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Featuring a saltwater pool with sun terrace, Anchor’s Rest is in seaside Hermanus. Whales can be viewed in season from the cliffs 492 feet away. All rooms have a patio with barbecue. The spacious rooms have light décor and a satellite TV with DVD player. Each has a private entrance in the garden and one overlooks the mountains. The kitchenette offers a microwave and fridge and kitchenware is provided. There are a few places to eat in the New Harbor, 10 minutes’ walk away. Many bars and restaurants are found in the Old Harbor, 5 minutes away by car. Hermanus Golf Course and the Blue Flag Grotto Beach are both under 5 mi from Anchor’s Rest Guest House. Free parking is available on site and a shuttle can be arranged to Cape Town International Airport, 66 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Hermanus
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Joanna
    Oman Oman
    Location and set up - nice and clean with friendly owners.
  • Meyer
    South Africa South Africa
    We enjoyed the privacy.. The braai area and we loved the fact that we were close to most tourist attractions. We enjoyed the spacious room as well.
  • Ohad
    Israel Israel
    Clean and nice place, very friendly owners, recommended.

Managed by Anchors Rest Hermanus

Company review score: 9Based on 167 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Anchor's Rest is situated in the small seaside town of Hermanus, 120km from Cape Town. We are 150m from the famous cliff paths boasting the best land based whale watching in the world. Anchor's Rest is a 1.5km stroll to the Hermanus Village Centre. It's anchored within walking distance between the historic Old Harbour (in the village) and the New Harbour with its restaurants. We offer 5 Luxury private self catering cottages, each with its own private entrance, patio/garden area.

Neighborhood info

Hermanus Highlights The world famous Cliff Path The Old & New Harbour Fernkloof Nature Reserve for picnics, walks, hiking and biking trails The smallest yet most diverse of the world's 6 floral kingdoms Whale watching Shark cage diving Water sport and adrenaline-filled activities Pristine, soft sand Blue Flag Beaches Mountain bike trails World-class 27-hole golf course Regular markets and festivals Excellent restaurants and art galleries Well established Hemel en Aarde Wine Route R320 offering scenic cellar experiences.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Anchor's Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Anchor's Rest takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 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 18 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Anchor's Rest accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

A surcharge of 300 ZAR applies for arrivals after 7:00 PM. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please note that, an extra charge applies upon refunding the guest's credit card.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

FAQs about Anchor's Rest

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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

  • Anchor's Rest offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • Anchor's Rest is 1.1 miles from the center of Hermanus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Anchor's Rest include:

    • Vacation Home
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Anchor's Rest is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.