On the Cliff Guest House

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Serene elegance in Westcliff's garden retreat

Elegant guesthouse in Westcliff, featuring a serene garden and terrace. Unwind in the sauna, outdoor pool, or with a soothing aromatherapy massage.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 878
AED 1,011 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Sea View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A covered patio with two wooden chairs and a small table, overlooking a well-maintained lawn and distant buildings.

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a door.

Luxury Double Room

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a view of the ocean, a balcony with a chair, and a patterned curtain.

Penthouse, Sea View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Westcliff, a neighborhood in Hermanus, On the Cliff Guest House is in the suburbs and by the ocean. Whale Museum and Old Harbour Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Village Square and Hermanus Country Market. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Hermanus travel guide
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Map
42 Westcliff rd, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a road curving through the landscape.
    Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cliff Path
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Harbour
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Village Square
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Old Harbour Museum
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pear Tree
    3 min drive
  • Fusion Cafe, Hermanus
    3 min drive
  • Char'd Grill & Wine Bar
    19 min walk
  • Bientang's Cave Restaurant Hermanus
    3 min drive
  • Shell
    14 min walk

About this property

On the Cliff Guest House

  • Luxury guesthouse located in Westcliff
  • You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at On the Cliff Guest House. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and archery at this guesthouse. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure, aromatherapy, or a massage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and beach towels
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Does On the Cliff Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at On the Cliff Guest House?

As of 27 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On the Cliff Guest House on 27 November 2026 start from AED 878, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is On the Cliff Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at On the Cliff Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Cliff Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does On the Cliff Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 1500 per vehicle applies.

Where is On the Cliff Guest House located?

Located in Westcliff, this luxury guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cliff Path, New Harbour, and Gearing's Point. Whale Museum and Village Square are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

On the Cliff Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zzz
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Tolle Lage, sehr freundliche Gastgeber und Personal
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

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joyable few nights in Harmanous

This is a friendly B&B that are so popular is SA. All rooms have great views of the sea and would offer excellent viewing during the season when whales are in the bay. It is also a nice walk into the town centre where there are plenty of restaurants. The room has traditional decoration which is well maintained and clean. Everyone is very friendly and helpful to make the most of your visit. The room does not come with air conditioning, so we found the room a little warm at night, but this is a personal preference. Overall a very pleasing and welcoming stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful view of the bay. Room was phenomenal, staff very friendly. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable and clean with a nice location. Pretty view and walking paths along the cliffs above the surf.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property only a short walk from the town center. The owner and staff were very friendly and could not be more welcoming. We were on a 1 month tour, and this was the warmest welcome of any of hotels we stayed at. We would happily recommend to other.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This wasn’t my booking this has been booked fraudulently have contacted my bank
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was right across the street from the ocean. You could see the ocean from the bedroom, breakfast room. If there were whales there you would have been able to see them. Such a charming place. Breakfast was great. You can’t help but fall in love with the place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Coastal peace in busy Hermanus

Very pleasant and helpful management team. Our room was spacious and well furnished with king size bed open view to the sea immediately across the road wirh access to the paved coast path. Wonderful choices for cooked breakfast. Secure parking at rear of property. More than one communal lounge areas and an honesty bar. Away from the bustle of the town centre but close enough to good restaurants. 4 star rating is justified.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place with lovely owners, will come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location. Clean comfortable room. Great breakfast. Charmaine is vey helpful. A great little inn tucked away from all the hustle and bustle. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room overlooking Hermanus Bay. Beautiful view, friendy and helpful staff. Fantastic area for whale watching... we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Whale watching direkt vom Zimmer aus !

Seit 10 Jahren ist das B&B "On the Cliff" unsere regelmässige Adresse in Hermanus. Aus der Suite im oberen Stockwerk lassen sich in der Saison die Wale aus jedem Zimmer beobachten !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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8/10 Good

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Erg leuk hotel met uitzicht op zee. Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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8/10 Good

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Great place to stay at Hermanus. Only wale watching seemed to be better
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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superb

This is a wonderful hotel with a gorgeous view and lovely location. The staff could not have been more welcoming and the breakfast more delicious. The rooms were spacious and the amenities were terrific. I loved the lotion....best ever. Our view from the ground floor was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful view spacious rooms

Beautiful property with big spacious rooms. Every room has a sea view. The breakfast was amazing. There are beautiful spots in the property like the pool area with swings and the library. Beautiful artwork and handicrafts throughout the property which give you a nice feel of being in a beach town. The property is close to some great seafood restaurants in the town and is also very close to whale watching tours. I would highly recommend this place and am looking forward to re-visiting the place myself.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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8/10 Good

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Super Guesthouse

Tolles kleines Guesthouse mit Meerblick. Ins Zentrum läuft man etwa eine viertel Stunde. Das Frühstück war absolut ok.
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10/10 Excellent

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Wundervolle gelegen, tolle Gastgeber!

Wir wurden sehr herzlich begrüßt und waren von der Größe und Ausstattung des Zimmers sehr positiv angetan! Es fehlte an nichts! Auch das Frühstück ließ keine Wünsche offen. Es ist immer für jeden was dabei!
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Location

This is a B&B done right. All rooms face the ocean with a view. Staff is very professional and friendly. I felt I was staying at someones beautiful home with my own very private room just off the very spacious living room. I stayed in a lower room which was slightly cheaper, but the view was great! I'd book that room again! This is a B&B worth remembering.
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10/10 Excellent

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Avkopplande och vackert

Vackert beläget Guest house med fantastisk utsikt, trevligt bemötande av trevlig personal. Gångavstånd (10 min) längst vacker cliff walk eller längst väg ned till centrum med restauranger
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8/10 Good

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Perfect for a stopover on the coast

We enjoyed our stay very much. The room is spacious, the staff friendly and the breakfast was very generous for being a guest house. The house is nicely located overlooking the cliffs (with the road inbetween), there is a path accross the road that goes all the way to the village, it takes about 20-25 minutes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good location

very comfortable
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Right on the cliff of Hermanus - great

We had a short stay at the cliff, like the place, right at the ocean and a perfect cliff walk of 18 minutes to the centre
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Bien mais pas exceptionnel

La chambre etait correcte mais il y avait une odeur désagréable dans la salle de bain. L'accueil est un peu "guindé", ce qui se ressens également au petit dejeuner. Dommage pas de mini bar ds la chambre (pas pratique de ne pouvoir mettre au frais une bouteille achetée ds les winesland tout proche). La vue est jolie de la salle du petit déjeuner. En résumé, un peu déçue pour le prix.