House on Westcliff vs The surf shack
Both are in Hermanus, 1.3 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
- 3 of 4
HostelMount Pleasant
The surf shack
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3More guest reviews (121 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×9.3
- 4Allows pets
- 54 more listed amenities (16 vs 12)+4
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
Why is The surf shack better than House on Westcliff?
- 11.2 km closer to the city centre−1.2 km
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 15)+21
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 43 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 vs The surf shack: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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