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The surf shack

3.0 star property
Mediterranean hostel in Hermanus with free breakfast

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi
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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi
Free beach shuttle
TV
The Surf Shack in Westcliff offers continental breakfast, laundry facilities, free WiFi, bicycle rentals, and luggage storage. Guests can book spelunking, rock climbing, horseback rides, explore hiking trails, or join ecotours for hassle-free adventures.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 15 - Sept 16
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Tomorrow

Sept 16 - Sept 17
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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
12 fourie street, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Old Harbour - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cliff Path - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • New Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Voelklip Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pear Tree - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Co - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Plato - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ficks Wine & Pinchos - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The surf shack

Remodelled hostel, renovated in 2022 and located in Westcliff
The surf shack provides amenities, such as free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy spelunking, hiking/biking trails and ecotours at this hostel. Enjoy on-site activities, such as rock climbing and horse riding. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free bike hire, luggage storage and scooter hire
Room features
All guest rooms at The surf shack offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Baths or showers and hairdryers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Spelunking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1920
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - June 2022

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Heating

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The surf shack Hermanus
The surf shack Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The surf shack Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

Is The surf shack pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The surf shack?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The surf shack?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The surf shack located?

Located in Westcliff, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shopping Centre, Whale Museum and Village Square. Cliff Path and Old Harbour are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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