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The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Hermanus B&B with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Luxury Rooms | View from room
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront
Superior Room 2 | Living area
Superior Room 2
Perched in Westcliff, The Whale's Tale Guesthouse offers a tranquil retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast and an inviting terrace. Enjoy the sun-kissed outdoor pool with loungers, take advantage of free parking, and stay connected with WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self-parking
The current price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun

Room options

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Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Rooms

Luxury Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room 2

Superior Room 2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
86 Westcliff Drive, Westcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Cliff Path - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Grotto Beach - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pear Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgundy Restaurant Hermanus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Heritage Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ficks Wine & Pinchos - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse is a great choice for a stay in Hermanus. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining

What to do

  • Whale watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Whale's Tale Guesthouse 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 The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse and nearby?

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around The Whale's Tale Guesthouse like?

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse is a short 5-minute walk from Cliff Path and 10 minutes' walk from New Harbour.

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The Whale's Tale Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Very spacious bedrooms, safe hotel in a quiet area. The hotel managed the load shedding issues very well. The beds were very comfortable. Ordering breakfast the night before could have been simplified, but having said that the food was very nice.
4-night trip

10/10

A special word to the helpful staff. A lovely room. A lovely position although a drive into town. Would recommend.
1-night trip

6/10

The good: The Whale's Tale is a stunning-looking modern property that is immaculately maintained on the inside and outside. The property has secure parking for several cars. There are electronic locks on the main entrance and the bedroom doors. We had room 3 to the north of the property that was huge (approx 80 m2). The layout is modern and comfortable. There are windows to 3 sides of the room including a partial sea view. A very good full English cooked breakfast is available. The not so good: Our room was much too warm. The air conditioning is not nearly powerful enough to cope with the size of the room which was uncomfortable throughout the night. We were astonished to find that there is no separate bathroom. There is a shower cubicle in the corner of the room and the toilet is only partially hidden behind this shower unit. The window above the toilet does not open and there is no extractor fan. It is not possible to use the toilet with any degree of privacy. Even after 35 years of marriage, my wife and I have no interest in seeing, hearing or smelling each other poo! This kind of arrangement may not be uncommon in South Africa, but considering that most guests are likely to be European, I cannot imagine this room layout being popular with many guests. The town of Hermanus is spectacularly beautiful along the rugged coastline. We would be happy to return to the town again but would be avoiding the Whale's Tale for the reasons mentioned above.
1-night trip

10/10

Eine top eingerichtete Unterkunft und super nettes Personal (Evelyn & Willy)! Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen.
3-night trip

10/10

4-night trip

6/10

2-night trip

10/10

Super gerne wieder toller Service
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely stay. Close to town. Quiet neighborhood. Staff were amazing!
2-night trip

8/10

uitstraling aan de buitenkant veel moderner dan de inrichting aan de binnenkant. Wel prima uitzicht op de baai en ook lekker gegeten in het restaurantje aan de nieuwe haven. excellent ontbijt
1-night trip

10/10

Alles top, sehr freundliche Leute, große und saubere Zimmer
1-night trip

10/10

The quality of the accommodation is first class and service matches that. It is situated at Westcliff near new harbour a few minutes away from the coast path that we enjoyed walking along which was well made with plenty of benches to enjoy the sea. The path continues for miles, but is a pleasant walk to old harbour, town and restaurants. Breakfasts were excellent, and it was good to speak with other guests and hosts. Would recommend and we would return. Thank you for a great stay
2-night trip

10/10

The checkin was easy the room was fantastic and breakfast great
1-night trip

10/10

A modern property with large well equipped bedrooms, clean and comfortable and with excellent ensuite facilities. The owners were very welcoming and friendly and provided a good breakfast with a choice of cooked items,breads and pastries.The property has secure enclosed parking, has a view of the sea from the front and is within a couple of minutes walk from the cliff top path which runs into Hermanus and from which whales can be seen as they pass along the coast. Hermanus with its many restaurants and facilities is a three minute drive away.
6-night trip

10/10

Very enjoyable stay with great hosts and a exceptional year for whale sightings.
3-night trip