10/10 Excellent
Jana
Travelled with group
6 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surf shack
3.0 star property
3-star Mediterranean hostel in Westcliff
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Laundry
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
12 fourie street, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
- Shopping Centre15 min walk
- Whale Museum17 min walk
- Village Square17 min walk
Room options
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Basic Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Basic Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Twin Bed
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About the area
Hermanus
Westcliff stay.Your stay at this Westcliff hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Shopping Centre and Whale Museum. Village Square and Old Harbour are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Village Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Old Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Cliff Path - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Hermanus Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Voelklip Beach - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Restaurants
- Pear Tree - 16 min walk
- Mikro Coffee Company - 12 min walk
- Burgundy Restaurant Hermanus - 16 min walk
- Heritage Restaurant - 9 min walk
- Ficks Wine & Pinchos - 7 min walk
About this property
The surf shack
3-star Mediterranean hostel in Westcliff
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A complete renovation of The surf shack was completed in June 2022.
- 4 guestrooms or units
- Built in 1920
- Continental breakfast (free)
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Lockers available
The surf shack offers 4 accommodations with hair dryers. This Hermanus hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking options include a carport
- Free beach shuttle
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Things to do
- Cave exploring
- Ecotours
- Free bicycle rentals
- Hiking/biking trails
- Horse riding/rentals
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Scooter/moped rentals
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- This property does not have elevators
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Entertainment
- TV
Bedroom
- Heating
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa and cash.
Property is also known as
The surf shack Hermanus
The surf shack Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The surf shack Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hermanus
The surf shack Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Staff & service
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Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lorenzo
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had such a wonderful stay!
the place is amazingly friendly and welcoming. the vibes are very good and positive. It is clean and cosy so you feel and confortable and at ease. you sleep very well because it is quiet
Nice and clean accomodations. Highly recommendable
thank you very much!
Lorenzo
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024