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Reviews of Whale Rock Luxury Lodge 4 stars

26 Springfield Avenue, Westcliff, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa

#45 of 80 B&Bs and Inns in Hermanus

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 136 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Would stay here again without hesitation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location in Hermanus. Very helpful Staff, who was able to arrange a whale watching Tour at a discounted rate.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    10
    Wonderful property and fabulous staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing..

    Fantastic property..Very secluded and the staff were amazing! We will definitely be back..Thank you so much again, for a wonderful stay!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    10
    Wonderful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A cute guest house, right by the new marina and cliff path so could walk into town. Big spacious room, lovely gardens and pool. Breakfast was highlight - full Monty. And Melanie who checked us in was full of info and very welcoming. Would defo go back.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    10
    Fantastic stay and wonderful accommodation..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing..was superb!

    Fantastic lodge, with beautiful thatched lodges and relaxing grounds..Staff were so friendly and lovely..Will definitely return..Close to the Rock restaurant and short drive, from town..

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy during breakfast!

    Very quiet place, clean and picturesque, kind staff members!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    10
    So good we are coming back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service and staff were amazing. So friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little bit far out , need car.

    Beautiful thatched ranch style. Lovely host. Rooms spacious and comfy. Breakfast round the pool was very good

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    10
    Gorgeous haven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was perfect.

    So very beautiful and felt very secluded. Fabulous spacious room with stunning decor & facilities in the Villa section of the lodge with a pool for just villa guests. lovely. Delicious breakfast with much to choose from. Lovely breakfast room overlooking the pool. All of the team were very friendly & professional. A hidden treasure to stay at. We will return.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Lovely 4 days at this hotel. The staff were always smiling and attentive and ready to help with booking any adventure that you wished to go on. Lovely outlook from the room. Breakfast was by the pool and offered a wide choice and always well presented. Swimming pool was constantly cleaned and towels always available. The hotel felt very private with good security, felt very safe.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    9.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was slightly limited and there were many mosquitoes in the apartment (from the very beginning of our stay). The bed gets messy because the duvet and covers don’t match.

    The place is amazing; very green, peaceful and above all very save and secured. The rooms or rather apartments are spacious and clean. You have got everything you need and more. Most of the staff is smiley and helpful!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful lodge, interior as the spacious room as well as the exterior with breakfast and pool area are tastefully decorated. Great breakfast with very good choice of fresh and local produce. Lovely and very friendly staff, especially Melanie and Victor. Thank you again for the beautiful stay and your help Victor with our forgotten belongings.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful shady garden and big saltwater pool. One minute from cliff path.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    8.0
    Holiday in Hermanus
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleaning of the rooms wasn’t that great.

    The location was perfect close to so many amenities and beach

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The quiet environment and surroundings

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Be mindful it is near a high density area and Google maps might take you through to get there!

    Lovely stay - location was ideal to walk into town along the coastal path.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely place really, for me I would come back again. Absolutely lovely hosts.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2024

    10
    Wonderful accommodation in a beautiful town. Wished we could have stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Fantastic accommodation in wonderful location. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Wish we could have stayed longer than 1 night.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    10
    A fab place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed could have perhaps a bit more comfortable. There was also a bit of disturbance early in the morning from staff going about their work.

    Great location. They reserved tables for us at local restaurants and generally provided a good service.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    10
    This hotel is such a wonderful place to stay while in Hermanus. The staff were all so accommodating and friendly. The ho
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location, the staff & the room!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    10
    Excellent accommodation, just wish we’d stayed longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Staff friendly, shout out to Adrian. Spotless (and spacious) room (room 15). Villa lounge with wood fire.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    10
    Great stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very beautiful and secured property in Hermanus. Very close to the new Harbour from where you can take whale watching tours. Staff is very helpful and sweet to talk to. The property itself is beautiful made and very well maintained. I could have stayed for more nights, but next time. Definitely recommend staying here.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful, safe and secure, friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    A little gem in a quiet location near the coastal walk and New Harbour.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    What's not to like? We were upgraded to a large suite, part of the separate villa, which was lovely. A warm welcome with attentive and pleasant staff. Safe and secure parking. Helpful throughout the booking process too. Possible to walk the coast from the place. The New Harbour is walkable as was the Rock, where we ate the first night, although we took the car as it was dark.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    The stay was excellent. It provided very comfortable accommodation with first class facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 9 nights

    We have no complaints

    The breakfast was good and freshly cooked. The food was plentiful and we enjoyed eating it. The location of the breakfast room was good besides the pool.

    Stayed in February 2024

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