accommodation

Morukuru Ocean House

De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa
★★★★★

About Morukuru Ocean House

Morukuru Ocean House is a luxury and comfortable 4-bedroom exclusive-use villa, approximately 1 km east from Morukuru Beach Lodge. Together they form Morukuru Family De Hoop, part of Relais & Chateaux. The house is ideal for (multi generational) families and groups of friends travelling together.

Morukuru Ocean House, 100% off-grid, offers a bird’s eye view of the continent’s greatest whale nursery, as Southern Right whales migrate to the shallow coastal basins off the Overberg Coast for the calving and nursing season from mid-July to November. In short, Morukuru Ocean House offers access to some of the continent’s most undiscovered gems, able to satisfy visitors’ craving exclusivity, yet providing some of the most productive wildlife interactions in Southern Africa.

From the house it is just a short walk down to the beach and during whale season (July-October) this is arguable the best location for land based whale watching in Africa. Other activities on offer include mountain-biking, fynbos walks, tidal walks, snorkeling and swimming in protected rockpools, sand-boarding and nature drives.

Perfect For
Adventure Beach / Coastal Birding Cycling Flora Gourmet Hiking Leisure Nature Relaxation Star Gazing Wine
Bar
Eco Friendly
Library
Malaria Free
Mobile Connectivity
Pool
Restaurant
Secure Parking
Vegetarian
24-hour Security
Laundry Service (Available)
Room Service
On Site
Bird Watching
Cooking Courses
Cycling
Fine Dining
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Gourmet Picnic
High Tea
Massages
Walks (Guided)
Walks (Self Guided)
Whale Watching
Off Site
Bird Watching
Child Friendly Activities
Cycling
General Sightseeing
Golf
Helicopter Scenic Flights
Quad Biking
Shark Cage Diving
Tennis Court
Wine Tasting

Accommodation Options

Morukuru Ocean House - King/Twin bedroom

The 4 suites at Morukuru Ocean House with large glass doors overlooking the Indian Ocean Ocean offer king or twin beds and all bedrooms have their own en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and double vanity units.

Morukuru Ocean House - study / children's bedroom

Besides the 4 bedrooms en-suite Morukuru Ocean House also offers a study annex children's bedroom that can accommodate up to 4 children under 16. This room does not offer a bathroom however, therefor children accommodated here would have to use the bathroom in their parents bedroom. The study also offers a large flatscreen television and playstation, as well as a selection of boardgames and other items to keep children entertained.

Morukuru Ocean House

Cocooned in luxury, adrift in your own 4-bedroom oceanfront home within one of Africa’s most beautiful coastal reserves: the 36 000-ha De Hoop Nature Reserve. Often cited as one of the most exquisite coastal reserves in South Africa, De Hoop offers 51km of pristine white beaches and dunes lapped by a warm Indian ocean, as well as limestone cliffs, rock pools, wetlands, coastal fynbos and home to more than 260 species of birds. Morukuru Ocean House also offers a bird’s eye view of the continent’s greatest whale nursery, as Southern Right whales migrate to the shallow coastal basins off the Overberg Coast for the calving and nursing season from mid-July to November. In short, Morukuru Ocean House offers access to some of the continent’s most undiscovered gems, able to satisfy visitors’ craving exclusivity, yet providing some of the most productive wildlife interactions in Southern Africa

Morukuru Ocean House can accommodate 8 adults plus 4 children under 16 (all ages are welcome!)
The 4 comfortable suites with beautiful glass doors overlooking the ocean offer king or twin beds, as well as en-suite bathrooms with bath, separate shower and double vanity units. The interior design is inspired by the surrounding fynbos vegetation and dunes and is of the highest quality.
Morukuru Ocean House includes all the same features as those you will find at our exclusive-use houses situated within the Madikwe Game Reserve, amazing views, top service, a wide range of activities and 100% privacy.

Morukuru Ocean House is booked under the famous Morukuru Freedom Concept: no schedules! A sparkling pool, delicious food, lovely drinks served by your personal butler, your own private kitchen with chef, open plan lounge areas, dining areas, garden with amazing views, romantic fireplaces & lots more. Ocean House runs on sustainable green energy and conventional electricity use is limited.

Dining & Cuisine

Ocean House private dining

Every Morukuru Ocean House meal feels like a special occasion. On moonlit nights, you may find your table set up under a starlit sky overlooking the Ocean.

Naturally you enjoy 100% access to your kitchen – it’s your home after all – but cooking is certainly not on the cards, unless you’re a committed foodie, or would like a personal cooking demonstration. Your personal Chef will converse with you before each meal in order to prepare to your taste and interest and served how, where and when you want. No dietary requirement is too onerous.

The house wine selection is excellent but winelovers will find heaven in the Morukuru Ocean House cellars: stocked with some of South Africa’s finest wines, many of the bottles here are collector’s items purchased at the celebrated Nederburg Auction or at the Cape Winemakers Guild, and simply unavailable to purchase anywhere else but here.

Bites Beach Café

Launched in February 2023, Bites Beach Café in the historical white cottage at Koppie Alleen down at the beach in front of Morukuru Beach Lodge is open to all guests (including day visitors in De Hoop Nature Reserve) between 10AM and 4PM daily. The kitchen closes at 3PM.

Guests can enjoy drinks and casual beach style food including pizzas, salads, burgers and fish. In the evenings Bites Beach Café is used exclusively for Morukuru Family De Hoop guests with special African themed dinner nights for guests at Morukuru Beach Lodge or Morukuru Ocean House.

Standard Room Amenities
Balcony / Deck
Bath
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dressing Gowns
Fireplace
Fridge
Heater
Laundry Service (Available)
Lounge Area
Mini Bar (Complimentary)
Private Pool / Jacuzzi
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Television
Underfloor Heating
Verandah