Penguino Guesthouse

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Penguino Guesthouse

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Penguino Guesthouse in Hermanus offers family rooms with private bathrooms, parquet floors, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Outstanding Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, and outdoor seating area. Additional services include a lounge, yoga classes, and bike hire. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Special diet menus cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Prime Location: Located 104 km from Cape Town International Airport, the guesthouse is a 17-minute walk from Old Harbour. Nearby attractions include Hermanus Golf Club (3 km) and Fernkloof Nature Reserve (13 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful location, amazing property, spacious rooms, delightful staff. We couldn’t fault anything about it. Travelling with our one year old, and everything was extremely accommodating. Breakfast was delicious as well!”
  • Alessandra
    Italy Italy
    “Lovely guest house, Nikki was very kind and helpful. Great breakfast.”
  • Jana
    Italy Italy
    “We were warm welcomed and provided with all indicationa where and how to go. Very close to the center and harbour for whale watching. The special gratitude for the warming up blankets, really appreciated”
  • Caren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved our stay here - it was situated a short, pleasant walk to Hermanus centre so we could leave the car in their safe parking area. Our room was tastefully decorated and very comfortable and we loved the large bed. Breakfast was amazing -...”
  • Pietro
    Italy Italy
    “Wonderful hosts, taking care of us with great tips and recommendations, breakfast is Michelin star level, the position is top and the room super comfy.”
  • Saroj
    South Africa South Africa
    “The owners were incredible in their service and hospitality. Breakfast was delicious. Walking distance to everything.”
  • Rebecca
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very clean and spacious rooms, a very comfy bed and the shower in the bathroom is just perfect - probably the best shower I've had at a hotel/guest house and even nicer than our shower at home! We often come to Hermanus and always like staying in...”
  • Moritz
    Germany Germany
    “Perfect location. Nice hosts. Great breakfast. Very tidy rooms.”
  • Michael
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “The location is perfect! Just a short walk to the waterfront”
  • Moira
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very central. right on the promenade. Breakfasts were delicious. Very accommodating hosts. made restaurant booking for us. I rather regret we hadn't stayed for longer . certainly will recommend to friends”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Stefan and Nikki Otto

Company review score: 9.9Based on 807 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We look Forward to welcome you to Penguino Guesthouse and Introduce you to all that is magical about Hermanus... Come and Breath our Champagne air Stefan and Nikki

Property information

Penguino family run guesthouse blossomed into the 4-star luxury accommodation. Situated only stone's throw from the famous cliff paths and a mere 7-minute's walk from the town centre, Penguino could not be more ideally positioned to explore the restaurants, shops and other diversities Hermanus has on offer. Including our famous Fynbos and not to mention Hermanus's friendly giants, the Southern Right Whales! Not wanting to rest on the laurels of Penguino's prime location, Stefan and Nikki invested every effort in making each guest feel special. They desire that every guest at Penguino should have an unforgettable stay. So, wether you want to relax in the tastefully and individually decorated rooms, laze around the swimming pool, dabble about town, explore the beautiful shoreline, or enjoy the gourmet cuisine from Stefan's kitchen, we are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Penguino. We are also very happy to have Solar installed here so we don't need to worry about loadshedding!

Neighbourhood information

There are many fantastic beaches in and around Hermanus, all with in a 10 minute drive away from Penguino guesthouse. We are number one land based Whale watching in the world. Hermanus has a variety of beautiful walks that is sure to suit your all requirements and sports a challenging 27 hole golf course Hermanus is blessed to have the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) wine region right on its the doorstep. Hermanus is renowned for its vast array of quality restaurants and eateries, which will suit every palate and wallet! Hermanus has always attracted a large number of artistically talented people. You will find numerous painters, sculptors, poets, ceramicists, jewellery designers, glass designers, quilters and photographers in and around Hermanus. The local market, trading on Saturdays (and Sundays during peak season), will give you the opportunity to view a few of the local artists. There are also excellent African curio-type works brought in from further north, but the quilts, ceramics, precious stone jewellery and most fabric paintings are all produced by local artists.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Penguino Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Penguino Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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