About Morukuru Ocean House
Morukuru Ocean House is a luxury and comfortable 5-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.
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Accommodation Options
Morukuru Ocean House - King/Twin bedroom
The 4 ocean facing rooms at Morukuru Ocean House, each with large glass doors overlooking the Indian Ocean Ocean, offer king or twin beds, featuring ceiling fans. The 5th bedroom is east facing and offers partial ocean views, as well as dune views. The 5th bedroom features airconditioning, as well as a private deck with outside shower. All 5 bedrooms have their own en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and double vanity units.
Morukuru Ocean House - study / children's bedroom
Besides the 5 bedrooms en-suite, Morukuru Ocean House also offers a study annex children's bedroom that can accommodate up to 2 children under 16. This room does not offer a bathroom however, therefor children accommodated here will 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.
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.
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At a Glance
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Rating:
★★★★★
- Rooms: 5
- Check In: 14:00
- Check Out: 11:00
- Languages: Afrikaans, English
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- terms_and_conditions_morukuru_family_-_v_1may24.pdf
- agents_-_terms_and_conditions_morukuru_family_-_v_1may24.pdf
Other / General
- morukuru_family_de_hoop_-_company_details_2019.pdf
- Morukuru-Family---Promotions-2026---v.-29JAN26.pdf
- Morukuru-Family---Promotions-2027---v.-26FEB26.pdf
- Morukuru-Ocean-House-floorplan-2026.pdf
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