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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Mayflower in Hermanus offers a saltwater swimming pool, lush garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a private check-in and check-out service, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Modern Amenities: Each apartment features a kitchenette, balcony with garden or mountain views, private bathroom, and a dining area. Additional amenities include a barbecue, tea and coffee maker, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 104 km from Cape Town International Airport, The Mayflower is a 14-minute walk from Old Harbour. Nearby attractions include Hermanus Golf Club (3 km) and Fernkloof Nature Reserve (13 km). Highly rated for its host, value for money, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • FREE parking!


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Melissa
    South Africa South Africa
    The room and the pool and the host were very friendly .
  • Corina
    Romania Romania
    Highly recommended! Thank you, Jenny, for your warm hospitality and support!
  • Yolande
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent location, very well equipped, quiet and a lovely view of the mountains
  • Ricardo
    South Africa South Africa
    Room was neat and tidy spaces and comfortable. Guesthouse situated close to convenience store and restaurants. Very quiet area. I really enjoy my stay there and definitely will go back again.
  • Gierlinger
    Austria Austria
    Very pretty balcony to have breakfast on. Kitchen to cook in. Host Jenny takes care it's warm in cold SA winter.
  • Uys
    South Africa South Africa
    Central location. Well priced. Very friendly host. Ease of check-in and check-out.
  • Mia
    South Africa South Africa
    Really cozy place. We enjoyed having coffee on the deck.
  • Annika
    Denmark Denmark
    Spacious bright room, well equipped and Jenny is a wonderful host! Short walk from the coast and the centre :)
  • Thuly
    South Africa South Africa
    Jenny is an amazing host! she's not on your face during the days of your stay... I loved the fact that she shared so many tips about Hermanus and what to do during our stay. The place is amazing, she has dogs, but they are no BOTHER, one gentle...
  • Jansen
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the host Jenny was very welcoming and informative helped us settle in quickly and comfortably.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Jenny Bowes Meyer (Fenn) and Graham Fenn

9.8
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Jenny Bowes Meyer (Fenn) and Graham Fenn
The Mayflower is situated in the quaint historic Flower Street of Central Hermanus. It was once the Maple Leaf Bakery where locals queued for fresh bread and pastries in days gone by. The Mayflower was recently lovingly renovated by Jenny and Graham and the original part of the upstairs flour store is now two tastefully furbished and fully equipped units namely the Port Side and Starboard Cabins. With gleaming Oregon floors and lovely views of the surrounding area from their wooden decks, the superbly spacious cabins are sunny and offer a wonderful "holiday atmosphere". There is an option of king or twin beds and a sofa couch offers added accommodation on request. The kitchenette is fully equipped with microwave, toaster, kettle, induction cooker, gas grill braai and under counter fridge. All linen and towels are provided. Breakfast can be requested although the cabin is fully equipped for self-catering. The Mayflower is a short stroll to the seafront cliff paths, restaurants and shops and other amenities. Flower Street is lined with historic cottages and is sought after by tourists for accommodation because of it's central locality.
Graham Fenn is a retired Master Mariner and was a pilot in the the Cape Town Harbour for many years. Graham's wife, Jenny Bowes Meyer, is a local artist and her paintings add a colourful splash to the walls of the Mayflower. Jenny is also a keen gardener and is looking forward to seeing the newly planted courtyard grow and blossom. Jenny has been in the hospitality industry for 21 years and owns another guest house that is managed by a friend. Jenny Graham is a model train enthusiast and a model ship builder and enjoys this hobby. The staff at the Mayflower are Vuyelwa, who does the housekeeping and her husband Max, who is wonderful at maintenance and keeping the garden in trim. At no 18 you will also meet Paddy, a husky X pitbull who has a wonderful sociable nature and his little brother Murphy, who is a chocolate Labby. We look forward to welcoming you to the Mayflower.
The Mayflower is situated in the heart of Hermanus in the historic part of Westcliff. We are situated within walking distance to restaurants, shops, the seafront cliff paths, Ficks Tidal Pool, the New Harbour, the Mediclinic, the new Oncology Hospital, super markets, petrol stations and banks.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

The Mayflower takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Mayflower in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.