General Information:

THE Marine Hotel, Hermanus a 5 star Relais & Chateaux Hotel is unique in its position, perched atop the cliffs in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Southern Africa. Hermanus offers some of the best land-based whale watching in the world and at The Marine you don't even have to get out of bed to experience these amazing creatures!
With its understated luxury and sophisticated décor, the hotel boasts 42 luxury rooms and suites. Spectacular views can be captured from your bedroom window, including the best land-based whale-watching in the world. The Sun Lounge and Bar is chic and sophisticated and the perfect place to enjoy tea or sip fabulous cocktails with nothing between you and the South Pole, other than 3,000 miles of ocean.

Liz McGrath's inspiration for Seafood at The Marine came about after a chance visit to the seafood counter at Harrods in London. The style is informal and busy, with the emphasis on the freshness of the fish from Walker Bay, great style and friendly service. The Pavilion is relaxed and informal, with an understated elegance and offers one of the finest dining experiences in Hermanus. The décor is glamorous and encompasses the beautiful views over Walker Bay The Collection Boutique offers an extensive range of gifts and curios. The team at the Traveldesk is on hand to maximize your South African experience to the fullest extent with their wealth of local knowledge and experience.

Accommodation:

Double Rooms - These standard twin and double-bedded rooms offer the same exceptional style in décor as is found in the décor of the suites and luxury double rooms. None of these rooms offer a sea view, although a number offer a partial sea view. Fourteen of the rooms include a balcony, these varying in size. Suites - Five of these luxurious suites have wonderful sea views, the other being a spacious side sea view suite. Each suite has been traditionally, yet stylishly and individually decorated and has a large lounge. Two of the suites are set on a split-level, one has a balcony and one a four poster bed. Luxury Doubles - Six of these rooms are sea view whilst one opens onto a mountain view balcony / patio which overlooks the pool and the other having a side sea view on the west wing. Premier Suites - Eight magnificently and individually decorated suites all have varied views of the sea. The biggest of these suites features a large Georgian style bay window, and is on two levels, which includes a spacious seating area downstairs with picture windows overlooking Walker Bay. Two of these suites have balconies, whilst five occupy a split-level and two have a working fireplace.

Dining:

The Pavilion at The Marine is relaxed and informal, but with an understated elegance. The view of the sea is exceptional and adds another dimension to the dining experience. During the months of June to December diners can view the whales from their table. It serves an array of the highest quality dishes the new progressive South African menu with French flavours that highlight the creative talents of a superb culinary team. The Pavilion is open for dinner five nights a week, Tuesday through Saturday, open every morning for breakfast and closed for dinner during winter from mid April to mid August. The magnificent wall and ceiling lamps in this elegant restaurant are the originals which once graced the Bathing Pavilion at Muizenberg.

The style is informal and busy, serving contemporary relaxed seafare, with the emphasis on the freshness of the fish from Walker Bay, great style and friendly service. The open kitchen, with its young talented chefs, provides diners with a close-up view of the frenetic activity. The Seafood is modern yet has a relaxed feel to it. The new floating glass wall panel with a wave design and beautiful lighting is a feature of The Seafood. The restaurant is warm, sophisticated, personalized and inviting. Subtle warm lighting, bold graphic pots, black and white photography, floating bulkhead, wave designed glass screen and glass sculpture all add up to a visual feast to pre-empt the culinary feast.

Pool:

Heated Salt Water Pool - The heated swimming pool is salt-chlorinated. Towels are provided for use around the pool area and an outside shower is available. During the day a waiter is on hand to cater to your every need, and to assist you with lunch and cocktail orders.