The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Hermanus

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Hermanus

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Hermanus, South Africa? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Hermanus, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Hermanus to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Hermanus, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Hermanus for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Hermanus for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Marine Hermanus

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $213 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at Marine Drive, The Marine Hermanus has great rooms from $213 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.08 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, child care, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Luxury


Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Misty Waves Boutique Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $95. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 21 Marine Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Whale Coast All-Suite Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hermanus
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

We found Whale Coast All-Suite Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $205. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Corner of Lord Roberts and Royal Roads. You'll also find hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Birkenhead House

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $717 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $717, Birkenhead House, at 7th Avenue provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers mountain views, golf, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, and free parking. It's located just 4.4 km from the city center, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


The Thatch House Hermanus

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $346 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Hermanus
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The Thatch House Hermanus has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. The great rooms here start at $346 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at R43. Furthermore, it also offers outdoor tennis, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 10 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


On The Cliff Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of On The Cliff Guest House is 9.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $118, and it's located at 42 Westcliff Road. We also love the breakfast, hiking, child care, laundry services, and golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Harbour House Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hermanus
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Harbour House Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $90. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 22 Harbour Road. Only 1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and city views at this convenient hotel. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse

Guest House with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse offers room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, breakfast, and hiking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $117 (before taxes). It's located at 138 Kus Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, child care, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Lavender Manor Guest Lodge

Guest House with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 184, 10th Street, Voelklip, Lavender Manor Guest Lodge has great rooms from $82 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find breakfast, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 4.9 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Guest House with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hermanus
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Whale Rock Luxury Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $99. Offering an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 26 Springfield Avenue, Westcliff. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers breakfast, hiking, mountain views, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 1.8 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Hermanus, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Hermanus, Best Beach Hotels in Hermanus, Best Cheap Hotels in Hermanus, Best Luxury Hotels in Hermanus, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Hermanus, Best Hotels for One Week in Hermanus, Best Hotels for One Night in Hermanus, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Hermanus, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Hermanus, or Best Business Hotels in Hermanus.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Hermanus?

Hermanus Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$121

Travelers to Hermanus, South Africa will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 39 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $121. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Hermanus.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $361
  • 4-star hotels: $102
  • 3-star hotels: $76
  • 2-star hotels: $72


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