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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.
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.
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.
Property Facilities
Bar, Eco Friendly, Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
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
Available Services
24-hour Security, Laundry Service (Available), Room Service
Activities 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
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cycling, General Sightseeing, Golf, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Quad Biking, Shark Cage Diving, Tennis Court, Wine Tasting
The Southern Right whale has made the De Hoop Reserve in South Africa one of the world’s best land based whale-watching areas. This marine protected area is a World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important nurseries for this endangered mammal. During the winter months (July to November), Southern Right whales come so close to the shoreline that our Ocean House guests can relax on the un-spoilt sand dunes or from our amazing viewing deck and watch in awe as these beautiful creatures calve, blow, breach and belly-flop. Our Morukuru Ocean House guide will guide you to the best viewing points and share all his expertise and knowledge on these remarkable creatures with you.
Get the De Hoop Feeling, whilst driving in your private safari vehicle, with the wind in your hair and the amazing beauty of ocean, the beach and the delicate fynbos. Discover all the flowers and pristine wilderness. Our Morukuru Private Guide will guide you and your family/friends through a informative fynbos safari experience.
Either Walking or biking within the De Hoop reserve will give you the feeling of being embraced by endless peace and beauty. Wild Fynbos gardens, walking through the pristine while sand dunes with the view and the sound of the Ocean will make you feel refreshed. Among you more than 1500 plants species in the area, bontebok, eland, cape mountain zebra, baboons, red hartebeest ostrich and of course the cape leopard. All tours are under the experienced eye of your Morukuru Guide. We welcome children of all ages at Ocean House.
The day has come to an end, the silence and the wonderful horizon will embrace you. When it gets darker you will start noticing the soft little twinkling in the sky.....another heaven on earth will appear. Slowly watch the sky turning into a playground of lights.
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.
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.
