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On the Cliff Guest House

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Serene elegance in Westcliff's garden retreat

Elegant guesthouse in Westcliff, featuring a serene garden and terrace. Unwind in the sauna, outdoor pool, or with a soothing aromatherapy massage.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Sea View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Luxury Double Room

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Penthouse, Sea View, Oceanfront | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Penthouse, Sea View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Located in Westcliff, a neighbourhood in Hermanus, On the Cliff Guest House is in the suburbs and by the ocean. Whale Museum and Old Harbour are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Village Square and Shopping Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Hermanus travel guide
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Map
42 Westcliff rd, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Cliff Path
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Harbour
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shopping Centre
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Village Square
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Old Harbour
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pear Tree
    3 min drive
  • Mikro Coffee Co
    17 min walk
  • The Wine Glass
    17 min walk
  • Shell
    14 min walk
  • Fusion Cafe, Hermanus
    3 min drive

About this property

On the Cliff Guest House

  • Luxury guest house located in Westcliff
  • You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden at On the Cliff Guest House. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as archery and cycling, at this guest house. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna, and indulge in a facial, a manicure/pedicure or reflexology. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
    • Beach towels, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 150.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 150.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Does On the Cliff Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is On the Cliff Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On the Cliff Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at On the Cliff Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Cliff Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does On the Cliff Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 1500 per vehicle applies.

Where is On the Cliff Guest House located?

Located in Westcliff, this luxury guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cliff Path, New Harbour and Shopping Centre. Whale Museum and Village Square are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

On the Cliff Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zzz
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ute

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage, sehr freundliche Gastgeber und Personal
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

joyable few nights in Harmanous

This is a friendly B&B that are so popular is SA. All rooms have great views of the sea and would offer excellent viewing during the season when whales are in the bay. It is also a nice walk into the town centre where there are plenty of restaurants. The room has traditional decoration which is well maintained and clean. Everyone is very friendly and helpful to make the most of your visit. The room does not come with air conditioning, so we found the room a little warm at night, but this is a personal preference. Overall a very pleasing and welcoming stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TerryB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the bay. Room was phenomenal, staff very friendly. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and clean with a nice location. Pretty view and walking paths along the cliffs above the surf.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property only a short walk from the town center. The owner and staff were very friendly and could not be more welcoming. We were on a 1 month tour, and this was the warmest welcome of any of hotels we stayed at. We would happily recommend to other.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This wasn’t my booking this has been booked fraudulently have contacted my bank
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was right across the street from the ocean. You could see the ocean from the bedroom, breakfast room. If there were whales there you would have been able to see them. Such a charming place. Breakfast was great. You can’t help but fall in love with the place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Coastal peace in busy Hermanus

Very pleasant and helpful management team. Our room was spacious and well furnished with king size bed open view to the sea immediately across the road wirh access to the paved coast path. Wonderful choices for cooked breakfast. Secure parking at rear of property. More than one communal lounge areas and an honesty bar. Away from the bustle of the town centre but close enough to good restaurants. 4 star rating is justified.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with lovely owners, will come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location. Clean comfortable room. Great breakfast. Charmaine is vey helpful. A great little inn tucked away from all the hustle and bustle. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely room overlooking Hermanus Bay. Beautiful view, friendy and helpful staff. Fantastic area for whale watching... we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Whale watching direkt vom Zimmer aus !

Seit 10 Jahren ist das B&B "On the Cliff" unsere regelmässige Adresse in Hermanus. Aus der Suite im oberen Stockwerk lassen sich in der Saison die Wale aus jedem Zimmer beobachten !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Erg leuk hotel met uitzicht op zee. Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay at Hermanus. Only wale watching seemed to be better
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

superb

This is a wonderful hotel with a gorgeous view and lovely location. The staff could not have been more welcoming and the breakfast more delicious. The rooms were spacious and the amenities were terrific. I loved the lotion....best ever. Our view from the ground floor was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful view spacious rooms

Beautiful property with big spacious rooms. Every room has a sea view. The breakfast was amazing. There are beautiful spots in the property like the pool area with swings and the library. Beautiful artwork and handicrafts throughout the property which give you a nice feel of being in a beach town. The property is close to some great seafood restaurants in the town and is also very close to whale watching tours. I would highly recommend this place and am looking forward to re-visiting the place myself.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Guesthouse

Tolles kleines Guesthouse mit Meerblick. Ins Zentrum läuft man etwa eine viertel Stunde. Das Frühstück war absolut ok.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wundervolle gelegen, tolle Gastgeber!

Wir wurden sehr herzlich begrüßt und waren von der Größe und Ausstattung des Zimmers sehr positiv angetan! Es fehlte an nichts! Auch das Frühstück ließ keine Wünsche offen. Es ist immer für jeden was dabei!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

This is a B&B done right. All rooms face the ocean with a view. Staff is very professional and friendly. I felt I was staying at someones beautiful home with my own very private room just off the very spacious living room. I stayed in a lower room which was slightly cheaper, but the view was great! I'd book that room again! This is a B&B worth remembering.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avkopplande och vackert

Vackert beläget Guest house med fantastisk utsikt, trevligt bemötande av trevlig personal. Gångavstånd (10 min) längst vacker cliff walk eller längst väg ned till centrum med restauranger
Verified

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a stopover on the coast

We enjoyed our stay very much. The room is spacious, the staff friendly and the breakfast was very generous for being a guest house. The house is nicely located overlooking the cliffs (with the road inbetween), there is a path accross the road that goes all the way to the village, it takes about 20-25 minutes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

very comfortable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Right on the cliff of Hermanus - great

We had a short stay at the cliff, like the place, right at the ocean and a perfect cliff walk of 18 minutes to the centre
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Bien mais pas exceptionnel

La chambre etait correcte mais il y avait une odeur désagréable dans la salle de bain. L'accueil est un peu "guindé", ce qui se ressens également au petit dejeuner. Dommage pas de mini bar ds la chambre (pas pratique de ne pouvoir mettre au frais une bouteille achetée ds les winesland tout proche). La vue est jolie de la salle du petit déjeuner. En résumé, un peu déçue pour le prix.

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