisherman’s village at Arniston and the historic Greyton and Genadendal rural villages.

We will be happy to provide directions or make reservations for restaurants and activities for you.

awards

We were the National Winner in the South African Tourism Welcome Awards - 2010/2011 (Category: B&B’s/Guesthouses/Country Lodges).

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