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Hermanus · South Africa
95.0EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
- Beach
- Wellness
- couples
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #6490
Birkenhead House
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
607 guest reviews analysed
119 11th St, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200, ZA
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Global excellence index
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EMPTYJET Consensus
88.2 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 607 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Agoda.
Most noted: noise.
Best for
- couples
- honeymoon
- beach
- food & wine
About Birkenhead House
Birkenhead House is an 11-room hotel on a raised promontory between two beach coves in Hermanus, South Africa. The property offers sea-facing suites, a clifftop pool and rooms with private plunge pools. Dining includes seasonal fine-dining options. Facilities include the Birkenhead House Spa, a swimming pool and beach access. The hotel also arranges ocean safari excursions for guests. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 79 km away.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET for its intimate 11-room scale, its Birkenhead House Spa and sea-facing suites, beachfront location and La Liste — Top 1000 recognition. The property's Virtuoso membership and ocean safari excursions further support its inclusion.
Key facts
- Keys
- 11 rooms
- Check-in / out
- 14:00 / 11:00
- Type
- Beach, Design
Amenities
Verified 22 Aug 2026Activities
- Beach access — The property sits on a raised promontory between two beach coves
- Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Swimming Pool
- Safari game drives — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Ocean Safari Excursions
Dining
- Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fine Dining
Rooms
- Rooms with private pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Private Plunge Pool Rooms
Wellness
- Spa — Guests enjoy sea-facing suites, a clifftop pool, seasonal dining and the Birkenhead House Spa
Spa & wellness
Verified 22 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 22 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
-34.4098, 19.2806Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPTprimary | Cape Town International AirportCape Town · Large | 79 km | ≈ 113 min | Fly here |
| GRJ | George AirportGeorge · Large | 288 km | ≈ 385 min | Fly here |
| PLZ | Chief Dawid Stuurman International AirportGqeberha (Port Elizabeth) · Large | 585 km | ≈ 770 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial16 fields
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