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Reviews of Hidden Gem on Onrus River

6 Nichol Close, 7201 Hermanus, South Africa

#47 of 80 B&Bs and Inns in Hermanus

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 54 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful sociable hosts

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    10
    Perfect stay for the weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perfect

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2024

    10
    A wonderful stay all-round!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    A stunningly beautiful property… amazing garden and bbq area and incredible river views… Fiona and Bob are incredible hosts…

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Brilliant stay with wonderful hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was above par

    We had lovely hosts and felt welcome immediately. Not only are the rooms spacious beautiful and comfy but everything we needed was provided for. Extra blankets, a swimming pool with extra towels, body wash and a lovely homemade muesli, yoghurt, fresh bread and homemade jam. French press coffee. Overall we had an amazing stay with the most wonderful people. We were also fortunate enough to see an eagle in their garden and whales in hermanus. I'd recommend a snorkel at Davies pool if you're in the area. Thanks so much Fiona and Bob and Zola, We will be back ❤️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    I liked the home made bread for breakfast and sitting on the terrasse with the great view. The fish in the restaurant directly on the beach was great.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    10
    we'll be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Naturally warm and welcoming hosts. Felt comfortable and totally at home. Plenty of safe parking. Quiet area close to everything. Tasty warm fresh bread for breakfast and a help yourself vibe. So relaxing. Lovely enclosed pool area. Instead of the nasty little commercial coffee sachets there was a little jar of good coffee in the room. And plenty of space for stuff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts were super kind and friendly, and really made us feel at home! For us one of the best hosts we ever hand - giving us lots of tips for restaurants, hikes, and things to do at our upcoming destinations. The place is also very nicely located right at the river and the bed was amazing - we slept perfect!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    10
    Absolutel Gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful home. We booked 3 rooms. So clean and comfy. Photos can't do it justice, cant capture atmosphereand great hospitality. Fiona and Bob are the ulimate hosts. We will be back. .

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    9.0
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    10
    Peaceful, cosy, lovely little room in a gorgeous location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was great!

    Fiona was so welcoming and responsive and helped us with directions and advice, the room was comfortable and clean and nice, and we got two homemade loaves of bread for breakfast in the morning, along with a beautiful view, birds singing and frogs croaking.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    10
    A great guest house in a convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Friendly staff, good food. Beautifully appointed in a modern contemporary style. A great location for surrounding attractions.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    9.0
    It was good and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That there was no aircon or fan in the room

    Their friendlyness and good hospitality

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    10
    It’s a thumbs up from us
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very peaceful, lovely to be able to listen to the birds on the veranda overlooking the river. Lovely homemade bread for breakfast and made very welcome by Fiona & Bob

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice hosts. Beautiful place to stay.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    9.0
    Truly a hidden gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls seem to be a bit thin as it can get a bit noisy. We had ear plugs with us so it didn't bother us.

    Loveliest hosts, who provided us with lots of tips and informations and cared about everything. We were actually only on a stopover but would come back for some extra nights.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! We would love to return.

    We had a wonderful stay! Fiona and Bob are the most lovely people. They gave us very good advice on what activities to do or where to go eat and drink based on our interests. The location is perfect: a nice and quiet neighbourhood and still close to everything. Their dog is calm and very friendly. Hermanus and surroundings is a beautiful place and a must visit even if it is not whale season!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That there was no tv.

    The fact that owners was beyond friendly, the peace and quietness

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bob and Fiona are the friendliest people. The bread for breakfast was great!!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    10
    Wonderful stay with amazing family!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Everything was fantastic! Beautiful rooms. Amazing hosts! Great location.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    10
    The owners and boys were absolutely awesome. wonderful people and made my stay worthwhile
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing I didn’t like

    it was an amazing setting

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    5.0
    The unstable and rainy weather prevented us from enjoying all the facilities Onrus offers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast very basic. Expected at least a laid table with facilities at hand and not hidden in a cupboard. Wash basin in bathroom rather uncomfortable to use. Could not see through the windows. Difficulty in opening the windows.

    Friendly reception. Safe environment

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    7.0
    It was a lovely, quaint experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would have liked a welcome gift of a bottle of water & a small chocolate. I would have liked more interaction from the hosts. We were celebrating our 25th anniversary but there was little interest in the reason for our stay.

    The location was lovely. My husband connected with Bob. I loved interacting with Fiona, who was altogether lovely. I appreciated the effort to accommodate my vegan needs. The finishings of the room was of a high quality. A 4 star, high end location.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    living in owners home

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2022

    5.0
    Good place,but needs more work on privacy for the clients, no client want a room that can't lock .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room door we got could not lock, from outside,that left us not in a good place leaving our belongings behind while going out. Also it was our first accommodation where the owner' s is living in the same house ,that was awkward awkward.

    The decora and the hygiene was well taken care of.

    Stayed in October 2022

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