Schulphoek Seafront Boutique Hotel

Hotels
TrevPAR World Group
9 (1490 reviews)
181 Piet Retief Crescent, Sandbaai , Hermanus , za

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious room
Beautiful sea view
Friendly staff
Cons:
Unsafe location
Service issues with amenities
Breakfast quality inconsistency

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
The bathroom was clean but small, with a separate toilet rather than an open-plan layout. The bathroom floor was also quite slippery.
Service
10
The housekeeping staff were friendly and attentive. However, the management felt slightly uncomfortable.
Location
7.56
The property is outside the main tourist area and right on the edge of a township. The road felt unsafe after dark.
Room Quality
9.6
The room was spacious, comfortable and well furnished, with a good bed, a nice TV and a genuinely lovely sea view.
Amenities
9.05
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.08
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Breakfast was lacking compared to other offerings, and the restaurant appeared uninviting.
Overall Experience
9.59
The view and room quality were excellent, but location and service aspects had drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:21

Property Description

Elegantly Decorated Seafront Retreat

Luxurious Accommodations: Schulphoek Seafront House boasts elegantly decorated rooms with original mid-century art and furniture, offering modern amenities and comfort for guests.

Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in a delicious breakfast menu made from fresh organic products, and savor seasonal dishes at the on-site restaurant during high season.

Breathtaking Views and Activities: Unwind by the outdoor pool, stroll through the garden, or enjoy whale watching overlooking Schulphoek Bay. With a complimentary shuttle service and a concierge desk, your stay will be seamless.

Experience seaside sophistication at Schulphoek Seafront House. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 5 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1490 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 10
Location: 7.56
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 9.59
D
Dave couple gb
10
Beautiful accommodation with ocean views
Pros:

Always a wonderful stay…. Staff are friendly and helpful, rooms very comfortable and welcoming and the food is top class

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
M
Mogamat solo_traveller de
9
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
H
Hend extended_group eg
9
Amazing view and comfy room
Pros:

The rooms are very spacious with comfy beds.
Amazing views.
Friendly staff
Nice breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
U
Urs solo_traveller ch
7
Riesiges Zimmer mit Meersicht
Pros:

Riesige Zimmer mit toller Meersicht,
Tolles grosses Bad, Toilette mit Dusch-WC
Extrem viel Platz für Koffer und Kleider

Cons:

Unfreundlicher Empfang, etwas abgelegen

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
Z
Ziningi solo_traveller za
9
Pros:

Loved the cleanliness and how spacious the room was

Cons:

I hated the brown, grey and black towels. I was very disappointed with the towels in the bathroom and toilet. I reported this on the evening I checked in and asked for white towels but nothing was done. I called again Saturday morning requesting white towels and I was given the white stripes beach towels. I was even more disappointed that when they cleaned the room they put back the brown and black towels after I had requested for white towels. I was really not happy with this and it bothered me a lot especially because I don't even buy brown or black towels at home and not put these colors for visitors. This towel experience nearly ruined my holiday as it is a non negotiable for me.
With that being said everything else was lovely, lovely people, beautiful views, lovely food and clean space.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
R
Rushern solo_traveller za
1
Definitely not worth 5 stars
Pros:

Big rooms

Cons:

It's weird how this place is rated 5 stars. Let me explain:
1. Its the beach view shared with the view of a township area. Rather stay in New Harbour, hermanus, better views and walking distance of the village for the same cost.
2. Waited 15min outside gate hooting because they were not at the front desk, at 5 stars, I'd expect a warmer welcome.
3. Fancy but basics are lacking - has towel warmers, but water is not hot enough due to conservation of power through solar heating, fancy room temperature device but doesn't keep the room warm.
4. Oh yes, extra charge for make up on sheets.
5. Filter coffee at best, machine is not working. At 5 stars, I expect nesspresso machine in the room.
6. Cold pool, would be better with a Jacuzzi or heated pool.

This is coming from staying in a 3 star place with all the amenities, to this 5 star place, which leaves much to be desired.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
عبدالعزيز solo_traveller sa
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
M
Maris couple de
10
Pros:

Eine traumhafte Unterkunft, insbesondere die Zimmer mit Meerblick sind zu empfehlen.
Toller Service, mit kostenlosem Shuttle in die Stadt. Schöne Frühstücksauswahl. Modernes und sehr sauberes Hotel.

Cons:

Überdurchschnittlich lange Wartezeit beim Frühstück

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
A
Anja couple de
10
Pros:

Tolle Lage sehr freundlich Mitarbeiter 😃

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
M
Marine couple fr
8
Pros:

La grandeur des chambres, la vue et le confort! Le petit dej était très bon et le personnel très sympas et serviables! Un petit plus pour les rideaux qui se ferment tout seuls !

Cons:

Le manque d’insonorisation entre deux chambres qui pourraient communiquées !

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
B
Bence extended_group za
9
Fine
Pros:

Breakfast delicious

Cons:

Transportation

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
S
Sofiia couple nl
10
Totally loved the place.
Pros:

Calm place, beautiful breakfast with the ocean view, nice garden, sauna well heated. Spacious room. Kind and humorous receptionist. Shuttle to Hermanus (we used our own car, it’s just 9 minutes drive to centre)

Cons:

There was a strange smell of the salt with herbs left for the bath. Looks like it soaked the air smells or was closer to oregano mix for soup than a bath herb)) but this wasn’t a big problem.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple ru
10
Pros:

Замечательное место, обязательно ещё приедем!

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
T
Tobias couple ch
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
J
Jean-Luc couple fr
10
Un lieu innatendu d'une grande beauté
Pros:

La grande baie vitrée donnant sur la mer.
La grande taille de la chambre et de la salle de bains
La décoration esthétique de la chambre
Très bon dîner sur place

Cons:

Le service un peu long du petit déjeuner
Le fait que l'établissement est assez isolé

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
H
Henrik couple de
4
Nicht empfehlenswert
Cons:

Wir hatten insgesamt gemischte Erfahrungen mit diesem Fünf-Sterne-Hotel. Das Zimmer war wirklich top – sauber, modern und sehr komfortabel. Auch die Aussicht war gut, wenn auch nicht ganz so spektakulär, wie es auf den Bildern dargestellt wurde.

Was allerdings gar nicht überzeugt hat, war das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis im Restaurant. Wir sind jetzt seit fast drei Wochen in Südafrika unterwegs und haben selten so teuer und gleichzeitig so enttäuschend gegessen. Ich hatte Fisch bestellt und bekam lediglich ein relativ kleines Stück ohne nennenswerte Beilage – abgesehen von einer winzigen Portion Süßkartoffel, vielleicht 50 Gramm, von der sogar noch ein Teil fehlte. Geschmacklich war der Fisch in Ordnung, aber keinesfalls besonders – vor ein paar Tagen hatten wir deutlich besseren Fisch für etwa die Hälfte des Preises.

Meine Frau bestellte ein Steak „medium“, bekam es jedoch komplett durchgebraten und zudem bereits in kleine Stücke geschnitten serviert. Hier hätte man in der Küche definitiv reagieren und das Gericht neu zubereiten können. Der dazu gereichte Salat war ebenfalls enttäuschend – ohne Dressing oder jegliche Verfeinerung.

Unterm Strich: Während Zimmer und Unterkunft überzeugen konnten, ist das Restaurant für die aufgerufenen Preise absolut nicht empfehlenswert. Wir haben in deutlich günstigeren Unterkünften wesentlich besser gegessen.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
I
Ibrahim solo_traveller sa
9
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
T
Tanios couple lb
8
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple nl
7
A bit disappointing
Pros:

Nice personnel, shuttle to Hermanus centre is very convenient and well-organized. We got a free room update that we asked for because of personal preferences (i.e. we preferred being on the 1st floor instead of the ground floor)

Cons:

It’s definitely not 5-star level, which is totally fine but then it shouldn’t be sold as if it is. For example breakfast is fine, but we had way better in all our 4-star accomodations. But what we disliked most is that the room, especially bathroom and toilet, didn’t feel clean, including dark and smelly towels. The whole vibe of the place was just a bit off for us. The views of the seafacing rooms are very nice, however it’s not appealing at all to actually sit outside on your balcony.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
M
Miloš family_with_children cz
9
2026-04-23 via Nuitee