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Penguino Guest House

3.5 star property
Hermanus guesthouse with outdoor pool

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Front of property
Galapagos penguin | Beach
Fireplace
Gentoo Penguin
Outdoor pool
Nestled in Westcliff, Penguino Guest House offers a warm welcome with free breakfast and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Dive into the outdoor pool or connect to WiFi from the comfort of your room. Guests have praised this guesthouse for its lovely atmosphere.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Reception fireplace
  • Laundry service
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The current price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul

Room options

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Royal Penguin

Royal Penguin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Galapagos penguin

Galapagos penguin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Little penguin

Little penguin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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King penguin

King penguin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Humboldt Penguin

Humboldt Penguin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Africa Penguin

Africa Penguin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Gentoo Penguin

Gentoo Penguin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
16 Westcliff road, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Cliff Path - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • New Harbour - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Voelklip Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pear Tree - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burgundy Restaurant Hermanus - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Heritage Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ficks Wine & Pinchos - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Penguino Guest House

When visiting Hermanus, Penguino Guest House is a great choice to consider. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and full breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Check-in hours are 11 AM-1 PM and 4:30-6 PM on Sunday. The guesthouse is closed 1-4:30 PM on Sunday.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs only, 1 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10 AM

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Penguino Guest House Hermanus
Penguino Hermanus
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Frequently asked questions

Does Penguino Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Penguino Guest House 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Penguino Guest House?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Penguino Guest House?

Yes, dogs stay for free, with a limit of 1 total. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Penguino Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Penguino Guest House?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Penguino Guest House and nearby?

Penguino Guest House has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around Penguino Guest House like?

Penguino Guest House is a short 11-minute walk from Cliff Path and 17 minutes' walk from Old Harbour.

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Penguino Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Neighborhoods
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as fantastic, outstanding, delicious, and superb by multiple guests. (15 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Great place to stay & excellent breakfast!
1-night trip

10/10

Fabulous place in a beautifullocation at a very reasonable price ..breakfast was superb
1-night trip

10/10

Incredible stay, just a short coastal walk to Hermanus waterfront. Owners were amazing hosts, super helpful and fun! Nikki gave some excellent recommendations while Stefan served up amazing breakfasts. A brilliant tag team! Room was also lovely. Thank you for a memorable short visit!
2-night trip

10/10

beautiful property in a great location wish a truly delicious breakfast!
1-night trip

10/10

One night stop over in between Plettenberg & Cape Town. Enabled us to have a half day tour around the area which was well worth while. Everything was as described & more than adequate. Breakfast was superb!
1-night trip

8/10

I really enjoyed my one night stay! I'd stay again for sure - very quiet spot and an EXCELLENT breakfast!
1-night trip

10/10

Fantastic stay, made to feel welcome and nothing seemed too much trouble. Only wish we could have stayed longer!
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent guest house. Hosts were amazing, very welcoming and provided excellent recommendations both for the local area and the rest of our trip. Room itself was lovely and very clean and the breakfast was delicious!!
1-night trip

10/10

Very comfortable room, excellent breakfast, freshly prepared. Superb hosts, friendly and knowledgeable. Won’t hesitate to return on next holiday.
1-night trip

10/10

This is in the top 3 of the best value for money accommodation we've ever stayed in! Why? The location, the welcome, the room, the SUPERB breakfast, the local knowledge and advice, the electric bikes we hired. And in particular the way hosts Stefan and Nikki interacted with us and the other guests, somehow bringing us all together which enhanced the stay even more.We made some great contacts with people who had stayed at Penguino previously .... which speaks volumes in itself. Hermanus is a lovely, chilled-out place and when we go back we will be staying here again.
2-night trip

10/10

The host Nikki is outstanding and very helpful. The room size is good and comfortable. Warm electric blanket. Nikki helped us with our Whale trip but unfortunately it got canceled at last minute due to bad weather. Will stay here again without hesitation
1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful guest house. Warm and welcoming owners. Fantastic breakfast every morning. We’d come back just to eat here again!!
1-night trip

10/10

We loved our stay here. Stephan and Nikki are perfect hosts. The guest house is clean and very comfortable. It is right on the cliff path and close enough to walk into town. The breakfast is also amazing,cooked by Stephan. Couldn't have stayed anywhere better.
3-night trip

10/10

We had a wonderful experience at Penguino Guest House. Stefan and Nikki were very welcoming and Stefan had lots of great local suggestions. The breakfast was fantastic. The guest house is just steps away from the Hermanus cliff path and great whale-watching. This is the place to stay in Hermanus!
1-night trip

10/10

Would highly recommend the Penguino. The hosts, Stefan and his wife Nikki are wonderful and really go out of their way to make your stay easy and comfortable. They can help you with any local tours or places to eat out. The breakfast was outstanding and the room amazing. Would definitely book again!
1-night trip

10/10

Ultra-welcoming and accommodating hosts, lovely room, nice neighborhood. Stefan and Nikki were a delight.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent property with very professional service and comforting security. Superior rooms with great features including tea/coffee-making, good Wi-Fi, USB sockets by the bed. Breakfast excellent. Host Stefan very knowledgeable and helped us plan our onward travel. Situated a very short distance from the sea if you fancy whale watching and close enough to the town to reach a great selection of restaurants. We would highly recommend the Penguino.
1-night trip

10/10

Wunderbares Gasthaus in toller Lage in Hermanus. Wir wurden ganz toll vom Gastgeber empfangen und uns wurde alles ausführlich gezeigt. Die Anlage ist hübsch gestaltet, es gab ausreichend Parkmöglichkeiten und alles war sehr modern. Die Zimmer waren sauber, ebenfalls modern und gut ausgestattet. Die Betten waren sehr bequem und die Zimmer sehr geräumig. Das Frühstück war lecker und nett gestaltet. Die Gegend ist sicher. Der Küstenwanderweg ist in 2 Minuten zu Fuß zu erreichen. Die Restaurants und der Stadtkern in 15 Minuten. Man kann hier nachts zur Unterkunft zurücklaufen. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und kommen gerne wieder.

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

Fantastisk sted. Som at overnatte hos familie. Man følte sig godt tilpas og tager hånd om. Perfekt lokation og morgenmaden og servicen var enestående
2-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

En fantastisk vistelse som vi gärna gör om! Det här stället är en riktig pärla. Ägarparet är fantastiska – otroligt trevliga och alltid redo att ge tips om de bästa restaurangerna, utflykterna och vingårdarna i området. De hjälpte oss verkligen att få ut det mesta av vår vistelse. Frukosten är en upplevelse i sig med en perfekt kombination av à la carte och buffé. Allt var fräscht, välsmakande och serverat med stor omsorg. Vi kände oss varmt välkomna från första stund och kommer definitivt att återvända. Rekommenderas starkt till alla som vill ha en minnesvärd vistelse! #ViKommerTillbaka #PerfektVistelse #ServiceIMästarklass
2-night trip

10/10

Super accueil, location très bien située a 2 pas du sentier pour observer les baleine. Jolie chambre tres propre. Petit dejeuner exceptionnel et porridge inoubliable. Les proprietaires sont en plus adorables.
1-night trip

10/10

Wirklich sehr freundliche und sympathische Gastgeber. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und frisch zubereitet. Checkin und checkout waren einfach.
2-night trip

10/10

Sehr liebevoll und persönlich geführtes Guesthouse mit außergewöhlich gutem Frühstück. Die Ausstattung der Zimmer lässt keine Wünsche offen. Stefan und Nikki sind hervorragende Gastgeber. Wir fühlten uns jederzeit sehr, sehr wohl und können jedem empfehlen, bei einem Besuch in Hermanus das Penguino Guesthouse als Unterkunft zu wählen. Wir kommen wieder!
6-night trip