6 properties found
La Fontaine is a four-star, family-owned accommodation in central Hermanus, known for its prime whale watching position, sea and garden views, and breakfast included across two properties: La Fontaine Guesthouse and La Fontaine Lodge.
Elizabeth House provides guest house accommodation in Hermanus, South Africa. This picturesque little town is world-renowned for its beauty, whales and champagne air. The property offers all elements necessary for a special stay in Sandbaai, one of the newer suburbs in the Greater Hermanus area.
Hornbill House offers 4-star graded self-catering apartments in Hermanus that sleep from 2 to 6 guests, with a total capacity of 20 guests. The fully equipped accommodation is located at the foot of Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on the Cape Whale Coast.
78on5th Hermanus is a multi-storey guesthouse on the foot of a mountain in Voëlklip, bordering Fernkloof Nature Reserve. It provides lovely accommodation within walking distance of beach and lagoon. It serves as a stop during whale season for guests heading to Cape Town or Knysna.
Luxury accommodation in Hermanus among Milkwood trees at Fernkloof Nature Reserve's foot, 300m from Blue Flag Grotto Beach and within walking distance of two swimming beaches.
Self-catering cottages in a tranquil mountain retreat accommodate between two and six guests. Each cottage has its own inverter for electricity. Guests have views across Hemel & Aarde Valley and mountains beyond. This accommodation is in Hermanus.
6 properties found
The two areas where family-friendly properties are listed are Hermanus town and Sandbaai. Staying in Hermanus centre keeps you within walking distance of the whale-watching cliff path, the Old Harbour Museum, and a handful of restaurants that work with children. Sandbaai, roughly 5km west along the coast, is a low-traffic residential suburb with direct access to Blue Flag beaches. For families with toddlers or young children, Sandbaai's quieter layout makes a morning at the beach far less stressful than navigating town parking.
Listings in this category explicitly accept children — which matters here because a number of Hermanus guesthouses and B&Bs restrict guests under 12. The 2 properties in this search typically offer self-catering kitchens, private outdoor space, and in some cases a pool or fenced garden. Nightly rates run from R1,050 to R2,795, with an average of R1,922. Self-catering across a week cuts costs significantly compared to eating out for every meal, which adds up fast in a tourist town like Hermanus.
Hermanus is well suited to families because most of the best things to do cost little or nothing. The cliff path walk is free and manageable for children from about 5 up, Walker Bay's beaches are wide and uncrowded outside school holidays, and the Old Harbour Museum is small enough to keep children's attention. For something more structured, Fernkloof Nature Reserve has easy trails that work for kids from around 6. If you're visiting between June and November, southern right whales are frequently visible from the cliff path without binoculars. Gansbaai, 45 minutes away, offers shark cage diving suitable for older teenagers.
With 2 properties in this category, the decision is straightforward: location and budget. If you want to walk to restaurants or the town centre, choose a property in Hermanus proper. If outdoor space and beach proximity matter more than convenience, Sandbaai is the better base. At the R1,050 end, you're likely looking at a compact self-catering unit suited to smaller families who plan to cook most meals. At R2,795 per night you get more space and usually more amenities. If you're travelling with toddlers, it's worth checking directly whether the garden is fenced — this detail isn't always listed but makes a real difference.
