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Hornbill House

4.0 star property
Hermanus guesthouse in Hemel En Aarde with a winery and a restaurant

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Ground Floor: 1 Bedroomed Apartment (3) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
First Floor: 2 Bedroomed Apartment (4) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Ground Floor: 1 Bedroomed Apartment (3) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Reception

First Floor Studio: Queen (1)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 83 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Ground Floor: 1 Bedroomed Apartment (3) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ground Floor: 1 Bedroomed Apartment (3)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

First Floor Studio: King (2)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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First Floor: 2 Bedroomed Apartment (4) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

First Floor: 2 Bedroomed Apartment (4)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Hemel and Aarde Village, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Old Harbour - 5 min drive
  • Cliff Path - 6 min drive
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • New Harbour - 7 min drive
  • Voelklip Beach - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hartlief Deli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Heritage Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ficks Wine & Pinchos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hornbill House

Upscale guesthouse located in Hemel En Aarde
At Hornbill House, you can look forward to an attached winery, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a gift shop, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hornbill House boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Winery attached

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7 PM and 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7 PM and 8 PM
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Hornbill House Hermanus
Hornbill Hermanus
Hornbill House Guesthouse Hermanus
Hornbill House Guesthouse
Hornbill House Hermanus
Hornbill House Guesthouse
Hornbill House Guesthouse Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

Is Hornbill House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hornbill House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hornbill House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available from 7 PM–8 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hornbill House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hornbill House located?

Located in Hemel En Aarde, this guesthouse is steps from Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and Whalehaven Winery. Whale Coast Mall and Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hornbill House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well kept room and you can walk to a brewery at night. Shopping mall also close. Just outside hermanus and 10 minute drive to the harbour and downtown area. Michelle was very helpful and sent pin to direct us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely places to unwind after a long overnight flight. A well-equipped apartment convenient for Hermanus and around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor heating
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A last minute booking that turned out to be a surprise package of utmost enjoyment, owners totally 100% all tej way giving and caring.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious, comfortable room and a wonderful host
I spent one night here on a work trip and the only thing I'm sorry about is that it was just one night. I will definitely be back. The room came as a pleasant surprise. It is very spacious, with a basic kitchenette and a comfortable sitting area for watching TV. It is sparkling clean, with quality white cotton bed linen and a mosquito net. The location is perfect within easy walking distance to the 24 hour Engen shop and a few good restaurants and breakfast spots across the road. John is a wonderful host who responded to messages timeously, and understands hospitality. When I explained that I had a bakkie load of photography equipment with me, and no energy to schlepp it upstairs to my room, he generously offered the use of his personal garage. Thank you, John! Hospitality like this makes such a difference.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upgrade auf Suite, superschöner Garten- ruhige Lage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable and comfortable family get-away
This was the perfect way for our family to spend a long weekend in a home-away-from-home apartment. The rainy weather kept us indoors for most of the time, but the good wifi and indoor-braai meant that we could still enjoy the time. We had to ask for some extra towels and toiletries, but other than that, we were very happy and will definitely recommend Hornbill to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Anina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Joshua, Cape Town, ZA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large functional rooms, good location, safe environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Confortable and quiet
We only stayed one night, as planned. Hornbill House is a little away from Hermanus town center but it's easy to park the car, safe, close to shopping. It has everything to cook as well as being a confortable accommodation. We would really recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buenoo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

TRACEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy place, great location with self catering
We came back to SA after a big tour in the summer because we wanted to spend more time around Hermanus, to that end were on a bit of a budget this time. Hornbill House was really well priced, in a brilliant location for getting around and gave us the freedom of some self catering. The room was really cosy, the bathroom a bit rustic, but roomy and perfectly adequate. We had a problem with the water a few days after we arrived, it wasn´t the fault of the owner, the local reservoir had been allowed to dry out (!!!) anyway all efforts were made to look after us and all the staff went above and beyond to make the rest of our stay wonderful. I would certainly go back if I was taking the same sort of trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Calme, propre, grand et fonctionnel, sécurisé. Proche centre ville.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018