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A balcony with a view of the ocean, a grey sofa, and a table with a bottle and glasses. - Mosselberg on Grotto Beach (Hermanus)
A modern kitchen with a curved ceiling, a large window, and a potted plant on the counter. - Mosselberg on Grotto Beach (Hermanus)
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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Beachside villa with ocean views

Whale watching unfolds from private balconies, with magnificent creatures breaching in the distance. A short stroll leads to pristine Grotto Beach. Mornings begin with first-class cooked-to-order breakfasts before exploring nearby dining spots.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Southern right suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

Southern right suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Fynbos Executive Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

Fynbos Executive Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Pinotage Deluxe Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Pinotage Deluxe Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Sugarbird Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Olive deluxe room

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the outdoors, and a balcony.

Olive deluxe room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Voelklip, a neighborhood in Hermanus, Mosselberg on Grotto Beach is in the mountains and on a lake. Cliff Path and New Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grotto Beach and Voelklip Beach. Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Hemel-en-Aarde Valley are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cave exploring. Visit our Hermanus travel guide
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253a 10th Street, Voelklip, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Hermanus Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grotto Beach
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Voelklip Beach
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kammabaai Beach
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hermanus Golf Club
    10 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pear Tree
    7 min drive
  • Oskars Cafe & Bakery
    7 min drive
  • THE STATION
    7 min drive
  • Fusion Cafe, Hermanus
    7 min drive
  • Char'd Grill & Wine Bar
    7 min drive

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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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 130 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • HDTV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 250
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [253a, Tenth street]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9:00 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

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1250 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 250 (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Mosselberg on Grotto Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mosselberg on Grotto Beach 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 Mosselberg on Grotto Beach?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mosselberg on Grotto Beach?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 250 (subject to availability).

Does Mosselberg on Grotto Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1250 per person applies.

Where is Mosselberg on Grotto Beach located?

This family-friendly Hermanus country house is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Grotto Beach and Voelklip Beach. Cliff Path and New Harbour are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mosselberg on Grotto Beach Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic accommodation cannot recommend enough! We stayed in the southern right suite which was incredible. Watching dolphins swim over the most delicious breakfast. Great restaurants close by, safe area and lovely staff we would love to come back can highly recommend.
Delicious breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience. Superb location superb staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous spot. Fantastic beaches. Quick drive into town if you want. Excellent breakfast served each morning. Staff were lovely. Room spectacular space, great aesthetics, views, bed, sheets - all of it very special. Walk to a couple great restos.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic Stay, Great Hotel with Great Views

The staff was very nice and very helpful. The views of the beach and ocean from the hotel and our room were amazing. Even though it was far away, we could see whales out in the ocean from our balcony! The beach was only a short walk away. The breakfast was great. The common spaces were really nice and comfortable. We stayed at 7 different hotels, all very very nice, in our almost 3 week trip of South Africa, and our room here (the Southern Right Suite) was one of the best. Very large with a cool bathroom. Hermanus is a very nice town with spectacular scenery.
View of the mountain from our room
View of beach and ocean from our room
Sunset view of beach and ocean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fabulous find. This is a private villa with 5 beautiful rooms. It is a short walk to the nicest part of Grotto beach, gorgeous sand and very few people. In our opinion much nicer than staying in downtown Hermanus and only a 10 minute drive. The service was outstanding and breakfast first class and cooked to order. There are 3 dining spots we tried within a 5 minute drive all different, great value and nice food. Dutchies (on the beach), Lizettes and Hobside Down (great pizzas). Never normally rate accommodation but this was exceptional. Thanks to the amazing team!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful property. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. Our room was very comfortable, clean, and quiet. The location is fantastic. Just steps away from a beautiful beach and you can easily hook up to the cliff path for a wonderful walk into town (about an hour). A real highlight of our stay. Unfortunately I was sick during our visit so couldn't do as much in the area as I hoped but staff was very helpful and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Guest House ist sehr schön und leicht erhöht gelegen mit einem herrlichen Blick über die Bucht. Vom Hotelzimmer aus kann man Wale beobachten. Das kleine Hotel ist sehr familiär und persönlich. Sehr sympathisches Personal. Das Zimmer war sehr geräumig und sauber. Wir haben uns in diesem Hotel sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely setting on Grotto beach but atmosphere was soulless and indifferent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wunderschöne Unterkunft! Aussicht vom Zimmer auf das Meer war richtig schön. Unser Zimmer war offen, gross und hoch, sehr sauber und cool eingerichtet. Am Abend als wir vom Abendessen zurückkamen, erwartete uns ein Portwein im Zimmer. Frühstuck ist grosszügig und lecker, Eierspeisen werden frisch zubereitet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Location!! We could see whales from our balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful service

Fantastic hotel in the heart of the town centre. Incredible service, even picking us a takeaway breakfast box for our early flight. Room was a little small, but everything else was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Best of Southern right (Suite, Wale, Wein)

Eine der besten Lodges in denen wir bisher in SA gewohnt haben. Tolle Lage, geniale Architektur, super Zimmer (hatten Southern right Suite mit Kamin und tollem Blick auf Walker Bay mit Ihren Walen).Sehr nettes Personal. Individuelles Frühstück und sehr empfehlenswertes Dinner von Koch Julian. Bei Ihm kann man seine Wünsche für den nächsten Tag anmelden. Er holt dann die Lebensmittel früh auf dem Markt und zaubert abends ein 4Gänge Menu für zZ umgerechnet 26 Euro!!!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

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

Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés !

Etape en famille très réussie. Merci pour ce très bon accueil et cet endroit de très grand confort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ein Traumhotel!!!

Das Hotel ist absolut ein Traum! Der Service wunderbar! Es gibt nichts, was nicht gestimmt hat an dieser Unterkunft. Das beste aber ist, das man vom Bett (Sugarbird Suite) direkt auf das Meer sieht! Man hört keine Nachbarn, kein Zimmer liegt nebeneinander. Die Lage ist einfach traumhaft. Man fühlt sich wie zu Hause hier. Man wird bekocht, auch wenn man nur zu zweit ist! Das Essen ist fabelhaft. Abends gibt es immer einen Schlummertrunk auf das Zimmer, einfach toll. Wir haben den Aufenthalt in vollen Zügen genossen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

a place to be pampered

lovely room (although up a flight of stairs) friendly staff wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kitty

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing from start to finish!

My husband and i were celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary whilst on this trip. The guest house was very modern but a building doesnt make your stay....... the welcome we received was abrupt and we were left to carry our bags in from the car park around the pool and up a flight of steps. I got the feeling that management must have some serious trust issues, we were asked to sign a disclaimer saying that if we didnt look after our own stuff and something was stolen, it was our own fault..... leading me to believe they couldnt trust their staff. Then when we went into the room, there was a sign that said as guests, we were only entitled to take the complimentary slippers and NOTHING else, what sort of guests have they had in the past? Thieves? Breakfast was a disaster. The man that took our order got both breakfasts mixed up. We got 2 different menus. I had requested gluten free bread and when i asked to confirm it was, the man just kept saying "no it free, no charge" all through breakfast. Both my boiled eggs and my husbands poached eggs were hard after having been asked what way we would like them. There was a girl hanging around the breakfast room, like a prison warden, i could not see her purpose because she was equally clueless as the man. There is no modern technology in the room. Its not 5*. The owner waited until we were checkin out to address our comments. We paid approx £147. for night and got compensated with a bar of soap...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Amazing hotel

We had a lovely stay -it started with being upgraded to the best room with the most stunning view of the ocean. Room very comfortable and we had a roaring fire in minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extraordinario desayuno. En verano debe ser una maravilla. Para el invierno muy lejos de todo y la habitacion con poca calefacción, pasamos frío.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service

Horrible stay

I got a special rate when I booked 5 months in advance. I approached the owner on arrival to ask if my husband that is doing the Cape Epic, can stay with me and my two boys in the room. He has a paid for camper van in The Epic rider village, but a room will be much more comfortable. He had to confirm with someone what the rate will be. I went to her an hour later, when she told me she was very upset with the rate I paid through the website and that there are people at the hotel that is paying a lot more than me!!!! What an insult, I have never felt so unwelcome. She also told me that our breakfast is not included, so I showed her my reservation and her response was that she will have to check it first. We also had to wait 40 min for our room. Dinner was served at R375 per head, I asked her if she has something for the kids, she said the steaks are cut the same thickness so the kids will have to pay the same price!!! I think she should remove her little board that kids are welcome. Will never go back to this place. View awesome, owners not.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Quite beach hotel.

Eclectic courtyard focused architecture is the big selling point. And proximity to seaside cliff walk. The greeting staff were a bit officious on check in but improved during our stay - but all others very nice. Linda was not there when we stayed. The pool isn't particularly inviting except maybe for kids. Food lovely. Dinner can be had on special order. Rooms fabulous. Views great. Near Dutchies a seaside restaurant that is quite lively and friendly. A drive into Hermanus for dinner (you could walk in I suppose and taxi back out).
Verified

8/10 Good

steve

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

Good option and close to beach

Excellent couple of nights stay in march 2017. Wayne the chef was very welcoming as was Linda and Andrew was the star of the show helping me watch an all important football match one particular night. The in house dinner cooked up by Wayne was also first class as is the location which is five minutes from the beach. Worth noting that it is still a car drive from the centre of hermanus which is worth bearing in mind to access bars/ restaurants etc. Very much recommended though.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivette

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

Beautiful. Amazing room and service.

Great place to stay. 5 star. Would stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the most lovely time. This was a treat for our young boys - a first time hotel and room service experience! They loved every minute and so did we! The staff are all so friendly and the service we received was amazing! The hotel is so close to the beach and we loved our evening and morning strolls. There were lots of little touches that made it even more enjoyable - a fire in the lounge, snacks in the TV room etc. Well worth the visit. We will definitely be back.