Situated in the heart of the historical village, Harbour House Hotel has been modelled after its original architecture, a thatched roof seaside manor house built in 1920. Being perfectly located above the Old Harbour, the hotel’s understated luxury is offset by the soothing surrounds of the ocean.
The restaurant, situated in the restored Manor House, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner inspired by abundant local produce and fresh ingredients. The beautiful Pavilion provides an alternative relaxed outdoor dining area where guests can enjoy their breakfast, lunch or dinner with a view of the harbour and the gentle sound of the water fountain in the background.
The hotel’s crowning glory, and arguably the most enjoyable whale watching site, is the magnificent 18 x 4 metre infinity pool. Just a stone's throw away from the sea, the pool enjoys prime position at the front of the hotel, offering uninterrupted views of the sea through glass wall surrounds and modern, sophisticated finishes.
The Harbour House Hotel consists of the restored Manor House with intimate Romantic Rooms, all with views over the garden and pool area. Rooms on the upper level have a Juliette balcony with spectacular views of the ocean.
The New Wing has spacious air conditioned studios with a lounge area and a kitchenette with is equipped with basic appliances.
Harbour Square offers air conditioned rooms and apartments which are tastefully decorated in a modern style, with en-suite open plan bathrooms that feature a separate bath and shower. The apartments have a fully equipped kitchen and living area, while the standard rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities including a Nespresso machine and mini bar.
Rates Include
Breakfast is included.
Children Policy
Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request.
Directions For Drivers
From Cape Town: Take the N2 towards Somerset West. Pass over Sir Lowry’s Pass. Continue straight for approximately 20 minutes, pass Grabouw on your left and carry on the N2 over the Houw Hoek Pass.
Take the Hermanus off ramp to your left on the R43. Continue on the R43 towards Hermanus. You will pass the Kleinmond turn off on your left, carry on with the R43 past Fisherhaven, Hawston, Vermont, Onrus and Sandbaai.
When you come to the 4 way traffic lights by the Engen garage, continue straight. The R43 leads into the Main road of Hermanus. At the roundabout take the second exit. Turn right by the Shell garage. At the stop turn left into Marine Drive and continue for about 600m. The road will take a bend at Gearing's Point, then keep left onto into Harbour Road when the road forks as you are passing a low stone wall and swimming pool on the left side. This pool and wall belong to the Harbour House Hotel, and the hotel is the first building on your left hand side as you come around the corner (opposite the outdoor seating area for Burgundy Restaurant).
General Information For Guests
The Manor House rooms are modern, open plan rooms with millstone floors and solid cast baths, walk in showers, enclosed toilets, heated towel rails and standing or ceiling fans, tea/coffee making facilities, Nespresso machine and personal bar, flat screen TV with built-in DVD player, satellite television (selected channels) and Wi-Fi access.
The Harbour House New Wing rooms have a lounge area, kitchenette with kettle, toaster, microwave, tea/coffee making facilities, Nespresso machine and personal bar, en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower and heated towel rails. The living area features a plasma TV and satellite television (selected channels), Wi-Fi access and air conditioning.
The hotel has an 18 x 4 metre infinity pool.
The Lookout Terrace is arguably the best spot in Hermanus to enjoy whale watching. Guests are invited to sit and enjoy sundowners and cocktail snacks with sweeping views of Walker Bay.
Guests can also explore Hermanus with a leisurely cycle through the historical village on one of the hotel's Johnny Roco bicycles.
The Mint Wellness Salon is situated in the New Wing of the hotel where treatments are performed by internationally qualified therapists who offer an array of treatments including massages, facials, manicures and pedicures.
The hotel is now 'cashless' so payment for extras can be made via credit cards, mobile payment apps or other electronic payment methods.
Popular Alternatives to Harbour House Hotel
These are the top properties booked by people who considered staying at Harbour House Hotel, but for one reason or another booked a different property. It may have been that Harbour House Hotel was not available on the nights they wanted to stay, or they decided that somewhere else was better suited to their budget or itinerary.
If you're not sure which place might be best for your own trip then either give us a call or get in touch via the website, and we'd be delighted to run through the options with you.
