Onrus, Hermanus

Onrus at a glance

Onrus is a seaside village that offers the perfect laid-back lifestyle, whether you want an unforgettable holiday, a home for your family or a retirement home. The Onrus beach is perfect for a typical South African beach holiday and popular with surfers and bodyboarders alike. The nearby lagoon with its warmer water and safe swimming for little ones, are a dream for parents lounging the summer days away while watching children play.  The VOS (Vermont, Onrus and Sandbaai) ocean path runs along the shores of the ocean and is great for walking dogs, running, easy access to the beach, tidal and rock pools, or just chill on one of the benches and watch the ocean and enjoy the fresh ocean air and breeze.  

A venue for community activity as well as beauticians, hair dressers, outdoor gyms abound in this beautiful suburb. Northcliff House College is a well-established independent school that can be found on the Onrus Mountain.  

Onrus offers a number of restaurants within walking distance, even on the beach, making it perfect to stroll for an evening of quality dining or to quell the hunger pangs during the day. Part of Onrus includes Berghof Estate, is a gated complex with Tuscan-style properties offering stunning sea and mountain views as well as Leopard Rock, a sought-after estate nestled in the mountain. Chanteclair is a popular, upmarket neighborhood set on the slopes of Onrus Mountain. Covered in fynbos, the mountain has abundant birdlife and wild animals such as small antelope.

This peaceful and tranquil suburb close to Hermanus, provides the perfect ambience for a holiday get away or to stay here permanently.  Ideal for those wishing for slower living in their golden years as it abounds with exceptional retirement options to choose from.  

It simply is just the best place to live.

Onrus