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Penguino Guest House

3.5 star property
Hermanus guesthouse in Westcliff with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Little penguin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Gentoo Penguin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
King penguin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 385
SAR 385 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

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Royal Penguin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Royal Penguin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Galapagos penguin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Galapagos penguin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Little penguin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Little penguin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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King penguin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

King penguin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Humboldt Penguin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Humboldt Penguin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Africa Penguin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Africa Penguin

Highlights

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

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Emperor penguin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Emperor penguin

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Gentoo Penguin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Gentoo Penguin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property grounds

Esplanade Hermanus

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (56)
The price is SAR 647
SAR 647 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Esplanade Hermanus

About the neighborhood

Map
16 Westcliff road, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Cliff Path - 11 min walk
  • Old Harbour - 17 min walk
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • New Harbour - 3 min drive
  • Voelklip Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 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

Guesthouse located in Westcliff
You can look forward to free breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Penguino Guest House. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival 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.

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Penguino Guest House Hermanus
Penguino Hermanus
Penguino Guest House Guesthouse Hermanus
Penguino Guest House Guesthouse
Penguino Guest House Hermanus
Penguino Guest House Guesthouse
Penguino Guest House Guesthouse Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

Does Penguino Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Penguino Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Penguino Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Penguino Guest House?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Penguino Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Penguino Guest House located?

Located in Westcliff, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cliff Path, Whale Museum, and Village Square. Shopping Centre and Old Harbour are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Penguino Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay & excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property in a great location wish a truly delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my one night stay! I'd stay again for sure - very quiet spot and an EXCELLENT breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Great people, great location, great food :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding host
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastic stay, made to feel welcome and nothing seemed too much trouble. Only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Very comfortable room, excellent breakfast, freshly prepared. Superb hosts, friendly and knowledgeable. Won’t hesitate to return on next holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful guest house. Warm and welcoming owners. Fantastic breakfast every morning. We’d come back just to eat here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay in Hermanus
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay with Wonderful Hosts
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Ultra-welcoming and accommodating hosts, lovely room, nice neighborhood. Stefan and Nikki were a delight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely property in easy safe walking distance of Hermanus centre. Safe secure parking within locked boundary. The owner was really friendly and helpful, with lots of advice of things to do and places to eat and drink. Comfortable clean accommodation and with a nice little swimming pool, although we were too busy to use it! Absolutely first class breakfast. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alf

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En pärla i Hermanus
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Montigaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jolie chambre et petit dejeuner divinement bon
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wirklich sehr freundliche und sympathische Gastgeber. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und frisch zubereitet. Checkin und checkout waren einfach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thorben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toshiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario Inacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente. 10/10
Maravilhosa a estadia no Penguino! O casal de donos do hotel são extremamente simpáticos, atenciosos e solicitos! Quarto grande, aconchegante e bem limpo! Hotel bem localizado! Da para ir tranquilamente andando para o centro de Hermanus! Café da manhã maravilhoso feito na hora, pelo próprio dono do hotel, que cozinha muito bem! Com ingredientes de excelente qualidade e frescos! Excelente custo benefício! Indico muito todos a ficarem la!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nora

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zentral und gemütlich!
Schöne und gemütliche Zimmer in zentraler Lage von Hermanus. Die Unterkunft verfügt über eine eigene Solaranlage. Das Frühstück war hervorragend, der Gastgeber sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir kommen wieder.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023