Schulphoek House vs The Gables
Both are in Hermanus, 2.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★★
Schulphoek House
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Guesthouse★★★★Overstrand Ward 5
The Gables
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.9 km apart.
Choose Schulphoek House if you want
- to be closer to the beach (990 m / 3.8 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 15 / 4)
Choose The Gables if you want
- to walk to the sights (480 m / 3.4 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 15)
Why is Schulphoek House better than The Gables?
- 12.8 km closer to the beach (990 m vs 3.8 km)−2.8 km
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
Why is The Gables better than Schulphoek House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.8)+0.3
- 22.9 km closer to the city centre−2.9 km
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 0)+25
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Schulphoek House vs The Gables: which hotel is better? | Schulphoek House | The Gables |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Location | 2.5 | 3.5 +1.0 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.9 +6.9 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.2 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.1 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 20 | 23 +3 |
| Rank in Hermanus | top 79% | top 62% +17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.5 | 3.5 +1.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.4 km | 480 m −2.9 km |
| To the beach | 990 m | – |
| To the airport | 74 km −1.7 km | 76 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 5 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 4 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 +1y | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 21 +12 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.9 km apart
Schulphoek House: city centre: 3.4 km, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 74 km, beach: 990 m.
The Gables: city centre: 480 m, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 76 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
Schulphoek House or The Gables: common questions
Which is better, Schulphoek House or The Gables?
They are evenly matched. Schulphoek House is stronger in beach access; The Gables is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Schulphoek House 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?
The Gables is closer: 480 m from the centre, against 3.4 km for Schulphoek House.
How far apart are Schulphoek House and The Gables?
The two hotels are 2.9 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