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Property Overview
Positioned on a dramatic clifftop above Walker Bay, Birkenhead House offers a front-row seat to the wild beauty of South Africa’s southern coast. Located in Hermanus, a town known for its seasonal whale sightings, coastal trails, and nearby vineyards, the hotel is both a stylish retreat and an invitation to explore the region’s natural charm. Inside, dramatic interiors balance laid-back elegance with contemporary African art and global design influences. Each room is individually styled and opens to sweeping views of the ocean or the Kleinrivier Mountains. The dining experience is vibrant and sophisticated, featuring a daily menu that blends local and international flavors using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The atmosphere is intimate and unpretentious, whether guests are sipping a glass of South African wine beside the pool or enjoying treatments at the spa. Steps from the beach and within reach of coastal hikes and wine country, Birkenhead House is a place where barefoot luxury feels effortless. For those seeking a refined yet relaxed coastal experience, this is Hermanus at its finest.
Property Highlights
1 / BEACH
With surf and swim beaches just below the hotel, guests can enjoy complimentary surfboards, book private surf lessons or book guided kayak excursions and for a spirited day on the water.
2 / GASTRONOMY
Join a Birkenhead House chef for a barefoot foraging walk along the shoreline, then return to the kitchen for a hands-on lesson in preparing fresh mussels with a glass of wine in hand.
3 / WHALE WATCHING
From July through December, Walker Bay becomes a stage for migrating southern right whales. Watch these gentle giants breach and glide just offshore, often visible directly from the hotel’s cliffside perch.
Property Highlights
With surf and swim beaches just below the hotel, guests can enjoy complimentary surfboards, book private surf lessons or book guided kayak excursions and for a spirited day on the water.
Join a Birkenhead House chef for a barefoot foraging walk along the shoreline, then return to the kitchen for a hands-on lesson in preparing fresh mussels with a glass of wine in hand.
From July through December, Walker Bay becomes a stage for migrating southern right whales. Watch these gentle giants breach and glide just offshore, often visible directly from the hotel’s cliffside perch.
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Features
- Total Rooms: 11
- Shuttle in and around the town of Hermanus
- Full Board
- Mini Bar
- Transfers from Cape Town International Airport - non-complimentary
- Walking distance and access to Voelklip beach
- Guided Tours including Whale Watching - non-complimentary
- Mussel Picking and cooking class with chef - non-complimentary
- Guided Hiking Trails and Picnics - non-complimentary
- Local Wine Route Tours - non-complimentary
- All-Inclusive
- Adults Only (Check Hotel Policy)
- Beach - Nearby
- Beach Resort
- Fitness Center
- Golf: Lessons Available
- Golf - Nearby
- Meetings & Events
- Seaside
- Destination Spa
- Wellness/Fitness Spa
- Swimming Pool(s)
- Beauty/Anti-Aging Spa
- Yoga Spa
- Wine region
Local Information
Birkenhead House
119, 11th Street, 7200, Hermanus, South Africa
110km/ 68.4 mi from Cape Town International (CPT)
(Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, UK) Call 00800 10 10 11 11
(USA & Canada) Call 1 800 745 8883
(Japan) Call 0120-086-230 toll free (Japan Only)
(Italy) Call 800 822 005
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