Hotel Birkenhead House (Hermanus, South Africa)

About Birkenhead House

The Birkenhead House hotel opened in January 2003. It is situated high on the cliffs of Hermanus overlooking the beaches of Walker Bay. It is only 8 km away from the city centre and with direct beach access this luxury hotel is a getaway for water enthusiasts and honeymooners. The hotel is a winner of awards like "Best Small Hotel, South Africa" and "Travelers Choice Award for Best Bargain, Africa" in 2009. The decor includes rare maritime antiques to underline the coastal atmosphere. All 11 rooms are spacious and have a balcony in some of them, offering amenities like a mini bar, DVD and digital TV. The hotel’s features include the Birkenhead House & Villa Spa, with massage, aromatherapy and reflexology treatments in Lavender or Cinnamon rooms. To keep its guests busy this hotel can arrange a wide variety of activities like golf, whale watching, bird watching, nature walks, yoga or shark cage diving. At the Birkenhead House & Villa guests can also international cuisine, which includes a mixture of modern African Cuisine, traditional French techniques with strong Asian and Italian influences.