Located in Hermanus, the heart of the whale route, Braeview Guest House offers self catering accommodations and is just 1640 feet away from the New Harbor where the whale watching boats depart from. It features a garden and barbecue facilities. Braeview's units are spacious and decorated with traditional wooden furniture and tiled or carpeted floors. Overlooking the garden, both the Sunbird Suite and the Stone Cottage overlook the garden and each has a fully equipped kitchen, patio and a satellite TV. There are many restaurants just a short stroll away. Braeview can assist you with the organization of trips and excursions. Guests can choose from a variety of activities in the surrounding area, including hiking, shark cage diving, whale watching horse riding, and wine tasting in Hemel and Aarde valley. The Old Harbor is 1.2 mi from the property, while the cliff path for whale watching is only 492 feet away. A bicycle or local 'tuk-tuk' transport can be arranged upon request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
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Property practice

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Hermanus
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nozuko
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent location. Not far from main attractions and beaches but also quiet neighborhood. Friendly reception.
  • Kathrine
    United States of America United States of America
    Truly an incredible experience. The guesthouse was incredibly comfortable and the hosts took such good care of us. Ensuring that we had everything we needed during our stay and providing great recommendations in town.
  • Ronald
    United States of America United States of America
    Cute cottage with large clean room. Location was great and owner was so helpful and kind. Allowed us to check in early and provided a lot of information and advice of where to continue our travels.

Area info

Amenities of Braeview Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules

Braeview Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Crib upon request
ZAR 100 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Braeview Guest House

  • Braeview Guest House is 1.1 miles from the center of Hermanus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Braeview Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Game drives
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bar crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Beach

  • Room options at Braeview Guest House include:

    • Suite
    • Bungalow

  • Check-in at Braeview Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Braeview Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.