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9 / 10 Guest Rating

Schulphoek House

181 Piet Retief St, Sandbaai, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200, Hermanus, ZA

Schulphoek House - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Accommodation

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Enjoy comfort with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets.

Dining with a View

Indulge in regional cuisine at Schulphoek House's restaurant with a bar/lounge and ocean view. Don't miss out on the daily complimentary local cuisine breakfast and the daily complimentary reception.

Relaxing Amenities

Unwind by the outdoor pool or in the sauna, and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access. Benefit from concierge services and enjoy express check-out services during your stay.

Experience luxury near Hermanus Bay at Schulphoek House. Book now for a memorable getaway.

Facilities & Amenities

Free breakfast
Boat tours nearby
Proposal/romance packages available
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Sauna

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

24-hour pool accessReservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9
Exceptional39 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the stunning sea views / sea-facing rooms and frequently praise the friendly, welcoming on-site staff.

Categories

Cleanliness6.5
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality10.0
Amenities9.5
Value for Money7.0
Food and Beverage9.0
Overall Experience10.0

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OnAir21759234786
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 11, 2026

"Underwhelmed"

8.0

We just stayed at Schulphoek Huis in a very expensive sea view room. Firstly its my fault for not knowing that Sandbaai is not Hermanus! The view was great and the staff were friendly. Half of the TV channels of what is a very small bouquet of channels to start with, did not work. The towels were thin and old. The breakfast was delicious. The price did match the experience for me.

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kevincramer2018CAPE TOWN CENTRAL, WESTERN CAPE
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 26, 2026

"A 5 Star Boutiques Hotel reflecting a Guest House worth a 1 Star"

4.0

What a View!!! This from a Luxury Sea facing Room. We did not read the reviews prior to our booking for 2 x Days. We as Husband and Wife- 70 year old and married for 49 years experienced the worst of the worst meals. Schulphoek is advertised as a Five Star Boutique Hotel and on arrival we noticed a Schulphoek House ( Guest House). Not Legal and a mis-interpretation of a Luxury facility. We really applaud the staff. Their friendliness and trying to be professional with every request is a disgrace with what we experienced from the facility. Unfortunately the Restaurant and facility does not support their efforts. The results is, us/we as guests wonder what support they get from management. Our Experience: 1. The worst Menu I have ever seen. 2. The most unacceptable Meat dish as a main course prepared as a Fillè, priced so way out with no garnishing or sauces available, served cut and overdone not even a hint of Medium, cold and tough. We know meat in South Africa and have never experienced this ever. NB: How can such a place survive and I suggest you to close it down or revamp. 3. A closer look at the cleansiness of the rooms 16 and Carpet - Poor. Even the bathroom floor 4. The guest toilet / public toilet near the dining hall has a floor that does not been cleaned. Important . This facility does not qualify as a 5 Star facility. Only the view can satisfy a guest. I believe that Management must know this. if they do not, then I believe they are not listening to their Personnel whom I believe to be understaffed as well or are ignored. The money is good. Now I believe if we stay only one day, we will not be refunded.

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Explorer27078916351
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 20, 2026

"Terrible value, terrible location"

2.0

This place holds up a front of being prestigious but it's not at all. It's in a terrible location (a few houses from the squatter camp) which is why in the rooms they advise guests to only walk in the opposite direction when they leave the property and to leave all valuables behind. The rooms are spacious but aircon couldn't use the warming function when it got very cold and the TV did not work at all. They spent nearly an hour in our room trying to turn it on but could not get the TV connected. The overall value is terrible because you are essentially paying for luxurious sea front accommodation and amenities which you do not have. They charged us the same price for a massage as the major hotels do, when it was a really inferior service in a small back room next to the swimming pool.

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bluebird381LONDON, ENGLAND
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 19, 2026

"Scam hotel"

2.0

I think this hotel is a scam. I booked with free cancellation and then contacted with a question. After a week I hadn’t heard back, which is very poor service for a 5 star hotel so I requested to cancel and immediately had an email to say full payment had been taken in line with booking policy. After several emails and phone calls they confirmed they’d cancel the booking - I was well over a month outside of their 14 day free refund policy. 2 weeks later and still 2 weeks ahead of their 14 day refund policy, I’m still waiting for a refund and they’re back to ignoring my emails…

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926duncanhMELBOURNE, VICTORIA
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 28, 2026

"An absolute oasis of tranquility with stunning sea views."

10.0

Unfortunately we were only able to stay one night at Schulphoek House, but wish it could have been longer. The staff are welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. The sea room views are absolutely magnificent along with the rooms themselves. We ate in the restaurant and the food which was all freshly cooked was excellent. Would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending a stay if you are considering. Highly rated and would stay again without hesitation.

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bluweyzeCHIANG MAI
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 11, 2025

"A badly managed, under-staffed potential gem. I would never go back, dishonesty rules!"

4.0

what could be a gem of a hotel destroyed by low staffing and poor management. , seaview rooms have a view to die for apart from good breakfast the management is bad and distrustworthy plus it is difficult to sleep if it rains. Our heating was only acceptable noise when off. The hotel damaged my rental car on entry and since then I have experienced the worst of hotel management with the assistant manager being incompetent and untruthfull. (manager on vacation). Staff are in short supply, to enter the hotel currently you walk through water. I wonder why the owning Gutstadt family allow their hotel to be destroyed by pooor management, it could be so good.

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Samie
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 28, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

It’s a beautiful guesthouse with a scenic view of the ocean.

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oliverfB6632GW
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 20, 2025

"Superb!"

10.0

My wife and I stayed at Schulphoek for three days as our honeymoon. The facilities are modern and the spaces are exceptionally clean. Even more importantly the staff are superb - always friendly and approachable whilst always maintaining upmost respect and professionalism. This really is an awesome team that can be proud of themselves! The breakfast offering was comprehensive and delicious, we did however find the lunch/dinner offering a bit light and would recommend a broader offering. Thanks Schulphoek, see you again!

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paul
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 16, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Staff are excellent....

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Ursula
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 15, 2025

"Hidden gem"

10.0

Nomfundo and her team are fantastic. Service excellent. View spectacular and dinner and breakfast 5 star. A hidden gem.

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