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The surf shack

3.0 star property
Mediterranean hostel in Hermanus

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Westcliff's The Surf Shack offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Explore the great outdoors through spelunking, rock climbing, or horseback riding; then unwind with hiking/biking or ecotours on site. With free in-room WiFi and convenient amenities like bicycle rentals and luggage storage, your stay is sure to be an adventure.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Locker space
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Mountain biking

Feel at home (4)

  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer

Room options

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
12 fourie street, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Village Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cliff Path - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • New Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Burgundy - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Co - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The surf shack

The surf shack is a great choice for a stay in Hermanus. Guests can keep active with on-site hiking/biking trails, horse riding/hire and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Other highlights at this Mediterranean hostel include free bike rentals and a beach shuttle.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • On-site carport
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Off-site

    • Free beach shuttle

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM

What to do

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Ecotours
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Cave exploring
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Scooter/moped hire
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free bike hire

Facilities

  • Built in 1920
  • Lockers available
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa

Also known as

The surf shack Hermanus
The surf shack Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The surf shack Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The surf shack?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The surf shack?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The surf shack and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, mountain biking and rock climbing. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours and cave exploring.

What's the area around The surf shack like?

The surf shack is a short 18-minute walk from Cliff Path and 18 minutes' walk from Old Harbour.

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