111 at The Esplanade

15/10/2026

🐋 WHALE WATCHING RIGHT ON OUR DOORSTEP! 🌊💙

Imagine waking up in Hermanus and being just a few steps away from one of nature’s most spectacular sights! 😍

📍 Just a couple of metres from 111 @ The Esplanade, you’ll find one of the most incredible spots to watch the magnificent Southern Right Whales in Hermanus! 🐋✨

Watch these gentle giants surface, splash and play in the ocean, right before your eyes. No long drives needed, just grab your camera, find your spot along the famous cliff path, and let nature put on a show! 📸🌊

🏡 Make Hermanus your whale-watching getaway!

Enjoy a relaxing stay at 111 @ The Esplanade, perfectly situated for ocean adventures, coastal walks and unforgettable memories.

💙 Stay close to the whales. Wake up to the magic of Hermanus!

🔗 Book your stay here:
🌐 www.111atesplanade.com

07/10/2026

03/10/2026

🌸 I’ve found the loveliest flower shop in Hermanus, Fleurs, The Art of Flowers! 💐
Perfect stop on my way to 111 @ The Esplanade… and of course, I couldn’t resist taking some flowers along to brighten up the unit. 🌿💗

02/10/2026

When you hear there’s a whale festival in Hermanus… but nobody invited you 😄

01/10/2026

💙 A little whale magic from yesterday!

Out on the beautiful blue waters with Marine Dynamics, in Kleinbaai we had the most incredible encounter, a Southern Right whale and her baby, swimming together right beside us. 🥰

And turn the sound up! 🔊 You can actually hear the little one (or Mom) breathing… nature’s own soundtrack! 💨🐋

I could watch this all day! ❤️
Can you hear the baby breathing too, or am I just getting a little whale-obsessed? 😂🐋

27/09/2026

🦆 I thought I was going for breakfast… turns out I was attending the Duck Olympics! 😂

I had the most unforgettable experience at Vergenoegd Löw W**e Estate, where thousands of Indian Runner ducks come marching - or should I say running - through the vineyards. 🦆🦆🦆

Watching this little army of ducks charging down the path was honestly one of the funniest and most unexpected things I’ve seen! 😂 They know exactly where they’re going… I’m still trying to figure that out! 🤣

And apparently they have an important job too - keep the vineyards free of pests while supporting the farm’s natural ecosystem. 🌿🍇

Breakfast with a side of quacking chaos… definitely an experience I won’t forget! ❤️🦆

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25/09/2026

Can you spot them all? 👀🐳🐬🪨
A dassie, a whale AND dolphins, all at once! What a magical moment in Hermanus!

23/09/2026

🌟 A wonderful achievement for 111 @ The Esplanade! 🌟

We are absolutely thrilled to receive a 5 out of 5 LekkeSlaap Guest Award for 2025! 🏆

A huge thank you to all our wonderful guests who took the time to stay with us, share their experiences and leave such lovely reviews. ❤️

Your support means the world to us and inspires us to keep making every stay at 111 @ The Esplanade extra special. 🌊🐋

Here’s to many more happy guests and unforgettable Hermanus stays! 🥂

22/09/2026

Bookings : www.111atesplenade.com

20/09/2026

🌸 Dates: 12–27 September 2026
🕘 Flower exhibition: 09:00–17:00 daily
📍 32 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford