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title: "House on Westcliff vs The surf shack: which hotel is better?"
description: "House on Westcliff or The surf shack in Hermanus? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# House on Westcliff vs The surf shack

Both are in Hermanus, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Overstrand Ward 5
## [House on Westcliff](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/house-on-westcliff-hermanus/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1640911/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Mount Pleasant
## [The surf shack](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-surf-shack-hermanus/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2219376/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick House on Westcliff

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose House on Westcliff if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 6 / 1)

### Choose The surf shack if you want

-   to walk to the sights (350 m / 1.6 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 6)

### Why is House on Westcliff better than The surf shack?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6) (+0.4)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  More guest reviews (121 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×9.3)
4.  Allows pets
5.  4 more listed amenities (16 vs 12) (+4)
6.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is The surf shack better than House on Westcliff?

1.  1.2 km closer to the city centre (−1.2 km)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 15) (+21)
3.  Offers an airport transfer
4.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | House on Westcliff | The surf shack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.4) | 8.6 |
| Location | 2.7 | 4.6  (+1.9) |
| Facilities | 5.0  (+0.8) | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5  (+1.5) | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.4) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 121  (+108) | 13 |
| Rank in Hermanus | bottom 20%  (+7%) | bottom 13% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.7 | 4.6  (+1.9) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 350 m  (−1.2 km) |
| To the airport | 76 km | 76 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 5  (+3) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.2 km | 150 m  (−1.1 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 3  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 6 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+4) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.3 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 surf shack: city centre: 350 m, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 76 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Hermanus

[Hermanus weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-africa/western-cape/hermanus/weather)

## House on Westcliff or The surf shack: common questions

### Which is better, House on Westcliff or The surf shack?

House on Westcliff leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. The surf shack is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, House on Westcliff or The surf shack?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The surf shack is closer: 350 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for House on Westcliff.

### How far apart are House on Westcliff and The surf shack?

The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/house-on-westcliff-hermanus-vs-the-surf-shack-hermanus/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/