The Gables vs Anchor's Rest
Both are in Hermanus, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Overstrand Ward 5
The Gables
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Guesthouse★★★★Overstrand Ward 5
Anchor's Rest
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Anchor's Rest
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose The Gables if you want
- to walk to the sights
Choose Anchor's Rest if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Why is The Gables better than Anchor's Rest?
- 1More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 10)+15
Why is Anchor's Rest better than The Gables?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 9.1)+0.4
- 2170 m closer to the beach (560 m vs 730 m)−170 m
- 3630 m closer to the area centre−630 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Gables vs Anchor's Rest: which hotel is better? | The Gables | Anchor's Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.5 +0.4 |
| Location | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Beach access | 7.8 | 8.4 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 | 9.3 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.5 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 23 +12 | 11 |
| Rank in Hermanus | top 62% | top 27% +35% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Distance to Overstrand Ward 5 centre | 1.6 km | 950 m −630 m |
| To the beach | 730 m | 560 m −170 m |
| To the airport | 76 km | 76 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 +4 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9 +5 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.1 km apart
The Gables or Anchor's Rest: common questions
Which is better, The Gables or Anchor's Rest?
Anchor's Rest leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Gables or Anchor's Rest?
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: 950 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for The Gables.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Anchor's Rest is 560 m from the nearest beach; The Gables is 730 m.
How far apart are The Gables and Anchor's Rest?
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