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title: "The surf shack, Hermanus: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The surf shack in Hermanus: rated 8.6 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★★★★
# The surf shack

Mount Pleasant, Hermanus, South Africa

8.6 ·  Very good 13 reviews ·  #26 #26 of 30 in Hermanus ·  5.5 Location score
## About The surf shack

The surf shack is a hostel in Mount Pleasant, Hermanus, South Africa. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 13 reviews. Facilities include bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 350 m from the centre of Hermanus. The nearest beach is 860 m away. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 76 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 0:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 19

12 Fourie St, Hermanus

## How The surf shack scores

Better rated than 15% of hotels in Hermanus

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **5.5**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **7.4**

Hermanus average

## Amenities

BarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Minibar
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **36**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **5**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">860 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town International Airport (CPT)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">76 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">171 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hermanus</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">350 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Art Gallery950 m
-   Whale Museum970 m
-   De Wet's Huis Photo Museum980 m
-   Old Harbour Museum1.1 km

## The surf shack: in detail

The surf shack provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hostel offers shuttle amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Hermanus. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hostel. The hostel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. The hostel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hostel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Each day, arise to a delightful complimentary morning meal at The surf shack. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment.

### Compare

## Compare The surf shack with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The surf shack

### How do guests rate The surf shack?

The surf shack has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 13 reviews, which is better than 15% of rated hotels in Hermanus.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The surf shack?

Check-in starts at 0:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at The surf shack?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The surf shack from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 76 km away in a straight line.

### Is The surf shack close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 860 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The surf shack have?

The surf shack has 1 rooms.

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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