Just 984 feet from the oceanfront, the 4-star Nautilus Guest House is a thatched residence with a seasonal outdoor pool and stylish rooms. Its staff can arrange whale watching and shark-cage diving. All rooms at the Nautilus Guest House have deep-soaking bath tubs and are elegantly decorated featuring dark wood furniture and carpeted floors. Some rooms come with private balconies. Guests can enjoy a leisurely walk along the cliff path to Hermanus village and its old harbor. The hotel’s pool area is fitted with elegant loungers. T Nautilus Guest House is located less than a 10-minute drive from the Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Cape Town is 1 hour and 30 minutes’ drive away. With a door that opens onto the patio leading to the pool, these rooms include a satellite TV, mini-bar and fan. The private bathroom provides free toiletries, and a separate shower and free-standing bath.