On The Cliffs Guest House Hermanus
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Loadshedding Proof

  • Solar power
  • WiFi stays on
  • Gas cooker (stove)
  • Property TypeGuest House/B&B
  • Guests18
  • Rooms/Units8

On The Cliff Guest House is a 5 star graded B&B offering Hermanus accommodation in 8 guest rooms.

About On The Cliff Guest House

On The Cliffs is a luxury 4 star graded, sea-front guest house in Hermanus, situated right on the on the cliff tops overlooking Walker Bay. All rooms have panoramic sea views and their own private sea-facing patio or balcony from which to watch the whales.

The beautiful Hermanus cliff path is also in front of the house, and the village centre, restaurants, market, shops and harbours are just a 15 minute walk away. Hermanus offers the best land based whale watching in the world. The Southern Right whale arrives in Walker Bay during the months of June to the end of November.

Accommodation

All our rooms are individually decorated with under carpet heating, king size extra length beds, satellite TV and full en suite bathrooms. Each room has its own private sea facing patio or balcony. We are in the perfect spot to watch the whales from the room or from the balcony.

Please see the individual room descriptions and photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

Guest House Facilities

This Hermanus accommodation offers a heated salt water swimming pool in a private courtyard, sauna, treatment room for massages, pedicures etc, guest lounges with a fireplace, guest bar with fireplace overlooking the sea and bicycles. We also have secure parking at the back of the guest house.

A shuttle service can be arranged from the airport and cars can also be hired in Hermanus. We also offer a Taxi service from the guest house to the restaurants. Tours of the region and the wine estates are also offered.

Sauna
Pub with cosy fireplace and TV
Heated salt pool
Meals by prior arrangement
Guest lounges with fireplace
Cliff path in front of house
1km walk to village centre on cliff path
Massage, reflexology and aroma therapy
Beauty therapy- facials, pedicures etc
Bicycles
Wireless Internet

Attractions & Activities

Hermanus has stunning sandy blue flag beaches where you can swim, surf, sun bathe and even go horse riding. Grotto beach, our main beach, extends for approximately 20 kilometres, flanked on the one side by the sea and the other side a lagoon and a nature conservation area. This whole area is a bird watchers paradise with enormous lagoons, coastal birds and a mountain nature reserve which boarders the lagoon and the town.

We have excellent wine estates that are just out of town some of which have top restaurants for lunch or dinner. Shark cage diving is offered at Gansbaai which is a short drive away or transport can be arranged. We also have a light aircraft that will take you on whale spotting trips or to a game farm.

The cliff paths extend for over 10 km's and are incredibly scenic. We also have a nature reserve that borders the town and has fantastic walks into the mountains. Bird watching is highly recommended as we have the sea in front of us, a mountain nature reserve behind us and 2 huge lagoons on either side.

Golf is extremely popular and Hermanus has a top 27 hole golf club, Arabella is one of the countries top golf courses and is about a 25 min drive away. Other activities available are sand boarding, paragliding, kite surfing, penguin colony, and horse riding.

Features you'll appreciate

  • always on
  • wifi
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • airport
    transfers
  • braai / bbq
  • gym
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Fan(s)
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • International plug point(s)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Private pool
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)
  • Television (with satellite)
  • Underfloor heating

On Site

  • Business facilities
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Gym / fitness centre
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (off street)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Safe deposit box (reception)
  • Smoking: in demarcated areas
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Loadshedding Facilities

What is loadshedding? It refers to the temporary suspension of electricity provided by Eskom, South Africa's electricity provider, to reduce consumption and thereby the load on the national grid. To compensate, South African property owners are turning to solar power, inverters with backup batteries or in some cases generators to keep the power on, wherever feasible.

  • Solar power
  • WiFi stays on
  • Gas cooker (stove)

Food & Drink

  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
  • Restaurant / dining room

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Transfers

  • Airport transfers
  • Other transfers available
  • Tour assistance
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Dutch
  • Shangaan

Rooms & Rates

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Ground Floor Sea Facing Twin

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Ground Floor Sea Facing Twin

Ground Floor sea facing furnished with a King size bed or twin beds and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, hand basin and WC. All our rooms are individually decorated with under carpet heating, satellite TV and its own private sea facing patio or balcony. We are in the perfect spot to watch the whales from the room or from the balcony.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Underfloor heating

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-2 years are allowed

Ground Floor Sea Facing King

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Ground Floor Sea Facing King

Ground Floor sea facing furnished with a King size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, hand basin and WC. All our rooms are individually decorated with under carpet heating, satellite TV and its own private sea facing patio or balcony. We are in the perfect spot to watch the whales from the room or from the balcony.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Underfloor heating

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Ground Floor Sea Facing

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Ground Floor Sea Facing

Ground Floor sea facing room furnished with a King-size bed. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basin and WC. All our rooms are individually decorated with under carpet heating, king size extra length beds, satellite TV. Each room has its own private sea facing patio or balcony. We are in the perfect spot to watch the whales from the room or from the balcony.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Underfloor heating

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

First Floor Sea Facing

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First Floor Sea Facing

First Floor sea facing room furnished with a King-size bed. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basin and WC. All our rooms are individually decorated with under carpet heating, king size extra length beds, satellite TV. Each room has its own private sea facing patio or balcony. We are in the perfect spot to watch the whales from the room or from the balcony.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Underfloor heating

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type

The Penthouse Suite

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The Penthouse Suite

The Penthouse Suite consists of a huge lounge, bedroom with a dressing room and full en suite bathroom. Very luxurious and beautifully decorated. Situated on the first floor, with stunning views from your balcony. The Penthouse Suite furnished with a King-size bed and has its own private sea facing patio or balcony. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, bath, hand basin and WC. All our rooms are individually decorated with under carpet heating, king size extra length beds, satellite TV and full en-suite bathrooms. We are in the perfect spot to watch the whales from the room or from the balcony.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Underfloor heating

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type

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Guest Reviews

4 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

A lovely house and location. Charmaine and her staff made staying here a real pleasure.

February 2024

Kevin Christopher O. (England)

Verified reviewexcellent

I would just like to thank On the cliff guest house for a wonderful warm stay, fantastic service and really down to earth friendliness, the room was exceptional warm and clean. will recommend your guest house to friends well done guys

July 2021

Martin M. (Johannesburg)

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Need to Know

Response timeOn The Cliff Guest House typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)Cape Town International - 100km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property Diners, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since October 2007

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