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Hornbill House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house in Hemel En Aarde

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Enjoy outdoor cooking and socializing in this patio area with a rustic brick oven, pergola, and potted plants.
Escape to a serene indoor oasis surrounded by lush ferns and vibrant flowering plants.
Kitchen area with a gas stove, oven, and window offering a view of the outdoors.
Welcome to Hornbill Accommodation Reception, where guests can check in and begin their stay.
Relax in a serene space with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a brick wall featuring framed artwork.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Hemel and Aarde Village, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
  • New Harbour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cliff Path
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hermanus Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Reception

First Floor Studio: Queen (1)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Apartment

  • 893 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Ground Floor: 1 Bedroomed Apartment (3) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ground Floor: 1 Bedroomed Apartment (3)

  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

First Floor Studio: King (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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First Floor: 2 Bedroomed Apartment (4) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

First Floor: 2 Bedroomed Apartment (4)

  • 1938 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Hermanus

Hemel En Aarde stay.A stay at this Hemel En Aarde guesthouse places you steps from Whalehaven Winery and within a 5-minute walk of Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Also, Whale Coast Mall is within half a mile (1 km) and Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Whale Coast Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • New Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cliff Path - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Voelklip Beach - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hartlief Deli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Heritage Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ficks Wine & Pinchos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hornbill House

4-star guest house in Hemel En Aarde
A winery is on site. There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities are also featured at Hornbill House. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Hermanus guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Winery on site
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hornbill House offers 4 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 4-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Hermanus guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Winery

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7 PM and 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hornbill House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7 PM and 8 PM
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Hornbill House Hermanus
Hornbill Hermanus
Hornbill House Guesthouse Hermanus
Hornbill House Guesthouse
Hornbill House Hermanus
Hornbill House Guesthouse
Hornbill House Guesthouse Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

Does Hornbill House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hornbill House.

How close is Hornbill House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 5.4 mi (11-min drive) from Kammabaai Beach and 5.5 mi (14-min drive) from Voelklip Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hornbill House offer free breakfast?

Hornbill House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hornbill House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Hornbill House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

Is there free parking at Hornbill House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Hornbill House have a pool?

Hornbill House does not have a pool.

Does Hornbill House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hornbill House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Hornbill House to downtown Hermanus?

Hornbill House is 2.9 mi away from Hermanus.

Hornbill House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well kept room and you can walk to a brewery at night. Shopping mall also close. Just outside hermanus and 10 minute drive to the harbour and downtown area. Michelle was very helpful and sent pin to direct us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, BARNSLEY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely places to unwind after a long overnight flight. A well-equipped apartment convenient for Hermanus and around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael, Townsville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor heating
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A last minute booking that turned out to be a surprise package of utmost enjoyment, owners totally 100% all tej way giving and caring.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marian

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

Spacious, comfortable room and a wonderful host

I spent one night here on a work trip and the only thing I'm sorry about is that it was just one night. I will definitely be back. The room came as a pleasant surprise. It is very spacious, with a basic kitchenette and a comfortable sitting area for watching TV. It is sparkling clean, with quality white cotton bed linen and a mosquito net. The location is perfect within easy walking distance to the 24 hour Engen shop and a few good restaurants and breakfast spots across the road. John is a wonderful host who responded to messages timeously, and understands hospitality. When I explained that I had a bakkie load of photography equipment with me, and no energy to schlepp it upstairs to my room, he generously offered the use of his personal garage. Thank you, John! Hospitality like this makes such a difference.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Lianne

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

Affordable and comfortable family get-away

This was the perfect way for our family to spend a long weekend in a home-away-from-home apartment. The rainy weather kept us indoors for most of the time, but the good wifi and indoor-braai meant that we could still enjoy the time. We had to ask for some extra towels and toiletries, but other than that, we were very happy and will definitely recommend Hornbill to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Anina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Francis

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

Confortable and quiet

We only stayed one night, as planned. Hornbill House is a little away from Hermanus town center but it's easy to park the car, safe, close to shopping. It has everything to cook as well as being a confortable accommodation. We would really recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

TRACEY

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

Cosy place, great location with self catering

We came back to SA after a big tour in the summer because we wanted to spend more time around Hermanus, to that end were on a bit of a budget this time. Hornbill House was really well priced, in a brilliant location for getting around and gave us the freedom of some self catering. The room was really cosy, the bathroom a bit rustic, but roomy and perfectly adequate. We had a problem with the water a few days after we arrived, it wasn´t the fault of the owner, the local reservoir had been allowed to dry out (!!!) anyway all efforts were made to look after us and all the staff went above and beyond to make the rest of our stay wonderful. I would certainly go back if I was taking the same sort of trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Northampton UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived to a very warm welcome. We were in the garden apartment with secure gated parking. Greeted with a complimentary bottle of wine from Hornbill winery - outside braai area with dining table, cosy living room, kitchen provided everything you need (including tea/coffee & milk which was much appreciated after a long drive) - fantastic shower & bedroom. Close to shops and a 5 min drive to the sea front where we were fortunate to witness the whales. Wished we had booked a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

SEE

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

best stay in SA

Beside the stairs which was killer for to carrying up 2 heavy luggages, it was the stairs to heaven. The decorations were beautifully done up. And it was near to a mall.will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

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

Must visit

Great room for a quick getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Salt Lake, UT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Large arts studio that has become a 2 bedroom apt. Great decortions. Food and shopping nearby. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Mark, Brisbane, Australia.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quiet and warm friendly staff. Close to shopping. Good kitchen and facilities. Wonderful complimentary gift. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Mark, Brisbane, Australia.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The reception emailed in advance of our arrival requesting an approximate time of arrival as the reception is not manned 24/7. We were given directions and when we arrived and formalities over, we were shown to the room and facilities. The kitchen is well provisioned for self catering and the room is quite large. Neat and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire, Wiltshire

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

Whale watching stopover

Lovely quirky non commercial place to stay. If you're bored of big hotels, check this great little place out. Lots of local art and crafts, courtyard parking and felt very safe. A nice change to be self catering after Cape Town. Whales and Hermanus are amazing. Check out local markets too. We loved it and the owners wine nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

bijal, london

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

Accommodation with lots of character

This place has lots of character, very clean and homely! We would definitely stay here again. The rooms get a little cold and this is addressed as we were provided beds with electric blankets, but the single beds in the living rooms had no electric blankets so the kids were cold. The hot water also ran out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

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

Heaven on earth at hemel en aarde

Awesome. Gorgeous decor- beautiful art. Very clever design. Close to hermanus. Quiet. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Andres

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

Hidden but definitely worth the stop!

Arrived after reception hours but, as we had announced it, the welcome of the staff was impecable. We were even received with a bottle of wine made by the owner (very good by the way)! The premises very unusual but absolutely amazing. Probably the only thing to watch out for (nothing can be done about it) is the localization as the place is on the outskirts of Hermanus and I think, without a guiding system, we would have had a lot of trouble finding it (it is on the main road but it can be missed relatively easily). We do have to point out though that if you’re looking for a friendly place, very family compatible, this is a place not to miss!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018