Experience the 2024 winner of the Luxe Beachfront Hotel of the Year Award: Pure Sea Lodge. During your full day at Pure Sea, you will find yourself in utter bliss; relax by the pool overlooking the sea while you look out onto the most populous whale destination in South Africa… stroll by the pristine secluded beach just steps from your room (shoes not required)… book a stunning picnic or tapas + bubbly experience in the wood-fired hot tub overlooking the ocean… This place will take your breath away. On the way back, stop in the quaint seaside town of Hermanus for a stroll and some delicious seafood.

An invitation to slower living, where the presence and rhythms of nature set the pace.

LOCATION

Gansbaai (40 minutes outside of Hermanus; 2 hours 40 minutes from Cape Town)

OVERVIEW

Tucked away in pristine fynbos, Pure Sea Boutique Lodge is a beachfront boutique lodge that embraces minimalist living and barefoot luxury with a design that is both inspired by, and showcases, nature. A stay at Pure Sea is an invitation to slower living, where the presence and rhythms of nature set the pace. Both eco-friendly and earth-inspired, the spacious suites open up to ocean views of Walker Bay.

One of the nicest things about living in one of the only north-facing areas along the southern coast of South Africa is that you have the most spectacular sunsets over the ocean that can be enjoyed all year round. Nestled in the fynbos, the suites have expansive sea views, offering the chance to build intimate bonds with nature and reconnect with the self. The natural environment with lush fynbos and kilometres of ocean view helps set the scene to open your spirit to the ancestral energy of the sea and the wind. Expect to meet the resident zebra, springbok and bontebok that gently grace the bush.

SUITES

The suites, Khoi, San, Olokun and Namaka, each hold a key to experiencing the African realm of mystical reconnection and creative and peaceful exploration. Ideal for 2 people, the suites are furnished with Cocomat eco mattresses and pillows and en-suite bathrooms with rain showers, freestanding baths, bathrobes, and organic skincare products. The suites have cosy lounge areas and they are equipped with hidden TVs, Nespresso machines, Wi-Fi, Kangenwater, safes for valuables, and Bluetooth speakers. Each of the suites opens onto a verandah with a hanging chair, and guests will receive a beach bag with organic cotton towels and binoculars. Healthy breakfast options combined with classic breakfast options and locally sourced restorative ingredients populate the menu.