VENUE NEWS

The Marine to launch new conference and function venue

The Marine Hotel in Hermanus is launching a new conference and function venue in July 2023. With awe-inspiring views of Walker Bay and exemplary service, the versatile new event space at the Marine boasts beautiful natural daylight to make the most of its unique setting and complement its world-class offerings.

The light and airy event space is perfectly suited to corporate events and executive strategy meetings and getaways. It also lends itself to hosting intimate, exclusive weddings and other private events and celebrations. Half- and full-day conference packages are available for groups of up to sixty delegates, promising excellent value with the inclusion of audio-visual and conference equipment suitable for in-person and hybrid events.

Head chef, Oelof Vorster, is set to take conference breaks to another level with tailor-made offerings to suit the requirements of every individual event. Adjacent to the new venue, a dedicated restaurant will cater for meetings, conferences and events exclusively, seating up to 48 guests for meals or cocktails. The Pavilion Restaurant is also available for conference dining when booking the hotel on an exclusive-use basis, seating up to eighty people. Michel Bouic, general manager of The Marine, said that The Liz McGrath Collection has paid heed to the requirements of the growing business community of Hermanus and the greater Overberg region for a world-class meeting venue that offers excellent value, with warm hospitality and service to match.

Mr Bouic said: “The venue is however also designed as an attractive option for executive meetings and smaller conferences from Cape Town and upcountry. Within 100 kilometres from Cape Town Airport, we present a unique out-of-office work environment in this magnificent seaside setting on the famous Hermanus cliff path. At The Marine, conference breaks can be truly memorable as there are few places where one can breathe the champagne air and stretch your legs, while watching dolphins and whales frolic offshore as you gather your thoughts for the next work session. As a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, we take pride in our accommodation that is spacious and luxurious, offering delegates a choice of forty hotel rooms and suites to choose from, some with sea views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.”

“Less than 90 minutes from Cape Town, the seaside town of Hermanus offers a host of exciting experiences. For downtime and out-of-conference excursions, the area boasts a great variety of activities and attractions, from cold water swimming in the Marine tidal pool, to wine tasting in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley, and sightseeing boat cruises, to name but a few. At The Marine we promise successful conferencing with a good dose of Vitamin Sea — a holistic experience set to stimulate the senses and sharpen the mind,” Mr Bouic concluded.