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The Marine Hermanus

5.0 of 5
Marine Drive, Hermanus 7200, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013
FoggyFelix Surrey, UK
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Surrey, UK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

My wife and I stayed at the Marine for three night in April 2013, and enjoyed what can only be described as the pure luxury of this superb hotel. One of the three Liz McGrath Collection hotels, it is beautifully decorated, the food is delicious, and what you would expect in a high class restaurant, and the staff very friendly... More

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hamishhofmeyr, General Manager at The Marine Hermanus, responded to this review
21 May 2013

And what a pleasure it was to host you as well. Thank you for your positive comments and we really look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards Hamish Hofmeyr More

Hermanus, South Africa
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31 reviews 31 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I had my daughter with me, and we ordered the High tea for two, in the lounge. The service was fast and friendly on a rather busy saturday morning. Can highly recommend this lite mid morning snack. Good selection of sweet and savoury. Will be back!

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hamishhofmeyr, General Manager at The Marine Hermanus, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for your positive comments. High Tea is an important part of who we are and our pastry chef takes great pleasure in making it a little of work of art. Please join us again soon Warm regards Hamish Hofmeyr More

kent
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20 reviews 20 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We stayed at the Marine for 2 nights in March on route from cape town to port elizabeth. The hotel is situated at the end of the main coast road, less than a 2 minute walk into town. All the rooms look out to sea. Our room was situated on the 1st floor and had a huge lounge with a... More

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hamishhofmeyr, General Manager at The Marine Hermanus, responded to this review
21 May 2013

We are delighted that you so enjoyed your stay. Hermanus really is a slice of heaven and I am happy that you experienced so much of this area has to offer. Hope to see you soon. Warm regards Hamish Hofmeyr More

Dublin
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I was here with my wife for three nights in January 2013. We loved this hotel, and would return to it. The location is superb, and during the whale-watching season it must be incomparable. Our room was very generous and well-equipped. Dinner was excellent. We really enjoyed the cliff-top walks and the dassies playing in the rocks. We felt the... More

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hamishhofmeyr, General Manager at The Marine Hermanus, responded to this review
21 May 2013

When the Southern Right Whales come into Walker Bay, it is indeed an incomparable sight. Thank you for your positive comments and we apologise for your poor experience in our breakfast room... a matter that has been dealt with. We look forward to your return. Warm regards Hamish Hofmeyr More

London, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We stayed at this hotel for three nights in January 2013, just after new year. People, this is an excellent hotel, small, well run, welcoming, obliging staff, personal service and absolutely fantastic breakfast! The best I had in South Africa. We stayed in a spacious and sunny room overlooking the swimming pool. We originally wanted to stay in a sea... More

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hamishhofmeyr, General Manager at The Marine Hermanus, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for your positive comments about your stay with us. We aim at making all of our guest feel at home and I am delighted that you sampled everything on offer. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards Hamish Hofmeyr More

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

This spectacular local hotel is tucked away in this beautiful seaside town. The hospitality, service, food, rooms, overall ambiance and location was simply fabulous. We ate their restaurant twice because the textures and flavors of the food was amazing!! We had the marine seafood soup, tandoori spiced line-caught fish, bunny chow, grilled wwalker bay sole and of course the dark... More

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hamishhofmeyr, General Manager at The Marine Hermanus, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for choosing the Marine has your hotel of choice in this wonderful area. Our Winter menu has just been launched and is doing very well and we can`t wait to welcome you back to see what might be new on our menus next year. Warm Regards Hamish Hofmeyr More

Annapolis, Maryland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

After driving all day from Sanbona Game Reserve, we suffered a flat tire about a block from the hotel. Bummer . . . and it was my husband's birthday, too!! A few local young men were kind enough to put on the spare in a parking lot, but when we casually mentioned it to Hamish, the manager, he immediately told... More

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hamishhofmeyr, General Manager at The Marine Hermanus, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for your positive response and we are delighted that you enjoyed your experience at The Marine. We loved hosting you and truly look forward to welcoming you back to our slice of paradise soon. Warm regards Hamish Hofmeyr More

Cape Town Central, South Africa
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We spent two nights over Easter at the Marine, We were looking forward to the Hotel , as we have been to The CELLARS AND LOVED IT. We ate in both restaurants, THE SEAFOOD, and THE PAVILION, the food was very good in both ,but the portion of DUCK breast that I had as a main(in the Pavilion) was the... More

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hamishhofmeyr, General Manager at The Marine Hermanus, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Thank you for your constructive comments about your stay over the Easter Weekend. It is vital that we receive information like this so that we can continue to improve in everything that we do. I do hope that you visit us again soon where you will be ensured of a much improved stay. Warm Regards Hamish Hofmeyr More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

We stayed 2 nights during our honeymoon trip of South Africa. We upgraded on arrival to a waterfront room - amazing views. Had breakfast on our balcony. Received a complimentray bottle of Champagne for our honeymoon which was very kind Had the 6 course Valentines menu in the restaurant that was out of this world! Public areas are beautifully decorated.... More

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hamishhofmeyr, General Manager at The Marine Hermanus, responded to this review
29 March 2013

Thank you for your positive comments and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Apologies for the noisy crickets... Hermanus had a slight population explosion this year due to high rain fall and high temperatures. You`ll be glad to know that they have all settled down now to normal proportions. I am terrible sorry about the "chilly... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

The Marine hotel in Hermanus offers the most superb guest experience! The staff excell in all departments and the position of the hotel on the edge of the walkway with only the sea in front must be one of the mos exquisite sites in the world. My husband and I ate at the Seafood restaurant where the food was subline... More

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hamishhofmeyr, General Manager at The Marine Hermanus, responded to this review
29 March 2013

Thank you for your positive and encouraging comments. We indeed position ourselves as a destination of relaxation but, most importantly, we all enjoy what we do immensley. We hope to see you again soon. Warm Regards Hamish Hofmeyr More

 
 
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Also Known As:
The Marine Hermanus Hotel
The Marine Hermanus Hotel Hermanus
The Marine Hotel Hermanus
Address: Marine Drive, Hermanus 7200, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Overberg > Hermanus
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Luxury Hotels in Hermanus
#2 Family Hotels in Hermanus
#3 Romantic Hotels in Hermanus
Price range (per night): RM925 - 1,484
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Marine is one of the southern hemisphere’s most spectacular seaside Relais & Chateaux properties. Perched on the cliffs, overlooking Hermanus's Walker Bay, The Marine boasts 42 individually decorated bedrooms and suites. This unforgettable property overlooks South Africa’s most pristine whale sanctuary, and it is just a stone’s throw from one of the greatest densities of the endangered Great White Shark, and selection of fynbos species in the Cape. The Marine offers guests the unique opportunity to experience the finest land-based whale watching in the world. From June to September guests are able to view these majestic creatures from the comfort of their beautiful sea-facing bedroom. The attention to detail is apparent in every aspect of this remarkable owner managed property – from the personal service to the exceptional cuisine which is overseen by The Collection by Liz McGrath’s Grand Chef, Peter Tempelhoff, the perfect-for-sundowners Sun Lounge and the in-house Carchele Beauty Spa. Each piece of The Marine story adds another element to an unforgettable stay. ... more   less 
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