Name: The Marine Hermanus
Address: Marine Drive, Hermanus City-Centre, Hermanus, Overstrand, South Africa, Hermanus, Overberg District Municipality, South Africa
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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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

Feb 16, 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 The pool area seems a little outdated and visitors are in general in their late retirement age.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

Sep 28, 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

Jan 27, 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

Apr 22, 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

Feb 6, 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

Nov 12, 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

Oct 1, 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

Sep 11, 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

Dec 21, 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

Sep 18, 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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Kieron

Sep 28, 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

Jul 21, 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

Mar 14, 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

Jan 13, 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

Sep 30, 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.

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Leslie

Sep 18, 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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Glenda

Sep 12, 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

Jul 21, 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

Nov 12, 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

Sep 15, 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

Mar 14, 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

Jan 13, 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

Nov 1, 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

Oct 1, 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

Dec 21, 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

Mar 15, 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

Dec 16, 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

Sep 28, 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

Jul 21, 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

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excelleng stay and amazing staff

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Carol

Mar 14, 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

Feb 4, 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

May 7, 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

Dec 20, 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.

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Munira

Sep 30, 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

Oct 1, 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

Feb 16, 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

Jan 27, 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

Feb 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in a perfect location

10

Donna

Nov 12, 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

Nov 27, 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

Feb 4, 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

Jan 13, 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

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful Views and professional hospitality.

10

Loic

Oct 1, 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

Dec 21, 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

Feb 16, 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

Jan 27, 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

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great property, location, food and staff

10

malcolm

Feb 6, 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

Nov 12, 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

Nov 27, 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

Feb 4, 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

Sep 11, 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

Dec 21, 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

Mar 15, 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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