Port Del Mar Guesthouse

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

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About this property

Located in Hermanus, Port del Mar Guesthouse provides accommodation within walking distance of the town centre and 2.8 km from Grotto Beach. The guesthouse features a bar, free parking, WiFi, a shared lounge and dining room, and a garden. Guest rooms at Port Del Mar have en suite bathrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle and a hairdryer. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hermanus, like cycling and whale watching. The property is 10 km away from the Hemel and Aarde Valley, which is home to several wine farms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jennifer
South Africa South Africa
“We loved the welcome we received. Altogether it was a fabulous experience.”
Rejaun
South Africa South Africa
“An amazing, clean, well serviced accomodation in walking distance of the beachfront, restaurants and shops”
Danielle
Thailand Thailand
“Everything. The owners were welcoming and helpful. The rooms were beautifully decorated, quiet and comfortable. The breakfast was superb.”
Laura
Portugal Portugal
“Great location! Walking distance to the centre, yet very quiet area. Very friendly reception and a comfortable room with a very good shower. Safe parking and easy access. Thanks!”
Lee
South Africa South Africa
“The location suited me perfectly, breakfast was good.”
Joni
Finland Finland
“My room was beautiful and spacious, nice bed, shower and room had everything I needed. I was alone so I didn’t use the other parts of the place much, but there is a nice little self-service bar and other places to hang out if you are with friends...”
Moir
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast good, and location within walking distance to town.”
Shan
South Africa South Africa
“Neat Walking distance to shops and beach Good wifi Free Netflix”
Jerome
South Africa South Africa
“The room was quite spacious. The breakfast very nice. The location very good”
Sanmari
South Africa South Africa
“Very nice staff and a great breakfast. Very homey feeling.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

Company review score: 8.7Based on 164 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Having lived in Hermanus for the past 17 years, we can make informed recommendations regarding restaurants, shops as well as what to do and see.

Property information

Port Del Mar is furnished with modern furniture, white linen, and splashes of colour to suit everybody’s taste. All rooms have garden or mountain views and are en-suite. Coffee/tea making facility, air conditioner, bar fridge, safe and hair dryer are available in every room. A delicious breakfast, prepared with fresh ingredients. Parking is free. Our communal areas include an upstairs reading lounge with self-help refreshments, as well as braai facilities and an indoor dining area with cosy fireplace for winter evenings.

Neighbourhood information

Our luxurious Guesthouse, Port del Mar is situated in Eastcliff, the chosen area for visitors to Hermanus. The town, with restaurants and shops for all tastes, is 500 meters from us as well as the famous Hermanus cliff paths which are 200 meters away, where the saltwater pool is also to be enjoyed for swimming. Festivals in Hermanus: The Hermanus Fine Arts Festival 10 Days at the beginning of June each year. The Kalfie festival comprises of music and art shows, in August each year. The Whale Festival is annually during the September school holiday. Wine tours happen in the beautiful Hemel and Aarde valley.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Port Del Mar Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$11. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
ZAR 100 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Port Del Mar Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of ZAR 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.