★★★★★
Guest house
Hermanus
9.9/10

Selkirk House

Situated against Hermanus Mountain, Selkirk House has spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and panoramic views over Walker Bay. It features an outdoor pool, water-featured landscaped gardens and barbecue facilities. Selkirk House has elegantly decorated rooms with modern furniture and carpeted floors. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a flat-screen satellite TV, a seating area and a work desk. Guests can start their day with a rich breakfast buffer, before relaxing on the sun loungers by the pool. The upper lounge has a fully stocked bar, where guests can enjoy refreshing drinks. The spacious lower lounge, with a fireplace, leads onto the pool deck with the Karoo stone braai area. You can also read a book in the library or choose from a variety of activities including whale watching, hiking and diving. Grotto Beach is 5 km, and Fernkloof Nature Reserve is 3 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 76 km away, and Selkirk House offers free private parking on site.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Breakfast info: Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet
Free private parking available on-site

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Kids

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

29 Selkirk Street, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa, Hermanus, South Africa

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms BBQ facilities Airport shuttle Exceptional breakfast

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a bedroom with green walls and a bed and a window at Selkirk House in Hermanus

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Reviews

Sandra 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Feb 9th -13th Feb 2026

Pros: Our stay was absolutely fabulous and we really didn't want to leave. Everything was top quality, exuded style, but was comfortable and relaxing. The breakfast was exceptional both in quality, choice and presentation. In many ways better than any 5 star hotel. Above all Celia was the most amazing host. Nothing was too much trouble and her passion and enthusiasm shone through from the moment we arrived. Thank you Celia and your staff for making our stay so memorable. We cannot wait to return next year. Sandie and Julia

Cons: Nothing. Everything was perfect.

Julie 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Very stylish guest house with a very helpful hostess who made a big difference to my stay.

Cons: Lighting in the upstairs lounge .

Filipp 10/10

Russia 🇷🇺

Everything was perfect ! Huge thanks to Celia, her welcoming and professioanlism make our accommodation so exictfull! Th

Pros: The best hospitality experience of our 3 weeks trip to Western Cape region in South Africa !

Lisa 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Exceptional in every way

Pros: Celia is the perfect host, and it was great to connect again after a few years. The room was beautifully presented with views out to the mountain. Breakfast was a treat and lots of relaxing places to sit and enjoy the views

Nicole 10/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Excellent, wonderful stay!

Pros: Beautiful accommodation in a quiet neighbourhood at foothill of mountains, and close drive to the beach. Leonor was so kind and helpful, she made us feel at home and gave local tips for the area, her and her team are wonderful. The rooms are spacious and stylishly decorated, and breakfast was delicious (and accommodated for dietary requirements). Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stacey 10/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Exceptionally beautiful accommodation, gracious host, scrumptious breakfast, perfect location!

Pros: Exceptionally wonderful! Everything from the warm reception to the beautifully decorated, clean, and tastefully decorated rooms, and entire property! The breakfast was exceptional, and the peaceful location with a quiet waterfall, more than exceeded my expectations!

Cons: N/A - I honestly cannot fault this wonderful accommodation.

Christian 10/10

Germany 🇩🇪

Pros: Simply excellent. If you don't feel comfortable here, there's no help for you. The location is very quiet yet central enough. The rooms are a dream, very spacious. The breakfast is exceptional. But best of all, Celia is the perfect host, supported by a fantastic team.

Man 10/10

China 🇨🇳

quite a pleasant stay

Pros: good location, a few rooms but decorated in a very modern and highly artistic style which I admire. Celia a tasteful and enthusiastic owner, takes care of each visiter. She herself and other staff make the delicious breakfast every morning for us, can't wait to visit again. have to say among several trips in Hermanus, I enjoyed most in this hotel.

Richard 10/10

South Africa 🇿🇦