Dining Area
Room 5 Pool
Poolside views from Birkenhead House.
A stunning aerial shot of Birkenhead House
Pool in Back Courtyard
Evening Setting in at Birkenhead House
Birkenhead House from Voelklip Beach
Pool Terrace with Loungers
Lounge Area
Deluxe Superior Bedroom
Deluxe Superior Bathroom
Deluxe Superior Bedroom
Luxurious Bedroom
Luxury Bathroom
Superior Bedroom
Superior Bathroom
Standard Bedroom
Standard Bathroom
Luxury Bedroom
Superior Bathroom
Wine Cellar
Tapas style dining at Birkenhead House.
Dining Area
Room 5 Pool
Poolside views from Birkenhead House.
A stunning aerial shot of Birkenhead House
Pool in Back Courtyard
Evening Setting in at Birkenhead House
Birkenhead House from Voelklip Beach
Pool Terrace with Loungers
Lounge Area
Deluxe Superior Bedroom
Deluxe Superior Bathroom
Deluxe Superior Bedroom
Luxurious Bedroom
Luxury Bathroom
Superior Bedroom
Superior Bathroom
Standard Bedroom
Standard Bathroom
Luxury Bedroom
Superior Bathroom
Wine Cellar
Tapas style dining at Birkenhead House.
Dining Area
Room 5 Pool
Poolside views from Birkenhead House.
A stunning aerial shot of Birkenhead House
Pool in Back Courtyard
Evening Setting in at Birkenhead House
Birkenhead House from Voelklip Beach
Pool Terrace with Loungers
Lounge Area
Deluxe Superior Bedroom
Deluxe Superior Bathroom
Deluxe Superior Bedroom
Luxurious Bedroom
Luxury Bathroom
Superior Bedroom
Superior Bathroom
Standard Bedroom
Standard Bathroom
Luxury Bedroom
Superior Bathroom
Wine Cellar
Tapas style dining at Birkenhead House.
Dining Area
Room 5 Pool
Poolside views from Birkenhead House.
A stunning aerial shot of Birkenhead House
Pool in Back Courtyard
Evening Setting in at Birkenhead House
Birkenhead House from Voelklip Beach
Pool Terrace with Loungers
Lounge Area
Deluxe Superior Bedroom
Deluxe Superior Bathroom
Deluxe Superior Bedroom
UsersPlusBedSpace with stay
Up to 50 guests
Avg. venue rate
Rate info
$550 - $15k
Avg. room rate$977

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Birkenhead House sets the standard for luxury hotels in Hermanus.

With its exhilarating cliff-top position overlooking the whale watching paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House provides luxury accommodation for those seeking an extraordinary coastal experience. Watch surfers carving through the waves and, for several months each year, witness Southern Right and Humpback Whales breaching just metres from the shore.

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Venue use

Space with stay

Best for these Occasions

anniversarybirthday partycorporate eventdinner partyelopementengagement partygroup getawayholiday partyProduct Launchsocial eventvow renewalwedding ceremonywedding reception

Venue type

Hotel / Resort / Spa

Views

oceanCoastline

Style

CoastalModernRomantic

Venue Settings

Birkenhead House sets the standard for luxury hotels in Hermanus. With its exhilarating cliff-top position overlooking the whale watching paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House provides luxury accommodation for those seeking an extraordinary coastal experience. Watch surfers carving through the waves and, for several months each year, witness Southern Right and Humpback Whales breaching just metres from the shore.

The hotel’s contemporary décor is an artful mix of beach-house and quirky opulence. While Birkenhead House is a five-star hotel with all the services and amenities that you would expect, the hotel is characterised by a laid back and easy-going atmosphere.

Whether you are seeking a rejuvenating retreat or an adventure filled beach holiday, Birkenhead House is the ideal destination. The all-inclusive rate means that guests never need to leave the comfort of Birkenhead House, where all meals and drinks are included.

For the more adventurous, Hermanus offers activities aplenty including whale watching, shark cage diving, golf, horse riding on the beach, hiking, surfing, mussel picking and even wine tasting. The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is just a short drive away and is one of South Africa’s premier wine routes specialising in cool-climate Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs.

Capacity

40Seated50Buffet50Standing
Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?
No

Estimated price per head
up to $150

Additional charges
Service Fee 
Catering 
Exclusive booking 
Hiring

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
2000

Curfew
12 AM

Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available

Catering
Client must use the catering provided by the venue

Alcohol
Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services

Music
Indoors & Outdoors

Smoking
Non-smoking venue

Accommodations
The 11 rooms at Birkenhead House are individually decorated by the stylish wand of owner Liz Biden. The rooms are located in three different houses which make up Birkenhead House. Please note that while we will do our best to accommodate your room preference we can only guarantee a room category and not a specific room.

Onsite amenities

Street ParkingWifiOnsite RestroomsBridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

Venue Features

The scene

Birkenhead House sets the standard for luxury hotels in Hermanus. With its exhilarating cliff-top position overlooking the whale watching paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House provides luxury accommodation for those seeking an extraordinary coastal experience. Watch surfers carving through the waves and, for several months each year, witness Southern Right and Humpback Whales breaching just metres from the shore.

The hotel’s contemporary décor is an artful mix of beach-house and quirky opulence. While Birkenhead House is a five-star hotel with all the services and amenities that you would expect, the hotel is characterised by a laid back and easy-going atmosphere.

Whether you are seeking a rejuvenating retreat or an adventure filled beach holiday, Birkenhead House is the ideal destination. The all-inclusive rate means that guests never need to leave the comfort of Birkenhead House, where all meals and drinks are included.

For the more adventurous, Hermanus offers activities aplenty including whale watching, shark cage diving, golf, horse riding on the beach, hiking, surfing, mussel picking and even wine tasting. The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is just a short drive away and is one of South Africa’s premier wine routes specialising in cool-climate Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs.