House on Westcliff vs The Gables
Both are in Hermanus, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseOverstrand Ward 5
House on Westcliff
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 4 of 16
GuesthouseOverstrand Ward 5
The Gables
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.5
- Score by category
- 7 of 16
The short answer
Pick The Gables
It comes out ahead on 7 of 16 compared facts. 1.1 km apart.
Choose House on Westcliff if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2016)
Choose The Gables if you want
- to walk to the sights (480 m / 1.6 km)
Why is House on Westcliff better than The Gables?
- 1680 m closer to the area centre−680 m
- 2More guest reviews (121 vs 23), so the rating is more reliable×5.3
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2016)+8y
Why is The Gables better than House on Westcliff?
- 1More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 15)+10
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| House on Westcliff vs The Gables: which hotel is better? | House on Westcliff | The Gables |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Location | 2.7 | 3.5 +0.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.2 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.1 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 121 +98 | 23 |
| Rank in Hermanus | bottom 20% | bottom 47% +27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.7 | 3.5 +0.8 |
| Distance to Overstrand Ward 5 centre | 910 m −680 m | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 76 km | 76 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 5 +3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.2 km | 290 m −950 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 6 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 +8y | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 16 +7 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.1 km apart
House on Westcliff: city centre: 1.6 km, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 76 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.
The Gables: city centre: 480 m, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 76 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
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House on Westcliff or The Gables: common questions
Which is better, House on Westcliff or The Gables?
The Gables leads in 7 of 16 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Hermanus. House on Westcliff is stronger in number of reviews, distance to Overstrand Ward 5 centre, newest building or renovation.
Which is cheaper, House on Westcliff or The Gables?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
House on Westcliff is closer: 910 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for The Gables.
How far apart are House on Westcliff and The Gables?
The two hotels are 1.1 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