Western Cape
La Fontaine Guest House
This intimate guest house and lodge boasts a superb setting, facing out onto the wildlife-rich Walker Bay. Situated in the heart of Hermanus, it offers easy access to local shops and restaurants, as well as prolific whale-watching spots. If lucky, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of whales, dolphins, and fur seals from the terrace while savouring a homemade breakfast or lounging by the heated swimming pool.
The guest house is renowned for its cozy and individually decorated rooms, each offering views of either the ocean or the private garden. Guests can unwind by the outdoor pool during the summer or take a stroll along the nearby cliff path in winter. La Fontaine’s lounge is a perfect spot to sample local wines by the open fireplace. The daily English breakfast can be enjoyed in the dining area or on the patio with panoramic views across the bay. With its excellent location, comfortable accommodations, and warm hospitality, La Fontaine Guest House is an ideal choice for a rejuvenating break, romantic getaway, or whale-watching holiday in Hermanus.
Facilities
Outdoor swimming pool, restaurant/bar.
Rooms have an en suite bathroom, king-sized bed, mini bar, TV with Netflix, Wi-Fi, selection of magazines and books, and coffee machine.
La Fontaine Lodge is a self contained accommodation option for those wanting more space and privacy. There is also one family suite that sleeps four guests.
Local Wildlife
Southern right whale, humpback whale, Bryde's whale, Cape fur seal, bottlenose dolphin, common dolphin, humpbacked dolphin, great white shark.
Blue crane, black harrier, Cape sugarbird, orange-breasted sunbird, Karoo prinia, grassbird, jackal buzzard, large-billed lark, bokmakierie, black oystercatcher.
Optional Activities
Whale watching, walking the 'Hermanus Camino', art galleries, golf, wineries, beaches, wellness activities.
Alan Godwin
Area Specialist
Visit from early June to late November for the peak whale watching season.
If you have any questions regarding our South Africa tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
We thoroughly enjoyed the holiday. Leopard View was fantastic. The guide did his upmost for us and the rest of the game viewing was great. We saw everything that we wanted to see.
