Hermanus City-Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Konke Okunye
Photo by Konke Okunye

Popular places to visit

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Old Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Hermanus with a trip to Old Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Old Harbour
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Whale Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whale Museum in Hermanus. Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.

Whale Museum
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Shopping Centre

You can do some window-shopping at Shopping Centre during your stay in Hermanus. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Shopping Centre
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Village Square

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Village Square during your visit to Hermanus. Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.

Village Square
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Grotto Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Grotto Beach during your travels in Hermanus? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Grotto Beach
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Voelklip Beach

4/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Voelklip Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Hermanus. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Voelklip Beach

Activities

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Whale Wonders: Majestic Marine Adventures in Hermanus

NZ$790
Per adult
Whale Wonders: Majestic Marine Adventures in Hermanus
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Hermanus Whale Watching Day Tour

NZ$39
Per adult
Hermanus Whale Watching Day Tour
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3 Day Adventure - Hike and Wine Pilates

NZ$582
Per adult
3 Day Adventure - Hike and Wine Pilates
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Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour

NZ$302
Per adult
Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour
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Hermanus Whales and Wine Full Day Private Tour

NZ$293
Per adult
Hermanus Whales and Wine Full Day Private Tour
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Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip and Stony Point Penguins Day Tour

NZ$425
Per adult
Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip and Stony Point Penguins Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Hermanus City-Centre Hotel Deals

Whale Coast All Suite Hotel
Whale Coast All Suite Hotel
4 out of 5
c/o Lord Roberts & Royal Roads, Hermanus, Western Cape
The price is NZ$153 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$153
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Hermanus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Village Square and Hoy's Koppie are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews)
"Apartment felt like home"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Whale Coast All Suite Hotel
The Marine Hermanus
The Marine Hermanus
5 out of 5
Marine Drive, Walker Bay, Hermanus, Western Cape
The price is NZ$460 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$460
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hermanus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Village Square and Old Harbour are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
"It was an outstanding stay at a wonderful stylish place overlooking the sea."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

The Marine Hermanus
Esplanade Hermanus
Esplanade Hermanus
63 Marine Dr, Hermanus, Western Cape
The price is NZ$167 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$167
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this aparthotel in Hermanus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Whale Museum and Old Harbour are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Everything was amazing."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Esplanade Hermanus
Harbour House Hotel
Harbour House Hotel
5 out of 5
22 Harbour Road (Harbour Square), Hermanus, Western Cape
The price is NZ$167 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$167
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hermanus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Popular attractions Whale Museum and Old Harbour are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (262 reviews)
"Ideally located in central Hermanus with easy access to everything"

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2024

Harbour House Hotel
Auberge Burgundy Guest House
Auberge Burgundy Guest House
4 out of 5
16 Harbour Road, Hermanus, Western Cape
The price is NZ$224 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
NZ$224
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Hermanus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Whale Museum and Old Harbour are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"Charming & characterful converted large house with a beautiful small central courtyard and yes it really does somehow have a South of France feel. Also small but charming is the welcome room off reception with a decent complementary tawny Port on offer, and on Hermanus’s occasional colder evenings, ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2024

Auberge Burgundy Guest House
Windsor Hotel
Windsor Hotel
3 out of 5
49 Marine Drive, Hermanus, Western Cape
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hermanus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Popular attractions Shopping Centre and Whale Museum are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (257 reviews)
"An extremely clean and comfortable hotel in great position for everything Hermanus has to offer. And those magnificent sea views."

Reviewed on 15 Jan. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Hermanus City-Centre

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Eastcliff

5/5(1 area review)

While Eastcliff may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old Harbour and Village Square.

Eastcliff
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Westcliff

5/5(2 area reviews)

Seaside views, whale watching and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Westcliff. Check out Cliff Path or New Harbour while you're exploring the area.

Westcliff
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Hermanus Heights

Hermanus Heights is well liked for its gardens. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Hermanus area, you might plan a trip to Fernkloof Nature Reserve or Voelklip Beach.

Hermanus Heights
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Fernkloof

While Fernkloof isn't home to many top sights, Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Voelklip Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Fernkloof
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Kwaaiwater

While there might not be top attractions in Kwaaiwater, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Voelklip Beach and Grotto Beach.

Kwaaiwater
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Hemel En Aarde

Travellers like the wineries in Hemel En Aarde, and Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Hemel En Aarde

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