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The Whale on Main B&B

3.5 star property
Bayfront Hermanus B&B with outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub or shower
The price is $162
includes taxes & fees
$141 per night
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2025

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 409 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
329 Main Rd, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Hermanus Golf Club - 11 min walk
  • Village Square - 2 min drive
  • Voelklip Beach - 3 min drive
  • Grotto Beach - 4 min drive
  • Fernkloof Nature Reserve - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Pentola - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lizette's Kitchen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Medicine Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Whale on Main B&B

Adjacent to a golf course, The Whale on Main B&B is a great choice for a stay in Hermanus. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and mountain biking are nearby. A snack bar/deli, a garden, and bike cleaning are other highlights.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 12
  • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Public winery tours
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage
  • Golf caddy on site
  • Golf cart on site
  • Golf clubs on site
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2018
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Golf driving range on site
  • An outdoor pool
  • Golf clubhouse on site
  • Golf pro shop on site
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 1200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID - 0

Also known as

The Whale on Main B&B Hermanus
The Whale on Main B&B Bed & breakfast
The Whale on Main B&B Bed & breakfast Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

Does The Whale on Main B&B offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Whale on Main B&B does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Whale on Main B&B?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Whale on Main B&B?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Whale on Main B&B?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Whale on Main B&B?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 1200 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Whale on Main B&B?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Whale on Main B&B and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the bed & breakfast's other amenities, which include a garden and access to a nearby health club.
Does The Whale on Main B&B have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Bernie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed staying at Whale on Main....such spacious rooms with comfy beds and great bathrooms.....perfect for our 2 night stay! Lovely breakfast too! Thank you!
Keith, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Would recommend without hesitation
We were made welcome from the moment we arrived by both our hosts and their staff.Accommodation was clean/tidy and to a high spec.Hosts were happy to offer advice on anything at all.The property is a stones throw from the beaches and wonderful cliff top path.Lovely brekkie.
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Large spacious room. Modern convinces like usb plug in on the outlets. Very likeable host that made an excellent breakfast. Would definitely stay there again.
Terry, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I think the guest house is perfectly situated half way between the shopping areas and beaches . It has direct access to the cliffpath for a walk or run with beautiful views of Hermanus. The hosts are very welcoming and you really feel at home in their spacious and modern house. The breakfast was delicious! We had a very good time.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent In every way! Highly recommend.
Janet, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay
Stay was very brief but very nice. The B&B was of a very high standard, large rooms, very modern and nicely laid out. Breakfast was tastey and good size portions. Owners were very friendly and helpful.
Leigh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Just perfect!
Very nice host couple who gave us lots of tips. Highly recommended. Very close to the Cliff Path Walk. :)
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastisk sted
God mad, god service, ordnede forhold, lækkert værelse, trygt og sikkert. Savnede aircondition.
Henrik, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nette Gastgeber, gutes Frühstück und bequemes Bett. Das B&B liegt ca. auf der Hälfte des Cliff Walks zwischen Stränden und Zentrum von Hermanus. Für eine Nacht waren wir sehr zufrieden.
Andre, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect B&B
Friendly staff and clean room. Comfortable bed.
U, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hôte très sympathique et à l’écoute. Chambre spacieuse et confortable J’ai vraiment apprécié la nuit passé sur place
Stephane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hosts - outstanding service 😊
We had a wonderful but to short stay. The hosts are fantastic and the BB is immaculate, ten of ten stars ⭐️ from us!
Espen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review