Never At Home Hermanus in Hermanus

Hermanus Backpackers offers dormitory rooms and private doubles with shared or en-suite bathrooms. All rooms include comfortable beds with quality linen, plush pillows, and fast Wi-Fi. Some rooms have private bathrooms, and the family room includes its own fridge and kettle.

Guests can use a fully equipped communal kitchen, a large chill-out lounge with a TV, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden with a fire pit, and a BBQ area. The kitchen has multiple toasters, pots, pans, and cutlery. The backyard also has a picnic area and outdoor furniture.

The hostel offers shark cage diving, whale watching (in season), sea kayaking, coastal hiking, and wine tours through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Staff provide maps and recommendations for local restaurants and activities. The hostel also arranges walking tours and live sport events.

Hermanus Backpackers is 400 metres from the Hermanus cliff path and seaside, and 800 metres from the town centre. It is a 10-minute drive from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley wine route. The Baz Bus stops at the hostel. Secure parking is available at an extra cost, and there is a shuttle service to the airport.

Reception is open from 07:00 to 22:00. Guests must present an original passport or ID upon arrival. The hostel is cashless and only accepts card payments. The property provides lockers, luggage storage, and tour desk. Children under 16 are only allowed in dormitories if the family books the entire room.