Quarters Hotel Hermanus

Destination

Hermanus

Hermanus is considered to offer the best land based whale watching on the African continent. Quarters Hermanus is located on the historic Hermanus Harbour. The suites are tastefully decorated in a modern style. The rooms feature splendid views of the mountain cliffs or the magnificent ocean below. The hotel offers many leisure facilities and modern room amenities. The hands on management team ensure efficient service delivery to all our guests needs. Most famous for its whale watching - Hermanus is considered by some to offer the best land-based whale watching in South Africa and the world. The town also offers unparalleled scenic beauty, up-market shops, modern infrastructure and endless adventure options. Hermanus is known for being the best place in the world to do land based whale watching. With a 12 kilometer stretch of cliff paths, visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of the village,while being entertained by the antics of these giants of the sea. Southern Right Whales can be spotted on the South African coastline from June to early December. Boat excursions can be arrange for a unforgettable adventure.

Directions To Quarters Hotel Hermanus

Situated in the heart of Cape Whale Coast, the best land whale watching spot! Quarters Hermanus is located on the historic Hermanus Harbour. The suites are tastefully decorated in a modern style. The rooms feature splendid views of the mountain cliffs or the magnificent ocean below. The hotel offers many leisure facilities and modern room amenities. The hands on management team ensure efficient service delivery to all our guests needs. * 120 km scenic drive from Cape Town International Airport an approximately 90 minute journey. * 22km from Stanford to Hermanus * 47 km from Gansbaai to Hermanus * 21 km from Kleinmond to Hermanus From Cape Town International Airport * Take N2 towards Somerset West * Continue on the N2 through Somerset West and over Sir Lowry's Pass * Continue for 47 km onto Botriver * Take Hermanus off ramp to left * Continue driving for 44 km into Hermanus Town centre * At Shell Garage turn right * Turn left into Marine Drive * Proceed 500m the road will take a bend. * Hotel is on right hand side

Area Attractions

The beaches in Hermanus range from small protected coves to long expanses of sand perfect for walking, such as Grotto Beach, which stretches all the way to the mouth of the KIeinrivier lagoon and De Plaat .There are excellent facilities including picnic/braai areas, change rooms and a beachside restaurant. Grotto Beach was awarded Blue Flag status in November 2002 for its state of Hermanus and its surrounding Fynbos areas are a paradise for bird watching and are home to over 350 bird species. There are plenty of activities you can do in and around Hermanus. If you enjoy sports and being outdoors, you’ll definitely find something in Hermanus for an adrenalin rush.Some of the activities available are;Paragliding, Skydiving, Coastal flights, Sand boarding, Shark cage diving, Horse trails, River rafting andKayaking. Fernkloof Nature Reserve covers 1800 ha in the Kleinrivier Mountains above Hermanus and The reserve protects coastal and fynbos and a small patch of evergreen forest. The reserve lies on the northern side of Hermanus with a 60 km network of trails. The old Harbour is situated at the door step of the Hotel, a truly amazing historic site founded in 1904.Golf is one of the most celebrated sports in Hermanus. The world-class golf courses include the Hermanus Golf Club and the Arabella Golf Estate. Hemel and Aarde wine region lies in the Glen Vauloch Mountains on the outskirts of Hermanus. All the wines from the valley are available at the Wine Village. The Wine Village has the most comprehensive collection of internationally acclaimed white and red South African wines in the largest wine shop in South Africa. The elegant displays boast wines from more than 310 estates and cellars. A selection of wine is opened daily for tasting.