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Our top choices for Kwaaiwater hotels

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a chair.

1. Abalone Guest Lodge

Abalone Guest Lodge
4.0 star property
Kwaaiwater
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Abalone Guest House is great. Excellent welcome and hospitality. Good location overlooking the ocean towards Voelklip about 5k to the east of Hermanus. "
United Kingdom
Anthony
The price is ￥46,274
￥53,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Abalone Guest Lodge
A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white and purple bedding, a wooden floor, and a painting on the wall.

2. Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse
4.0 star property
Eastcliff, 1.8 km from Kwaaiwater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (41 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay. Away from the main road so nice and quiet. Staff amazingly friendly."
United States
Patrick
The price is ￥19,058
￥19,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse
A dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a balcony with plants.

3. The Marine Hermanus

The Marine Hermanus
5.0 star property
Hermanus City-Centre, 2 km from Kwaaiwater
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (216 reviews)
"Great property, location, food and staff"
United States
Saeeda
The price is ￥85,649
￥99,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Marine Hermanus
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the ocean, a comfortable sofa, a coffee table, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

4. Esplanade Hermanus

Esplanade Hermanus
Hermanus City-Centre, 2.5 km from Kwaaiwater
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and great location!"
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is ￥30,123
￥30,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Esplanade Hermanus
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a grey sofa, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

5. Mosselberg on Grotto Beach

Mosselberg on Grotto Beach
5.0 star property
Voelklip, 2.6 km from Kwaaiwater
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"A beautiful property overlooking the sea. We really loved staying here. Very clean and good breakfast. Staff were very helpful. The beds were very comfortable. I would recommend staying here for the views, whales, walks and just relaxing."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is ￥39,665
￥45,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Mosselberg on Grotto Beach
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Hermanus Lodge on the Green

Hermanus Lodge on the Green
4.0 star property
1.9 km from Kwaaiwater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Lovely quiet location with Friendly staff "
United Kingdom
Grant
The price is ￥20,889
￥24,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Hermanus Lodge on the Green
An aerial view of a coastal town with a large parking lot, a prominent building with a flat roof, and a road leading to the sea.

7. Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

Whale Coast All Suite Hotel
4.0 star property
Hermanus City-Centre, 2.1 km from Kwaaiwater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (274 reviews)
"Property was very clean and well located"
United States
Glenn
The price is ￥23,312
￥26,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Whale Coast All Suite Hotel
A luxurious bathroom with a large bathtub, two sinks, and a view of mountains through an open doorway.

8. Birkenhead House

Birkenhead House
5.0 star property
Voelklip, 1.5 km from Kwaaiwater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Our stay at Birkenhead House was the ultimate Hermanus retreat. From the warm, attentive team to the eclectic design and breathtaking floral displays, every detail left us feeling spoiled. Ideally situated steps from the beach and scenic walking routes, it was a paradise for nature lovers—complete with dozens of whale sightings, rich birdlife, and the striking indigenous flora of the Western Cape."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥206,856
￥206,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Birkenhead House
A balcony with white wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a garden.

9. The Whale on Main B&B

The Whale on Main B&B
3.5 star property
0.4 km from Kwaaiwater
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Wonderful place, clean and friendly, many extra touches that make it very special!"
United States
Donnetta
The price is ￥26,819
￥30,842 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
The Whale on Main B&B
A wooden deck with a pool, outdoor seating, and a bottle of wine.

10. Auberge Burgundy Guest House

Auberge Burgundy Guest House
4.0 star property
Hermanus City-Centre, 2.4 km from Kwaaiwater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"A very enjoyable stay. Super friendly and helpful staff. Good location and a delicious breakfast "
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is ￥32,390
￥37,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Auberge Burgundy Guest House
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

11. Harbour Square Hotel

Harbour Square Hotel
2.5 star property
Hermanus City-Centre, 2.3 km from Kwaaiwater
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Clean, large and well equipped suites in a great location. "
Canada
Ian
The price is ￥29,085
￥33,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Harbour Square Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a white wardrobe.

12. One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Westcliff, 3.1 km from Kwaaiwater
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (185 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and extremely friendly. They helped us out for our needs as we celebrated a couple nights in Hermanus. The room was clean and spacious. Breakfast was included with our stay and had a lot of options for us. Parking was included as we had our rental for this stop as part of the Garden Route. The hotel is about a 10 min walk from City Center and along the cliff Road Trail that goes around the bay. Again I can’t stress how great the staff was and for a boutique hotel, they...
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥25,851
￥29,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

13. La Fontaine Guest House

La Fontaine Guest House
4.0 star property
Westcliff, 2.8 km from Kwaaiwater
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Great location with sea views when visiting Hermanus, pretty much walked everywhere."
United States
Simon
The price is ￥40,101
￥46,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
La Fontaine Guest House
A resort with a pool, a fountain, and a view of the ocean.

14. Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Westcliff, 2.9 km from Kwaaiwater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (270 reviews)
"Lovely hotel."
United Kingdom
Nick
The price is ￥16,700
￥19,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Misty Waves Boutique Hotel
Living area

15. Hermanus Beachfront Lodge

Hermanus Beachfront Lodge
3.5 star property
Voelklip, 1.5 km from Kwaaiwater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Wonderful seaside location. The staff was excellent !! We will definitely recommend to family & friends."
United States
John
The price is ￥43,682
￥50,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Hermanus Beachfront Lodge
A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck, a cozy seating area with striped upholstered chairs, and a fan on the wall.

16. Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge
4.0 star property
Westcliff, 4.5 km from Kwaaiwater
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
"The lodge was excellent the staff super friendly ,the breakfast was excellent the pool was perfect to relax at .The ocean walk is just moments away and the walk into Hermanus was stunning .Whales were everywhere we were there in Oct .Hermanus was a perfect coastal get away"
United States
Jon
The price is ￥18,725
￥21,534 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge
A spacious interior with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

17. Glow Boutique Suites

Glow Boutique Suites
4.0 star property
Sandbaai, 6.4 km from Kwaaiwater
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"One of the best places to stay in terms of view, price and general good service and location in the area"
South Africa
Dustin
The price is ￥18,584
￥21,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Glow Boutique Suites
A backyard with a swimming pool, a picnic table, and two yellow umbrellas.

18. never@home Hermanus

never@home Hermanus
2.0 star property
Westcliff, 3.2 km from Kwaaiwater
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Very clean and neat, staff were very helpful and friendly. Everything needed was available and very well located. Thank you, will definitely be back!"
South Africa
Elzabe
The price is ￥8,704
￥10,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
never@home Hermanus
A spacious patio area with a wooden table, wicker chairs, and a pool view.

19. Hermanus Cliff Path Lodge

Hermanus Cliff Path Lodge
3.0 star property
0.3 km from Kwaaiwater
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"The property was very near the cliff path walks for those who enjoy this and whale watching. The Town center is very nice especially the waterfront. However this is a 40min walk from the property and despite their website and information booklet stating a shuttle bus service there is none, be warned. Taxis are at a premium so you may have a long wait. The room was very spacious and bed comfortable. The pool was not so good with paint peeling off the bottom and is very small. The bathroom needs a...
United Kingdom
Rodney
The price is ￥18,387
￥18,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Hermanus Cliff Path Lodge
A modern room with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a hanging chair.

20. 7 on Marine

7 on Marine
5.0 star property
Westcliff, 3 km from Kwaaiwater
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Easy secure parking, very friendly helpful staff, clean room, great location, really nice hotel!"
United Kingdom
Graeme
The price is ￥29,638
￥34,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
7 on Marine
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Hotels recommended for families in Kwaaiwater

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white and purple bedding, a wooden floor, and a painting on the wall.

Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse
4.0 star property
Eastcliff
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (41)
The price is ￥19,058
￥19,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

Where to stay in Kwaaiwater

Find the best Kwaaiwater areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kwaaiwater
Learn more about Kwaaiwater
A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky shores, and distant mountains.
Photo by Karen Dickens
Open Photo by Karen Dickens

Hermanus City-Centre

Whale watching, seaside views, and shopping highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hermanus City-Centre. Make a stop by Old Harbour Museum or Village Square while you're exploring the neighborhood.

A beach at sunset with waves, rocks, and a distant city skyline.

Voelklip

Beaches, whale watching, and mountain views are some highlights of Voelklip. Make a stop by Voelklip Beach or Grotto Beach while you're exploring.

A coastal landscape with rocky shores, a clear sky, and the sun setting over distant mountains.
Photo by Rebecca Dibb
Open Photo by Rebecca Dibb

Westcliff

Seaside views, whale watching, and waterfront views are just a few things travelers enjoy about Westcliff. Check out Cliff Path or New Harbour while you're exploring the area.

A coastal scene with a rocky shoreline and waves crashing against the rocks.
Photo by Inez Krinkels
Open Photo by Inez Krinkels

Eastcliff

While Eastcliff might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old Harbour Museum and Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

A coastal landscape with a mountain, beach, and ocean.

Fernkloof

Fernkloof might not have many top sights, but Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Voelklip Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Top Kwaaiwater Hotel Reviews

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The lodge was excellent the staff super friendly ,the breakfast was excellent the pool was perfect to relax at .The ocean walk is just moments away and the walk into Hermanus was stunning .Whales were everywhere we were there in Oct .Hermanus was a perfect coastal get away"
Jon 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Kwaaiwater?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Hermanus's Kwaaiwater neighborhood has to offer.
Where is the best place to stay in Kwaaiwater?
Based on our traveler data, Abalone Guest Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay in Kwaaiwater. This guesthouse offers 2 bars and free breakfast.
How many hotels are there in the Kwaaiwater area?
Book one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodations in Kwaaiwater and start exploring everything Hermanus has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kwaaiwater, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Kwaaiwater.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Kwaaiwater?
To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Kwaaiwater, click here.
What is there to do in this Hermanus neighborhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Kwaaiwater include Kammabaai Beach, Voelklip Beach, and Fernkloof Nature Reserve. While you're out sightseeing in Hermanus, be sure to visit other sights like Hermanus Country Market or Hoy's Koppie.

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