Reviews of The Whale on Main B&B
329 Main Road, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSo welcoming, so comfortable. Tanja has a way of making you feel you know her. Wonderful hints and suggestions in a warm, welcoming space! Oh and the bed … so comfy! We only wish we’d stayed longer!
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewTanja was fantastic, she gave us the best highlits and made us better comprehend the real southafrican soul. We admired the fine architecture and interior design of the house. The breakfast is rich, with a complete mix of sweet and non-sweet dishes
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was great, friendly staff, great location, very helpfull.
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything was fresh, beautifully prepared and presented.
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Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewTanya and her team were fantastic, providing us with a friendly and professional experience. The breakfast was awesome, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the location is great for accessing everything you need during your stay.
Minor things not worth mentioning as they will be sorted before my next stay.
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOutstanding. The host is so welcoming and kind and very helpful with information on the local and wider area. The decor is gorgeous and immaculate throughout. Breakfast is amazing, and the rooms are huge.
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Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLOCATION!! Large comfortable room and lovely breakfast - Helpful friendly host .
Dear Ebeth, thank you for your review. I really enjoyed being your host!
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hospitality was exceptional, and friendly. We felt warmly welcomed as you would do with your close relatives. The breakfast was astonishing.
The ambient temperature was a little too cool to feel well comfortable. Of course, this is limited to the cold outside temperature period, which is probably only few days in the year.
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewDear Sandra and Roy,It was so nice having you as our guests. Thank you very much for this review! Since you left, we have been trying to get hold of some really good sun loungers, which has been more difficult than expected. Either the ones we get are defective or of poor quality, and several orders have simply been canceled by the seller. But we are sure we will have found some nice loungers by the time of your next visit. At least we found a landscape architect. We hope you arrived back home safely. Maybe someone from your family will move to Hermanus, so you can come and visit more often ;-) In any case, we would be happy if you would stay with us again! Warm regards, Tanja
Dear Sandra and Roy,It was so nice having you as our guests. Thank you very much for this review! Since you left, we have been trying to get hold of some really good sun loungers, which has been more difficult than expected. Either the ones… Show more
Reviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLovely b&b. Very conveniently located for our golf tour
Thank you so much for the very good review. We appreciate it very much. It was our pleasure to be your hosts. Kind regards, Tanja
Reviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified review"My stay at The Whale on Main B&B was absolutely delightful! From the moment we arrived, we was greeted with warm hospitality and a genuine sense of welcome. The location is fantastic, perfectly situated for exploring the area, and close to the ocean and golf course. The room was beautifully appointed, clean, and incredibly comfortable. I especially appreciated the thoughtful touches that made it feel like a home away from home. The breakfast each morning was delicious, with a wonderful variety of options to choose from. What truly sets The Whale on Main apart is the exceptional service. The hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful, offering excellent recommendations for local restaurants and activities. Their attention to detail and genuine care made my stay truly memorable. We left feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. I highly recommend The Whale on Main B&B to anyone seeking a comfortable and welcoming stay."
Dear David, I am extremely pleased to receive your kind words and excellent review. It was so wonderful to meet you both. I will always remember our extraordinary conversations and I like the way you see the world. You really do make the world a friendlier place. Thank you for staying with us! All the best to you both! Tanja
Dear David, I am extremely pleased to receive your kind words and excellent review. It was so wonderful to meet you both. I will always remember our extraordinary conversations and I like the way you see the world. You really do make the wo… Show more
Reviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLocation was good, breakfast was fantastic, room was claen and comfortable and Tanya was an amazing host
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Reviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewNice modern house with large bright and airy bedroom and bathroom A very warm welcome from Tarnia who made sure we were comfortable Excellent breakfast with a good choice including gluten free.
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Reviewed: 22 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewSuper friendly stuff, good food and nice rooms. All you need
Hello Leon, thank you so much for the good review and the nice words. We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay here with us at the Whale on Main so much. Kind regards, Thomas
Reviewed: 11 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewGreat hosts, comfortable clean room. Fabulous breakfast. Honesty bar which was great. Secure parking.
Reviewed: 2 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
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