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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a lounge, meeting rooms, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are served, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Prime Location: Located 66 mi from Cape Town International Airport, the property is a short walk from Langbaai Beach and close to Hermanus Golf Club. Nearby attractions include Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Arabella Country Estate.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely rooms and decor comfortable bed and exceptionally clean
  • Ali
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Very lovely place in the middle of Hermanus. Marlene and Zeno are very kind hosts and polite. The breakfast was amazing. It will definitely be my first choice in Harmanus.
  • Maria
    Germany Germany
    awesome host, very friendly and helpful, we had great talks and got lot of tips for things to do. great room, location is directly at the cliff path (crossing street and there you are), where you can see whales, delicious breakfast even when it’s...
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    Excellent location and very comfortable. Zino went above and beyond for us by helping us reserve a spot on a whale watching tour and giving us excellent restaurant recommendations.
  • Kobus
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was great, friendly staff, great location, very helpfull.
  • Christa
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared and presented.
  • Kevin
    South Africa South Africa
    Tanya 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.
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Outstanding. 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.
  • Ebeth
    South Africa South Africa
    LOCATION!! Large comfortable room and lovely breakfast - Helpful friendly host .
  • Daniel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The hospitality was exceptional, and friendly. We felt warmly welcomed as you would do with your close relatives. The breakfast was astonishing.

Area info

Amenities of The Whale on Main B&B

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Head massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules

The Whale on Main B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Whale on Main B&B