The surf shack vs The Gables
Both are in Hermanus, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★★Mount Pleasant
The surf shack
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Guesthouse★★★★Overstrand Ward 5
The Gables
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Gables
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 150 m apart.
Choose The surf shack if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose The Gables if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is The surf shack better than The Gables?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 25)+11
- 33 more sights within 1 km+3
- 4Earlier check-in (0:00 vs 14:00)−14h
Why is The Gables better than The surf shack?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6)+0.5
- 2Has a swimming pool
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The surf shack vs The Gables: which hotel is better? | The surf shack | The Gables |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Location | 5.5 +0.5 | 5.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 7.4 | 7.8 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.2 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 23 +10 |
| Rank in Hermanus | top 85% | top 62% +23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.5 +0.5 | 5.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 350 m | 480 m |
| To the beach | 860 m | 730 m −130 m |
| To the airport | 76 km | 76 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 +3 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 12 +3 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 0:00 −14h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
150 m apart
The surf shack or The Gables: common questions
Which is better, The surf shack or The Gables?
The Gables leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access. The surf shack is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, The surf shack 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 beach?
The Gables is 730 m from the nearest beach; The surf shack is 860 m.
How far apart are The surf shack and The Gables?
The two hotels are 150 m 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