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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 beach shuttle
Exterior
TV
Basic Double Room
Westcliff's The Surf Shack offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Explore the great outdoors through spelunking, rock climbing, or horseback riding; then unwind with hiking/biking or ecotours on site. With free in-room WiFi and convenient amenities like bicycle rentals and luggage storage, your stay is sure to be an adventure.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €49
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Westcliff, a neighbourhood in Hermanus, is home to The surf shack. Shopping Centre and Village Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Maanschynkop Nature Reserve. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain climbing and horse riding.
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Map
12 fourie street, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Old Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cliff Path - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • New Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Voelklip Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burgundy - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Co - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Wine Glass - ‬15 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, rock climbing and horse riding at this hostel. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking and ecotours. 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

Languages

English

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The surf shack?

As of 23 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The surf shack on 24 Aug 2025 start from €48.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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The surf shack Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really awesome little surf house and surf school in Hermanus . Sarah the owner really took care of all our needs and organised all our surfing lessons and a very special whale boat trip to see the southern wright whales. The surf house is just a short walk into the town centre along the beautifull ocean cliff path walk . Highly recommended and will back for sure some day !

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had such a wonderful stay! the place is amazingly friendly and welcoming. the vibes are very good and positive. It is clean and cosy so you feel and confortable and at ease. you sleep very well because it is quiet Nice and clean accomodations. Highly recommendable thank you very much!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024