La Gratitude was absolutely ideal for our family of 6 children and a nanny. The house keeper, Iris, made the stay a real pleasure and couldn't be more helpful. She effortlessly got the housework done, washed our clothes, helped prepare meals and took our young children to collect shells on the magnificent Grotto beach when they were out of sync... More

Please note that La Gratitude is not a hotel, but a private house/villa .La Gratitude is a fine capedutch-architecture house in an outstanding location overlooking/access to 5 mile beach. Accommodation is well appointed, common areas are generous, and the pool/jaccuzi is an added bonus! A wonderful place to chill out, with easy access to Hermanus restaurants. House help is a... More

Arriving at La Gratitude was a great tonic after a long journey. The welcome from the Housekeeper, the quality of the accomodation, the cleanliness and there is of course the views - all were wonderful.

As always, La Gratitude satisfies in its combination of historical architecture, exceptional location, simplicity and elegance. For a beach house this is in our experience rare. It remains ideally suited for larger parties of family and friends, and for extended stays. Service is basic but very friendly.

We had one of our best family holidays yet in this house - uninterupted views out to sea with whales and dolphins, beautiful and secure private garden, stylish but not 'done' interior. The house is genuinely beautiful and interesting - it was the first house to be built - over 100 years ago - on this beach, and has been... More