The Marine Hermanus - Facilities

  
Carchele Beauty Spa

This is an experience not to be missed. A comprehensive list of treatments promises an experience that soothes the body; mind and spirit to leave one feeling refreshed and revitalised.

Facilities include a Steam Room and a Dynamic Hydro Bath Table for Mud and Gel Body Wrap treatments including Vicci shower.

Feel like being daring? Carchele offers an exfoliation Sea Salt Scrub or a Body Massage next to the Tidal Pool whilst listening to the soothing sounds of the ocean. Please remember to book 1 day in advance and it is weather permitting.

Revive your skin, purify your body, relax your mind, uplift your spirit . . . treat yourself to the health and luxury you deserve in the hands of Carchele's experts.

Treatments include Decleor Facials - Waxing - Tinting - Manicure - Pedicure - Paraffin Wax Treatments - Reflexology - Massage - Aromatherapy - Scalp Therapy - Algologie Spa Body Wraps - Make-Up
 
Conferences
The hotel conference room for small private functions, The Terrace Room, is adjacent to the swimming pool in the courtyard.

From May to early September we welcome private lunch and dinner bookings in The Pavilion Restaurant, which can accommodate 80 guests.
   
Heated Salt Water Pool
Our heated swimming pool is salt-chlorinated. Towels are provided for use around the pool area and an outside shower is available.

During the day a waiter is on hand to cater to your every need, and to assist you with lunch and cocktail orders.
     

The Collection Boutique
The Collection Boutique, is both modern and stylish and is situated in the heart of the hotel. Offering an extensive range of gifts from Polo clothing to local craft items and national curios. In addition, books and fine jewellery are also available to give you a wide selection when choosing that special gift.

Beautifully illustrated and informative books on the immediate natural environment, or the scenic wonders you will discover when visiting The Marine-Hermanus. They are ideal for instant reference, and will serve as perfect keepsakes ... accurate reminders of your stay at one of the very best venues along the paradise coast of South Africa. Gifts can be packaged and posted both nationally and internationally.

Here are a few examples of what's on offer in the gift shop; we will update these gifts regularly for your convenience.

1. Nguni hide – a range of handbags, coasters, keyrings, photo albums, photo frames made from the hide of the Nguni cow.
2. Bronze sculptures by Donald Greig.
3. Afri-silver – silver plated animals whales, lions, giraffes buffalo, hippo etc.
4. Ngwenya glassware from Swaziland – ducks, whales, penguins, dolphins,elephants
5. Jewellery by Charles Greig, Armilla – pewter jewellery and an equisite range of jewellery made from semi-precious stones.
6. Range of ladies and mens by Polo

   
Internet Lounge
For those who need to be in touch with the rest of the world, we have a private internet lounge for your convenience. Guests can use the lounge at their leisure and it is free of charge.
   
Tidal Pool
Having traveled to Hermanus, you must definitely swim in the sea! Directly in front of the hotel is a tidal pool, where you can swim as close to 100m away from the whales.

The Hotel can supply you with towels and picnic, and there are toilets and an outdoor shower available.

Contact us during office hours (GMT+2):
Tel: +27 11 888 4037
Fax: +27 11 888 1041

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