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Reviews of Schulphoek House

5 out of 5
Schulphoek House
181 Piet Retief St, Sandbaai, Hermanus, Western Cape

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for relaxing as couple
Amazing! Perfect break for a couple looking to relax and chill!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice
The hotel is extremely friendly and welcoming, the food was excellent the view fantastic and all round excellent choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time around
We have stayed here twice now. Very clean and large ocean front room. Breakfast was delightful,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Table View, RSA

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved how peaceful it was. It always smelled like the ocean. The rooms were clean and beautiful. The views from the second floor were stunning. Great helpful staff. No complaints at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

fiona, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My sea view room was awesome, huge window so lie in bed and look out! lovely herb garden in centre, friendly staff. Its about 4km from centre of Hermanus but easy drive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top Accommodation and Service
Absolute top accommodation. Professional trained staff. Very friendly. This is a place you want to stay and enjoy !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Stefan on 12 Jan 2018
Daniel, on behalf of the team at Schulphoek I'd like to thank you for your positive remarks. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future :-)

10/10 Excellent

N, London, U.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the beach
Only 5 mins drive from central Hermanus - room was very large and had a splendid sea-facing view. The bed was very comfy and the staff were very friendly. We dined at the hotel - the menu was simple yet tasty. This hotel is best enjoyed when you are driving yourself as taxis are quite expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Response from Stefan on 28 Nov 2017
N, Thank you for your positive feedback :-) We are very glad you enjoyed your stay with us, and we hope you had a good continuation of your stay in South Africa!

8/10 Good

Bill, Vancouver Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern hotel with some seafront views
My wife and I had a one night stay as we toured the wineries in the Hermanus area. The hotel was not in Hermanus but a little way out at Sandbaai with spectacular ocean views from the restaurant. At breakfast we saw whales in the bay. Breakfast was excellent and quality of the food outstanding. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Unfortunately our room had no ocean view. We looked on to a brick wall. For the price of the room this was very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Response from Stefan on 28 Nov 2017
Bill, Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your taking the time to give us pointers on some areas we can improve. We hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Poul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big trouble with Internet - very bad connection.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs FK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view from Crayfish Cottage is stunning, a short walk onto the rocks. Breakfast is something not to be missed and the service is excellent. Its quiet so you can enjoy the bird calls and the sound of the sea yet only a few minutes drive from Hermanus beachfront. We would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
A beautiful modern hotel with its own garden for fruits and vegetables plus an adorable little tortoise garden where they have rescued baby tortoises. The views are amazing from the lounge and eating area.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in Hermanus
Excellent dinner served! A wonderful place to stay that is outside the city center.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Abu Dhabi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing private getaway
Our stay at Schulphoek Seafront Guesthouse & Restaurant was one of the best places we visited in South Africa, a truly 5 star experience with personal service, privacy, dedicated chefs and even onsite organic gardens for fresh greens with each meal. We selected food type and the menu was specifically designed for our personal preferences. From a very luxurious room to the wonderful views of the seashore this is a first class guesthouse. The owner is a sommelier with a great wine cellar to complement each meal with an excellent pairing. Not to be missed when in Hermanus for whale watching or wine tasting.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A delightful getaway from it all
I spent 4 nights at Schulphoek Guesthouse and enjoyed every minute. The facilities are really first rate - Janet and her team have put a great deal of effort into thinking of every detail that a traveler might need, from the first class coffee and tea set (along with nuts, fruit, and more each day), to the towels, robes, and luxurious crisp white sheets. The rooms are enormous and very comfortable, each with its own veranda overlooking the gardens. Breakfast is hearty and healthy, and more than sufficient for me to only browse lightly during the day until dinner, several of which I took at Schulphoek's restaurant. The setting is intimate and lovely, with plenty of opportunity to interact with other diners or to retreat to your own corner, as you wish. The food itself is fresh and well prepared by the wonderful staff - I had local fish one night and kudu and springbok (both, pretty much the same as venison) the other two. To accompany the meats there was salad and vegetables from the garden, home made bread, and delightful deserts. Oh yes, and while I am not a serious drinker, those who care to can visit the extensive wine cellar to choose their evening beverage. Most of all, Schulphoek is extremely accommodating to the visitor, arranging for hikes, tours, connections to the airport and more such that my stay was hassle free. Thanks to Janet, Chris and everyone at Schulphoek for the delightful visit.

10/10 Excellent

ALK, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to access the garden route
Homely and well run guest house with very pleasant rooms, facilities and staff. We really enjoyed our stay which we extended to three nights - driving quite far afield to see the beautiful beaches, towns and countryside. We also took advantage of the well planned sea walkway (west) of the guest house, enjoying the ocean waves, rock formations and nature. Hermanus is a little touristy, but has some very good restaraunts, which the staff happlily reserved and directed us to.

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Colin, Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schulpheok Guesthouse Hermanus.
An upmarket Guesthouse with extremely large and luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms. Unfortunately the jacuzzi was broken when we tried to use it. The food in the restaurant was very good. It is though on a housing development 10 minutes drive outside Hermanus and there is nothing in the immediate vicinity. The Guesthouse doors try very hard to make your stay enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

Quintus, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven!
We had an unbelievable stay, the views are incredible! We fell asleep listening to waves and woke up to a glorious sunrise. Highly recommended

10/10 Excellent

Cameron, Orlando, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic guest house with super service
We went to Hermanus to enjoy the coast and the whales - we were thoroughly pleased with the service and reception we had from Chris and his staff - lovely place for couple or family getaway! A short 5 min drive to walker bay, and a very peaceful place right on the water. We splurged on the oceanview suite - well worth it!

10/10 Excellent

Bettina, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the sea
This guesthouse really deserves its 5 stars. Our room had windows on two sides, all facing the sea. With comfortable, stylish furniture, and a great bathroom, it was a really beautiful room that we want to go back to. Breakfast was very good, and the dining room's views are spectacular. Staff are wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Ravell Shakila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Falko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schönes Hotel mit tollen Böick auf das Meer
Inhaberin ist sehr freundlich und bemüht, kümmert sich um Reservierung im Restaurant, Taxi, Frühstück ist gut nach Vorbestelllung haben wir dort gegessen super lecker ,und sehr gute Weine

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel avec une vue sur la mer superbe
Accueil chaleureux Personnel au petit soin L'hôtel est bien situé sur le front de mer Chambres correctes La piscine n'est pas contre pas nettoyée et de tres petite taille .

10/10 Excellent

Jolanda, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
9+
Personeel weet wat service is !

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gemiste kans
Jammer geen uitzicht vanuit eigen kamer op zee. Zwembad lag een filmolielaagje op. Ontbijt summier werd ook niet gevraagd of je nog koffie wilde of iets anders verder wel super aardige mensen kamers groot en mooi net dat ontbijt viel tegen

6/10 Okay

Rolf, Roth

Disliked: Cleanliness
Keine 5 Sterne wert
Rasiersteckdose defekt, Klimaanlage defekt, Abfluss verstopft, Duschgelbehälter leer Abendessen sehr bescheiden, dafür aber im Verhältnis zu anderen Restaurants sehr teuer

6/10 Okay

Peter, München, Deutschland

Gestoßen in einem Vorort von Hermanus
Übernachtung als Zwischenstand auf der Gardenroute. Leider in einem Wohnviertel (Sandbaai, also nicht wirklich in Hermanus) gelegen, d.h. ohne Infrastruktur in der Umgebung. Um nach Hermanus z.B. zum Essen zu gelangen muß man fahren. Leider ist die Übernachtung auch etwas teuer.