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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Whale's Tale Guesthouse in Hermanus offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and sea views. Each room includes a work desk, soundproofing, and parquet floors, ensuring a relaxing stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, featuring warm dishes, juice, and fruits. The breakfast area provides a pleasant start to the day, catering to diverse preferences. Prime Location: Located 104 km from Cape Town International Airport, the guesthouse is near attractions such as Old Harbour (2 km) and Fernkloof Nature Reserve (13 km). Hiking enthusiasts can explore nearby trails, enhancing their outdoor experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laura
    Italy Italy
    Spacious, clean and comfortable room. Beautiful house with very nice furniture and beautiful ocean view. The most comfortable bed I have ever found! The staff is very nice and helpful. We liked the place that much, so we came back a second time!
  • Nosibulele
    South Africa South Africa
    We really enjoyed their nice breakfast. I would definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone.
  • Daniel
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff were incredible.. Amazing vew Will definitely be back
  • Meintjes
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was amazing and the rooms is spacious. The breakfast was made with love.
  • Gino
    South Africa South Africa
    Location , comfort , finishes of the whole bnb , modern etc..
  • Phathu
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Everything. Rooms are great. Breakfast is great and so are the staff.
  • Rene
    South Africa South Africa
    Nice big and clean room with amazing shower. The breakfast was good and the staff was friendly.
  • Clare
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely large room. Super comfy bed Nice breakfast
  • Gregor
    Germany Germany
    Lovely place and very modern. Evelyn is a great Host and we will come definetly come back!
  • Lynda
    South Africa South Africa
    The property and room absolutely met our expectations. The room was large and lovely with a sea view from the little balcony, from the comfy king-size bed, and even from the bathroom! Breakfast, which you decide the night before, was delicious....

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.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 490 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Whale’s Tale Guest House offers a magnificent ocean view and is situated between the Hermanus New Harbour and the Town Centre. It gives our guests easy access to the famous cliff path where you will find magnificent scenery of the ocean meeting the cliffs, various plant species and of course the adventure of seeing a Southern Right Whale during Whale Season. The Guest House consists of 4 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, television and DSTV and complimentary WIFI. Other facilities includes free parking and an outdoor swimming pool where our guests can relax on the deck while enjoying the magnificent view of the ocean. The Whale’s Tale Guest House will enchant you with a tale of a memorable holiday in a beautiful seaside town, where guests stay in luxury and are treated like good friends.

Neighbourhood information

Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbour Museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 16 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Whale's Tale 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

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

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