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On the Cliff Guest House

W. Cape-Cape Town-Garden Route · South Africa

42 Westcliff Road, 42View location

9.4/10Excellent46 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.4/109.4
Location9.8/109.8
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About On the Cliff Guest House

On the Cliff Guest House is conveniently located in the popular Hermanus area. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. To be found at the hotel are free Wi-Fi in all rooms, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, airport transfer, babysitting.

Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like television LCD/plasma screen, separate living room, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, heating.

Recuperate from a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the hotel's recreational facilities, including sauna, golf course (within 3 km), outdoor pool, massage, garden.

No matter what your reasons are for visiting Hermanus, On the Cliff Guest House will make you feel instantly at home.

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With a stay at On the Cliff Guest House in Hermanus (Westcliff), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cliff Path and Gearing's Point. This luxury guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from New Harbour and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Whale Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 15

Hotel policies

No elevators By ocean Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 24-hour pool access
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. 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 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    15
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1500 per vehicle (one way)
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 150.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Afrikaans

    English

    Zulu

Nearby attractions

Cliff Path 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
New Harbour 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Gearing's Point 1.5 km / 1 mi
Whale Museum 1.6 km / 1 mi
Village Square 1.6 km / 1 mi
Old Harbour Museum 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Hoy's Koppie 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Hermanus Country Market 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 3 km / 1.9 mi
Whale Coast Mall 3.2 km / 2 mi
Whalehaven Winery 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Fernkloof Nature Reserve 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Kammabaai Beach 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Voelklip Beach 6.4 km / 4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2005
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Double rooms: 8
  • Suites: 1
  • Family rooms: 2
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  • City centre
  • Airport
  • Beach
  • Golf course
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  • Entertainment Area
  • Car park
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parking
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • TV lounge
  • Pub
  • SaunaExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast served to the table
  • Hot breakfast
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Safe
    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Plug adaptor
    • Towel menu
    • Housekeeping
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • TV
    • Wi-fi
    • 220V power supply
    • Toiletries
    • Bathrobes
    • Make-up mirror
    • Satellite TV
    • Carpeted floors
    • Individually adjustable heating

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room SEA FRONTRoom • SEA FRONTROO.SF-1

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    Room SEA FRONT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    SEA FRONT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.SF-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 45 m²DBL.ST-4
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    45 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    3 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-4

    Room amenities

    • Plug adaptor
    • Towel menu
    • Housekeeping
    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • TV
    • Carpeted floors
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Safe
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Wi-fi
    • 220V power supply
    • Toiletries
    • Bathrobes
    • Make-up mirror
    • Satellite TV

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWSDBL.P6-WV

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    DOUBLE PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.P6-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE LUXURYDOUBLE • LUXURYDBL.LX

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    DOUBLE LUXURY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.LX

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SEA FRONTDOUBLE • SEA FRONT • 1 Bedroom • 45 m²DBL.SF-1
    DOUBLE SEA FRONTPhoto unavailable4 photos

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    DOUBLE SEA FRONT

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    45 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SEA FRONT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SF-1

    Room amenities

    • Housekeeping
    • Towel menu
    • Satellite TV
    • Make-up mirror
    • Bathrobes
    • Toiletries
    • 220V power supply
    • Wi-fi
    • Terrace
    • Balcony
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Carpeted floors
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom
    • Plug adaptor

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room SEA FRONTRoom • SEA FRONT • 1 Bedroom • 45 m²ROO.SF
    Room SEA FRONTPhoto unavailable7 photos

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    Room SEA FRONT

    Room photos

    7 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    45 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    SEA FRONT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.SF

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • 220V power supply
    • Bathrobes
    • Make-up mirror
    • Satellite TV
    • Plug adaptor
    • Towel menu
    • Bathroom
    • Housekeeping
    • Carpeted floors
    • Toiletries
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Safe
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Balcony
    • Terrace

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TRIPLE LUXURY SEA VIEWTRIPLE • LUXURY SEA VIEWTPL.LX-VM

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    TRIPLE LUXURY SEA VIEW

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.LX-VM

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SEA FRONTDOUBLE • SEA FRONTDBL.SF-2

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    On the Cliff Guest House

    DOUBLE SEA FRONT

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SEA FRONT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SF-2

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Double or Twin LUXURY SEA VIEWDouble or Twin • LUXURY SEA VIEWDBT.LX-VM

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    On the Cliff Guest House

    Double or Twin LUXURY SEA VIEW

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.LX-VM

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE PENTHOUSESUITE • PENTHOUSESUI.P6

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    SUITE PENTHOUSE

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    PENTHOUSE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.P6

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Double or Twin PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWSDouble or Twin • PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWSDBT.P6-WV

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    On the Cliff Guest House

    Double or Twin PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.P6-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Double or Twin SEA FRONTDouble or Twin • SEA FRONT • 1 Bedroom • 45 m²DBT.SF-2
    Double or Twin SEA FRONTPhoto unavailable4 photos

    On the Cliff Guest House

    Double or Twin SEA FRONT

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    45 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    SEA FRONT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.SF-2

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Housekeeping
    • Towel menu
    • Plug adaptor
    • Satellite TV
    • Make-up mirror
    • Bathrobes
    • Toiletries
    • 220V power supply
    • Terrace
    • Balcony
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Carpeted floors
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE LUXURY SEA VIEWDOUBLE • LUXURY SEA VIEWDBL.LX-VM

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    On the Cliff Guest House

    DOUBLE LUXURY SEA VIEW

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.LX-VM

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about On the Cliff Guest House

9.4
Excellent
46 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Location
9.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
20 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2020
David

joyable few nights in Harmanous

This is a friendly B&B that are so popular is SA. All rooms have great views of the sea and would offer excellent viewing during the season when whales are in the bay. It is also a nice walk into the town centre where there are plenty of restaurants.

The room has traditional decoration which is well maintained and clean.

Everyone is very friendly and helpful to make the most of your visit.

The room does not come with air conditioning, so we found the room a little warm at night, but this is a personal preference.

Overall a very pleasing and welcoming stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2019
TerryB
Beautiful view of the bay. Room was phenomenal, staff very friendly. Breakfast was excellent.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2019
Larry
Very comfortable and clean with a nice location. Pretty view and walking paths along the cliffs above the surf.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Lovely property only a short walk from the town center. The owner and staff were very friendly and could not be more welcoming. We were on a 1 month tour, and this was the warmest welcome of any of hotels we stayed at. We would happily recommend to other.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
This wasn’t my booking this has been booked fraudulently have contacted my bank
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2019
Marie
The property was right across the street from the ocean. You could see the ocean from the bedroom, breakfast room. If there were whales there you would have been able to see them. Such a charming place. Breakfast was great. You can’t help but fall in love with the place.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2018
Peter

Coastal peace in busy Hermanus

Very pleasant and helpful management team. Our room was spacious and well furnished with king size bed open view to the sea immediately across the road wirh access to the paved coast path. Wonderful choices for cooked breakfast. Secure parking at rear of property. More than one communal lounge areas and an honesty bar. Away from the bustle of the town centre but close enough to good restaurants. 4 star rating is justified.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
Beautiful location. Clean comfortable room. Great breakfast. Charmaine is vey helpful. A great little inn tucked away from all the hustle and bustle. Highly recommended.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2018
Chris
Lovely room overlooking Hermanus Bay. Beautiful view, friendy and helpful staff. Fantastic area for whale watching... we loved it.
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2017
martin
Great place to stay at Hermanus. Only wale watching seemed to be better
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2017
pam

superb

This is a wonderful hotel with a gorgeous view and lovely location. The staff could not have been more welcoming and the breakfast more delicious. The rooms were spacious and the amenities were terrific. I loved the lotion....best ever. Our view from the ground floor was wonderful.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2017
Verified traveler

Beautiful view spacious rooms

Beautiful property with big spacious rooms. Every room has a sea view. The breakfast was amazing. There are beautiful spots in the property like the pool area with swings and the library. Beautiful artwork and handicrafts throughout the property which give you a nice feel of being in a beach town. The property is close to some great seafood restaurants in the town and is also very close to whale watching tours. I would highly recommend this place and am looking forward to re-visiting the place myself.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2016
Verified traveler

Great Location

This is a B&B done right. All rooms face the ocean with a view. Staff is very professional and friendly. I felt I was staying at someones beautiful home with my own very private room just off the very spacious living room. I stayed in a lower room which was slightly cheaper, but the view was great! I'd book that room again! This is a B&B worth remembering.
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2016
Armando

Perfect for a stopover on the coast

We enjoyed our stay very much. The room is spacious, the staff friendly and the breakfast was very generous for being a guest house. The house is nicely located overlooking the cliffs (with the road inbetween), there is a path accross the road that goes all the way to the village, it takes about 20-25 minutes.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2016
Verified traveler

Good location

very comfortable
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2014
gary arizona

Right across from the sea

Great place, good folks running it. Pretty views. Good breakfast. Outstanding bathroom.
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2014
FARMER

REJUVINATING

VERY COMFORTABLE AND RELAXING FOR A TIRED COUPLE, LEFT FEELING REJUVINATED. HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2014
Pamela and Howard
Lovely owners, couldn't do enough for us. Everything first class; no hesitation in returning.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2014
Owen J

Fantastic Guest House

This place is beautiful - and that includes the hosts, Charmaine and Hylton. The facilities are excellent, the breakfast superb and the view stunning. I would happily come back and would definitely stay longer.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2013
Bec & Matt

Lovely surprise

This accommodation was a gorgeous guest house. The service from Charmaine and Hylton the owners was fantastic, they showed so much hospitality and I loved hearing about to their adventure travel stories! The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Location was great, we were right opposite the ocean and a 1 minute drive to town. You can also walk to town via the coastal walk which would be beautiful during the summer months and I am sure fantastic during whale watching season.

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On the Cliff Guest House
42 Westcliff Road, 42, Hermanus, South Africa

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