Reviews of Ocean Eleven
Wildlife sightings and reviews
35 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Ocean Eleven and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr & Mrs W
Aberdeen
"Ocean Eleven review"
2 nights Arrived 2 Nov 2010
"The location of Ocean Eleven on the cliff top is spectacular, we were lucky enough to see whales from our room and also during breakfast on our final day.
The rooms were modern, clean and airy with a private seating area overlooking the bay." See all these reviews: 9n in South Africa
The rooms were modern, clean and airy with a private seating area overlooking the bay." See all these reviews: 9n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr C & Mrs A
UK
"Not enamoured"
3 nights Arrived 17 Sep 2010
"Grey and lacking character. Room bare with no curtains and creaky laminate floor. Breakfast adequate and room had pleasant views.
Manager/owner was rather untidy and scruffy
Parking not easy and help needed to open gates
Nearby Harbour Vue guest house appeared to be much better and was confirmed by people we met
We would suggest you use other options in the future" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia; 3n in South Africa
Manager/owner was rather untidy and scruffy
Parking not easy and help needed to open gates
Nearby Harbour Vue guest house appeared to be much better and was confirmed by people we met
We would suggest you use other options in the future" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia; 3n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Poor
Location:
Good
Service:
Poor
Rooms:
Terrible
Food:
Average
Feedback Response
We were sorry that these travellers generally didn’t enjoy their stay at Ocean Eleven; put this in context by reading about their trip as a whole.
"Southern Africa Manager"
Mr & Mrs W
Chipstead
"Ocean Eleven review"
3 nights Arrived 16 Sep 2010
"No further comments."
See all these reviews: 13n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs C
York
"Ocean Eleven review"
2 nights Arrived 17 Oct 2009
"Staff were very accommodating, providing advice on restaurants and help booking a boat trip. A wonderful place to stay, with views out to sea, and whale watching a matter of steps away.
We took a boat trip whale watching on our first day, but the following day we were able to see wonderful whale displays from the cliff path. Stunning breakfast room, with great views and food." See all these reviews: 12n in South Africa
We took a boat trip whale watching on our first day, but the following day we were able to see wonderful whale displays from the cliff path. Stunning breakfast room, with great views and food." See all these reviews: 12n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
W Sussex
"Ocean Eleven -- Hermanus"
1 night Arrived 5 Oct 2009
"Just a one night stop here in Hermanus as we had come to see the whales.
Very large room complete with fruit bowl and snacks at no charge.
A very good breakfast.
Located right on the cliff path and an easy stroll into town.
For a geat fish meal visit Fisherman's Cottage" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Very large room complete with fruit bowl and snacks at no charge.
A very good breakfast.
Located right on the cliff path and an easy stroll into town.
For a geat fish meal visit Fisherman's Cottage" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs L
Northants
"Ocean Eleven review"
2 nights Arrived 26 Sep 2009
"Ocean 11's position is its ace card: straight onto the clifftop path, easy walking distance to Hermanus.
The room was elegant, spacious and comfortable. Owing to heavy rain on our arrival day, we were cold and wet and didn't appreciate the shower facility out in the entrance hall where the wind was whistling .... but the complementary decanter of sherry made up for this !
Boat for whale watching cancelled owing to poor weather !" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 2n in South Africa
The room was elegant, spacious and comfortable. Owing to heavy rain on our arrival day, we were cold and wet and didn't appreciate the shower facility out in the entrance hall where the wind was whistling .... but the complementary decanter of sherry made up for this !
Boat for whale watching cancelled owing to poor weather !" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 2n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Ms R & Mr G
Hants
"Ocean Eleven review"
2 nights Arrived 5 Aug 2009
"The location was perfect, on the first morning we walked out of the diningroom to see the tail of a whale disappearing into the sea- wonderful!
The breakfast was beautifully presented, a table full of prepared fruit, grapefruit, passion fruit, blueberries, strawberries, pineapple, melon, kiwi fruit, mango, guava, pawpaw looked delicious and was delicious - again a plentiful supply of yoghurt, cereal, cold meats and cheeses. The most amazingly orange egg yolks and the toasted bread 'popped' in your mouth.
The room was large, modern and tasteful with a TV and armchairs as well as a fridge. Patio doors opened out on to the swimming pool, a restricted sea view which they apologised for, but we were very happy!" See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 11n in South Africa
The breakfast was beautifully presented, a table full of prepared fruit, grapefruit, passion fruit, blueberries, strawberries, pineapple, melon, kiwi fruit, mango, guava, pawpaw looked delicious and was delicious - again a plentiful supply of yoghurt, cereal, cold meats and cheeses. The most amazingly orange egg yolks and the toasted bread 'popped' in your mouth.
The room was large, modern and tasteful with a TV and armchairs as well as a fridge. Patio doors opened out on to the swimming pool, a restricted sea view which they apologised for, but we were very happy!" See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 11n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Wilmslow
"Whale watching without leaving your room"
4 nights Arrived 3 Nov 2008
"We arrived to be greated with "The whales know you are coming and are in the bay performing". For the next three days we did nothing but watch whales and eat - or so it seemed.
A very comfortable and spacious room ideal for watching the whales and very friendly and helpful staff." See all these reviews: 14n in South Africa; 9n in Namibia
A very comfortable and spacious room ideal for watching the whales and very friendly and helpful staff." See all these reviews: 14n in South Africa; 9n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Ms S & Mr P
Suffolk
"Ocean Eleven review"
1 night Arrived 28 Oct 2008
"Great room, great view. Good restaurant recommendations"
See all these reviews: 6n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs SB
N London
"Luxury on the South Coast"
2 nights Arrived 5 Oct 2008
"The most luxurious room ever!
Watching whales from our bedroom!
Recommend the bookshop in Hermanus too." See all these reviews: 12n in South Africa; 5n in Namibia
Watching whales from our bedroom!
Recommend the bookshop in Hermanus too." See all these reviews: 12n in South Africa; 5n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
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Other lodges in Hermanus
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
The Marine
Set on the clifftop, The Marine is a luxury seafront hotel close to the centre of Hermanus, one of South Africa's top whale-watching areas.
Auberge Provence
Elegant yet relaxed, Auberge Provence is a comfortable guesthouse with stunning views over Walker Bay. It is an excellent place to base yourself for whale watching around Hermanus.
Harbour House Hotel
Harbour House Hotel is a modern hotel conveniently located in the centre of the old harbour town in Hermanus and offers eighteen tasteful rooms.
Birkenhead House
Birkenhead House is a wonderfully indulgent, sophisticated base from which to explore Hermanus and its environs, and also for whale watching in season.
Auberge Burgundy
Auberge Burgundy is a quaint Provençal-style guesthouse, in the centre of Hermanus, beside the old harbour.
