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About the Hotel

49 Marine Drive, Hermanus, South Africa

Windsor Hotel Hermanus, situated on the edge of Walker Bay, is renowned for its breathtaking whale-watching views. This 120-year-old establishment offers both hotel rooms and self-catering apartments, showcasing a family-oriented atmosphere. Its historical significance and modern amenities provide guests with comfort and convenience in a picturesque setting. Located near the town center, it is ideally positioned for exploring local attractions.

Location

The hotel is conveniently located 65 miles from Cape Town International Airport and near the heart of Hermanus. It allows quick access to local attractions like art galleries, shops, and beaches. Guests can explore various scenic and cultural sites, with secure off-street parking available for their convenience.

Rooms

The hotel offers a variety of accommodations, including sea-facing and non-sea facing rooms, as well as fully equipped self-catering apartments. Each room features en-suite bathrooms, with options for king or twin beds. Free Wi-Fi and secure parking are provided to enhance the guest experience. Many apartments have panoramic views of the ocean, adding to the relaxing environment.

Eat & Drink

Guests can relish breakfast in the dining room that offers sliding doors for impressive views of Walker Bay. A variety of restaurants and eateries are located nearby, ensuring ample dining choices. For group events, breakfast and catering services can be arranged as needed. The hotel emphasizes providing a delightful breakfast experience for guests.

Leisure & Business

Windsor Hotel Hermanus offers facilities for leisure and business travelers alike, including two conference venues with varying capacities. The Whale Room accommodates up to 80 guests, while the Dolphin Room holds up to 25. Outdoor enthusiasts can participate in activities such as whale-watching, snorkeling, and diving, all readily accessible from the hotel.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Mountain view

Shower

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sea view

Shower

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Budget King Room

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2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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City Center

Hermanus 1.1 mi

Airports

Cape Town International (CPT) 65.1 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

The breakfast spread was absolutely amazing, with a great variety of options that catered to all tastes.view full review

Cozy Lounge Vibes

Sitting by the beautifully lit fireplace in the lounge created such a warm and inviting atmosphere to relax and enjoy games.view full review

Comfortable Rooms

Our room was very comfortable, providing a perfect retreat after a long day, with all the amenities we could ask for.view full review

Easy Parking Access

Off-street parking was available, providing us with peace of mind and easy access to the hotel at all times.view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Concierge desk
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Dining

Breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

49 Marine Drive, Hermanus, South Africa

Map view

49 Marine Drive, Hermanus, South Africa

City landmarks

Magnolia Street

Hoy's Koppie

4900 ft

Westcliff Rd

Hermanus Cliff Path

1.1 mi

23 Mitchell St

Whale Watching Hermanus

2100 ft

Cliff Path

1.1 mi

23A Mitchell St

Hermanus Online Travel Magazine

2100 ft

Golf Course

Hermanus Golf Club

1.5 mi

Rotary Way

1.0 mi

Cape Whale Coast Wine Routes

3500 ft

Mall

Gateway Super Spar

1.0 mi

Rotary Way

Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout

5200 ft

Hermanus

Viewpoint

5200 ft

Cliff Path

Hermanus Cliff Path Biodiversity Walk

1.1 mi

Westcliff Rd

Hermanus New Harbour

1.2 mi

Nearby

Museums

Whale House Museum

800 ft

71 Marine Drive

Gearing's Point

800 ft

Museums

Old Harbour Museum

800 ft

Shopping Area

Village Square

800 ft

Gallery

Lembu Fine art and craft

700 ft

4 Aberdeen Street

Soldiers Memorial Museum

1100 ft

1 Paterson Street 1 Patterson Street

Cape Whale Coast

800 ft

Museums

Shark Academy

1200 ft

Museums

De Wet's Huis Photo Museum

800 ft

Checkers Hermanus

2000 ft

Gallery

Studio G Art Gallery

600 ft

121 Main Rd

Bojangles

600 ft

Gallery

Walker Bay Modern Art Gallery

1000 ft

Unnamed Road

Whale lookout

1100 ft

Mall

Old Harbour Market Hermanus

1100 ft

Shop 22 Royal Centre 141 Main Road

Originals Gallery

1100 ft

Corner of Mitchell Street and Lord Roberts

Hermanus Tourism Bureau

1900 ft

Restaurants

JP's Sea Food

800 ft

115 Main Road

Post Trading

700 ft

2 Harbour Road The Courtyard

The White Rabbit Pub

1400 ft

19 Long Street

Wimpy

1400 ft

Village Square Cnr Main & Market Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

friendly staff

limited dining

lack of voil curtains

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

9.7

Service

8.0

Dining

6.7

4/5 based on 884 review

#7 of 12 hotels in Hermanus based on Tripadvisor

Scott

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.4/10

I loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were beautiful and clean, but I wished they had voil curtains to keep the main curtains open. Also, replacing the dining room chairs with a small couch would have made it even more comfortable. The first-floor location was convenient for me.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were beautiful and clean on the first floor. I just missed having voil curtains to leave the main curtains open. Swapping the dining room chairs for a small couch would have been a nice touch.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and very helpful, quickly resolving any issues. They even moved me to a room with a working TV and a beachfront view. However, some seemed a bit hesitant to interact with guests compared to other places I've visited.

Location

9.0

The location was superb! Right across the road from the ocean, perfect for whale watching. I enjoyed being so close to the center and having easy access to restaurants, shops, and beach walks.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was adequate. I found the options to be okay, but during my stay, there were long queues at the buffet due to a group of rugby players sharing the space. It would have been nicer if they had separate dining times for such groups.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good. While not exceptional, they met my needs during the stay.

clean

limited dining

Edwin

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.4/10

The hotel is located in a stunningly beautiful area in front of the rocky bay of the Atlantic Ocean, perfect for whale watching and offering easy access to the charming beach town center. The rooms are spacious and adorned with lovely furniture, including a cozy log fire in the main downstairs area. The service was a mix of helpful and slightly reserved, but still accommodating. The dining experience provided a buffet with a variety of options, catering even to Muslim guests, although appetizers were a bit lacking. Overall, a great value for a memorable stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were large and well-appointed with a large bathroom, but the tap pressure was a bit too strong for the basin.

Service

8.0

The staff were friendly and very helpful, albeit seeming a bit hesitant in interactions initially.

Location

10.0

The location couldn't be better for a seaside getaway, with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and convenient access to the town center.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were varied, including a buffet tailored for different dietary needs, but lacked a bit in appetizers.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities provided were ample, offering everything from dry cleaning and laundry services to computer connections.

Neil

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.4/10

I had a comfortable stay in a room offering an excellent sea view. The complimentary perks like parking and breakfast buffet added to the experience. However, the non-sea view rooms felt a bit ordinary compared to the ocean-facing ones.

Rooms

8.0

My room was comfortable with an excellent sea view.

Service

9.0

The staff were all very friendly, helpful, and professional.

Location

10.0

The location was fantastic, right on the beach with stunning views and walking distance to shops and restaurants.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were good with a variety available.