Luxury Hotel

The Marine Hotel

Hermanus, South Africa

Nestled on a dramatic cliff path overlooking Walker Bay, The Marine is a landmark boutique hotel and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. With 40 beautifully styled rooms and suites, many offering sweeping ocean views, it’s an ideal retreat for whale-watching (often visible from the room), coastal walks and refined seaside relaxation. Guests enjoy elegant dining, a well-regarded spa, and polished, attentive service in an atmosphere of timeless seaside charm.

Elegant seaside comfort in a historic clifftop hotel with sweeping views of Walker Bay and direct access to the famous Hermanus cliff path.

Available Options:

Double Rooms- King-size bed (or twin on request), en-suite bathroom, some with private balconies. Includes a welcome bottle of wine and complimentary stocked minibar.
Luxury Double Rooms with Sea View- Beautifully appointed rooms, perfectly placed for dolphin and whale watching from the window or balcony.
Premier Suites- Spacious suites with separate living/lounge area and panoramic views over Walker Bay. Two suites also offer private balconies for a more exclusive stay.

Elegant and relaxed coastal dining with spectacular views of Walker Bay, whether you’re starting your day with breakfast or unwinding with sundowners.

Available Options:

The Pavilion – Stylish all-day dining venue serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a chic black-and-white setting. Guests can choose to dine indoors or al fresco in the courtyard by the pool or on the pavilion terrace, all with sweeping views of the bay.
The Sun Lounge & Bar – A relaxed sanctuary for morning coffee, afternoon tea, light meals or evening cocktails. Overlooking Walker Bay, it’s an ideal spot to unwind, enjoy marine views, and linger in stylish comfort.
The Sun Lounge & Bar – A relaxed sanctuary for morning coffee, afternoon tea, light meals or evening cocktails. Overlooking Walker Bay, it’s an ideal spot to unwind, enjoy marine views, and linger in stylish comfort.

A striking clifftop boutique hotel with panoramic Walker Bay views, The Marine provides a refined, flexible and inspiring venue for corporate and private events. Whether you’re planning a strategy meeting, incentive getaway, family celebration or a romantic destination wedding, the hotel combines stunning scenery with polished service, gourmet dining and full hospitality support.

Available Event Options:

Special Celebrations- Indoor and outdoor spaces suited to intimate family gatherings through to larger events (e.g. milestone birthdays, reunions, anniversary parties), backed by bespoke event planning.
Meetings & Conferences- A well-equipped meeting venue for up to about 60-80 people, with modern AV/IT infrastructure, strong natural light and breakout areas.
Groups & Incentives- Accommodation packages tailored for groups, from small teams to exclusive-use bookings of up to 40 guests (single occupancy) or 80 at twin occupancy. Ideal for team builds, incentive travel, executive retreats or film/tour groups.
Weddings & Honeymoons- A range of ceremony and reception venues—including lawns, restaurant terrace, pool courtyard and indoor spaces—with full “destination wedding” services and romantic honeymoon packages. The Honeymoon Suite offers lofted sleeping quarters and sweeping ocean views.

The Marine offers a blend of leisure, wellness, and tailored guest services, ensuring comfort and relaxation in a spectacular clifftop setting. Guests can enjoy spa indulgence, boutique shopping, fitness and pools, alongside attentive concierge care for a seamless stay.

Facilities & Guest Services:

Two saltwater swimming pools — a heated courtyard pool plus a natural tidal pool below the hotel
Carchele Beauty Spa — a full-service, clifftop wellness sanctuary offering signature treatments, steam rooms and relaxation spaces
The Collection Boutique — an upscale retail shop featuring South African designer fashion, jewellery, art and homewares
Gym / fitness studio — with cardio, weights and stretching equipment for guests who like to keep active
Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel
Travel desk and concierge services, including shuttle arrangements, bicycle rentals, excursion booking and tour advice
Laundry/dry cleaning services and daily housekeeping
Boutique shopping on-site and nearby, plus assistance shipping items purchased from the hotel boutique
Private picnic packing service — guests can request curated picnic baskets for outings along the cliff path or tidal pools.
Proposal and romance packages, babysitting on request, and special celebration services (e.g. for anniversaries or honeymoons)