Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Overberg » Whale Coast » HermanusThe Marine HermanusAs with the sister properties of The Collection, namely the The Cellars-Hohenort and The Plettenberg, the world class quality thDescriptionWalter McFarlane, who had moved to Hermanus from nearby Elgin in the 1880 s, built the Marine Hotel in 1902.
The hotel started off quite modestly with a mere 21 rooms and over the years the hotel has seen numerous extensions and changes of ownership. Following the purchase of the Marine by David Rawdon in the early 1980 s and four years of painstaking renovation, thirteen years of successful management ensued. However a new custodian was required to take this grand old lady into the new millennium.
Liz McGrath became the new owner of the Marine Hotel in March 1998 and so began the complete makeover of this historic hotel.
As with the sister properties of The Collection, namely the Cellars-Hohenort and the Plettenberg, the world class quality that has become the hallmark of Liz McGrath was injected into the Marine. This was achieved by using exceptionally talented designers to ensure the highest standards of style, elegance and comfort in both the bedrooms and the public areas of the hotel.
After a concerted nine-month restoration period, the Marine reopened in October 1998 as a five star hotel. In January 2000 the hotel was accepted as a member of the Relais & Chateaux Association and secured its position among the finest hotels in the world.
This grand old lady has never looked so glamorous - a fitting tribute to those who built the Marine a century ago - but now possesses all the amenities a modern sojourner could wish for.
The Marine has 42 individually decorated bedrooms and suites, each with its own private facilities. Commanding views extend across Walker Bay or over the beautiful internal courtyard, finely manicured gardens and the Overberg Mountains. Perched on top of the cliffs at Hermanus, The Marine has one of the southern hemisphere's most spectacular seascapes. The Marine has 42 individually decorated bedrooms and suites, each with its own private facilities. Commanding views extend across Walker Bay or over the beautiful internal courtyard, finely manicured gardens and the Overberg Mountains.
Stroll along the cliff hugging path and take in our breath taking views of the Hermanus Bay. The sparkling, heated courtyard pool might beckon, perfect for catching some African sun or sip 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! Children over 12 years of age are welcome. Accommodation 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. Suites Six 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 Five 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.
Three of the sea facing rooms have balconies and one is wheelchair friendly. All the rooms are magnificently and uniquely decorated in superb fabrics of floral and heavy silks. Doubles Rooms These standard twin and double-bedded rooms offer the same exceptional style in decor 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. 
AttractionsHeated Salt Water Pool Our 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.   
Accolades | :Tourism Council of SA Star Grading |
TGCSA Star GradingFacilitiesFacilities Spa, Conferences, The Collection Boutique, Heated Swimming Pool, Tidal Pool, Internet Lounge. Services Air-conditioned rooms and restaurants, car park, room service, security. Carchele Beauty Spa This is an experience not to be missed. A comprehensive list of treatments promises an experience that soothes the body; mind and spirit to leave one feeling refreshed and revitalised.
Facilities include a Steam Room and a Dynamic Hydro Bath Table for Mud and Gel Body Wrap treatments including Vicci shower.
Feel like being daring? Carchele offers an exfoliation Sea Salt Scrub or a Body Massage next to the Tidal Pool whilst listening to the soothing sounds of the ocean. Please remember to book 1 day in advance and it is weather permitting.
Revive your skin, purify your body, relax your mind, uplift your spirit... treat yourself to the health and luxury you deserve in the hands of Carchele's experts.
Treatments include Decleor Facials - Waxing - Tinting - Manicure - Pedicure - Paraffin Wax Treatments - Reflexology - Massage - Aromatherapy - Scalp Therapy - Algologie Spa Body Wraps - Make-Up Conferences The hotel conference room for small private functions, The Terrace Room, is adjacent to the swimming pool in the courtyard.
From May to early September we welcome private lunch and dinner bookings in The Pavilion Restaurant, which can accommodate 80 guests.
DirectionsDirections to the hotel
* From the N2 take the R43 at Botrivier, which is sign, posted Hermanus.
* Continue on this road, following the signs to Hermanus (Hermanus is 29km from the N2) The R43 forms the main street in Hermanus.
* Continue through the town to the traffic lights situated at a sharp left corner at the end of the main street follow the street round to the left.
* Travel for about ˝km until the stop sign (cross roads).
* Turn right.
* The Marine is immediately on your left.
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Marine Hotel
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