Do & Stay
Our Recommendations for Hermanus
Hermanus (and the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley) is a place very close to both Michael and Kyla’s hearts. Over the years, Kyla has spent many happy weekends and holidays here with family and friends which have often been centred around long, laughter-filled meals and perhaps a little overindulgence in the valley’s wonderful wine farms and restaurants. More recently Hermanus has grown to be a special slice of South Africa to Michael too where this Joburg boet has fully leaned into life as a barefoot coastal town bruh.
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While you’re here, we hope that you get the opportunity to explore the coastline, along with the many wonderful restaurants, walks, and nearby wine farms.
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Please see some of our favourites below, this list is non-exhaustive, and if you need any specific recommendations please do reach out.
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Please note that Hermanus has a strict no drinking and driving policy, and it is very much enforced. We’ve included a few transport options below that we strongly suggest you take advantage of (a reminder that there is no parking available at the venue)—trust us, the holding cell is not part of the wedding itinerary.
Where to Stay
Hermanus and Onrus are the two closest towns to the venue. These are some recommendations close to the venue.
In our opinion coming in from Hermanus would be easy too!
We also recommend AirBnB as there are many great options!
High Season Guest Farm: 7 minutes from the venue
Babylon's Tower Cottage & Shepherd's Hut: 18 minutes from the venue
Volmoed: 9 minutes from the venue
Spookfontein: 14 minutes from the venue
Hemel-en-Aarde Village Accomodation: 8 minutes from the venue
Robin's Nest Self Catering Guest House: 12 minutes from the venue
Earth Cottage: 8 minutes from the venue
Hemel Artist's Cottage, Stonehaven Farm: 17 minutes from the venue
Klein vrede Farm Cottage: 8 minutes from the venue
Clouds End Cottages: 13 minutes from the venue
Olive Tree Country House: 9 minutes from the venue
The Mayflower and Eastbury Cottage Guest House: 13 minutes from the venue
What to Do
Our favourite walks, restaurants, and wine farms in the area
Wine farms
We recommend Creation, Newton Johnson, and Bartho Eksteen which are all in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley. If you fancy venturing further out we also enjoy Stanford Wines and Spookfontein.
Restaurants
Bientang's Cave is an institution in Hermanus (reservations will most probably be needed) and a must-go, we also enjoy Lizette's, Fick's Pool, Dutchies right on Grotto beach for a cocktail and De Vette Mossel.
Oscars in town is great for a brekkie!
Hikes and walks
The cliff path is a must-do walk while in the area. We also love Grotto beach for longer beach walks and the "zig zag" mountain hike that takes you to a stunning viewpoint overlooking the whole of Hermanus. If you need any directions, please let us know.