• Sea view at Boutique Ocean Views
    Sea view, direction Hermanus CBD

    The five-star Boutique Ocean Views guesthouse is a short walk from the Hermanus central business district, which has many restaurants and tourist attractions.

  • The luxurious seaside home of your dreams

    A five-star boutique ocean view guesthouse accommodation experience in the heart of Hermanus

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  • Located on the cliffs next to the ocean in the heart of Hermanus

    Located on the iconic Hermanus cliff path, with exceptional views of the waves breaking on the shore and a short walk (400m) from the centre of Hermanus with its plethora of excellent restaurants and quaint shops

  • Lounge next to the heated pool

    Lounge next to the heated pool while hearing and watching the waves rolling in the ocean only a few meters away

  • Five-star large comfortable double bedrooms with spectacular ocean views

    Lie on your extra-length king-size double bed (or sit on your private balcony) to experience 180-degree unobstructed views of Walker Bay

  • Large lounge, bar and dining room

    Relax in the beautiful lounge or have a drink in the French Oak bar while the whales frolic in the ocean below

  • Get a virtual experience of what to expect at Boutique Ocean Views

    The most stunning ocean views in Hermanus, right on our doorstep or from your well-appointed room

  • A walk through Boutique Ocean Views

    Experience the most unique and unobstructed views of the beautiful Walker Bay, whales and dolphins from every room at Boutique Ocean Views.
Experience unobstructed views of the ocean, with the waves breaking on the cliffs right in front of this luxury boutique guesthouse in the heart of Hermanus

Located on the ocean, with unobstructed views across Walker Bay to Gansbaai. Positioned on the famous Hermanus cliff path and within short walking distance from the centre of town, with its rich diversity of restaurants and other tourist attractions.

Not only is the luxurious Boutique Ocean Views guesthouse the ideal holiday retreat, but it also has a history dating back to the 1930s, with Wendy's Cottage located on the site.

heritage building called Wendys in Hermanus

Why the name Wendy’s?

Located in the heart of the coastal fishing village of Hermanus, “Wendy’s” is named after a lone female whale that used to visit the town in the late 1930s. According to SJ du Toit’s book, ‘Hermanus Stories’, this Whale, fondly known as Wendy, was considered one of the family by the village folk, as she returned yearly. She stopped coming to the bay in the early 1940s, but the house situated on the rocks near that lonesome spot was named Wendy’s cottage in her honour. The tradition continued until the 1950s when another female whale was named Wendy. The press regularly reported on the movements of Wendy and her calf.

Today, we still refer to the new guesthouse on the property as “Wendy’s” in honour of the female whales that can regularly be spotted, with their calves, from your room or the living areas of the guesthouse from the end of June to October every year.

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Guest Reviews

  • "Waves crashing below, dramatic views across Walker Bay"

    Wonderful 3 day stay, waves crashing below, dramatic views across Walker Bay, sunrises to die for - and comfort, elegance and outstanding service inside. Annaliese and Charlize were great hosts, very attentive, we were thoroughly spoilt, thank you! And excellent breakfasts!

    Ed

  • "fell in love with this boutique hotel"

    We stayed 3 nights and absolutely fell in love with this boutique hotel. The views from our room was breathtaking, the service offered was perfect. The staff helped us book restaurants and taxi. Drinks are complimentary and can be enjoyed in the evening while looking at the ocean.

    Isabelle

  • This is a place you simply must visit!

    Constance, Chris, and their team really make you feel welcome. Everything is just perfect; the place is spotlessly clean and the rooms are truly beautiful. Breakfast is very pleasant and it is also lovely to enjoy a drink at the bar in the evening. We will certainly return and for us there is no other place to stay in Hermanus.

    Monique