Name: The Marine Hermanus
Address: Marine Drive, Hermanus City-Centre, Hermanus, Overstrand, South Africa, Hermanus, Overberg District Municipality, ZA
Price range: US$308–US$51,187 per night
Rating: 9.18

What guests think

At The Marine Hermanus, reviewers consistently praise exceptionally friendly, attentive staff and a superb coastal location with sea views and easy access to the cliff path and town, alongside tasteful, classic decor, comfortable rooms, and generally excellent breakfast and dining.

Many note thoughtful touches like turndown treats and hot water bottles, and several enjoyed the spa, massages, and the pool. Downsides mentioned by a few include occasional small rooms, dated or weather-worn features (outdoor pool, older windows) that can let wind or rain noise in, and one complaint about housekeeping and average service. Expect a charming, service-led stay in a prime Hermanus setting.

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Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Spa and pool facilities are well liked, with guests praising massages; a few felt the pool area looks dated or needs more sunbeds.

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10

Daniel

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Very friendly service. The pool area seems a little outdated and visitors are in general in their late retirement age. But we still loved it . Breakfast and food was amazing !

10

Kieron

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location. Service was excelllent. Sharon in the bar area was fab ! Hotel was comfortable and spotless. A little more traditional in parts but think it’s being updated soon.

10

michael

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Just an absolutely lovely hotel right in the centre of hermanos. Staff excellent in both restaurants or spa

10

Angela

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful hotel with all the old world charm and modern amenities. They provided a beautiful cot for our baby with the cutest bedding we’ve seen. We also loved the heated outdoor saltwater pool a rarity in the cape. Great spot for families and couples alike.

10

malcolm

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great breakfast and dinner. Beautiful decor. Staff fantastic. Pool lovely but perhaps more sunbeds required Overall though fantastic

10

Donna

12 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel and grounds - larger than average rooms with very comfortable beds and great views of the ocean. 5 minutes walk to town centre for all restaurants however hotel food was very good too. Pool area and spa wonderful too !

10

Loic

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay at The Marine. The staff was extremely kind and helpful and the room and lounge were beautifully decorated. Also, it is conveniently located on the cliff path and near the shop, which was perfect. We highly recommend!

10

Beate Maria

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, nice rooms, good breakfast, staff very friendly. They also have a great spa, had a fantastic massage there. I would go back in a heartbeat.

10

Kim

21 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We booked this location thinking we were going to see the whales but got it wrong. They have moved on after October/November and we went early December. Having said that we are really pleased that we stayed in Hermanus for a few nights. It is a beautiful place and a world away from Cape town. The Marine is a delightful hotel with fantastic food, a nice quiet pool area and a short walk from many restaurants and shops. We had a lovely room although we did not pay extra for a sea view. Since there were no whales to see that was fine.

10

Leslie

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about the property was immaculate. The staff are superb. Definitely recommend the hotel.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are frequently described as spotless or immaculate, though one review reported sub-par cleaning.

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10

Kieron

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location. Service was excelllent. Sharon in the bar area was fab ! Hotel was comfortable and spotless. A little more traditional in parts but think it’s being updated soon.

10

Warren

21 Jul 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Service is fantastic, they make you feel so special, room is immaculate with lovely little touches like a hot water bottle in your bed at night.

8

Carol

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The service, cleanliness and decor were first rate. We had booked a luxury sea view room and the view was gorgeous. Unfortunately the room was tiny with only room for the bed and one small chair - we did not feel that particular room (226) represented good value for money (£1491 for 3 nights). Reception said they had no other room available. Other rooms were much more spacious. The help received when one of our phones was lost while out in Hermanus, including a late checkout, was outstanding.

10

Beverley

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This beautiful hotel is in the most breathtaking location with magical sea views. The service is exemplary. The rooms are comfortable, spotless and beautifully decorated. This is a truly special place.

6

Munira

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: good location & decent food options and quality. Cons: Cleanliness was sub-par, sticky shower floor, towels with lots of marks, dated decor and building. Service was extremely average. Personally would not stay again.

10

Leslie

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about the property was immaculate. The staff are superb. Definitely recommend the hotel.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and stylish, many with beautiful sea views; size varies from very small in at least one sea-view category to larger than average in others. A few note wind or heavy rain noise through older windows.

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10

Glenda

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful vacation. Luxury without being stuffy. Beautiful room with lovely touches, afrocolgy in bathrooms. Views beautiful. Staff wonderful. Will definately fo back

10

Warren

21 Jul 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Service is fantastic, they make you feel so special, room is immaculate with lovely little touches like a hot water bottle in your bed at night.

10

Donna

12 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel and grounds - larger than average rooms with very comfortable beds and great views of the ocean. 5 minutes walk to town centre for all restaurants however hotel food was very good too. Pool area and spa wonderful too !

8

Connie

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the property and the staff. Only issue we had was when it rained hard we could hear it constantly in the room on second floor - beyond what I would say is normal for a hotel. It sounded like there was a tin roof instead of a ceiling. The staff and food was incredible and same with overall rooms. Despite the rain issues would stay here again any day.

8

Carol

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The service, cleanliness and decor were first rate. We had booked a luxury sea view room and the view was gorgeous. Unfortunately the room was tiny with only room for the bed and one small chair - we did not feel that particular room (226) represented good value for money (£1491 for 3 nights). Reception said they had no other room available. Other rooms were much more spacious. The help received when one of our phones was lost while out in Hermanus, including a late checkout, was outstanding.

10

Beverley

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This beautiful hotel is in the most breathtaking location with magical sea views. The service is exemplary. The rooms are comfortable, spotless and beautifully decorated. This is a truly special place.

8

Mark

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic location, good ambience, top breakfast, but not as good as same group hotel Plettenberg. Nice old buildings, but need more maintenance. “Tired” and old noisy windows kept me awake in nights , because of strong winds. Staff tried to fix, but no luck. Same reason wind made it gold in the room. Still very good and memorable stay.

10

Loic

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay at The Marine. The staff was extremely kind and helpful and the room and lounge were beautifully decorated. Also, it is conveniently located on the cliff path and near the shop, which was perfect. We highly recommend!

10

Kim

21 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We booked this location thinking we were going to see the whales but got it wrong. They have moved on after October/November and we went early December. Having said that we are really pleased that we stayed in Hermanus for a few nights. It is a beautiful place and a world away from Cape town. The Marine is a delightful hotel with fantastic food, a nice quiet pool area and a short walk from many restaurants and shops. We had a lovely room although we did not pay extra for a sea view. Since there were no whales to see that was fine.

10

Ann

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property deserving of every accolade from the moment of check in , when we were offered hot towels for our faces and honey lemon rooibus tea. Rooms were plush, the staff was very attentive without hovering. Both the complimentary breakfast and our fabulous dinner were 5 star.

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Service

Service is a standout, consistently described as friendly, attentive and thoughtful, with special-occasion gestures, helpful management and assistance with issues; one review found it average.

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Erik

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Terrific hotel and personnel who did their utmost to make our stay special! Very kind and helping, and even gave us a room upgrade which was immensely appreciated for our engagement celebration! Highly recommend!

10

Kieron

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location. Service was excelllent. Sharon in the bar area was fab ! Hotel was comfortable and spotless. A little more traditional in parts but think it’s being updated soon.

10

Warren

21 Jul 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Service is fantastic, they make you feel so special, room is immaculate with lovely little touches like a hot water bottle in your bed at night.

10

Nicole

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excelleng stay and amazing staff

8

Carol

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The service, cleanliness and decor were first rate. We had booked a luxury sea view room and the view was gorgeous. Unfortunately the room was tiny with only room for the bed and one small chair - we did not feel that particular room (226) represented good value for money (£1491 for 3 nights). Reception said they had no other room available. Other rooms were much more spacious. The help received when one of our phones was lost while out in Hermanus, including a late checkout, was outstanding.

10

Lindsey

4 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding hotel, exceptional staff, delicious food and perfect location. The sort of hotel that people return to again and again. Made my parents birthday really special.

10

Ashley

7 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Turn down service, hot water bottles in bed, choc's & water next to bed at night, late afternoon room clean & my wifes hotel gift on leaving

10

Wendy

20 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Despite a few issues Michel, General Manager, went out of his way to ensure we had a wonderful time at the hotel. His team clearly enjoy being at the hotel and ensuring everyone is having a great time and helping out with any queries or reservations. Ensure you take a trip to Creation for the wine tasting which is memorable. We will return for Whale watching next year.

6

Munira

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: good location & decent food options and quality. Cons: Cleanliness was sub-par, sticky shower floor, towels with lots of marks, dated decor and building. Service was extremely average. Personally would not stay again.

10

Loic

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay at The Marine. The staff was extremely kind and helpful and the room and lounge were beautifully decorated. Also, it is conveniently located on the cliff path and near the shop, which was perfect. We highly recommend!

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Location

Superb coastal location with sea views, right by the cliff path and an easy walk to town, shops and restaurants; also convenient for beaches and nearby wine valleys.

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10

Daniel

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Very friendly service. The pool area seems a little outdated and visitors are in general in their late retirement age. But we still loved it . Breakfast and food was amazing !

10

michael

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Just an absolutely lovely hotel right in the centre of hermanos. Staff excellent in both restaurants or spa

8

Steven

22 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in a perfect location

10

Donna

12 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel and grounds - larger than average rooms with very comfortable beds and great views of the ocean. 5 minutes walk to town centre for all restaurants however hotel food was very good too. Pool area and spa wonderful too !

8

Peter

27 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We came away for two nights to be close to the beach and within easy drive of the two wine valleys - Elgin and Hemel en-Arde. The welcome by hotel staff was superb and we thought highly of the Pavilion Restaurant. The sea view room was well appointed and we loved the high quality bed linen.

10

Lindsey

4 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding hotel, exceptional staff, delicious food and perfect location. The sort of hotel that people return to again and again. Made my parents birthday really special.

10

Beverley

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This beautiful hotel is in the most breathtaking location with magical sea views. The service is exemplary. The rooms are comfortable, spotless and beautifully decorated. This is a truly special place.

8

Le

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful Views and professional hospitality.

10

Loic

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay at The Marine. The staff was extremely kind and helpful and the room and lounge were beautifully decorated. Also, it is conveniently located on the cliff path and near the shop, which was perfect. We highly recommend!

10

Kim

21 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We booked this location thinking we were going to see the whales but got it wrong. They have moved on after October/November and we went early December. Having said that we are really pleased that we stayed in Hermanus for a few nights. It is a beautiful place and a world away from Cape town. The Marine is a delightful hotel with fantastic food, a nice quiet pool area and a short walk from many restaurants and shops. We had a lovely room although we did not pay extra for a sea view. Since there were no whales to see that was fine.

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Dining

Breakfast and on-site dining receive strong praise for quality and taste across multiple reviews; one guest found main courses lacking flavor.

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10

Daniel

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Very friendly service. The pool area seems a little outdated and visitors are in general in their late retirement age. But we still loved it . Breakfast and food was amazing !

10

M Mickael

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Une extraordinaire étape à Hermanus. Un hôtel tellement remplit d’histoire ….un personnel aux petits soins. Bref ……extraordinaire! Tout est beau !!!!!! Nous avons été un peu déçu par le restaurant qui n’est pas à la hauteur de l’établissement ( aucune saveur dans nos 2 plats principaux ) bien que l’entrée ( la bisque était extra ). Mais nous en gardons un merveilleux souvenir !

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10

Saeeda

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great property, location, food and staff

10

malcolm

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great breakfast and dinner. Beautiful decor. Staff fantastic. Pool lovely but perhaps more sunbeds required Overall though fantastic

10

Donna

12 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel and grounds - larger than average rooms with very comfortable beds and great views of the ocean. 5 minutes walk to town centre for all restaurants however hotel food was very good too. Pool area and spa wonderful too !

8

Peter

27 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We came away for two nights to be close to the beach and within easy drive of the two wine valleys - Elgin and Hemel en-Arde. The welcome by hotel staff was superb and we thought highly of the Pavilion Restaurant. The sea view room was well appointed and we loved the high quality bed linen.

10

Lindsey

4 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding hotel, exceptional staff, delicious food and perfect location. The sort of hotel that people return to again and again. Made my parents birthday really special.

10

Beate Maria

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, nice rooms, good breakfast, staff very friendly. They also have a great spa, had a fantastic massage there. I would go back in a heartbeat.

10

Kim

21 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We booked this location thinking we were going to see the whales but got it wrong. They have moved on after October/November and we went early December. Having said that we are really pleased that we stayed in Hermanus for a few nights. It is a beautiful place and a world away from Cape town. The Marine is a delightful hotel with fantastic food, a nice quiet pool area and a short walk from many restaurants and shops. We had a lovely room although we did not pay extra for a sea view. Since there were no whales to see that was fine.

10

Ann

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property deserving of every accolade from the moment of check in , when we were offered hot towels for our faces and honey lemon rooibus tea. Rooms were plush, the staff was very attentive without hovering. Both the complimentary breakfast and our fabulous dinner were 5 star.

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Month	Average price
January	US$507
September	US$301
October	US$425
November	US$452
December	US$402

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $524	2 $751	3 $751
4 $522	5 $448	6 $522	7 $522	8 $747	9	10 $747
11 $481	12 $528	13 $635	14 $761	15 $474	16 $526	17 $737
18 $531	19 $531	20 $728	21 $728	22 $832	23 $553	24 $753
25 $531	26	27 $686	28 $51.2k	29 $728	30 $531	31 $1,006

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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20 $326	21 $320	22 $309	23 $418	24	25	26 $514
27 $339	28 $308	29 $321	30 $524