Portfolio is pleased as punch to announce that one of our Hermanus establishments has come under the spotlight - and for the very best of reasons.

Auberge Provence is an intimate retreat set on the edge of the cliffs overlooking the whale watcher’s paradise of Walker Bay, Hermanus, designed to reflect tranquil French country style.
Owner Sandra Steyn told us about their nomination in the Welcome Awards, an initiative which "recognizes those businesses and individuals who have raised the bar in the tourism sector by improving their standards of customer care and providing Service Excellence."
"For the Welcome Awards, we have been shortlisted as one of two in the Accommodation category, which has 5 sub-categories. We are in the category called "Guest Houses, Country Houses and B&Bs". Amongst the other 4, there are hotels, game lodges, self catering & backpackers."
Sandra adds:
"Following on the application we had to put in for the award, I have had a lengthy telephone interview with one of the panel of judges and we are to receive surprise visits by "mystery guests" to measure our service in different spheres."
In addition, Auberge Provence has been listed on Trip Advisor at the top of their Speciality Lodging in Hermanus page.
Congratulations, Auberge Provence - we'll be holding thumbs for you with regards to the Welcome Awards!
For delightful benchmarked accommodation in Hermanus, one of thethe best land-based whale-watching places in the world (in Season), contact Portfolio or check out their page on our website.