The Marine is a gracious Relais & Chateaux property set up high against the cliffs overlooking Walker Bay in Hermanus. Just a 90-minute drive from Cape Town, this 40-room hotel offers not only some of South Africa’s top cuisine but also fantastic whale viewing from about July to September.

Lying in the heart of this popular seaside town, The Marine is close to the central buzz of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Relax at the Carchele Beauty Spa, drink in the sunshine at the secluded, heated swimming pool, or enjoy cocktails in the Sun Lounge before savoring dinner, which is overseen by Relais & Chateaux grand chef Peter Tempelhoff.

Highlights

• Set in South Africa's whale-watching capital
• Cliff-top setting with mountain & ocean views
• Close to shops, cafes & restaurants
• Multiple award-winning cuisine & cocktail bar
• Stylish, comfortable interior design
• Indulgent spa & wellness experience

Activities

• DAY TOURS
• BEACH ACTIVITIES

Situated on the cliffs overlooking the bay, The Marine is an elegant, sophisticated hotel in the heart of Hermanus, with beautifully decorated rooms offering unmatched views, delicious food, and personalized service.

Rooms

Double Room

The Marine Hermanus incorporates fresh colors and luxurious fabrics into its 42 individually decorated bedrooms and suites - each with air conditioning and under-floor heating, a mini-bar, and an en suite bathroom.

Many have balconies with commanding views across Walker Bay or over the beautiful internal courtyards.

Premier Suite

The seven Premier Suites have expansive ocean views, and two have private balconies and/or fireplaces. All have private lounge areas.

Facilities

Enjoy the solar-heated saltwater swimming pool, perfect for catching the sun, before catching up with emails in the Internet Lounge or settling down with a book in the reading room.

The Carchele Beauty Spa offers a comprehensive list of treatments that promise to soothe and revitalize you. The spa has a DermaLife Capsule, a steam room, and a couple's massage room.

The Collection Boutique offers jewelry from Peter Gilder, beautiful ceramics from Ardmore, sculptures, and fine fashion items.

Dining

The Pavilion offers some of the finest dining in Hermanus and the menus are inspired by the bounty of the local Overberg. Combining the best South African ingredients with hints of the Mediterranean and the East, Relais & Chateaux grand chef Peter Tempelhoff has been showered with both local and international accolades and awards, and the wholly enchanting dining experiences that he creates are certainly not to be missed.

Inspired by Harrod’s renowned seafood counter, the hotel's other restaurant - Origins - has a warm and inviting atmosphere, is stylishly decorated, and serves ocean-fresh, sustainable seafood. Indulge in playful dishes accompanied by a crisp wine white from the nearby Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.

For a relaxing drink, visit the Sun Lounge - a stylish cocktail bar and lounge - or simply choose a bottle of wine from the floating wine cellar, stocked with some of South Africa’s best wines, to enjoy in your room or suite. The Sun Lounge has lovely views of the surrounding cliffs and Walker Bay.