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Reviews of One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel
1 Marine Drive, Hermanus, Western Cape

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alex de

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elegant hotel with fabulous service
A gem of a hotel —elegant, comfortable rooms with glorious ocean views. The breakfast are huge and delicious. But what makes the hotel are the staff members . I’ve never been at a hotel were the staff felt like friends who joked with us and cheerfully anticipated our every need. One evening my husband didn’t feel like eating out, so we got some take out from a local restaurant. When they saw us arrive with it, the staff immediately got plates and cutlery and glasses for us and set us up in the pretty garden. We didn’t want to leave this haven .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Lucy on 1 Apr 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel and appreciate your feedback. We very much look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip.

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Boutique Hotel in Hermanus
The hotel was perfect! Great location, extremely friendly staff, clean, beautiful views and delicious breakfast included. If you are going to Hermanus, this is THE BEST PLACE to stay for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Athene, Honeydew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are the differentiating factor - friendly and engaging beyond the call of duty. The Hotel has also been thoughtfully designed, making the stay effortless and comfortable.
Response from Lucy on 25 Nov 2022
Dear, AtheneThank you for taking your time to review our Hotel. We value your review and we are glad that you loved our Hotel and you had a wonderful stay.We look forward to having you stay with us again in the near future.Regards, Lucy

10/10 Excellent

JOHANNA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Very welcoming and helpful. Great breakfast!
Response from Lucy on 25 Nov 2022
Dear JohannaThank you for taking your time to review are Hotel. We value your review and we are glad that you had a wonderful stay with us.We look forward to having you stay with us in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Lucy on 21 Oct 2022
We appreciate your feedback. We very much look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip.

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast during our trip. Very friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Lucy on 21 Oct 2022
We appreciate your feedback. We very much look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip.

10/10 Excellent

St John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Lucy on 21 Oct 2022
We appreciate your feedback. We very much look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip.

10/10 Excellent

Allisson, Helensburgh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at this hotel. The staff were all lovely and very friendly. The rooms are well appointed, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was fresh and made to your preference. The location was great with the cliff walk directly opposite the hotel and it was a quick walk to many great restaurants. Parking was also secure and safe. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Lucy on 21 Oct 2022
We appreciate your feedback. We very much look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip.

10/10 Excellent

Derby

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Boutique Hotel
Very comfortable with all the amenities. Staff very friendly. Carpet in the room a little stained. Beautiful sea views. Centrally located. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Tamzin on 9 Sept 2021
Dear Helen Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to review One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and got to experience all that we offer. We very much look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip. Kind regards Tamzin

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed overnight in Hermanus en route to shark diving in Gansbaai. The property is very attractive. Our sea view room was large, clean and stylish, with many extra amenities such as a heated towel rack and bath robes. The hotel staff is notably professional and amazing, going out of the way to be friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Tamzin on 21 Jun 2021
Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to review One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and got to experience all that we offer. We appreciate your feedback. We very much look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip. Kind regards Tamzin

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Friendly staff greeted us at the gate of the parking lot. This was a very quaint, friendly, fresh and clean boutique hotel. The morning breakfast was a great way to start the day. Across the street is Fick’s Pool which had a very beautiful restaurant with great food and beautiful scenery. It was a great experience all around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Hotel is really well located, close to the beautiful trail overlooking the ocean, plus its walking distance to the lovely city center that has lots of restaurants. The view from the room was stunning. The hotel offers nice ammenities in each floor such as coffee, tea, a small fridge, etc. The room was spacious and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Tamzin on 13 Feb 2021
Dear David Thank you for taking the time to review One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and got to experience all that we offer. We appreciate your feedback. We very much look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip. Kind regards Tamzin

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern, beautiful, gem in Hermanus
The kind of place you would like to visit often - staff were so kind and helpful, hotel rooms were spacious, modern and had beautiful views over the ocean (we stayed in a sea facing room), and overall just so peaceful and beautiful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Tamzin on 13 Feb 2021
Dear Megan Thank you for taking the time to review One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and got to experience all that we offer. We appreciate your feedback. We very much look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip. Kind regards Tamzin

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from 1MD Team on 6 Feb 2020
Good day, Thank you for the wonderful review, Hope to welcome you back soon Safe travels :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Great staff . Friendly, clean and very well place d to walk into town .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from 1MD Team on 30 Jan 2020
Good day, Thank you for the wonderful review, We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to welcome you back soon Safe travels until then

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Surprised 5 star property
Upstair rooms clearly better than our ground floor room that was small, and plenty of background noise. Reception staff amazing. Breakfast nice but not outstanding. Our issue was it didn’t feel a 5 star property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from 1MD Team on 24 Jan 2020
Good day Andrew, Thank you for your review, Enjoy the rest of your trip through South Africa.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was brilliant very clean and friendly 5stars
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from 1MD Team on 22 Jan 2020
Good day, Thank you for the wonderful review, We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to welcome you back soon. Safe travels until then :)

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in Hermanus
Incredibly friendly and attentive staff, beautiful little details like offering a nightcap upon returning from dinner. Room was very large with perfect view. Would recommend anyone stay, for price it’s 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 4 Jan 2020
Good day Paul, Thank you for the wonderful review, We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to welcome you back someday soon Safe travels until then :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with sea views just a quick 10min walk to the town centre. Staff have been super friendly, happy to help with any questions! We wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 1 Dec 2019
Good day, Thank you for the wonderful review, We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay Hope to welcome you back soon Safe travels :)

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place I have ever stayed in terms of the welcome, glass of wine, introduction to the area, amenities, etc. Staff were fantastic. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 10 Oct 2019
Good day Darren, Thank you for the wonderful review, We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to welcome you back someday soon Safe Travels :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property offers an excellent view of the sea. It is also located within walking distance from the town centre and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 9 Aug 2019
Good day, Thank you for the wonderful review and feedback, We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to welcome you back soon. Safe travels until then

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in perfect location
We had a wonderful 2 night trip to Hermanus, and our lodging at One Marine Drive certainly made the trip special. Very welcoming staff who gave some great recommendations where to eat and what to do while in Hermanus. The hotel is located within a short walk to town and across the street from the entrance to to the cliff edge trail which is fantastic place to spend a few hours each morning. Most of the rooms have an incredible view of the coast and the balcony is a wonderful place to spend time reading and hanging out. The rooms are large, clean and comfortable. Really nice and new amenities, large clear TV, good internet, comfortable bed, nice bathroom, etc though there was so much to do around Hermanus we didn't spend much time in the room itself. We will definitely stay at this room again in the future, and I can recommend to anyone visiting Hermanus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 17 Jul 2019
Good day Joshua, Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to welcome you back soon. Safe travels until then

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Stephens city, Va

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
The staff was phenomenal! The room was awesome and the view was unbeatable! Really enjoyed our short stay ,but would defiantly choose the place again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 6 Jul 2019
Good day Jerry, Thank you for the wonderful review. We are all so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to welcome you back soon. Safe travels until then

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 11 Jun 2019
Good day, Thank you for wonderful review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to welcome you back soon. Safe travels until then

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful stay with excellent hosts. Nothing is too much trouble!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 17 May 2019
Good day Heidi, Thank you for the 10 out of 10 review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to welcome you back soon. Safe travels until then

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 23 Apr 2019
Good day Willem, Thank you for the 10 out of 10 rating. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back soon. Safe travels until then :)

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 17 Apr 2019
Good day David, Thank you for the 10 out of 10 rating. We hope to welcome you back soon Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Iain, St Albans UK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely fantastic hotel on the seafront at Hermanus. We had one of the sea-facing rooms, which was spacious, spotlessly clean, had a balcony with a sweeping view of the spectacular coast, and was tastefully decorated with a high quality finish (large walk in shower but no bath). There were thoughtful touches like a welcoming drink, complimentary coffee, biscuits and Amarula, a complimentary mobile phone to book restaurants or taxis, and an iPad in the room. The staff were first class - exceptionally friendly, welcoming and helpful but never ‘in your face’. There is secure parking, a small pool area, and a fire to sit by if the weather is cold. Breakfast was excellent with a full cooked breakfast and a buffet of fresh fruit, cereal and pastries available. The cliff top walk is across the road and the centre of town with a number of restaurants and shops is about 5-10 minutes walk away. First class; I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 7 Apr 2019
Good day Ian, Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back soon. Safe travels until then!

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 12 Mar 2019
Good day David, Thank you for the 10 out of 10 rating. Hope to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this accommodation! We had booked the pool view room, however, upon arrival we were offered an upgrade (at no additional charge) to a room with an outside courtyard with ocean views. The bar / lounge area was perfect for a nightcap, and the breakfast was great. There's also a lovely quiet area with mountain views on the upper level, with a large comfy day bed to rest and relax. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 3 Mar 2019
Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and time with us. We do our absolute best to ensure Guests have a magical and memorable stay. Hope to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Paula Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding services!
We want to thank you for making our stay in Hermanus unforgettable. Your service was outstanding and you guys were always one step further. We hope to get back one day again! Paula & Angel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 3 Mar 2019
Good day Paula, Thank you for the 10 out of 10 rating. We hope to see you and soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 5 Apr 2019
Thank you for the 5 out of 5 review Hope to welcome you back soon Safe Travels!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities, swimming pool and loungers plus towels Very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 23 Feb 2019
Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Toronto, Canada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that this was a smaller property which had a large focus on customer service and creating a warm and relaxing experience. The property is vibrant without being loud, and close to the water and beaches without being in the heart of the town. This is the gem of Hermanus that is a must for any visitor truly wanting to get away from it all and just relax. The staff is what makes this property a gem. Smiling and caring people who take a genuine interest in your stay and are always ready and enthusiastic to make it a relaxing and memorable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 16 Feb 2019
Good day Carlos, Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating. We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful and memorable stay. We hope you welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from 1MD & Team on 1 Apr 2019
Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating. We hope to welcome you back soon Safe travels until then

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A staff that really cared about you always went the extra mile. A location that truly allowed you to relax. A hidden gem and a must stay property in Hermanus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from 1MD & Team on 30 Mar 2019
Thank you for the wonderful rating. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to welcome you back soon. Safe Travels!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
„Only a pleasure“
It was just amazing!! Nicole and the whole staff is so friendly. Our stay was a real pleasure! The rooms are very nice furnished and very clean. The view fron our room, called Ashley was excellent! We got a free of charge upgrade to a sea view room which made our stay even greater!! The village center is just a few minutes walk away from the hotel. You cannot go wrong with this little gem<3
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 23 Jan 2019
Good day Simone, Thank you for the wonderful 10 out of 10 rating. Pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and time in Hermanus. We hope to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great boutique hotel
Impressive decor, staff and hospitality. Great view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from 1MD Team on 23 Jan 2019
Good day David, Thank you for the 10 out of 10 rating. Hope to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from 1MD Team on 19 Dec 2018
Thank you for the 5/5 rating.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Oceanside Boutique Hotel
Absolutely incredible service on top of one of the cleanest and most charming places I have ever stayed. They went above and beyond to arrange drivers and activities for us and even made a breakfast basket to take with us when we had to leave on our shark tour early in the morning. We truly didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from 1MD Team on 12 Dec 2018
Hi Stephanie, Happy to hear you loved your stay. Our team is dedicated to service delivery and helping Guests have a wonderful and memorable time in Hermanus. Hope to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Rekha

Amazing service by all the staff who were happy to help with all our questions. This is boutique hotel provides individual service for all its guests. Breakfast was made fresh and lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from 1MD Team on 12 Dec 2018
Hi Rekha, Happy to hear you had a wonderful and memorable stay. We pride ourselves on customer service. Hope to welcome you back soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from 1MD Team on 24 Nov 2018
Thank you for your review. Hope you has a magical and memorable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from 1MD Team on 28 Jul 2018
Thank you Jill for the 5 out of 5 review. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

R, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel ever
From the minute we arrived to the minute we left this hotel provided not a 5 star service but 6 star. The staff throughout were top notch doing everything you expect and beyond. The hotel sits just along from the main town within easy walk. The coastal footwalk is just in front of the hotel and is really lovely and safe. The cleanliness is second to none with superb facilities and free secure parking. We will not name names of who was great on the staff as they were all so so good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from 1MD Team on 19 Jul 2018
Thank you so much for your positive feedback - you get us and we would love to welcome you back.