Why go
- Place in Western Cape, South Africa.
- Served by Robertson Airport (ROD).
History
Hermanus, is a town on the southern coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is known for Southern Right whale watching during the southern winter to spring seasons, and is a popular retirement location.
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 10:00-20:00; We 10:00-21:00; Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery ·… · location.steers.co.za
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-24:00; Su 06:30-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 141 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200 · order.kfc.co.za
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · 126 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200 · hussargrill.co.za
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 08:00-13:00 Features: takeaway · 4 Mitchell Street · plato.coffee
Breakfast, Lunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-15:30; Sa,PH 07:30-14:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating · 5 High Street, Hermanus, 7200 · candskitchen.co.za
Vietnamese, Thai, Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · 20 8th Street, Hermanus · lizetteskitchen.co.za
Set On Our Working Wine Home Grown And Foraged Herbs And Veggetables, Locally Sourced Fish And Meats. Look For Locavore Food, With A Hint Of Mollecular… · springfontein.co.za
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-21:00, Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-20:30 Features: outdoor seating · Hermanus
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 10 High Street, Hermanus, 7200 · rossis.co.za
Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating
Steak, Seafood, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00-22:00; Tu off; Su 12:00-14:00 · 23 Molteno Street, Onrusrivier, 7201
Scottish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, reservation required · 12 Aberdeen Street · barefootcookhermanus.co.za
Pizza, Regional, Restaurant · Pizza/Regional restaurant · 83 Marine Drive, Hermanus, 7200 · crust-craft.my.canva.site
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 8 Marine Drive, Hermanus · ficks.co.za
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Grotto Road, 7200 · dutchies.co.za
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-16:00, Sa 08:30-15:00, Su 08:30-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5 Park Lane, Hermanus · justpurebistro.co.za
Chinese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu 09:00-21:00; We-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 73 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200
Gourmet Picnics, Deli Items, Salad, Cheese & Mezze Platters, Wine Cellar, Full Bar, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-17:00 · Wortelgat Provincial Road,…
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 79 Marine Drive, Hermanus, 7202 · gelatomania.co.za
Waffle, Burger, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Hermanus
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
African, Barbecue, Restaurant · African/Barbecue restaurant
Grill, Pizza, Steak House, Restaurant · Grill/Pizza restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · R43 (northbound), Hermanus, 7200 · mcdonalds.co.za
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 15 Van Blommestein Street, Onrusrivier, 7201 · riposo.co.za
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · 1 Atlantic Drive, Onrusrivier, 7201 · milkonthebeach.co.za
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00-17:00 · 87 Marine Drive
Ice Cream · ice cream
African, Burger, Restaurant · African/Burger restaurant
Burger, Breakfast, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant · Harbour Road, Hermanus
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 81 Marine Drive, 7200 · peartree-hermanus.co.za
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-14:00; PH 08:00-14:00 · 251 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 08:00-15:00 Features: takeaway
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Pizza, Sandwich, Fast Food · Pizza/Sandwich fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · burgundyrestaurant.co.za
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · restaurant · barthoeksteen.co.za
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Airports
Robertson Airport (ROD) 87 km to the centre
Robertson, WC, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Overberg Airport (OVG) 91 km to the centre
Overberg, WC, ZA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Caledon Airfield 20 km to the centre
Caledon, WC, ZA
Andrew's Field 80 km to the centre
Struisbaai, WC, ZA
Ashton Airport 95 km to the centre
Ashton, WC, ZA
Pearly Beach Airstrip 31 km to the centre
Pearly Beach, WC, ZA
Getting there by ferry
River Cruise Docks
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
Where to stay
R43, Gansbaai, 7220, South Africa · grootbos.com
329 Main Rd, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · whaleonmain.com
197 Main Rd, Eastcliff, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · perlahermanus.co.za
66 Mountain Dr, Northcliff, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · ridgehouse.co.za
29 Selkirk St, Hermanus Heights, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · selkirkhouse.co.za
306 Main Rd, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · abalonelodge.co.za
119 11th St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · theroyalportfolio.com
13 2nd St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · book.nightsbridge.com
127 11th St, Voelklip, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · hermanusbeachfrontlodge.co.za
14 12th Ave, Voëlklip, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · whalecoastoceanvilla.co.za
7 Marine Dr, Westcliff, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · 7onmarine.com
152 7th St, Voelklip, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · milkwoodlodge.co.za
11 Church St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · nautiluscottage.co.za
8 Fernkloof Dr, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · hermanuslodge.co.za
184 10th St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · lavendermanor.co.za
21 Marine Dr, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · mistywaves.co.za
16 Marine Dr, Westcliff, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · boutiqueoceanviews.com
Indoor
5 Harbour Rd, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · harbourhousehotel.co.za
Cnr Royal and, Lord Roberts St, Rds, Hermanus, 7200, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · whalecoasthotel.co.za
49 Marine Dr, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · windsorhotel.co.za
Main Road, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · themarinehotel.co.za
62 Mitchell St, Eastcliff, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa · portdelmar.co.za
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Robertson Airport (ROD); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: River Cruise Docks, 16 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hermanus. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Boat Tour