The Marine Hermanus

Hotel · Hermanus

The Marine Hermanus

Hotel · Hermanus

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Main Road, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa

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Elegant hotel with luxe rooms, fine dining, ocean views, spa  

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Main Road, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa Get directions

themarinehotel.co.za
@themarinehermanus

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Main Road, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa Get directions

+27 28 313 1000
themarinehotel.co.za
@themarinehermanus

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The Marine Hermanus (Hermanus, South Africa) 3 Hotel Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"More than a few seaside resorts offer whale watching excursions. But at the Marine Hermanus, guests need not leave their rooms to watch the spectacle — this stretch of the southern coast of South Africa is a natural playground for the Southern Right Whales that breach near the shore from July to November. The 45-room resort, built at the turn of the century and restored in 1998 by Liz McGrath, the proprietress of a series of luxury hotels in the Cape Province, is gracefully furnished and surrounded by exquisite gardens. The Marine’s truly notable feature, however, is and always has been its stunning clifftop location overlooking Walker Bay — you could miss out on half the appeal if you don’t book a suite facing the sea." - Tablet Hotels

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CAMCO79

Google
From the moment we arrived at The Marine to the moment we checked out, everything was simply flawless. Although we only stayed one night, it felt like a complete experience in itself – one that left us truly wowed.||Check-in set the tone beautifully, with refreshing welcome drinks, a hot towel, and the warmest of greetings. The welcome host even wished us a belated birthday and anniversary, which was such a thoughtful touch. She then gave us a personal tour of the hotel, pointing out the facilities, the best times to spot whales, and even letting us know that if we heard a bell, it meant one had been sighted. This attention to detail instantly made us feel at home.||Our room was fantastic – complete with a complimentary mini bar, welcome cakes, and even a thoughtful gift. Later, we enjoyed drinks at the bar accompanied by delicious homemade potato chips, before I tried the outdoor heated pool. Staff must have noticed how chilly I was when I got out, because that evening when we returned to our room, turn-down service included not only chocolates and water, but hot water bottles placed in the bed. Whether this was standard or a gesture of extra thoughtfulness, it was one of those small touches that makes a hotel stay unforgettable.||Housekeeping also went above and beyond – I had accidentally left out my shorts I needed for shark cage diving, and they kindly offered to dry them for me. By morning, they were returned in perfect condition.||Breakfast was another highlight. We were welcomed in early, giving us time to soak in the stunning views, and the spread itself was delicious with plenty of choice. Finally, on check-out, we were warmly thanked again and given a parting gift of beautifully presented nougat – a lovely way to end our stay.||Every single detail, no matter how small, was thought of and delivered with such care. The Marine truly is one of the world’s leading hotels – not just for its location and beauty, but for the genuine warmth and attention of its team.||We only wish we could have stayed longer, but one thing is certain – we will be back, and next time for much more than just one night.

mcbtraveler

Google
This is a magnificent property. Just being able to whale watch from it's clifftop location made our trip to South Africa worth the flight. But there's so much more. The property is gorgeous, comfortable, and well located. And the staff are over-the-top professional, helpful, and friendly. The meals and beverages were unbelievably good. We only stayed one night, but wished we could have stayed a week. Staying here was one of the great experiences of our lives.

13garrys

Google
The Marine is a fabulous hotel in a stunning location. We stayed in some beautiful hotels during our two weeks in South Africa and The Marine was the pinnacle. Every single staff member was superb - from security at the entrance, the porter who took our bags to our room, the lovely reception staff, the travel desk who helped us with problems with non hotel bookings, the bar and restaurant staff and Heloise the manager. |Our room was beautiful and the food at breakfast and lunch was lovely. What topped everything was on our last day. Heloise sought us out at breakfast to thank us for staying and to wish us well. In a passing comment I mentioned that we were going to stay in Hermanus until about 2pm before driving to Cape Town airport and she then went away to check something and came back to say that we could stay in our room free of charge until 2pm. What a lovely end to our holiday as we enjoyed another stroll along the cliffs before returning for lunch at the hotel and then freshened up for the long trip back to the uk. Customer service at its very best as it takes a lot for every staff member to be so friendly and welcoming.

39patriciaw

Google
Over a decade ago we discovered Hermanus. After "doing Cape Town" a few times, we now skip it and go directly to the Marine to rest after a long trip from Florida. This year we had 15 glorious nights there! The Marine was built on the cliffs over looking Walker Bay - where hundreds of whales can be seen. The hotel has been maintained in EXTREMELY great condition. I cannot say enough positive things about the cleanliness of the entire hotel.||The breakfast buffet is wonderful! The selection of menu and cold items is worthy of a king! Because of the length of our stay, the chef, Lesley, tried to create new and delicious meals! (They have the BEST French fries in the world - and - possibly the best seafood chowder.) Wynona made a very "mean" Bloody Mary for breakfast!!! And, all of this with smiles and charm!||It is the friendly-family atmosphere that makes the Marine special! Melissa (GM) and Heloise (assistant GM) strive to make each guest feel important! EVERYONE greets you by name and is helpful! I would recommend a few nights at the Marine - but, stay a bit longer if you can. It is wonderful.

898heidi

Google
We received such a warm welcome and even though we arrived early, the porters collected our luggage, and it was tagger and at the end of the day when we had access to our rooms all our bags were already in-room. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and so beautifully decorated and after a long day of meetings it was really so divine to go to sleep in the super comfortable beds.

Christian Burnett

Google
Wow! Location location location... oh and by the way, the service and hospitality are equally as amazing. The entire staff was so accommodating and helpful. One of the concierges heard my name briefly in passing and then remembered it for my three day stay. Very kind! The food was all amazing and the rooms are so beautiful and comfy (pics attached). I also had a treatment done at the spa (facial and massage) which was so heavenly. The location is not only great for whale viewing but also very walkable to lots of yummy yestaurants and cute shops. Would love to come back and stay again!

NialM

Google
A charming hotel, beautifully appointed, with some of the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in! Service from all staff from start to finish was excellent. Breakfast was top notch with excellent range and quality

Luca Morrone

Google
Unsurpassed position for whale watching. Superbly attentive staff, especially Heloise. Wonderful breakfast with plenty of options and delicious dinner (great food!). Well equipped gym, clean and spacious, two treadmills, one bike, one rower, one elliptical, a great cable machine, and plenty of dumbbells and kettlebells. Small but lovely heated swimming pool with chlorinated sea water inside the hotel, but there’s also a tidal pool outside by the ocean (with very cold water!). We had a fantastic experience and a fabulous room that allowed us to see whales every day through the window. There is a stunning cliff path just outside the hotel accessed via the garden where one can walk for hours with beautiful views. Beautiful flowers throughout the hotel. Hospitality at its very best!