We stayed here in March so clearly weren't expecting to see any whales. The overall experience after a hectic few days on Cape town was one of complete relaxation and being very spoilt. We stayed in room 9, which is at the back of the house but has a view of the sea and the mountains. It is a good... more

At the end of our 8 night stay in South Africa we spent 3 nights at Birkenhead House Villa. WOW! Our first comment has to be thank goodness this was our final stop before returning home. Nothing else we have ever experienced comes close. We stumbled across the hotel 4/5 years earlier and promised ourselves a stay. We called in,... more

My partner and I, mid-40s, well-traveled, from Northern California, very much enjoyed our second trip to South Africa--2 weeks in February, 2009. Our 3 accomodations, for perspective, were Londolozi Private Granite Suites in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve (~$2000 USD per night for Suite #2), Birkenhead House in Hermanus (~$750 USD per night for Room #6), and Alta Bay Guesthouse... more

We could see whales (hundreds of them!) from our bed... Very cool room and relaxed dining atmosphere -- it almost feels like a friend has invited you to a dinner party and has asked your opinion on what to serve. Totally relaxing. Birkenhead House (next door) is more traditional -- a small boutique hotel -- You can use all the... more

Superb hotel in wonderful location with sounds of the surf all around. Very elegant. Food very good and ambience excellent. Wonderful spot for relaxing , walking on teh immaculate beaches and through the fynbos. Lacks a cocktail bar area but otherwsie pretty perfect. more

My wife and I stayed at Birkenhead House during our honeymoon in the summer of 2008...Most people suggested that we stay at the Marine in Hermanus but the Birkenhead House seemed more personal and private...We pulled into the Birkenhead House and were met by a few staff members...They escorted us into the hotel and showed us our room...The only problem... more

We spent 3 nights at Birkenhead House and can't wait to go back. After a beautiful and easy drive from capetown we were greeted by the friendly staff, given a tour and a glass of champagne. The service is effortless and the fact that its all inclusive means you can relax and not worry about drink charges, tipping etc. Food... more

The setting of this hotel is truly fabulous! If you are looking for peace and quiet, excellent service and a bit of luxury this is the place to stay in Hermanus. On reflection I would say the food is only average - the view from the restaurant makes it taste better than it really is. Because of this I am... more

Rarely do I stay at a hotel I would go back to - but Birkenhead House is one place I definitely want to revisit. We stayed for 2 nights and only wish it could have been longer. The location is amazing (on cliffs overlooking sea) and from there you get amazing sunsets and whales for breakfast lunch and dinner (even... more