One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel & Spa By The Living Journey Collection - Your Stay in Hermanus
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
The hotel offers 17 individually decorated rooms, including Standard Double, Deluxe, Junior Suite, and Superior Sea View rooms. All rooms feature satellite TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with shower. Superior Sea View rooms on the top floor have a wraparound balcony overlooking the ocean. Some rooms lack a minibar or fridge; tea and coffee facilities are located on the landing for certain rooms. Room 8 and Room 9 are noted for their sea views. Bathrooms include robes, slippers, and eco-friendly water-saving buckets. Secure, gated parking is available.
Dining Options
Breakfast is the main meal, served as a mix of a small buffet and hot made-to-order items. Choices include homemade muesli, Eggs Benedict, omelettes, and smoked salmon crostini. A snack bar and bar with wine and champagne are available. Every afternoon, the chef bakes a complimentary cake served with coffee. The hotel does not serve dinner, but staff can arrange reservations at nearby restaurants like The Wine Glass. Fick's Pool Bar, offering tapas and drinks with sea views, is directly across the road.
Leisure & Entertainment
The hotel has a heated outdoor swimming pool (open year-round) with sun loungers and umbrellas. The sun terrace overlooks the sea. Onsite Zest Spa offers treatments such as facials and the Gold Package (R1800 for 2 hours), though some reviews note therapists have short-course training. Activities include cycling, hiking, seasonal whale watching (from the Cliff Path across the road), wine tasting in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, and golf at Hermanus Golf Club (3 km away). Board games and a shared lounge/TV area are also available.
Location & Transportation
One Marine Drive is located on the seafront at the quieter end of Marine Drive, directly on the Cliff Path known for whale watching. Shops and restaurants in Hermanus centre are a 7-minute walk away. The Hermanus Golf Club is 3 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 105 km from the property. The hotel offers free on-site secure parking with 24-hour gate access. Public transport includes shuttle service and airport pick-up/drop-off. The cliff path provides direct access for coastal walks east and west.
Services & Amenities
The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, tour desk, luggage storage, private check-in/check-out, and 24-hour security with CCTV. Room service is available during limited hours. Business services include meeting/banquet facilities. Laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing service are provided. Airport shuttle and local shuttle service can be arranged. The hotel supports the 'Ease the Journey' education program, making donations in guests' names. Free WiFi is available throughout. Note: The hotel has no lift, and some rooms are near staff quarters or the bin area.
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Price and Room Availability Calendar
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
