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Perched on top of the cliffs at Hermanus, The Marine has one of the southern hemisphere’s most spectacular seascapes. With commanding views extend across Walker Bay or over the beautiful internal courtyard, finely manicured gardens and the Overberg Mountains, the Marine boasts forty three individually decorated bedrooms and suites, each with its own private facilities. Stroll along the cliff hugging path to the golf club and view the miles of white sandy beach beyond. The sparkling, heated courtyard pool, perfect for catching some African sun or sipping a glass of local wine in The Sun Lounge with nothing between you and the South Pole, other than 3,000 miles of ocean. 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!
Guests can enjoy superb cuisine in either of the hotel’s two restaurants. The Seafood at the Marine restaurant offers award winning cuisine with the emphasis on fresh fish from the kitchen theatre or guests can dine in The Pavilion, with its modern South African cuisine accompanied by the finest regional wines.
Activities here include The Carchele Health and Beauty Spa, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and Wine Tours, hiking and fynbos viewing at Fernkloof Nature Reserve, one of the six floral kingdoms of the world, bird watching on the Klein River Lagoon offering glimpses of about 130 species. There is superb diving on the local reefs, the marine reserve and several wrecks along the coast. The Hermanus Golf Club and Arabella Golf Estate boast world class golf. Bowling, squash and tennis are locally accessible. Hermanus boasts some of the best land-based whale watching in the world. Walker Bay has become the nursery and breeding ground of the Southern Right Whale from July to November.
