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Birkenhead House

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Exterior
Standard Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries
Luxury Room | Premium bedding, free minibar items, desk, free WiFi
Interior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Perched on Voelklip coast, Birkenhead House offers a free full breakfast and spa services like body wraps and manicures. Enjoy the outdoor pool, bike rentals, in-room WiFi, self parking, and attentive concierge services for a complete experience.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Superior Room | Premium bedding, free minibar items, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, free minibar items, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, free minibar items, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, free minibar items, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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.
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Map
119 11th St, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Voelklip Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grotto Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hermanus Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Old Harbour - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burgundy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oskars Coffee & Sandwich Bar - ‬4 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 scrub, a body wrap, and a facial 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, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
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:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs/showers
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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.

Property is also known as

Birkenhead
Birkenhead House
Birkenhead House Hermanus
Birkenhead House Hotel
Birkenhead House Hotel Hermanus
Birkenhead House & Villa Hotel Hermanus
Birkenhead House And Villa
Birkenhead House & Villa Hotel Hermanus
Birkenhead House Hotel
Birkenhead House Hermanus
Birkenhead House Hotel Hermanus

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 at Birkenhead House?

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 10 minutes.

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