Hostel★★★★★
The surf shack
Mount Pleasant, Hermanus, South Africa
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
Prices
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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
| Nearest beach | 860 m14 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportCape Town International Airport (CPT) | 76 km171 min drive |
| Distance to the centreHermanus | 350 m6 min walk |
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
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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





