South Africa Camps & Lodges
Birkenhead House, Hermanus, South Africa
A Boutique Lodge or Hotel in South Africa
Camp Details
With its exhilarating clifftop position overlooking the whale-watching paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House provides luxury hotel accommodation and extraordinary coastal experiences. Watch surfers carving the waves and, during migration season, witness Southern Right and Humpback whales breaching just metres from the shore.
WHY CHOOSE BIRKENHEAD HOUSE?
• The best land-based whale watching in the world.
• A chic and intimate coastal experience in the seaside town of Hermanus.
• Beautifully designed sea-facing rooms in the front house with generous balconies and dazzling ocean views.
Questions about Birkenhead House
Can we bring children?
Children under 10 cannot be accommodated unless you book the whole hotel exclusively. Our own view is that this is a property for couples of all ages rather than families with young children, and we would steer families elsewhere along this coast.
What can we see from the house?
It stands on a clifftop above Walker Bay, with surfers on the waves below and, during migration season, Southern Right and Humpback whales breaching within metres of the shore. Hermanus offers what is widely regarded as the best land-based whale watching in the world.
What is included in the rate?
From ZAR 7,700 per person per night, the rate covers accommodation, all meals and snacks, full mini-bar, local beverages and house wines, all coffees and speciality teas, wireless internet, laundry and a complimentary in-house shuttle into Hermanus. The sea-facing rooms in the front house have generous balconies.
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Our Thoughts on Birkenhead House
Birkenhead House is perfect for couples of all ages, looking for an exclusive retreat off the coast. The decor is sheer elegance, with the windswept views lighting your imagination. The cuisine is also fabulous. We would not recommend this property for families with younger children.
Questions about Birkenhead House
Can we bring children?
Children under 10 cannot be accommodated unless you book the whole hotel exclusively. Our own view is that this is a property for couples of all ages rather than families with young children, and we would steer families elsewhere along this coast.
What can we see from the house?
It stands on a clifftop above Walker Bay, with surfers on the waves below and, during migration season, Southern Right and Humpback whales breaching within metres of the shore. Hermanus offers what is widely regarded as the best land-based whale watching in the world.
What is included in the rate?
From ZAR 7,700 per person per night, the rate covers accommodation, all meals and snacks, full mini-bar, local beverages and house wines, all coffees and speciality teas, wireless internet, laundry and a complimentary in-house shuttle into Hermanus. The sea-facing rooms in the front house have generous balconies.
Activities
Birkenhead House Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 January - 28 February | Standard Room | ZAR 10700 |
| 2026 | 1 March - 30 April; 1 August - 30 September | Standard Room | ZAR 9600 |
| 2026 | 1 May - 31 July | Standard Room | ZAR 7700 |
| 2026 | 1 October - 19 December | Standard Room | ZAR 10700 |
| 2026 | 20 December 2026 - 5 January 2027 | Standard Room | ZAR 12100 |
| 2027 | 06 January - 28 February | Standard Room | ZAR 11600 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
RATES ARE INCLUSIVE OF:
• Accommodation
• All meals and snacks
• Full mini-bar
• Wireless internet
• All coffees & speciality teas
• Laundry
• Complimentary in-house shuttle service into the town of Hermanus
• Local beverages and house wines
Questions about Birkenhead House
Can we bring children?
Children under 10 cannot be accommodated unless you book the whole hotel exclusively. Our own view is that this is a property for couples of all ages rather than families with young children, and we would steer families elsewhere along this coast.
What can we see from the house?
It stands on a clifftop above Walker Bay, with surfers on the waves below and, during migration season, Southern Right and Humpback whales breaching within metres of the shore. Hermanus offers what is widely regarded as the best land-based whale watching in the world.
What is included in the rate?
From ZAR 7,700 per person per night, the rate covers accommodation, all meals and snacks, full mini-bar, local beverages and house wines, all coffees and speciality teas, wireless internet, laundry and a complimentary in-house shuttle into Hermanus. The sea-facing rooms in the front house have generous balconies.
Activities
Child Policy
Unfortunately no children under 10 years old can be accommodated at Birkenhead House unless the whole hotel is booked exclusively.
Questions about Birkenhead House
Can we bring children?
Children under 10 cannot be accommodated unless you book the whole hotel exclusively. Our own view is that this is a property for couples of all ages rather than families with young children, and we would steer families elsewhere along this coast.
What can we see from the house?
It stands on a clifftop above Walker Bay, with surfers on the waves below and, during migration season, Southern Right and Humpback whales breaching within metres of the shore. Hermanus offers what is widely regarded as the best land-based whale watching in the world.
What is included in the rate?
From ZAR 7,700 per person per night, the rate covers accommodation, all meals and snacks, full mini-bar, local beverages and house wines, all coffees and speciality teas, wireless internet, laundry and a complimentary in-house shuttle into Hermanus. The sea-facing rooms in the front house have generous balconies.
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