With its exhilarating cliff-top position overlooking the whale watching paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House in Hermanus provides luxury hotel accommodation for those seeking an extraordinary coastal experience.
Watch surfers carving through the waves and, for several months each year, witness Southern Right and Humpback Whales breaching just metres from the shore.
A scenic 90 minute drive from Cape Town brings you to Birkenhead House in the picturesque seaside town of Hermanus on South Africa’s Cape Coast. With its superb unspoilt surroundings and natural beauty, Birkenhead House is also the perfect location for spectacular sightings of the Southern Right Whale.
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 50 mi from the property.
In true fusion fashion, the cuisine at Birkenhead House is a subtle mixture of modern African cuisine, Cape seafood, and traditional French techniques with strong Asian and Italian influences. Only the freshest, seasonal ingredients are used for lavish meals served overlooking the ocean, next to our dual level pool, in this glass fronted dining area, or in the privacy of your suite. Menus and meals can be designed to meet guests’ individual palates and all dietary requirements. Birkenhead House lies in a unique wine region and offers g...
Birkenhead House has three treatment rooms and a comprehensive spa menu from which guests can choose a medley of massages, aromatherapy and reflexology treatments. What better way to relax after a day filled with invigorating sea air.
For those keen on more strenuous activity than the spa treatments, the hotel also offers a fully equipped gym.
- Whale watching from land, air or sea
- Great White Shark cage diving in Gansbaai
- An ocean excursion to see the marine 5
- Sea Kayaking out of the old harbor of Hermanus
- Wine tasting in the beautiful Hemel en Aarde Valley
- Bird watching in a hide at an inland estuary
- Explore the floral kingdom by hiking the trails of the Fernkloof Nature Reserve
- Leisurely walks along the cliff path into Hermanus
- Cycle through the quiet roads of Hermanus
- Horse ride along the long white beaches nearby<...
Fresh and bright with dazzling ocean views from its two balconies, this is a delightfully stylish suite. A king-size Louis Farouk antique bed takes pride of place, complemented by an 18th century French gold chair, yellow silk French antique couch and original artwork. Relax amidst this splendour or unwind in the spacious bathroom with its huge bathtub, elegant shower and two vanities.
- 1st level room
- 180o sea view
- King bed
- Air-conditioning
- 3 balconies
- 38m2
Be energised by the bright colours that enlighten this room. From the multicoloured headboard to the bright red chairs, it's the epitome of glamour! Room 2 flows seamlessly from bathroom to walk-in closet to bedroom to balcony and provides uninterrupted ocean viewing on the upper level.
- 1st level room
- 180o sea view
- Twin beds or King bed
- Air-conditioning
- 2 balconies
- 25m2 Room & 26m2 Bathroom
Take pleasure in ocean views from the balcony or curl up in front of the TV on the luxurious queen-size, French four-poster bed. A splendid shagreen desk and various original paintings add character. The large bathroom’s centerpiece is a magnificent freestanding Victorian bath, complemented by an elegant shower and two freestanding vanities.
- 1st level room
- Sea view
- Twin beds or King bed
- Air-conditioning
- 1 balcony
- 39m2
Step onto the balcony and marvel at the beautiful sea view. Luxuriate in the plush King-size bed with gold-framed headboard. This magnificent room features a hand-carved antique chair, leather desk and original paintings. The bathroom is decorated with a shell mirror, single vanity table, shower and freestanding Victorian bath.
- Ground floor
- Sea view
- Twin beds or King bed
- Air-conditioning
- 1 balcony
- 35m2
This beautiful turquoise and green-toned room boasts a lavish king-size bed with dark wooden headboard and colourful original artwork; two-seat silken love couch, zebra skin mirror and footstool. A wrap-around balcony with cane chairs offers beautiful views of the ocean and mountains. Wallow in the freestanding Victorian bath adorned with two freestanding vanities.
- 1st level room
- Sea view
- King bed
- Air-conditioning
- Wrap around balcony
- 46m2 Room
Two balconies, at the front and back, enjoy ocean and mountain views respectively. Indoors, luxury abounds with a king-size English antique four-poster bed and two red suede high back armchairs. In the spacious bathroom there is an inviting freestanding bath with twin vanities, chaise lounge and a luxurious shower.
- 1st level room
- Sea view
- King bed
- Air-conditioning
- 2 balconies
- 48m2
Situated in the middle of the House, this suite opens onto a patio and pool area, furnished with a daybed, table and chairs. Opulent furnishings include an extravagant king-size four-poster bed with hand-carved antique Indian buttresses; antique English bureau; antique gilded French chair and original artwork.
- Ground floor
- Private plunge pool
- King bed
- Air-conditioning
- Private Patio
- 36m2
This room offers wonderful sea views from its balcony, which is furnished with an outside cane table and chairs. Inside you’ll find magnificent décor, including a French gold antique chair and shagreen desk as well as two ¾ beds (which can also be made up into an extra king) with padded headboards. The bathroom opens onto a mountain-facing balcony and is fitted with two shell framed mirrors, double marble-topped vanities and a marvelous freestanding Victorian bath.
- 1st level floor
- Sea View
- Twin beds or King bed
- Air-conditioning
- 2 balconies
- 44m2
Doze off in the king-size bed with leather headboard or enjoy the open ceilings with white tongue-in-groove finish, two seater silken love couch and leather desk. Bathe in style – a step-down bathroom features freestanding bath, elegant shower, antique Edwardian chair and two freestanding vanities. The suite has three balconies with outdoor furniture to enjoy partial sea and mountain views.
This lavishly appointed room has a built-up king-size bed with natural stone steps, Venetian headboard, Victorian chair, antique oak half moon tables, pink leather chair and original paintings. There is a separate dressing room. A cosy balcony with table and two chairs offers the room an inflow of natural light and fresh sea air. The bathroom is extravagantly finished with stone floor, stone freestanding eggshaped bath, two separate stone vanities and an open shower.
- 1st level room
- King bed
- Air-conditioning
- 2 balconies
- 44m2
This room’s balconies offer majestic mountain views. The focus of the room is the hand-painted king-size four-poster bed, complemented by mirrored desk and bedside tables. Adding to the grandeur are black lacquered cupboards, antique Chinese vases, original paintings & antique tub chairs in yellow silk. The bathroom impresses with its freestanding bath, double vanities and walk-in shower.
- 1st level room
- Mountain view
- King bed
- Air-conditioning
- 2 balconies
- 35m2
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