The Marine in Hermanus is a true delight. From the wonderful location just in front of the ocean to the tiny details that make a hotel so memorable: fresh flowers, welcome note, smiles all over from their very friendly staff. We arrived on a stormy evening that made the sea look so rough. Two minutes after check in we were... more

Hermanus is a beautiful town, and The Marine has prime location overlooking a garden and the ocean. The rooms are large, mainly white furniture, with lots of mirrors and fresh flowers. Amazing sea views from the windows - whale watching literally on your doorstep - and we did see a fair amount of whales - or bits of whales from... more

We stayed here for 3 days as part of our Honeymoon in South Africa. We really enjoyed this hotel Rooms were fabalous, Food amazing, Staff really nice. Hotel is situated in the town and overlooked the bay so we could see the whales and dolphins from our room. I would just make people aware of the packages they advertise. We... more

This hotel is absolutely beautiful - gorgeous views across the bay (lots of whales!), very elegant and a delightful place to stay. more

We stayed in the Marine Hotel for 3 nights during our holiday in South Africa. I had booked a room with a sea view for whale watching; we were originally allocated a room overlooking the pool, however when I commented that I had booked a sea view we were immediately given the choice of two beautiful suites with stunning views... more

Based on reviews of The Marine in guidebooks and by some posts, I was not sue what I would experience during my recent stay. I can definitively state that this hotel did not disappoint and as far as my experiences bear out, is truly the grand dame of Hermanus! Our room was recently refurbished with contemporary style and a spanking... more

I have never stayed at one of Mrs McGraths hotels but dine at the Constantia Cape Town one regularly and love the food. Decided to book a night at the Marine for a wedding anniversary. Arrived to a perfect welcome not over the top but just right. Hotel is very nice in a boutique kind of way. A little unhappy... more

we stayed at the marine in 2007, but still remember it vividly since the hotel was truly wonderful, the decor can be described as understated and refined elegance. staff is wonderful as was the ocean view fro our room. we were upgraded to a suite. and although we have stayed in some of the more prestiguous places in and around... more

couldnt get enough service out of this hotel...they packed us a picnic, drove us to the beach, then came back and picked up all the beach stuff so we could hike back...worth every penny this place...views were fabulous, breakfast awesome...and to die for fresh mojitos!! you cannot not stay here!! more