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About this property

Historic Charm: Whale Rock Luxury Lodge in Hermanus offers a 4-star guest house experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and modern amenities. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all travellers, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, buffet, full English/Irish, and à la carte. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Convenient Location: Located 104 km from Cape Town International Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Old Harbour (3 km) and Fernkloof Nature Reserve (13 km). Guests appreciate the friendly staff and excellent service.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic property..Very secluded and the staff were amazing! We will definitely be back..Thank you so much again, for a wonderful stay!
  • Maja
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Dean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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..
  • Usmonova
    Tajikistan Tajikistan
    Very quiet place, clean and picturesque, kind staff members!
  • Deanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The service and staff were amazing. So friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful thatched ranch style. Lovely host. Rooms spacious and comfy. Breakfast round the pool was very good
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Jeannette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Frane
    Poland Poland
    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!
  • Ruth
    Germany Germany
    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...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 294 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers 17 en-suite bedrooms, elegantly decorated in a contemporary style. Eleven of these rooms are in the Main Lodge. Each room is equipped with flat screen televisions, bathroom amenities, hairdryers, heaters and mini bar fridges. The rooms each have their own patio leading out onto the expansive and beautifully maintained gardens boasting a pool and various water features. The recently added Villa consists of 6 rooms with another pool, braai and breakfast room area. All this ensures a tranquil and relaxing holiday whilst enjoying the champagne air that Hermanus is so well known for .

Neighbourhood information

Hermanus is a great place to stay and use as a base whilst exploring the Overberg area. Everything is within close proximity and one can get the feel of the Cape without having to go too far. The Lodge is situated close to the New Harbour, where the launching of the the whale boats takes place during whale season (June - Nov). There is also two seafood restaurants situated in the New Harbour making it very convenient for our guests who do not feel like driving into town for lunch or dinner. There is patrols monitoring the cliff paths for added security. The property itself has secure, walled parking. Hermanus offers something for everyone, from hiking up the Fernkloof Nature Reserve to watching the sunrise while jogging along the cliff paths or enjoying the 27 hole golf course, experiencing the thrill of seeing the Great White Sharks, or simply watching the Southern Right whale that graces our shores. White sandy beaches offers great body boarding and surfing sites with secluded coves dotted all along the coast line as well as sea kayaking in the marine res

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whale Rock Luxury Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Squash
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

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

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Heating
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    2 swimming pools

    Pool 1 - outdoorFree!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Salt-water pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Salt-water pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Full body massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    Whale Rock Luxury Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 16:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    ZAR 200 per child, per night
    3 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    50% per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

    We reserve the right to not refund card fees (transaction costs) in the case of any cancellation or situation where funds need to be reversed back to a credit card.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Whale Rock Luxury Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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