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138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Waterfront guesthouse in Hermanus with free breakfast

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Superior Room (Oyster) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Interior
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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Luxury Room (Periwinkle) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room (Periwinkle)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room (Abalone) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room (Abalone)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2014
  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room (Seastar) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room (Seastar)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room (Oyster) | Beach/ocean view

Superior Room (Oyster)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2014
  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room (Coral) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room (Coral)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2014
Separate bedroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
138 Kus Road, Sandbaai, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • New Harbour - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Cliff Path - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Old Harbour - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Voelklip Beach - 14 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hartlief Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Heritage Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ficks Wine & Pinchos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse

Upscale guesthouse by the sea
Free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, smoke-free premises, and beach umbrellas
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 60-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and separate sitting areas

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-cm flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse located?

Situated in Hermanus, this beach guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Whalehaven Winery, and Whale Coast Mall. Cliff Path and New Harbour are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, spacious and well-maintained. The views are gorgeous and there's a lovely walkin trail along the coast right across the street. Breakfast was gourmet and delicious. Offered advice on things to do and helped us book.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

High class accommodation and service

We stayed here just for 2 nights but enjoyed the comfortable room and especially the excellent breakfasts in the lovely dining area. The sea views are wonderful and the area felt very safe. Just a short drive from Hermanus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Exceptional Beachside Retreat

This guesthouse is undoubtedly one of the best beach B&Bs I’ve ever visited. The decor is charming, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Its location is spectacular, offering breathtaking views of the ocean. The hosts were incredibly sweet, making the stay even more enjoyable. The food was outstanding, and the view from the Oyster room was simply unbelievable. A perfect beachside retreat that I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Amazing

Fabulous location, superb room looking out on the ocean, very welcoming and could not do enough to ensure a great stay. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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

Excellent host and a wonderful location.

From a lovely welcome onwards our stay was relaxed, comfortable and exactly what we had hoped for. Our 2 rooms were both very well plamned and equipped, and the upstairs room was particularly spacious. Breakfast was tasty and gave us an opportunity to chat with both the hosts and a guest. We could walk from the door to the beach in 2 minutes, and enjoyed both the upstairs deck and the garden when relaxing at the b&b. Top marks for wonderful hosting. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Superb location and service

Hotel is in superb location with stunning views. We walked to local restaurants, the Fat Fish was superb. Excellent breakfast and staff who can’t do enough. Recommend it for your stay. Two very minor issues - sadly we didn’t have sea view and the wind blew the door open if not locked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiia

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

Beautiful ocean views & pristine hospitality

We were warmly welcomed, and shown to secure parking and a lovely room. Everything was completely clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated in coastal whites. It was a pleasure listening to the waves overnight. It is located right on the coast, and only about a 10-minute drive to Hermanus old harbour. Our hosts were extremely courteous and welcoming, and able to provide tips on parking in Hermanus, which we appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Conway

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

Vacation

It was amazing. The view and the guess was friendly. It is a place to get away and relax in peace. The breakfast was outstanding as well. I recommend this place to everyone who is looking for a quiet and relaxing vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Yann

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

Très bien !

Très bon séjour et accueil. A noter que comme dans de nombreuses guesthouses, il n'y a pas de volet mais juste des stores, souvent blanc, le matin la luminosité dans la chambre est donc importante...et assez tôt ! Pour le reste, nikel : très bon accueil, très bon petit-déjeuner, situation face à l'Océan...au top.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mishalin

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

Excellent

Overall stay was excellent. The breakfast was top class and the view of the bay area was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Great Stay in Hermanus

We had a fantastic stay. The property is right on near the water with amazing ocean views and the staff was so lovely and helpful. I would definitely recommend this stay in Hermanus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hester A

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

Hermanus at its best

Excellent ambiance, nice sea views and relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

jean claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

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

Zum wohlfühlen

Da wir wegen der Corona Krise die einzigen Gäste waren hat man uns ohne Aufpreis das schönste Zimmer gegeben. Wir würden sehr freundlich empfangen und die ganze Zeit wie VIP Gäste umsorgt. Gerne wären wir noch länger geblieben. Das Haus und die Zimmer ( wir haben überall Mal reingeschaut da die Türen offen standen und die Zimmer nicht vermietet waren ) sind sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Super Frühstück riesen Auswahl und alles für nur 2 Gäste. Danke nochmals an dieser Stelle.Leider hatten wir nur eine Nacht in dieser Traumhaften Unterkunft, direkt am Meer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Let down by its cleanliness and the service

Very pretty guest house right on the beach in Sandbaai, approximately 7-10 minutes drive from the town center of Hermanus. The location is picture perfect! Our room was comfortable if a little on the small side - equipped with a fridge, coffee station, air conditioning and the usual amenities. The owner, Jena, was lovely and made us feel very welcome. This was sadly not our experience of the rest of the managerial and kitchen staff. Service at breakfast was dismissive and the “chef” bordered on being rude. Food was adequate although parts of the buffet offering had not been covered and had attracted flies. The standard of housekeeping was not good. I have a pet hate which is finding previous guests’ hair in the room. Unfortunately, there were several long hairs on the bath mats, on the hairdryer itself and on the shower tiles which I found most off-putting. In short, this was fine for a one night stay but it would require a huge improvement in its cleanliness and service standards for us to consider booking here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

incredible views and exceptional service

An amazing place to stay. The views are incredible! It’s such a quaint place with incredible views of the sea. We had a relaxing stay. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and kindly made us dinner reservations in town the evening we arrived. Breakfast was exceptional and they even gave us recommendations for our drive to the next town and where to stop for lunch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Anna-Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully presented accommodation in a lovely location. Attentive staff. Though a B&B it has the feel of a quality hotel with nice touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sören

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

Reinkommen ... Wohlfühlen!

Tolles Guethouse mit unglaublich tollen Gastgebern.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An sich ist da Guesthouse sehr nett eingerichtet. Wir kamen vom Regen durchnässt an und hätten uns sehr gefreut, wenn wir nicht dazu gedrängt worden wären, uns zu entscheiden, ob wir nun die Reservierung in dem einen Restaurant (die wir nie gemacht haben) nun wahrnehmen wollen, oder nicht. Eine kurze Frage, ob man unser nassen Gewand trocknen könne, wäre hilfreicher gewesen. Ganz abgesehen davon, daß ich von dem abscheulichen Kanalgeruch im Badezimmer mehrfach fast erbrochen hätte. Die Decken waren viel zu dünn und ich habe in der Nacht sehr gefroren. Schade, den die Lage und das Haus an sich sind für Gäste (ohne Kind!!!) toll.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best ever hospitality, breakfast, comfort and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Franck-Cyril

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

Superbe guest house à Hermanus

Magnifique maison et jolie chambre idéalement située en front de mer face à l’océan indien. La décoration est très soignée et la propriétaire a à cœur le soucis du détail. Elle a d’ailleurs pris les devant en nous contactant quelques jours avant pour nous proposer de nous réserver un restaurant pour le jour de notre arrivée. La petit déjeuner est très complet et sort de l’ordinaire Nous recommandons sans aucune hésitation cet établissement
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben eine Nacht bei Belinda und ihrem Team verbracht und es hat uns ausserordentlich gut gefallen. Sehr geschmacklich: sowohl die Einrichtung, als auch das Frühstück 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Superb Guest House, highly recommended

Stayed 1 night in May 2019