The Vishuis
  • ★★★★
  • Guest house
  • Hermanus
  • 9.5/10

The Vishuis

The Vishuis is a fisherman's cottage, situated in the centre of Hermanus. This refurbished heritage building has a garden and splash pool. The individually decorated rooms are situated around the courtyard and offer a seating area and TV. Vishuis is stylishly decorated with an extensive collection of contemporary South African art. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. The area is popular for seasonal whale watching, golfing and horse riding. The Vishuis provides free private parking available on site, and Cape Town International is 78 km from the property.

  • Situated in the real heart of Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8
  • Free private parking available on-site

Kids

Children are not allowed.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

7 Hope Street, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa, Hermanus, South Africa

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms BBQ facilities Facilities for disabled guests Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Gallery

a large living room with two couches and a table at The Vishuis in Hermanus
a living room with a couch and a fireplace at The Vishuis in Hermanus
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a bedroom with a bed and a window at The Vishuis in Hermanus
a white house with a black roof at dusk at The Vishuis in Hermanus
a colorful pillow sitting on a purple chair at The Vishuis in Hermanus
a white bathroom with a sink and a shower at The Vishuis in Hermanus
a house with a swimming pool in front of a house at The Vishuis in Hermanus
a living room with a fireplace and a chair with flowers at The Vishuis in Hermanus

Reviews

Wendy 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Perfect Location

Pros: Location Clean, comfortable, large room Secure parking Friendly staff Easy walking distance from shops and restaurants Cliff walk a must if able. Can walk from accommodation

Cons: Liked everything

Susanne 9/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Beautiful, v

Pros: I stayed at studio #1 which was spacious, very quiet, beautifully furnished and kitted with all one could possibly need. Very small fridge with mini freezer compartment was sufficient. Besides ketgle and Nespresso machine (capsules provided as was mil, water and a little bubbly) there was nothing to prepare a meal but restaurants are within 5 min walking distance. Perfect, quiet, safe. Will definitely come again!

Cons: Nothing not to like.

Geoffrey 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A gem of a place to stay in the heart of Hermanus

Pros: I love the central location of the Vishuis. I have stayed here on a number of occasions and it's a really comfortable place to stay. It's in a secure gated area and there is off street secure parking. It's walkable to everywhere in the town. The cottages are tastefully decorated with some nice artwork. Marc is a great host and very accommodating. There's free tea, coffee, sugar and snacks available. My friends were in the one bedroom cottage, which has the added benefit of being able to get together to cook and eat. There was an abundance of crockery, glasses, cutlery, pots and pans.

Cons: The only thing I didn't like was having to leave :(

Andrew 10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Beautifully decorated and cottage in the heart of Hermanus.

Pros: Perfectly located, on a quiet street close to everything.

Cons: It was hot and there was a fan. An air-con would be great!

Diana 10/10
Switzerland 🇨🇭

beautifully styled, lovingly maintained, and full of character

Pros: Marc is an exceptionally warm, friendly, and uncomplicated host. From the very first moment, we felt welcome and well taken care of. His tips (where to go, where to ride our MTB) were fantastic, and his incredible eye for design and detail is reflected in every corner of The Vishuis — beautifully styled, lovingly maintained, and full of character. The charming little house is tastefully and artistically decorated and located in a wonderfully quiet and safe area, within easy walking distance to the ocean. Waking up there feels peaceful and inspiring. A Nespresso machine is provided, and there are plenty of lovely cafés nearby for a relaxed breakfast. This is a truly special place with a creative soul — we can wholeheartedly recommend this unique accommodation and would return in a heartbeat.

Toni 10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Lovely stay in central Hermanus

Pros: Location is excellent ; you can walk everywhere and the rooms are beautiful and clean with a lovely little splash pool.

Rod 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Beyond every expectation - thoroughly recommend

Pros: Location, spaciousness, comfort, cleanliness, very well equipped and full of interesting article and books. Felt very safe.cantvthinknof anything

Cons: Can't think of anything

Michael 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A wonderful affordable property in central Hermanus.

Pros: Everything, it suited us (an elderly couple) perfectly. Marc was welcoming both on arrival and departure. A couple of questions prior to our stay were answered rapidly. I can’t remember a larger shower. The living area is huge. The art work was fascinating, the courtyard delightful. The position of the accommodation was a very short walk away from central Hermanus. Marc offered wise suggestions about the use of our time.

Cons: Leaving

Eve 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Fantastic stay in Hermanus!

Pros: What a fantastic place to stay! Marc greeted us in person to show us around and give us lots of great tips and recommendations. The owners are clearly very proud of their property and treat it with care and consideration. The villa was gorgeously decorated with really nice art and plenty of style and character. Walking distance to the sea and restaurants. Highly recommend!

Cons: Nothing!

Romanie 9/10
Belgium 🇧🇪

Great stay in the city centre of Hermanus

Pros: Perfect stay in the centre of Hermanus… warmly greeted by Marc upon arrival, beautiful interior and garden. Safe and secure parking on site. Walking distance to the cliff path, quiet, clean,… everything you could wish for.

Cons: Room can feel a bit cold in the morning, but heating and fireplace are provided.

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