The Thatch House Hermanus

This property is the epitome of luxury personified. My three night stay was an experience that will be memorable for years to come. The property is beautiful, my suite was very spacious, the food is excellent, and the staff are a delight. Highly recommend!

This place is far beyond expectations. We have rarely been to such a calm and relaxed place. Although the house has just a few rooms (I should better say suites.) it offers lunch and dinner besides a wonderful breakfast. Stunning sunsets make the mountain behind the property glowing like gold. There is a pool, one can swim in the lagoon and for tennis and golf enthusiasts there is a tennis court and a putting green. Service is outstanding. One can feel that the team love what they do. That starts with every single waiter, the management team and it does not end with the guard at the gate or the night shift. We felt all the time welcome and perfectly shepherded. Thanks so much again. We will come back.

In a very beautiful and tranquil location lies Thatch House offering very spacious and beautifully decorated suites. We had reserved to suites Fern and Lagoon, and let our kids have the largest and fantastically luxurious Lagoon Suite. The Fern Suite was still very large and nice and while it didn't have the sea view of the Lagoon, it had a nice outdoor area with views of the impressive mountains. The hotel is made to feel more like a private house where you are a guest, and we especially appreciated that we never had to sign any bills when having dinner or ordering something from a bar. They also have a nice "honesty bar" which we never had time to try. Food was really good although not spectacular. I don't think we were more than 15 guests, 3-4 families, which helped making this feel much more homely than a regular hotel. The staff is very friendly and professional, and you get the feeling that they have fun together, which is always a sign of great places to stay. The place is a bit isolated so either having a rental car - like we did - or using taxis is a must if you want to try some other nearby places to eat or visit nearby vineyards. I can wholeheartedly recommend staying here, especially for those longing for peace and quiet in a beautiful surrounding.

A beautiful house located at the lagune some 12 km outside Hermanus; inside there are only a few luxuriously decorated suites, each with plenty of space and even additional guests or children can be accommodated. The centre of the hotel is the large lounge with two fireplaces and a breakfast dining area in the middle. Outside two terraces, one overlooking the swimming pool and one overlooking the lagune. The service is professional as well as personal; support provided to find a suitable guide to watch for whales and checked afterwards whether it was to our liking. Breakfast and diner is excellent.

We had the joy and privilege of staying at the Thatch House last week for the last couple of nights of a 2 week holiday in S.A. and I can honestly say it was THE perfect way to end what was quite a busy trip. We have stayed in many, many lovely hotels over the years but it is hard to put into words the feeling of peace and tranquility that you feel when you immerse yourself into the luxury of this hotel. We picked the lagoon view suite on the 1st floor which was almost as big as our apartment at home! Choosing this room was definitely the right choice because I could have sat for hours and hours just staring out at the view on that balcony (and we did). The food was excellent, the service was impeccable but the lasting feeling for me is just the peace and tranquility of the place. It really was the perfect way to unwind for a couple of days. I just wish it was closer to home so we could pop in regularly for long weekends. Definitely stay, and push the boat out a bit for the lagoon view suite.

The Thatch House is incredibly beautiful in every way. From the location, the decor, the food and the service, there is nothing more we could have wished for. Slightly outside Hermanus, we enjoyed the gardens and the peaceful atmosphere. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming.