Anchor's Rest vs Schulphoek House
Both are in Hermanus, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseOverstrand Ward 5
Anchor's Rest
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 4 of 14
Guesthouse
Schulphoek House
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 5 of 14
The short answer
Pick Schulphoek House
It comes out ahead on 5 of 14 compared facts. 2.4 km apart.
Choose Anchor's Rest if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.8)
- to walk to the sights (1.5 km / 3.4 km)
Choose Schulphoek House if you want
- to be closer to the beach (990 m / 3.3 km)
Why is Anchor's Rest better than Schulphoek House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.8)+0.7
- 21.9 km closer to the city centre−1.9 km
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
Why is Schulphoek House better than Anchor's Rest?
- 12.4 km closer to the beach (990 m vs 3.3 km)−2.4 km
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Anchor's Rest vs Schulphoek House: which hotel is better? | Anchor's Rest | Schulphoek House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.7 | 8.8 |
| Location | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 8.0 |
| Beach access | – | 6.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +0.2 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.7 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 11 | 20 +9 |
| Rank in Hermanus | top 20% +60% | bottom 20% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km −1.9 km | 3.4 km |
| To the beach | – | 990 m |
| To the airport | 76 km | 74 km −1.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.2 km | 690 m −510 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | – | 15 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 24 +20 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
2.4 km apart
Anchor's Rest: city centre: 1.5 km, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 76 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
Schulphoek House: city centre: 3.4 km, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 74 km, beach: 990 m.
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Anchor's Rest or Schulphoek House: common questions
Which is better, Anchor's Rest or Schulphoek House?
Schulphoek House leads in 5 of 14 categories, including number of reviews, to the airport, to the nearest food shop. Anchor's Rest is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Hermanus.
Which is cheaper, Anchor's Rest or Schulphoek House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Anchor's Rest is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 3.4 km for Schulphoek House.
How far apart are Anchor's Rest and Schulphoek House?
The two hotels are 2.4 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score