Onrus Accommodation

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A haven for artists and writers seeking solitude, Onrus is a small village at the entrance to the renowned whale watching town of Hermanus in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The village lies alongside... Show more

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Onrus Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Elizabeth POTGIETER

I love the Art Galleries and lovely Blue flag beaches and lovely Wine farms.

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Onrus Reviews

Elizabeth POTGIETER

05 February 2023

I love the Art Galleries and lovely Blue flag beaches and lovely Wine farms.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Dina Potgieter

28 November 2022

Milk Restuarant, Bengeula Estate, Creation Wine Farm

Superb. 5 out of 5

Fabienne Bain

20 April 2022

We love the clean, quiet suburb where we can walk along the coastal paths.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Abduraghman Hendricks

22 September 2021

The beach and tipples bar and grill had the most amazing seafood platter and pizza with the loveliest host. I do not know his name, but he was very bubbly and accommodating.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5

Johan Wahl

05 April 2021

Its "Rustig" and not a buzz, very nice and friendly residents.

Superb. 5 out of 5

MELANY Ascott

16 February 2021

The lovely coastal paths and swimming spot!

Superb. 5 out of 5

Anonymous

27 September 2020

Proximity to Milkwood Beach and the surrounding beauty.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Kerry Scott

05 February 2019

Golf and Shopping in Onrus.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Thomas Muller

29 December 2018

Visit Hermanus, markets and restaurants.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5

Lesley du Preez

29 July 2018

Very small quaint village.

Okay. 3 out of 5

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Onrus, meaning restless in Afrikaans, is so named because the crashing of the sea waves is believed to be noisy. A rather lame reason and why the residents prefer to call their village Onrust.

Onrus is a popular surfing spot and has a wide sandy beach for families to soak up the sun in peace while their children safely explore the many rock pools. A unique structure in Onrus is the tiny Greek Church, built by two women artists who dedicated the chapel to St Luke. The village is a short distance to Hermanus, however, Onrus has its own sterling views of whales... Show more

Onrus, meaning restless in Afrikaans, is so named because the crashing of the sea waves is believed to be noisy. A rather lame reason and why the residents prefer to call their village Onrust.

Top 5 reasons to visit Onrus

1. Head to the beach for some whale watching during the winter months. Sightings can be made while enjoying a meal at the Milkwood café on the beach or on a chartered boat from Hermanus harbour.

2. Surfing the left breakers here are pretty radical, only attempt if confident, otherwise head further up the coast for calmer waters. Nearby Sandbaai is also a popular surfing beach.

3. The natural vegetation in the Hoek-van-die-berg Nature Reserve attracts various animal species. Join a hiking group to walk through the reserve to reach Hawston along the coast. Expect to see Chacma baboon troops and various antelope species.

4. Experience a tasting of the region’s wines at the boutique Whalehaven Winery and the larger Hermanuspietersfontein Cellar, both located at the Hemel-en-Aarde Shopping Village, a stone’s throw away. A food and wine market takes place at the centre every Saturday.

5. Visit the Onrus Gallery to see the excellent collection of South African old masters and contemporary works on show. The owners are both artists and art dealers and regarded as experts in their field. Open 7 days a week.

Transport

Onrus is 100km away from Cape Town International Airport. Two car rental agencies are based in Hermanus to hire a vehicle or book a rental online. Use the Tuk Tuk Transporter service for location hopping in Hermanus. John’s Hermanus Taxis offer shuttle services between Onrus, the Cape Town airport and Cape Town and Stellenbosch.

Did you know?

The St Luke’s chapel has space for a maximum of 8 worshippers and is the smallest Greek Orthodox Church in the country. Ex-State President FW De Klerk married his 2nd wife here. The church is privately owned, phone beforehand before visiting.

The oldest building in Onrus was believed to have been built using timber recovered from the 1852 Birkenhead wreck. The house was known as the blind house because it had no windows facing the sea.

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