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Lodge · Cape Town
Harbour House Hotel
Harbour House Hotel sits in the heart of Hermanus's Old Harbour, a seaside hotel built for whale-watching season on Walker Bay. Guests choose between character-filled rooms in the slate-roof Manor House, contemporary studios in the New Wing, or spacious rooms and residences across the road at Harbour Square, with an infinity pool and the Lookout Terrace overlooking the bay.
From R 3 960 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Cape Town
Harbour House Hotel
From R 3 960 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowHarbour House Hotel sits in the heart of Hermanus's Old Harbour, a seaside hotel built for whale-watching season on Walker Bay. Guests choose between character-filled rooms in the slate-roof Manor House, contemporary studios in the New Wing, or spacious rooms and residences across the road at Harbour Square, with an infinity pool and the Lookout Terrace overlooking the bay.
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About the lodge
An overview of Harbour House Hotel.
Harbour House Hotel sits in the heart of Hermanus's Old Harbour, a seaside hotel built for whale-watching season on Walker Bay. Guests choose between character-filled rooms in the slate-roof Manor House, contemporary studios in the New Wing, or spacious rooms and residences across the road at Harbour Square, with an infinity pool and the Lookout Terrace overlooking the bay.
Highlights
- Front-row Old Harbour location in Hermanus, one of the world's finest land-based whale-watching spots
- Three accommodation styles across the Manor House, New Wing studios and Harbour Square rooms and residences
- Sparkling infinity pool and the Lookout Terrace with sweeping views over Walker Bay
- Selkirk's Restaurant in the restored Manor House serving breakfast and lunch from local produce
- Pet-friendly stays available on request
You Should Know
- Child policy and age restrictions vary by room type, please confirm at the time of booking
- Southern Right whales are seasonal visitors to Walker Bay, typically June to November
- Harbour Square Rooms and Residences are situated across the road from the main hotel building
The Details
Location
Harbour House Hotel is set on Harbour Road in the heart of the Old Harbour in Hermanus, the seaside town on the Western Cape's Whale Coast about a 90-minute drive east of Cape Town. The position puts guests within walking distance of the cliff path, art galleries, restaurants and the working harbour itself, with Walker Bay laid out in front of the hotel.
Rooms
Accommodation is split across three buildings. The Manor House offers modern, open-plan rooms with millstone floors, cast-iron baths and walk-in showers, with upper-level rooms featuring Juliet balconies and ocean views. The New Wing has spacious studios with lounge areas, en-suite bathrooms with a separate bath and shower, heated towel rails and a small kitchenette. Harbour Square, across the road from the main hotel, offers Rooms and Residences in a contemporary style, with the Residences adding a fully equipped kitchen and living area.
All rooms include tea and coffee facilities with a Nespresso machine, mini bar, uncapped Wi-Fi, DSTV and smart TVs for streaming. New Wing and Harbour Square rooms also have air conditioning.
Dining
Selkirk's Restaurant occupies the restored Manor House and serves breakfast daily along with a lunch menu inspired by local produce and fresh ingredients. Freshly baked scones are served on the Lookout Terrace, which doubles as the prime whale-watching perch during season.
Activities
The hotel sits on the Hermanus cliff path, with whale watching from June to November the headline draw. Guests can walk to the Old Harbour Museum, browse First Fridays Artwalk galleries, take boat-based whale or shark trips from the New Harbour, or drive into the nearby Hemel-en-Aarde Valley for wine tasting. The hotel's infinity pool and Mint Wellness Salon round out on-site downtime.
Price Includes
- Accommodation in a Harbour Square Village room
- Daily breakfast at Selkirk's Restaurant
- Uncapped Wi-Fi
- Use of the infinity pool and Lookout Terrace
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 30 Apr 2027
Peak / migration
1 Aug 2026 – 10 Dec 2026
Bed and Breakfast - Harbour Square Village room and daily breakfast
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 3 960
per person · night
Festive
11 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027
Bed and Breakfast - Harbour Square Village room and daily breakfast
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 5 370
per person · night
Low season
10 Jan 2027 – 30 Apr 2027
Bed and Breakfast - Harbour Square Village room and daily breakfast
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 3 960
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
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Honeymoon
Honeymoon and anniversary guests receive a bottle of sparkling wine or wine, together with a romantic turndown on the first evening. A minimum stay of two nights is required, and a non-alcoholic alternative is available on request. In the Le Paradis two-bedroom apartments the offer is a bottle of sparkling wine or wine on arrival.
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Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa
Knows Harbour House Hotel backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
"Jolene was simply extraordinary. She put together what became an absolutely incredible African trip for us in the space of barely three weeks, and from the outset her responsiveness, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, responses were almost immediate, and she very quickly understood exactly what we were looking for, our expectations and the way we like to travel. More than simply being an expert at what she does, Jolene genuinely cared about making the trip special for us, and that came through in every aspect of her planning. What particularly impressed us was the flexibility with which she brought everything together. We already had some of our own arrangements in place, including international flights and staying with friends in Cape Town, but Jolene seamlessly incorporated those into the overall itinerary and still organised all the surrounding logistics and transfers. The safari component she designed was outstanding, taking us through Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta, before finishing in Cape Town and the Stellenbosch wine region. Every part flowed beautifully and the lodges, experiences and logistics were exceptional. Just as importantly, Jolene stayed in contact throughout the trip at all the key moments, which made travelling so much easier. She would check us in for our internal flights and send through the boarding passes, confirm transfers the day before each pick-up, and make sure everything was in place before we ever had to think about it. That attention to detail, and the fact that she was always one step ahead, removed so much of the usual travel stress and allowed us simply to enjoy the trip. It was genuinely the trip of a lifetime, put together in an extraordinarily short timeframe, and Jolene deserves enormous credit for making it all happen. We could not recommend her highly enough."
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