Selkirk House Hotel - Hermanus
-34.404212, 19.248463Overview
Adults-only guest house in Hermanus with panoramic Walker Bay views and a unique Karoo stone braai area
Outdoor Spaces & Facilities
Selkirk House Hermanus offers a year-round outdoor salt-water pool with sun loungers and a pool cover for cooler days. The landscaped gardens feature water features and a Karoo stone braai area for outdoor cooking. An onsite library provides a quiet reading space, and the upper lounge has a fully stocked bar.
Room Accommodations
Each of the spacious rooms at Selkirk House includes a flat-screen satellite TV, a seating area, and a work desk. Rooms are air-conditioned with carpeted floors and offer panoramic views over Walker Bay or Hermanus Mountain. The private bathrooms have both a bathtub and shower.
Dining & Breakfast
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily with a buffet of fresh fruit, cold meats, cheeses, and cooked options. The hotel provides a fully stocked bar in the upper lounge and a wine/champagne selection. Guests can also use the special diet menus upon request.
Location & Surroundings
Selkirk House Hotel Hermanus is situated against Hermanus Mountain with views over Walker Bay. Grotto Beach is 5 km away, and Fernkloof Nature Reserve is 3 km from the property. Walker Bay Nature Reserve is also nearby, and whale watching and hiking are popular activities.
Services & Practicalities
The hotel operates an inverter system to mitigate load shedding issues, ensuring uninterrupted power. Free private parking is available on site, and an airport shuttle can be arranged. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, security alarms, and CCTV outside the property.
- Location: 5 km from Grotto Beach, 3 km from Fernkloof Nature Reserve
- Rooms: Spacious rooms with flat-screen TV, seating area, and work desk
- Dining: Complimentary English breakfast with buffet and cooked options
- Facilities: Karoo stone braai area, year-round salt-water pool, library
- Services: Inverter system, free parking, airport shuttle
- Policy: Adults-only, no children under 12
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
35 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed / 2 Single beds
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
35 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed / 2 Single beds
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Room size:
35 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed / 2 Single beds
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Plunge pool
Saltwater pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Squash
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Saltwater pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Selkirk House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 210 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 600 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 107.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cape Town International, CPT |
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