Birkenhead House | Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa, Hermanus

Birkenhead House sets the standard for luxury hotels in Hermanus.

With its exhilarating cliff-top position overlooking the whale watching paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House provides luxury accommodation for those seeking an extraordinary coastal experience. Watch surfers carving through the waves and, for several months each year, witness Southern Right and Humpback Whales breaching just metres from the shore.

The Lowdown

Type: Hotel / Resort / Spa

Views: Coastline Ocean

Style: Coastal
Modern
Romantic

Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

Birkenhead House sets the standard for luxury hotels in Hermanus. With its exhilarating cliff-top position overlooking the whale watching paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House provides luxury accommodation for those seeking an extraordinary coastal experience. Watch surfers carving through the waves and, for several months each year, witness Southern Right and Humpback Whales breaching just metres from the shore.

The hotel’s contemporary décor is an artful mix of beach-house and quirky opulence. While Birkenhead House is a five-star hotel with all the services and amenities that you would expect, the hotel is characterised by a laid back and easy-going atmosphere.

Whether you are seeking a rejuvenating retreat or an adventure filled beach holiday, Birkenhead House is the ideal destination. The all-inclusive rate means that guests never need to leave the comfort of Birkenhead House, where all meals and drinks are included.

For the more adventurous, Hermanus offers activities aplenty including whale watching, shark cage diving, golf, horse riding on the beach, hiking, surfing, mussel picking and even wine tasting. The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is just a short drive away and is one of South Africa’s premier wine routes specialising in cool-climate Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs.

Capacity

Seated: 40

Buffet: 50

Standing: 50

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

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Does this include catering fees?: No

Additional charges: Service Fee
Catering
Exclusive booking
Hiring

Insurance: N/A

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Event Logistics and Amenities

(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)

Celebrations hosted here since: 2000
Curfew: 12 AM
Venue spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations: The 11 rooms at Birkenhead House are individually decorated by the stylish wand of owner Liz Biden. The rooms are located in three different houses which make up Birkenhead House. Please note that while we will do our best to accommodate your room preference we can only guarantee a room category and not a specific room.

Amenities

Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
Street Parking
Wifi
Onsite Restrooms

Venue Features

The scene:

Birkenhead House sets the standard for luxury hotels in Hermanus. With its exhilarating cliff-top position overlooking the whale watching paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House provides luxury accommodation for those seeking an extraordinary coastal experience. Watch surfers carving through the waves and, for several months each year, witness Southern Right and Humpback Whales breaching just metres from the shore.

The hotel’s contemporary décor is an artful mix of beach-house and quirky opulence. While Birkenhead House is a five-star hotel with all the services and amenities that you would expect, the hotel is characterised by a laid back and easy-going atmosphere.

Whether you are seeking a rejuvenating retreat or an adventure filled beach holiday, Birkenhead House is the ideal destination. The all-inclusive rate means that guests never need to leave the comfort of Birkenhead House, where all meals and drinks are included.

For the more adventurous, Hermanus offers activities aplenty including whale watching, shark cage diving, golf, horse riding on the beach, hiking, surfing, mussel picking and even wine tasting. The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is just a short drive away and is one of South Africa’s premier wine routes specialising in cool-climate Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs.