Discover Boutique Ocean Views, a premier luxury retreat nestled on the renowned Hermanus Cliff Path.
This 5-star guesthouse offers breathtaking, unobstructed views across Walker Bay, just a short walk from Hermanus’s vibrant town centre. Immerse yourself in the coastal charm of this boutique establishment, where contemporary elegance meets nautical design.
Each well-appointed room boasts spectacular ocean views, with the possibility of spotting dolphins and whales from your bed. Enjoy personalised service in an intimate setting with only a limited number of rooms. Indulge in sumptuous breakfasts and fine wines at the cosy bar. Celebrated for excellence, Boutique Ocean Views is the proud winner of multiple awards, including Top 5 Hotels in Hermanus for Autumn 2024, LuxLife’s Best Luxury Seaside Guesthouse 2024 for the Western Cape, and Booking.com’s 10 out of 10 Traveler Review Award 2024. Boutique Ocean Views is your ideal coastal retreat, promising serenity and unmatched luxury.
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We were very excited about our visit to Hermanus, with high expectations fuelled by the wonderful images of Boutique Ocean View, and anticipation of seeing Southern Right whales from land.
However, no image could convey the warmth and hospitality we received from Connie, Chris and their team shown to us from the moment we arrived to their final waves as we departed. Nor could any image convey the magic of listening to the waves crashing the rocks below the guesthouse as we lay in bed, or sat on our balcony transfixed by the view. We could only have dreamt of seeing whales breaching outside the fully glazed living space as we sipped wine and met new friends. Yet these, and all our our dreams and expectation for Hermanus were greatly exceeded on the first day of our arrival at Boutique Ocean Views.
As an architect, i was greatly impressed with the quality and design ethos of Boutique Ocean Views. Every view corridor, every angle of the building has been carefully crafted to make the most of this stunning location, to maximise views and yet achieve privacy to each and every room - one of a very few buildings overhanging the ocean from the sea side o the famous Hermanus Cliff Walk.
As a group of 4 we had 2 rooms Kwagga and Strelitza, each being unique both in design and view. All of the room are superb. You can decide to have direct ocean views from your bed and open plan layouts like Kwagga, or opt for a larger room such as Strelitza with a large seating area offering the views and the bed in a more conventional location - however with the best view from a w.c. than i have seen anywhere else in the world. All rooms have the amazing view and the fantastic design, it really does come down to small personal preferences, and all of our group were more than happy with their choices.
Connie and Chris's wonderful hospitality is particularly highlighted during their fabulous breakfasts, which will no doubt become legendary over time. A huge variety of hot and cold offerings, from typical international and healthy options, to South African traditional recipes which are more than substantive to set you up for the day ahead.
If all of above was not enough to attract you to immediately encourage you to book a trip to Boutique Ocean View, I can share how Connie and Chris go above and beyond. During our 3 night stay we unfortunately had a medical emergency. Before realising the urgency we asked Connie for some advice on finding an optician in Hermanus. The staff here don't just give you a number, they insist in sorting your problem out for you. Connie secured my husband an emergency appointment with her optician, which in turn resulted in my husband being referred to a hospital and on an operating theatre within 2 hours, having emergency surgery. We will be forever grateful to Connie and the team for saving his eyesight. Just one example of how Boutique Ocean Views goes above and beyond all expectations.
We look forward to our return visit to this amazing location.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Room Tip:Â All room are bespoke and unique offering a slight variation on a theme.
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Fantastic Boutique - Hotel with breakfast over the cliffs of the Atlantic Ocean. It is centrally located, all restaurants can be reached on foot in a few minutes. The hotel is exceptionally spacious. Very large common lounge. The very large rooms are modern and furnished to a high standard. All rooms have fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean through floor windows. The balcony offers ample space. The glass railings allow a complete view of the cliffs and the ocean. Large, modern designed bathroom. Hosts and their staff take care of the guests very warmly and personally as well as the rooms. Almost all soft drinks and alcoholic beverages can be consumed free of charge in the bar. In the evening (occasionally?) the hosts invite you to a barbecue. The hotel can easily compete with the other five-star hotels in Hermanus. For us personally, it was an extraordinary discovery. We will definitely come back.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A World-Class Experience That Exceeded All Expectations!
Our stay at this exceptional property was nothing short of extraordinary! From the moment we arrived, every detail was attended to with precision and care. The sea views were simply breathtaking, offering the perfect backdrop for relaxation and inspiration.
The rooms were absolutely stunning – spacious, impeccably designed, and equipped with massive TVs and thoughtful accessories that added a touch of luxury. Breakfast each morning was an absolute treat, with a variety of delicious options that catered to every taste.
However, the true highlight of our stay was the outstanding client-centric service provided by Connie and Chris. Their genuine warmth, attentiveness, and dedication to ensuring our experience was perfect truly set this place apart.
We cannot wait to return to this slice of paradise. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a world-class getaway!
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I used to dream of arriving at such a wonderful boutique hotel, and then it happened - wow everything was perfect. Stunning location, fabulously luxurious and comfortable rooms and wonderfully hospitable owners - I don’t think they could have thought of another thing to make the experience better for us. They accommodated us needing to park our car earlier than check in and were chilled with all our luggage. The location feels really is safe, the views are spectacular from every wondow. 5 mins walk from a great selection of restaurants and wonderful bars where we enjoyed great Cape food & wine. When we returned to the Hotel, we enjoyed drinks with the owners and their friends at their lovely bar and chilled out. Breakfast was really yummy, including some truly local dishes which we had never experienced before. Best decision we made staying here - soooooo lovely!
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Room Tip:Â Stay for more than 2 nights - it's so wonderful. The location is worth more exploration than...
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This boutique hotel exceeded our expectations in every way. The location is fantastic conveniently situated in walking distance to the centre, yet quiet enough for a relaxing retreat. The rooms and common areas were spotlessly clean, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, making us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we arrived. One of the highlights was the stunning view, which added a magical touch to our stay. We felt completely at ease and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our vacation. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a memorable and comfortable experience.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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No professional photographer or well versed writer can really share this excellent experience with fellow travelers! Spectacular views are perfected with Whales and Dolphins dancing on rhythm of the turquoise blue sea below this well-designed super luxury Stay-Experience. With the hosts creating a homely experience without dropping an inch of professionalism, this is an absolute must for any kind of traveler.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This place simply can't be topped. The hospitality, warmth and friendliness, combined with a super cool style and atmosphere is simply outstanding. Connie, Chris and the entire team are fabulous and make you feel like home from the very first second. We travel a lot and stayed at many hotels, but this one is positively exceptional on all aspects. If we come back to Hermanus, there will be only one place to stay.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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The most fabulous stay at the most beautiful boutique guest house. The hosts, Chris and Constance, treated us like family and freely shared their beautiful home with us. The open, free, honesty bar was such a lovely touch, just to be able to have that bedtime tipple or glass of wine on the terrace. We were spoiled by the superb cooking from the 2 wonderful ladies and didn’t want to leave. Breakfast was a feast and the homemade afternoon cakes just too scrumptious to leave alone. All staff were so polite, helpful and friendly making our stay very special. Particularly liked the resident Dassies and Mongooses who sunbathed in the garden rocks Seeing the whales chilling in the bay from the terrace or room balcony was wonderful. The rooms were pure luxury and spotlessly clean Would love to return
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Our stay at this guesthouse was outstanding. The hosts Chris and Constance and their staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The breakfast was super with such a variety of food to try and we also enjoyed the many complimentary cakes, biscuits, snacks and drinks, sitting in the large lounge area either looking out to sea or in front of the fire. Our room was large with a private balcony and wonderful ensuite. We watched dolphins and whales from our bed! And when we could bear to leave the guesthouse we were right on the cliff walk as well as close to the town with several good restaurants to choose from.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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I had a feeling this was going to be a good choice when I booked online but the reality exceeded our expectations on many levels. The location, room and surroundings are stunning. The owners and staff are so welcoming, friendly and helpful. It felt like we were house guests staying with people we’d known for years. The vibe was relaxed and fun. We enjoyed a wonderful stay. Thank you. 😊
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
RÂ 5,406 - RÂ 6,381 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeOverberg DistrictOverstrandHermanus
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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