Boasting a stunning cliff top location, this guest house impresses with panoramic views of Walker Bay as well as first-class service. Just a 15-minute walk from the town center, On The Cliff Guest House offers quality accommodations in Hermanus. Make the most of the views while you have a drink at the bar or relax on your balcony. The salt-water pool in the courtyard beckons after a massage or sauna visit. Treat yourself to a pedicure or simply soak up the sun on 1 of the loungers surrounding the pool. The guest lounge includes a cozy fireplace as well as bar, making it the perfect spot for watching the sunset with a drink in your hand. Each of the guest units is individually furnished and decorated with earthy colors. Each room offers either sea or mountain views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Adrian
    United States of America United States of America
    A fabulous guest house with a very nice, kind and gracious hostess. Great conversation with other guests. Good service and kind personnel.
  • Steve
    Jersey Jersey
    a good welcome at reception and was looked after really well.
  • Serena
    Italy Italy
    very nice villa comfortable rooms stunning view on the cliff the owner and manager is extremely nice and helpful we loved it and strongly recommend it!

Hosted by Charmaine & Hylton

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Charmaine & Hylton
It is a family business and every room is personally decorated by Charmaine. Each booking receives a surprise envelope to make the stay even better. We take it personally and want every guest to have a wonderful time in our country and town
Both of us were born in South Africa and love our country. We farmed for about 15 years near the Kruger National Park. We have a love for the bush and wildlife and spend all our spare time in the bush. We live in paradise with stunning beaches, nature reserves with mountains and lagoons and are lucky to have whales all year with southern right whales from June to December.
We have the sea directly in front of the house with a marine reserve and nature conservation area protecting the marine coastal area. This area is filled with natural wildlife including dassies, mongeese, tortoises , etc. There are tidal pools to swim in with small and huge beaches to play on. It is close to the harbor and town, an easy walk. We have mountains behind us and the sea in front. Vineyards and tasting rooms about 10 minutes drive away.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner

Amenities of On The Cliff Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

On The Cliff Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
ZAR 400 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover Cash Debit card On The Cliff Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform On The Cliff Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about On The Cliff Guest House

  • Guests staying at On The Cliff Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • Asian
    • American
    • À la carte

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at On The Cliff Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at On The Cliff Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at On The Cliff Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • On The Cliff Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Racquetball
    • Walking tours
    • Archery
    • Bar crawls
    • Swimming pool
    • Horseback riding
    • Happy hour
    • Bicycle rental
    • Steam room
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • On The Cliff Guest House is 0.7 miles from the center of Hermanus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • On The Cliff Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1