Morukuru Ocean House is owned and operated by Morukuru Family De Hoop.

Morukuru is a member of the highly esteemed Relais & Châteaux group, which is made up of luxury hotels and restaurants. Ocean House prides itself on providing very exclusive experiences within a spectacular coastal reserve! The property is booked on a full-board basis, including all meals, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, the majority of activities, parking, and Wi-Fi. There’s a reduced rate for children, and youngsters aged under 2 years stay for free!

Private house

De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa

Luxury

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An exclusive-use private home on the oceanfront within the De Hoop Nature Reserve

Lounge with library, dining room, bar, wine cellar, patio, gardens, swimming pool, and massage facilities

Morukuru Ocean House bedroom with view

Four en-suite bedrooms, accommodating a maximum of eight adults and four children

Beach time, marine walks, snorkelling, birdwatching, seasonal whale watching, sandboarding, fynbos hikes, nature drives, bike rides, tennis, and children’s activities

Morukuru Ocean House dining room
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Situated along the sand dunes, this very special and remote exclusive villa is just a short drive away from South Africa’s best land-based whale watching. Enjoy all sorts of private tours and services on offer, all tailored to your liking! With just four ocean-facing rooms, this villa will offer the best exclusive experience for your group and make you feel part of the Morukuru family.
Dewald Botha Senior Safari Specialist

Activities

Ocean House offers a thrilling variety of things to do. Guests set the schedule throughout their stay as per the Morukuru Freedom Concept, which includes deciding on mealtimes.

Beach activities

Marine walks

Snorkelling

Birdlife sightings

Sea life and other activities

Tennis

Scenic flights

Kids activities

  • With over 50 kilometers of pristine white-sand beach close by, you can enjoy activities such as sunbathing, swimming, volleyball, cricket, and croquet.

    Morukuru Ocean House view from roofterrace

  • Marine walks are also popular – lasting 1–3 hours, these take place in the company of a guide, who can tell you all about the discoveries you make in De Hoop’s many rock pools!

    Morukuru Ocean House view from roofterrace

  • You can snorkel in the rock pools too, if you’re interested in close encounters with marine life.

    Morukuru Ocean House view from roofterrace

  • The reserve is also a dream destination for birders, as over 260 types of feathery friend have been spotted – specials include fish eagle, great white pelican, flamingo, and sacred ibis.

    Morukuru Ocean House view from roofterrace

  • From June to October, you might spot immense southern right whale off the coast, while seal, dolphin, and porpoise can be seen throughout the year. Sports fans can have a go at sandboarding on the dunes, and De Hoop’s sprawling fields of fynbos can be explored via walks, hikes, drives, and bike rides.

    Morukuru Ocean House view from roofterrace

  • You can play tennis at De Opstal Country Lodge, which is just half an hour away.

    Morukuru Ocean House view from roofterrace

  • At extra cost, there’s whale watching from a helicopter, other scenic flights, boat trips, spa treatments, and yoga.

    Morukuru Ocean House view from roofterrace

  • And there’s plenty to entertain children too, as they are allowed to participate in most of the activities and are kept happily occupied by house staff while parents are busy – among pursuits available for young travelers are baking, making and flying kites, and shell hunting!

    Morukuru Ocean House view from roofterrace

*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.

Access & Location

Ocean House can be accessed from Cape Town, via air or road. Private charter flights are available from the Mother City’s international airport and the journey time is approximately 45 minutes. Helicopter flights can be arranged too! Guests driving from Cape Town enjoy a three-hour trip along South Africa’s gorgeous Garden Route, with the Winelands and Plettenberg Bay just two of the scenic spots along the way. Please note, a 2WD with higher ground clearance is advised for the approach to the house, due to gravel roads. The house is a contemporary building made out of stone, wood, and glass, and with beautiful views down to the ocean.

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Facilities

Communal areas of Ocean House feature a pleasant lounge-cum-library, which has sumptuous seating around a coffee table, a selection of reading material, and a large fireplace.

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The dining room contains a long table flanked by smart upright chairs in colors inspired by the natural surroundings, such as ocean hues. You can also relax and tuck in to meals on the house’s charming patio, which is set with additional lounge and dining furniture. The house chefs are happy to serve up anything you desire, being well-trained in the preparation of all sorts of snacks and meals. A great range of drinks is available in the funky little upstairs bar, or you can select a bottle of wine from the property’s own cellar. Entirely al fresco dining is also possible here, on a wooden deck within the exceedingly well-kept gardens! The grounds contain a swimming pool too, with sunloungers and parasols alongside. And throughout your stay, a private butler will be on hand to see to your every need.

Amenities

In total, the house boasts 900 square meters of floor space, with the bedrooms covering about 52 sq m each.

There are four bedrooms, all with modern furnishings and capacity for two adults and one child. Each room includes comfy beds, bedside tables and lighting, lounge furniture, a cozy corner stove, and, through glass doors, amazing views over De Hoop! The en-suite facilities comprise flush toilet, twin washbasins, shower, and bathtub. Children can also be accommodated in the study room, which forms part of the extensive living space.

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Real expertise doesn’t come from a few trips to Africa. All our specialists have either been guides, run the camps, or grown up and lived in Africa. That’s over 600 years of genuine safari experience.
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Aidan Dunlop
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