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The Whale on Main B&B

3.5 star property
Bayfront Hermanus B&B with outdoor pool

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Mountain view
Property grounds
Restaurant
Wake up by the sea at The Whale on Main B&B, where a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast awaits. Enjoy an outdoor pool with sun loungers, golf at the adjacent course, and take in breathtaking views of nature from the garden. With high-speed WiFi and dry cleaning services available for your convenience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bath or shower

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
329 Main Rd, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Hermanus Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Old Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Voelklip Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Grotto Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cliff Path - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Pentola - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lizette's Kitchen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Medicine Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Whale on Main B&B

Adjacent to a golf course, The Whale on Main B&B is a great choice for a stay in Hermanus. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and mountain biking are nearby. A snack bar/deli, a garden and bike cleaning are other highlights.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 19
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 12
    • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • Caters to adults only
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Public winery tours
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage
  • Golf caddy on-site
  • Golf cart on-site
  • Golf clubs on-site
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2018
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Golf driving range on-site
  • An outdoor pool
  • Golf clubhouse on-site
  • Golf pro shop on-site
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 1200 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID – 0

Also known as

The Whale on Main B&B Hermanus
The Whale on Main B&B Bed & breakfast
The Whale on Main B&B Bed & breakfast Hermanus
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Whale on Main B&B offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Whale on Main B&B 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 on Main B&B?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Whale on Main B&B?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Whale on Main B&B?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Whale on Main B&B?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 1200 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Whale on Main B&B?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Whale on Main B&B and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, fishing and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the bed & breakfast's other amenities, which include a garden and access to a nearby health club.

Does The Whale on Main B&B have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

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The Whale on Main B&B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Service staff
Beach

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and a highlight of the stay. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect B&B

Friendly staff and clean room. Comfortable bed.
U, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and huge room. Very Nice host
Dennis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Warm host, beautiful room, outstanding breakfast!

We had the best time at the Whale on Main! Communication was excellent, we were welcomed so warmly by the host (including a glass of Gluhwein!), and she even upgraded our room at no cost! Fantastic local recommendations, cute little honest bar, great reading options, and an OUTSTANDING breakfast cooked to order! Attention to detail was everywhere and we can't say enough about this place. It was just fantastic! Our only complaint is that we only stayed the one night. Thank you for everything! We will be back!!
Kristina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly small hotel

The Whale on Main is a beautiful house decorated in a modern style. The balconies had sun lounger or chairs where you could sit and relax. The owner, Tanya was very friendly and was always ready with advice on where to go for activities and recommendations of local restaurants. It was lovely to be able to walk along the cliff path which is just over the road.
Mrs A, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hosts - outstanding service 😊

We had a wonderful but to short stay. The hosts are fantastic and the BB is immaculate, ten of ten stars ⭐️ from us!
Espen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Large spacious room. Modern convinces like usb plug in on the outlets. Very likeable host that made an excellent breakfast. Would definitely stay there again.
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just perfect!

Very nice host couple who gave us lots of tips. Highly recommended. Very close to the Cliff Path Walk. :)
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I think the guest house is perfectly situated half way between the shopping areas and beaches . It has direct access to the cliffpath for a walk or run with beautiful views of Hermanus. The hosts are very welcoming and you really feel at home in their spacious and modern house. The breakfast was delicious! We had a very good time.

10/10 Exceptional

Would recommend without hesitation

We were made welcome from the moment we arrived by both our hosts and their staff.Accommodation was clean/tidy and to a high spec.Hosts were happy to offer advice on anything at all.The property is a stones throw from the beaches and wonderful cliff top path.Lovely brekkie.
Joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tanya really looked after us. Breakfast was lovely
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really comfortable and spotlessly clean, excellent breakfast and friendly helpful host. Definitely on our go back to list.
Hugh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super Unterkunft

Uns hat alles perfekt gefallen, nichts zu beanstanden.
Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Annica, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bernie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed staying at Whale on Main....such spacious rooms with comfy beds and great bathrooms.....perfect for our 2 night stay! Lovely breakfast too! Thank you!
Keith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastisk sted

God mad, god service, ordnede forhold, lækkert værelse, trygt og sikkert. Savnede aircondition.
Henrik, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nette Gastgeber, gutes Frühstück und bequemes Bett. Das B&B liegt ca. auf der Hälfte des Cliff Walks zwischen Stränden und Zentrum von Hermanus. Für eine Nacht waren wir sehr zufrieden.
Andre, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hôte très sympathique et à l’écoute. Chambre spacieuse et confortable J’ai vraiment apprécié la nuit passé sur place
Stephane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent In every way! Highly recommend.
Janet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Stay was very brief but very nice. The B&B was of a very high standard, large rooms, very modern and nicely laid out. Breakfast was tastey and good size portions. Owners were very friendly and helpful.
Leigh, 1-night trip