Since 1966 Hortensia Lodge is a popular holiday destination for short and long stays.ROLF,the owner, gladly shares hislegendary knowledge of the Western Cape.ROLF is a people's person and many guests come again and again to enjoy his hospitality. The 4 en-suite bedrooms offer accomodation for a maximum of 10 persons (gardenrooms offer the possibility for a third person on a sleeper couch.)Bedrooms are spotlessly clean and the beds are the most comfortable. Public rooms and bedrooms are spacious and guests often remark positive on the tasteful interior.The large garden with blooming shrubs and manicured lawns attracts many bird species and you awake to birdsongs and not be woken by traffic noise. And.. you don't really need a car as everything is nearby.The sparkling salt water pool is very popular during the warm summer months.Sumptious and tasty breakfasts are served and ROLF assists to plan your day so when you depart you will leave with good and lasting memories of your visit to Hermanus.Safe off-street parking on the property. Rooms serviced daily. All rooms have tea trays,wall safe,beach towels, TV. There is a public phone in the lobby. ROLF sells telephone cards (more economical than cell phones)Fax & internet facilities are offered. Wind sheltered garden. Yes, Hortensia Lodge is a lovely place. You will like it!

Best whale watching along the Whale Coast.12 km cliff path along the ocean,never ending white beaches and afforested dunes are a photographers dream. Outstanding flora and many hiking trails in Fernkloof Nature reserve,which is part of the town. Hermanus waterfront features good restaurants and boutiques. There are many vineyards with wine tasting and restaurant facilities nearby. White shark diving and ocean kajacking are also popular activities. The most southerly tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas is 90 minutes by car and is reached on a good & scenic tarred road.

From Cape Town travel thru centre of Hermanus.Stay in Main road that makes a 90 degree turn to the left.Soon thereafter Go across a 4 way stop, then first left into Stemmet and first right into Mitchell Street. First property is number 66 Hortensia Lodge.You've arrived. From direction Stanford for those guests coming from the garden route stay on R43 for about 5 km, at Shell filling station turn right and first left into Mitchell Street. Hortensia Lodge is on the right at number 66 approx. 400 metres up the road.