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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Serene retreat above the waves

Spectacular ocean views frame incredible sunrises and sunsets from this perch above Voelklip Beach. A large team of staff provides extraordinarily personalized service for just 11 rooms. After exploring nearby wineries, guests unwind with customized spa treatments beside the outdoor pool.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Superior Room (Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Birkenhead House is in Voelklip, a neighborhood in Hermanus. Old Harbour and Whale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cliff Path and New Harbour. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Hermanus travel guide
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119 11th St, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Voelklip Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kammabaai Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grotto Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hermanus Beach
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cliff Path
    13 min drive - 4.2 miles

Restaurants

  • Pear Tree
    6 min drive
  • Oskars Cafe & Bakery
    5 min drive
  • Fusion Cafe, Hermanus
    6 min drive
  • Char'd Grill & Wine Bar
    5 min drive
  • Bientang's Cave Restaurant Hermanus
    5 min drive

About this property

Birkenhead House

Luxury hotel located in Voelklip
Free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Birkenhead House. Indulge in a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. In addition to a gym and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Birkenhead House include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, separate tubs/showers, and free toiletries
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Birkenhead House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Birkenhead House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Birkenhead House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Birkenhead House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birkenhead House located?

Located in Voelklip, this luxury hotel is steps from Voelklip Beach and Kammabaai Beach. Grotto Beach and Hermanus Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Birkenhead House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible seafront setting and wonderful food, drinks and hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Wonderful in every way

The most wonderful hotel you will stay at. The attention to detail, views and beautiful interiors made it perfect. Also the best massage!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are beautiful, and each room is unique and meticulously prepared with heated flooring in the washroom, personalized notes each evening, snacks, drinks and cleaning twice daily. The hotel only accommodates ~20 people which enhances the exclusivity of the experience since it is not open for public consumption. You can’t beat the ocean view - which is not done justice by the photos online. The staff wait for you to go to your meal to turndown your rooms. Menu cards at dinner at personalized with your name. Food is amazing with many different options daily. The service is top tier with the staff genuinely caring about making your stay exceptional. The staff at this hotel exceed any other hotel we’ve stayed at and that’s saying a lot (special thank you to Gift, Simon, Mary, Jordan, Rita, Chris & Beezo). Overall, a 11/10 experience and worth every cent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrible food
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

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

Hoteito Perfecto gran lujo con calidez humana

La Birkenhead House que es parte del Grupo Royal Portfolio que tiene 4 de los mejores hoteles del país, la Biekenhead House es un hotel encantador de 12 habitaciones, decoradas cada una de manera diferente con antigüedades y muebles de calidad y sabanas y toallas excepcionales. Lo mejor del hotel es el servicio que además de profesional e impecable es cálido, acogedor y se desviven por el huésped. Son 58 para 12 habitaciones y son fantásticos todos. La cocina es sabrosa, sana y muy cuidada, las vistas espectaculares. La llegada al hotel es un poco sorprendente pues la entrada del hotel es muy poco impresionante y la recepción es de bolsillo aunque muy cuca con una pequeña Boutique con ropa y artesanías de toda Sudáfrica, incluso alguna antigüedad. En resumen un lugar de ensueño para desconectar y recargar pilas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrique M

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

Hotel impecável

O local é maravilhoso! Super recomendo! A vista é linda e o amanhecer e entardecer tem vistas incríveis. O atendimento no hotel é exclusivo, os funcionários se esmeram em nos atender da melhor forma. Para se ter uma ideia eu tenho alergia a camarão, e os cardápios das refeições já vinham com a opção de substituição para ela. O funcionário Chris deu ótimas recomendações de passeios em vinícolas e vinhos que tomamos durante as refeições. As instalações do quarto foram ótimas bem como roupa de cama e toalhas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel on the beach

Arrived at the Hotel to be told that they did not deal with Expedia or any web site for bookings They honoured my booking as they had some spare rooms but it could have been very nasty
Verified

8/10 Good

Lars Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023