Curated luxury hotels in Overstrand

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers luxury accommodation featuring spectacular views of ancient forests and the whale watching haven of Walker Bay, just a 30-minute drive from Hermanus.

The air-conditioned suites of Grootbos feature floor-to-ceiling windows, making the suites light and airy. All suites offer a spacious lounge with a cosy fireplace, satellite TV and a DVD player, and a private wooden deck.

Guests can enjoy African and European gourmet cuisine, made with fresh and locally grown produce in Grootbos Private Nature Reserve’s 2 restaurants. Full English breakfast menus, light lunches and 6-course dinners are included in the rate.

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers various tours, including flower safaris, horse riding, birding tours, shark cage diving in Gansbaai, and of course whale watching tours.

Grootbos Nature Reserve is a multi-award winning nature reserve, and home to more than 740 different species of plants. The centre of Capetown is a scenic 2-hour drive away.

Blombos Self-Catering House Farm is set in Franskraalstrand, 5 km from Gansbaai. It offers accommodation in cottages surrounded by mountain views and fynbos. There is a restaurant on the farm.

The cottages offer a seating area and a kitchen to prepare meals. Each cottage has a protected barbecue area and a play area for children.

Guests can enjoy breakfast and lunch at the restaurant on the farm.

Hermanus is within 40 minutes' drive and Cape Agulhas is 84 km away.

With a stay at The Marine Hermanus in Hermanus (Hermanus City-Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Village Square and Shopping Centre. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Old Harbour and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Whale Museum.

Located in Hermanus, 28 km from Mt Hebron Nature Reserve, Grand Lux Boutique Manor provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a bar. The hotel features a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

All units are equipped with a fridge, minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a hot tub and a hairdryer, certain rooms at the hotel also offer a sea view. At Grand Lux Boutique Manor each room includes a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving local and South African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Grand Lux Boutique Manor offers a sun terrace. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hermanus, like hiking and cycling.

Guests can make use of the business centre to work or head for a sightseeing trip organized by the tour desk.

Kleinmond Golf Course is 34 km from Grand Lux Boutique Manor, while Howhoek Nature Reserve is 37 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 104 km from the property.

With a stay at Birkenhead House in Hermanus (Voelklip), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Kammabaai Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Voelklip Beach. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grotto Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hermanus Beach.

Located in Hermanus, The Thatch House Hermanus is within a 10-minute drive of Grotto Beach and Hermanus Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Old Harbour and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Shopping Centre.

When you stay at Schulphoek House in Hermanus, you'll be near the bay, within a 5-minute drive of Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and Whalehaven Winery. This beach guest house is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from New Harbour and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Old Harbour.

A stay at Whale Coast All Suite Hotel places you in the heart of Hermanus – a 4-minute drive from Cliff Path and 5 minutes from Voelklip Beach. This aparthotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from New Harbour and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Grotto Beach.

Located in Hermanus (Westcliff), One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Whale Museum and Village Square. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Shopping Centre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Old Harbour.

With a stay at Misty Waves Boutique Hotel in Hermanus (Westcliff), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Whale Museum and Village Square. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Shopping Centre and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Old Harbour.

With a stay at Harbour House Hotel in Hermanus (Hermanus City-Centre), you'll be steps from Whale Museum and 3 minutes by foot from Village Square. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Old Harbour and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Shopping Centre.

Located in Hermanus, Mulligans Golf Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Village Square and Old Harbour. This golf hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Whale Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Shopping Centre.

The Thatch House Boutique Hotel, Hermanus is located on the banks of the Kleinriver Lagoon. This boutique hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court.

The spacious and elegant suites at The Thatch House offer lagoon, garden or mountain view. They have a seating area and include a luxurious bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Breakfast is served every morning at the property or in the privacy of your room. Light lunches, picnics, dinners, barbecues or wine tastings can be arranged.

Guests can cruise or paddle the lagoon on a boat, enjoy a hike, a massage or simply admire the views from across the expansive garden down to the lagoon. There are a jungle gym for kids to explore.

Grotto Beach is 6 km away while the centre of Hermanus can be reached within 15 minutes' drive.

Located on the seafront in Hermanus, One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel features a sun terrace with heated outdoor pool. The famous cliff path is just a short stroll away.

The stylish rooms are equipped with a satellite TV, air conditioning and private bathroom with shower. Some of the rooms have a balcony with sea view.

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge area and free WiFi is available.

Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hermanus, like cycling, hiking, wine tasting and seasonal whale watching.

Shops and restaurants are within 7 minutes' walk and Hermanus Golf Club is 3 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 105 km from the property.

Set within 36 km of Kleinmond Golf Course and 40 km of Howhoek Nature Reserve in Hermanus, The Volmoed Trust provides accommodation with seating area. The property features mountain and lake views, and is 30 km from Mt Hebron Nature Reserve. The chalet also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The units are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. The units will provide guests with an oven.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hermanus, like hiking. The chalet has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Arabella Country Estate is 40 km from The Volmoed Trust, while Fernkloof Nature Reserve is 9.1 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 106 km from the property.

Located in Kleinmond, Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve and Kleinmond Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kogelberg Nature Reserve and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Arabella Country Estate.