Overview
Adults-only guest house with panoramic Walker Bay views and Karoo stone braai area in Hermanus
Rooms and Suites
Selkirk House Hermanus offers spacious air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs and seating areas. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower, plus a work desk. Guests enjoy panoramic Walker Bay views from upper-level rooms or mountain-facing courtyards.
Dining and Breakfast
A complimentary English breakfast with fresh fruit and made-to-order egg dishes is served daily at Selkirk House. The upper lounge has a fully stocked honor bar offering wine and champagne. The Karoo stone braai area on the pool deck provides an outdoor cooking space for barbecues.
Pool and Relaxation
The property features a heated salt-water outdoor pool with a pool cover that is open year-round. Sun loungers and beach towels are provided, and the pool sits within landscaped gardens with a water feature. The lower lounge with a fireplace leads to the pool deck, and the library offers a quiet reading space.
Location and Activities
Selkirk House is set against Hermanus Mountain, 2 mi from Fernkloof Nature Reserve and 3 mi from Grotto Beach. The hotel is close to Walker Bay Nature Reserve for whale watching and hiking. Free private parking is on-site, and shuttle service to Cape Town International Airport (47 mi) can be arranged.
Adults-Only Policy and Safety
Selkirk House Hermanus enforces a no-children-under-12 policy to maintain an adult-oriented environment. An inverter system mitigates load shedding issues, and the property has security alarm, smoke alarms, and CCTV. Soundproof rooms with key access and safety deposit boxes ensure guest privacy and security.
- Rooms: Spacious air-conditioned rooms with panoramic Walker Bay views
- Dining: Complimentary English breakfast with fresh fruit and made-to-order eggs
- Amenities: Heated salt-water pool, inverter system, and Karoo stone braai area
- Location: 2 mi from Fernkloof Nature Reserve, 3 mi from Grotto Beach
- Policy: Adults-only guest house with no children under 12
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
380 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
380 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Room size:
380 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Plunge pool
Saltwater pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Squash
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Saltwater pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Selkirk House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 286 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 66.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cape Town International, CPT |
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