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Birkenhead House

5.0 star property

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Sun deck
Sun deck
Interior
Superior Room
Standard Room | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$1,648
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

Explore the area

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119 11th St, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
  • Place, Voelklip Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grotto Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hermanus Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Superior Room (Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hermanus

A luxury stay in Hermanus awaits you at Birkenhead House. Within steps you'll find Voelklip Beach and Kammabaai Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include body wraps and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Voelklip hotel include Grotto Beach and Hermanus Beach.

What's nearby

  • Voelklip Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kammabaai Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grotto Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hermanus Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cliff Path - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bientang's Cave Restaurant Hermanus - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pear Tree - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fusion Cafe, Hermanus - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Birkenhead House

Birkenhead House offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The luxury Birkenhead House also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Hermanus hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Birkenhead House offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and manicures and pedicures.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Birkenhead
Birkenhead House
Birkenhead House Hermanus
Birkenhead House Hotel
Birkenhead House Hotel Hermanus
Birkenhead House & Villa Hotel Hermanus
Birkenhead House And Villa
Birkenhead House & Villa Hotel Hermanus
Birkenhead House Hotel
Birkenhead House Hermanus
Birkenhead House Hotel Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Birkenhead House?

Yep, Birkenhead House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Birkenhead House?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Birkenhead House on 2 Apr 2026 start from AU$1,648, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Birkenhead House?

Yep, Birkenhead House is a short 5-minute walk from Voelklip Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Birkenhead House?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Birkenhead House. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Birkenhead House have a pool?

Birkenhead House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Birkenhead House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Birkenhead House.

Does Birkenhead House serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Birkenhead House?

No, Birkenhead House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Birkenhead House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Birkenhead House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Birkenhead House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Birkenhead House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Terrible food
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are beautiful, and each room is unique and meticulously prepared with heated flooring in the washroom, personalized notes each evening, snacks, drinks and cleaning twice daily. The hotel only accommodates ~20 people which enhances the exclusivity of the experience since it is not open for public consumption. You can’t beat the ocean view - which is not done justice by the photos online. The staff wait for you to go to your meal to turndown your rooms. Menu cards at dinner at personalized with your name. Food is amazing with many different options daily. The service is top tier with the staff genuinely caring about making your stay exceptional. The staff at this hotel exceed any other hotel we’ve stayed at and that’s saying a lot (special thank you to Gift, Simon, Mary, Jordan, Rita, Chris & Beezo). Overall, a 11/10 experience and worth every cent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful in every way

The most wonderful hotel you will stay at. The attention to detail, views and beautiful interiors made it perfect. Also the best massage!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lars Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel on the beach

Arrived at the Hotel to be told that they did not deal with Expedia or any web site for bookings They honoured my booking as they had some spare rooms but it could have been very nasty

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hoteito Perfecto gran lujo con calidez humana

La Birkenhead House que es parte del Grupo Royal Portfolio que tiene 4 de los mejores hoteles del país, la Biekenhead House es un hotel encantador de 12 habitaciones, decoradas cada una de manera diferente con antigüedades y muebles de calidad y sabanas y toallas excepcionales. Lo mejor del hotel es el servicio que además de profesional e impecable es cálido, acogedor y se desviven por el huésped. Son 58 para 12 habitaciones y son fantásticos todos. La cocina es sabrosa, sana y muy cuidada, las vistas espectaculares. La llegada al hotel es un poco sorprendente pues la entrada del hotel es muy poco impresionante y la recepción es de bolsillo aunque muy cuca con una pequeña Boutique con ropa y artesanías de toda Sudáfrica, incluso alguna antigüedad. En resumen un lugar de ensueño para desconectar y recargar pilas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henrique M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel impecável

O local é maravilhoso! Super recomendo! A vista é linda e o amanhecer e entardecer tem vistas incríveis. O atendimento no hotel é exclusivo, os funcionários se esmeram em nos atender da melhor forma. Para se ter uma ideia eu tenho alergia a camarão, e os cardápios das refeições já vinham com a opção de substituição para ela. O funcionário Chris deu ótimas recomendações de passeios em vinícolas e vinhos que tomamos durante as refeições. As instalações do quarto foram ótimas bem como roupa de cama e toalhas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024