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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Braeview Guest House in Hermanus offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying outdoor seating areas and a picnic spot. The property features an outdoor fireplace and barbecue facilities. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides free on-site parking, a paid shuttle service, and a 24-hour front desk. Additional amenities include an indoor play area, outdoor dining area, and bicycle parking. Local Attractions: Located 104 km from Cape Town International Airport, Braeview Guest House is near attractions such as Old Harbour (2 km) and Fernkloof Nature Reserve (13 km). Activities include hiking and cycling. Highly rated for its friendly host, beautiful garden, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ashley
    Mauritius Mauritius
    The place was spotless. Very clean and the host was very pleasant.
  • Jessica
    South Africa South Africa
    Our hosts were absolutely lovely people who really took time to chat and care about us. The garden was super for our mini schnauzers and baby daughter to play in with a small fence around it. It was a spacious apartment on the bottom floor. It had...
  • Opperman
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful, felt like a stepping into a time capsule.
  • Emma
    Spain Spain
    Very well located, near the harbour. Hosts were very nice and the apartment was clean and well equipped.
  • Anrica
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is perfect. It is peaceful and within easy reach of everything.
  • Philipp
    Russia Russia
    We absolutely loved this place and the hosts. Very clean and charming. Reminded the decorations to "Gone with tge wind" movie :)) Unfortunately stayed only 1 night.
  • Catherine
    South Africa South Africa
    The garden is beautiful, the hosts are so welcoming and friendly, the location is great for walks on the cliff or to the tidal pool or harbour and a very short drive into town.
  • Claudio
    Italy Italy
    The house is wonderful and the hospitality great. We were given good suggestions on what to see all around and the owners spent with us some time talking about region and their life. Super suggested.
  • Wart
    Belgium Belgium
    Very friendly and flexible hosts! Thank you. The cliff path and ocean is next to the door.
  • Matta
    South Africa South Africa
    The cottage is so cozy and clean, the hosts were AMAZING! Such beautiful people with great hospitality.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Fanie / Erina de Jager

9.4
Host review score
Fanie / Erina de Jager
Braeview Guesthouse is well situated only 150 metres from the famous cliff path near the harbour in the quiet, old suburb of Hermanus called Westcliff, with wide open spaces and parks. Braeview offers 2 luxury self-catering units ensuring a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. The Family Unit is elegantly furnished and decorated. The Unit sleeps 6 guests and comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms fitted with both shower and bath. Guests have access to a lounge, fully equipped kitchen a beautiful garden and a patio with barbeque facilities. The Stone Cottage is spacious, sunny and tasteful. Separated from the Family Unit the Cottage comprises 1 big room with en-suite bathroom and kitchenette and is fully equipped to accommodate 4 people. It has its own private patio with barbeque facilities leading into the garden. Braeview Guesthouse is child-friendly. Guests have access to all DSTV channels and Wi-Fi. Secure parking is provided. Braeview is within walking distance from restaurants and conveniently close to all shops. A short stroll down to the cliffs may surprise guests with the fascinating sight of whales playing with their offspring only metres away. Blue flag beaches, tidal pools and our beautiful Hermanus golf course are only a few minutes’ drive away.
Guests are welcomed by the hosts, Fanie and Erina de Jager. They have a vast knowledge of the Greater Overstrand Area as well as the Western Cape in general. They take pleasure in assisting guests, especially foreign guests, with the planning of the route to their next destination and sight seeing and excursions along the way.
Hermanus is known worldwide for the whales that visit our shores from June to December every year. Very often whales can be seen 20 to 30 metres from the cliffs 150 metres from Braeview Guesthouse. The New Harbour is a 10 minute stroll away from where sunset cruises depart every evening. Also in the New Harbour are 3 restaurants to choose from. To visit the town centre you have a choice between a 2 minute trip by car OR a 25 minute walk along the very popular cliff path. The Old Harbour offers all sorts of interesting shops and museums to visit. Art shops and top class restaurants are scattered throughout the town. There are numerous hiking trails to choose from along the sea and in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Our Blue flag beaches are famous and very popular amongst guests who prefer swimming or surfing.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Dutch

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House rules

Braeview Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Cot upon request
ZAR 100 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Braeview Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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