Hermanus is home to more than 150 Southern Right whales who visit Hermanus from July to December every year. The town is situated on cliffs overlooking Walker Bay and whales can always be seen sometimes as close as 10 meters away.

The Cape Whale Route has become tremendously popular with foreign visitors and locals alike. There are many superb vantage points along the coast where you can relax in natural surrounding and watch the whales at play just several metresoffshore.
The quaint, small town of Hermanus, about an hour-and-a-half's drive from Cape Town is renowned as one of the best land-based whale watching sites in the world.It's sea cliffs afford excellent close-up viewing as the whales frolic below.

You can enjoy a wide range of activities from bird watching to shark diving in and around Hermanus. Your hosts at Misty Beach Chateau and Misty Waves hotel will be more than happy to book any excursion that may appeal to you.
Here is a list of some of the activities available:
Birdwatching, Beaches, Golf, Hiking Trails, Mountain Bike Trails, Horse Riding,Whale Watching, Shark Diving, Kayaking, Snorkeling or visit local Wine Farms, Fleamarkets, Abalone Factories, Fynbos Exporters.

Misty Beach Chateau:

This Boutique Guest House provides bed and breakfast accommodation in Hermanus where you can experience comfort, tranquility and luxury AND watch the whales from your impressive suite! 

Meters from scenic cliff paths and famous rock pool. Four minute walk to Village centre and craft markets. 
Luxury accommodation and impressive lodgings provide the setting for the holiday of of a lifetime with the myriad of activities and excursions the hotel staff can arrange for you!

Our guests leave Hermanus with the fondest of memories and promises to return!

Features:

• All rooms are luxury with panoramic sea views - some with spa baths! Lie in bed and watch the whales!
• Stunning interiors and private verandas
• Indoor heated whirl pool!
• Some suites with own fireplace
• Striking Ambience with amazing leisure areas.
• Also available: luxury self catering units
• Conference facilities.
• Secure on site parking. Undercover on request
• Private dinners can be arranged

Rates:

(Children allowed only from : 8 years of age rate: R150.00 till 12 years)

Luxury Room1 R 880.00 per room. Small spa bath (wall shower) and full sea view.
Luxury Room R 840.00 per room. Normal bath (hand shower) and no sea view.

Executive Room R1000.00 per room. Sea views and spa bath with shower & veranda.
Honeymoon Suite R1100.00 per room. Queen poster bed. Sea views,veranda &
huge spa bath & shower

Presidential Room R1200.00 per room. Queen poster bed ,sea view, huge spa bath &
shower, private cosy garden.

Executive Family Suite R1000.00 per suite ( plus extra R150.00 per child under 12)
Four poster bed, separate lounge area with a double sleeper couch.
No sea view Ordinary bath. Sliding door to small smokers patio.

Misty Waves Hotel:

Hermanus Misty Waves provides luxury hotel lodging in the The Misty Collection, offering you the best of Hermanus!

Absolutely stunning sea views from your luxurious bedroom. Perfect to view the whales from when in season. Spacious Suites some with four poster beds have spa baths, lounge area and private verandah.
One minutes walk to /from various restaurants, cliff paths, shops, craft markets and the historic Hermanus Village center.

Linger in the Safari lounge area with cosy fireplace and impressive decor. Relax in the games room and enjoy chess, backgammon, cards and other games the hotel keeps for your leisure.
Sumptuous breakfasts in cosy dining area!
Romantic dinners by candlelight with sea views and fantastic a la carté cuisine.

Relax in private on the third level in the luxury Jacuzzi on the deck terrace overlooking the Walker Bay and surrounds! Unbelievable sea views! Enjoy the sun-drenched pools and water features in the beautiful garden.

The Hermanus Misty Waves Boutique Guest House offers 12 luxury Sea facing Suites and 8 non/ slight sea facing rooms/ suites and The Cape Heritage Suites - Luxury sea facing suites and unique conference facilities in the heart of Hermanus, just meters away from the cliff paths, renowned for the best land-based whale watching in the world.

Impressive wedding facility with quaint venue that can be used as a chapel and a honeymoon to dream of! Your spa bath with candles creates long lasting memories of relaxation and total luxury.

Features:

• Totally secure parking facilities.
• All the rooms have separate shower and baths.
• Four Honeymoon Suites are equipped with Spa baths.
• Rooms have mini-bar, satellite television, room service etc.
• Metres from famous Cliff Paths for the best land based whale watching in the world.

Rates:
Children all ages - R150.00 per child up to 12 years. (Please advice age when booking - only some rooms are child friendly)

All rates include breakfast and are per suite for 2 guests

Sea facing 1st floor Superior Honeymoon Suite R1 600,00

Sea facing 1st floor suites Superior & Honeymoon R1 350,00

Sea facing ground floor suites R1 200,00

Partial Sea facing suites R1 000,00

Non-seafacing suites R900,00