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With its exhilarating cliff-top position overlooking the whale-watching paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House is a luxury hotel in Hermanus like no other offering an immersive seaside sanctuary for those looking to retreat and recharge where chic and stylish décor meets world-class cuisine and comfort.

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Humpback Whale
Experiences

The best land-based whale watching in the world

Aside from being one of the best whale watching destinations on the planet, our luxury Hermanus hotel is renowned for its wild beauty, artisanal food producers, ocean safaris and its proximity to the renowned Hemel-en-Aarde wine route.

Dining

World-class cuisine served in a seaside setting

At our luxury Hermanus hotel, every meal is served with a view. Enjoy dishes inspired by the flavourful ingredients from the local shoreline while surrounded by glistening waters and the people who matter most.

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Boat Trip
testimonial

It is very opulent for a beach house but nothing is done at the expense of comfort. When you’re lying on a lounger waiting for another whale to lobtail while sipping a fine Sauvignon, you can’t help but conclude that Birkenhead House is one of Africa’s finest beachfront hotels. The hotel, perched on a raised promontory that juts out between two beach coves, has the best location and flawless service.

Pippa de Bruyn

The Telegraph

Birkenhead House

It is very opulent for a beach house but nothing is done at the expense of comfort. When you’re lying on a lounger waiting for another whale to lobtail while sipping a fine Sauvignon, you can’t help but conclude that Birkenhead House is one of Africa’s finest beachfront hotels. The hotel, perched on a raised promontory that juts out between two beach coves, has the best location and flawless service.

Pippa de Bruyn

The Telegraph

Birkenhead House

It is very opulent for a beach house but nothing is done at the expense of comfort. When you’re lying on a lounger waiting for another whale to lobtail while sipping a fine Sauvignon, you can’t help but conclude that Birkenhead House is one of Africa’s finest beachfront hotels. The hotel, perched on a raised promontory that juts out between two beach coves, has the best location and flawless service.

Pippa de Bruyn

The Telegraph

Birkenhead House

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