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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Beautiful Abalone in Hermanus offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a fitness room, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Free private parking is available on-site. Convenient Location: Located 65 mi from Cape Town International Airport, the guest house is 1.2 mi from Old Harbor and 1.2 mi from Hermanus Golf Club. Nearby attractions include Mt Hebron Nature Reserve and Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and comfortable rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 twin bed
Bedroom 4
1 queen bed
Bedroom 5
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lawrence
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful town. Room facilities were excellent, clean and safe. Nice and private cottage. Very comfortable. All we needed. Wish we could have stayed longer.
  • Marin
    United States United States
    The room was very nice, with a full kitchen and comfortable bed. It was a little hot during the night and I wasn't sure if we could leave the windows and doors open due to safety. It's a bit too far from town to walk to dinner and back, but...
  • Bianca
    China China
    Everything looked exactly like the pictures, the apartment was clean and tidy. Everyone was very friendly, amd Dirk went out of his way to assist us. Would definitely visit again.
  • Dai
    Brazil Brazil
    It is a really cozy place. Every detail is prepared with care and attention. We stayed only one night but We love it. We haven't met Yvonne personally but she made sure to leave us a bottle of wine and some chocolates. Very nice approach.
  • Joanne
    United States United States
    It was so beautiful. Like a charming little Cape Cod seaside cottage. It had everything we needed and Yvonne was a very welcoming host and gave us lots of recommendations for walks and restaurants
  • Aimee
    Germany Germany
    Everything was really perfect and very comfortable. We only stayed one night passing through Hermanus but we absolutely would have stayed longer at this apartment. Full kitchen has everything you need and large fridge. We were excited about the...
  • Kristina
    Indonesia Indonesia
    We truly enjoyed our stay here! They welcomed us as soon as we arrived. The room was impeccably clean and had everything that we could need. It was truly a lovely refuge along our travels.
  • Anthony
    South Africa South Africa
    We were delighted with our comfortable stay at Beautiful Abalone. The room is well thought out (for instance, an extender adapter/plugs next to the bed) and the shower is superb. Host Dirk is very friendly and helpful.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Yvonne ! She saw that the studio we rented was not an ideal fit for us&immedia𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 . 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 & 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥& 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 ,...
  • Frank
    United States United States
    Cute little room with everything you need. Great location for walking the picturesque coastal path.

Hosted by Dirk & Yvonne Marx

9.7
Host Review Score
Dirk & Yvonne Marx
Beautiful Abalone is situated at 4 & 3 Strand Street Westcliff, a quiet area close to the centre of all the activities Hermanus offers. Yet it is far from the town’s busy streets so you can enjoy your holiday in comfort and serenity. And, of course, it is close enough to the sea to breathe the excellent champagne air and go for endless strolls on the cliff path that stretches for miles and miles. A battery and inverter system installed at our properties spares our guests from the tribulations of Load shedding. Beautiful Abalone is the ideal house for a big family, a group of friends or tourists who want to explore the splendour of Hermanus and the sight of whales with their tales visible above the ocean's surface. The various units at 4 Strand Street consist of a double room, a family unit, a loft room and a separate garden flat, and at 3 Strand Street, a three-bedroom unit and a big family unit that will cater to the various needs of our guests. You are guaranteed to relax and explore one of the prettiest and most highly-rated tourist attractions in South Africa and the world. Please note that the Deluxe Queen Studio (Loft) is only accessible using a staircase and is unsuitable for kids or the frail and elderly who cannot negotiate a steep staircase.
We are a family of 5. Yvonne, my wife and I and our three kids love travelling and discovering new and beautiful places. We love adventure and African safaris. We love Paris, Europe, Mozambique, and Africa, which is in our blood. We believe Beautiful Abalone must be a home away from home, where our guests can come and unwind from everyday life and return rejuvenated and ready to take on the world. Welcome here, and please leave the sand and all your troubles behind.
Click for a larger view Click for a larger view If you want to explore the whole of the Western Cape without the buzz of a city, surely there can’t be a better place to stay than the picturesque town of Hermanus. If you want to stay in Hermanus, surely there can’t be a more affordable and more luxurious place to be than BEAUTIFUL ABALONE. Hermanus, officially the Whale Capital of South Africa, and in a sort-after Hemel & Aarde wine valley, is less than a 90-minute drive from Cape Town and most other beautiful and historical places you would like to see while visiting the region or being in sunny South Africa.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Beautiful Abalone of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.