78on5th in Hermanus

78on5th is owned and run by Jose and Ton and offer private, quiet accommodation off the main road, with beautiful views of the ocean and mountain.

Bordering Fernkloof Nature Reserve, we are walking distance to the renowned blue flag status Grotto beach and lagoon, and five minutes from the centre of town, where a wide variety of restaurants and pubs await you. Take a walk along our beautiful cliff paths heading towards the white sandy beaches and the old harbour and town. Bring your mountain bike and get onto the mountain path from our backyard or just spend time at the village square sipping cocktails. For the more adventurous guest, we can book an exciting shark cage dive or boat trip.

Accommodation comprises three double rooms and one self-catering unit. The rooms are beautifully decorated and all contain en-suite bathrooms. The self-catering unit consists of a large bedroom, a full bathroom, a lounge with sleeper couch, an open-plan, fully-equipped kitchen and an outside entertainment area with braai facilities.

Come enjoy this stylish, yet homely establishment for a relaxing holiday.

booking enquiry no obligation!    OR    book now!

Reviews

  • "Very good"

    28 February 2018

    "Nice personne Beautiful bedroom"

  • "Superb...."

    26 June 2017

    "peace n quietness.If they can get a heater for every room it would be ok. and an upgrade on the DSTV package even if its compact. But we really really enjoyed staying there. Thanks for advising us on where to go for site seeing as well. We would definitely come back :)"

  • "rustigheid!"

    04 June 2017

    "Ons het baie lekker gebly! Teenaan die berg waar rustigheid en natuurskoon jou omring! Heerlike verblyf, sal ons weer sien!!"

  • "Very Good"

    31 March 2016

    "Warm Welcome by Ton.<br />Rooms comfy<br />Bathroom spacious, nice big shower cubicle :)<br />Will recommend"

  • "Wonderlik"

    23 December 2014

    "Pragtige verblyf, skoon en netjies. Gasvryheid oortreflik En n wenner van n ontbyt! Goed Gelee En pragtige see uitsig. Sal dit aanbeveel vir families en vriende. Stap afstand vanaf see,winkel en restaurant. Veilige verblyf."

  • "Very good"

    03 March 2014

    "We had a very good stay and would happily recommend them to any other guests"

  • "Wow!"

    28 October 2013

    "We felt welcome from the minute we arrived. Had a lovely view, we could see whales from our balcony. Breakfast was to die for and the staff really do go the extra mile!"

  • "Great weekend!"

    02 September 2013

    "We had such a lovely stay and would definitely recommend them to other people. Not only is the hospitality great, we enjoyed our room and food 110%!"

  • "Very Pleasant"

    12 August 2013

    "It was a very pleasant stay. The unit was well equipped and cozy. Service was great and all were friendly and helpful.The breakfast was superb. A pity it was was such a short stay but will definetely be back and certainly will recommend to others."

  • "Friendly staff, pleasant!"

    04 June 2013

    "Our weekend at 78 on 5th in Hermanus was pleasant. The staff were friendly and helpful. The unit was clean and had character."

  • "Well run and unintrusive"

    04 March 2013

    "Jose is very helpful, friendly and made sure that we were comfortable. Our stay was short, but very enjoyable and relaxing. We will definitely be back!"

  • "Excellent"

    04 September 2012

    "Excellent guest house! Jose a very good host that makes you feel welcome. Comfortable and clean room."

  • "Home away from home"

    13 August 2012

    "It was so amazing, the hospitality that Jose and his staff provided made us feel like we were home. Also just chatting to the other guest in the mornings was great. Love the view from the room. Well done it was amazing."

  • "Excellent"

    22 February 2012

    "Absolutely love the location with the reserve and mountain right behind the place. Lovely heated pool - enjoyed it thoroughly around 9 pm. Love the private balcony as well. And walking distance to the beach."

  • "Can't wait to go back"

    16 February 2012

    "I stayed in Hermanus with a friend from the UK. Jose is lovely and makes one feel at home at once. Our room was fantastic, two single beds as requested. The attention to detail in the room was amazing. I honestly can't fault anything and can't wait to go back next year! Thanks."

  • "Stunning"

    10 January 2012

    "A beautiful B&B with a personal touch."

  • "Great little place"

    06 December 2011

    "We had the best time making use of the facilities. Unfortunately we could not make use of the pool due to the weather, even though it looked so inviting. I must say we were pleasantly suprised by the place. We got engaged on the Friday night at your establishment so thank you for the venue and the setting. We would most definitely recommend your place and we will be coming back. Thank you for the great hospitality."

  • "The best weekend"

    10 August 2011

    "78 was the most wonderful stay. The warmth and hospitality was second to none! The breakfasts were outstanding - each morning an exciting and different taste bud adventure! The rooms were so comfortable and warm. Whenever we visit Hermanus in the future we will stay here! Sorry guys, you are stuck with us now."

  • "Mark, Lee and Mom (86 years old) Fookes"

    07 June 2011

    "The hospitality that we received was of the best. It felt as if we had gone from home to home. It was great that 78on5th is situated just out of town and away from the hustle and bustle that we all live with daily. We were very comfortable during our stay and would recommend 78on5th to anyone wanting accomodation in Hermanus. Thanks for everything. We will definitely be back."

  • "stay in 78on5th"

    06 June 2011

    "We had a wonderful time on 78on5th. I will definitely call again and also will recommend to everyone I know."

  • "Great location"

    07 February 2011

    "Great location, friendly hosts, awesome breakfasts. We had a really nice stay."

  • "Lovely accommodation"

    10 January 2011

    "It was our first weekend away without children for 6 years! We certainly chose a great place to stay. Lovely accommodation and a great host!"

© Copyright Travelwick 2025
another project by Weblance incl. Freestyle Source