Mr & Mrs Smith

Birkenhead House

Hermanus, South Africa

White wicker loungers, ostrich-feather lampshades and fresh roses contribute to creating the most tasteful of holiday terrains, especially when teamed with a plunge pool running down the centre of Birkenhead House and an infinity version out front, looking towards the sea. Set on a cliff’s edge in the Western Cape, with stunning views over two sandy beaches, Birkenhead House is a special place to watch the waves and surfers come in. Between June and November, the view includes whales, which swim right in front of the hotel. Hermanus is about a two-hour drive southeast of Cape Town.

Need to know

• Rooms 11 luxury suites.
• Rates Double rooms from $512.81 (ZAR4,895), excluding tax at 14 per cent.
  The price shown represents the lowest nightly rate for a double room available at this hotel over the next 21 days. Any price conversions from the hotel's local currency (ZAR4,895) have been conducted using today's exchange rates from xe.com.
• More details Rates include tranfers to/from Hermanus, breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks.
• Facilities Three pools, spa, gym, free WiFi throughout, off-street parking. In rooms: flatscreen TV, DVD/CD player and library, complimentary minibar.
• Check-out 11am but flexible depending on how busy it is. Check-in: 2pm.
• Children No children under 12, unless the entire property is booked for an exclusive stay. An extra bed for a third person can be added to rooms 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8 for R750.
• Also No pets. No smoking in the hotel, but a smoking area is provided.

Food and drink at Birkenhead House

• Hotel restaurant There is no restaurant as such. Snacks and meals are included in the room rate. Two menus have Thai and French influences.
• Dress code Beach casual by day, breezy sophistication by night.
• Top table The best place is next to the rim-flow pool on the front patio overlooking Walker Bay (weather permitting). Private meals may be served in the card room or, if your room allows, on its balcony.
• Last orders Breakfasts are a treat: full English and Continental are served daily 8am–10am. Mealtimes are flexible: usually, the latest you can have lunch is 4pm, and dinner about 10pm.
• Room service Snacks are provided free of charge.
• Hotel bar You can help yourself to an honesty bar day and night: a selection of quality local wines, spirits, liqueurs, beers and soft drinks.

Also worth knowing

• Weddings This property is suitable for weddings. More...

Birkenhead House P.O.Box 1552, Hermanus, Hermanus, South Africa, 7200