Birkenhead House, South Africa
With its exhilarating cliff-top position overlooking the whale-watching paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House offers an immersive seaside setting like no other for those looking to retreat and recharge where chic and stylish décor meets world-class cuisine and comfort. This sprawling cream-colored villa is perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the ocean, and the stunning vantage point is one of the hotel’s finest features: Hermanus is known for its rugged natural beauty, and Birkenhead House maximizes that in all directions.