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The Whale on Main B&B

3.5 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Property grounds

Esplanade Hermanus

Pool
Kitchen
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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (50)
The price is SAR 592
SAR 592 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2025
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About the neighborhood

Map
329 Main Rd, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Hermanus Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Village Square - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Voelklip Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Grotto Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Fernkloof Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 10.9 km

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

Bed & breakfast by the sea
Consider a stay at The Whale on Main B&B and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a garden. Tee up with amenities like a driving range, a golf clubhouse, and a golf pro shop at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and games
  • Secured bicycle storage, luggage storage, and golf clubs on site
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, 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
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage
  • Golf driving range
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public winery tours

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Golf caddy
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf pro shop
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers

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

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
Tax ID - 0
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Whale on Main B&B have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Whale on Main B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Whale on Main B&B?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whale on Main B&B?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Whale on Main B&B?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does The Whale on Main B&B provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1200 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Whale on Main B&B located?

Situated in Hermanus, this golf bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kammabaai Beach and Voelklip Beach. Village Square and Old Harbour are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Whale on Main B&B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bernie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent In every way! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just perfect!
Very nice host couple who gave us lots of tips. Highly recommended. Very close to the Cliff Path Walk. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk sted
God mad, god service, ordnede forhold, lækkert værelse, trygt og sikkert. Savnede aircondition.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

U

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect B&B
Friendly staff and clean room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôte très sympathique et à l’écoute. Chambre spacieuse et confortable J’ai vraiment apprécié la nuit passé sur place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Espen

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