The Whale on Main B&B, Hermanus

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Deluxe King Room

Max 2 Adults

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The spacious double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.

Deluxe Double Room

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A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are available in this spacious double room.

Deluxe Queen Room

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The spacious double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

Category	Facilities
Activities	Bike tours, Walking tours, Cycling, Canoeing, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Horse riding, Hiking.
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities.
Others	parking, bar, wifi, pool, food.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Hand sanitiser, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Adult only, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
Accessibility	Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only.
Bathroom	Shower, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Hairdryer.
Room Amenities	Tile/marble floor, Heating, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 2 metres), Desk, Socket near the bed, Seating Area, Safety deposit box.
Food & Drink	Special diet menus (on request), Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Outdoor furniture, Tea/Coffee maker.
Safety & security	Fire extinguishers, Smoke alarms.
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping.
Services & Extras	Towels/sheets (extra fee), Towels, Key access, Linen.
Media & Technology	TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Common areas	Shared lounge/TV area, Garden.
Reception services	Invoice provided, Tour desk, Luggage storage.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles.
Pool and wellness	Sun umbrellas, Sun loungers or beach chairs.
Transport	Airport shuttle, Car hire, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport drop off, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service, Airport pick up.
Outdoor & View	Pool view, Balcony, Mountain view, View.

About This Property

The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. The property features pool views and is 1.5 km from Langbaai Beach and 2 km from Kammabaai Beach. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. At the bed and breakfast, units include a desk and a flat-screen TV. The units are fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony and some have mountain views. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. There is a snack bar on-site. Sightseeing tours are available close by. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and The Whale on Main B&B can arrange a car rental service. Voelklip Beach is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while Mt Hebron Nature Reserve is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 107 km from The Whale on Main B&B.

Guest Ratings For This Property

9.5

Based on 361 Reviews

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Comfort

9.79

Cleanliness

9.77

Value For Money

9.53

Facilities

9.62

Guest Reviews

Sherebanu

review category business travellers

10.0

Exceptional

I have no hesitation is recommending this guesthouse.

Very comfortable room, excellent breakfast and very good hosts, Zeno and Marlene. This is an exceptional guesthouse.

The entire establishment is spotless, very convenient and comfortable.

Published on 05 Jan 2024

Pieter

young couple

9.0

Superb

excellent

Breakfast was very good / healthy. The location is central, near the Cliff Path. Their arrangements for the restaurants was excellent.

Published on 18 Dec 2023

Brodrick

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Perfecto Mondo

Very clean and comfortable, the hosts are extremely friendly and full of helpful information about the local area and rugby. The breakfast is great as well.

The room got a bit hot.

Published on 07 Dec 2023

family with young children

9.0

Superb

It was an amazing stay. Room was clean and spacious. Fully surrounded by care of the owners who were kind to help us with the whale boat trip. Breakfast was more than OK. Enough parking slots.

Nothing

Published on 24 Nov 2023

Fabian

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Wonderful place with amazing hosts to see whale from the cliffs

Marlene and Zeon are the most amazing hosts ever. They helped us so much after our whale watching trip was cancelled and they also have a lot of other useful tips for the area! Big thank you to both :)

Published on 08 Nov 2023

Karen

young couple

9.0

Superb

Generous accomodation from exceptionally kind hosts. Highly recommend

Huge room, exceptionally clean & well equipped. Hosts went out of their way to ensure we had a good stay in Hermanus. Excellent quality breakfast

Location further out of town than we expected so had to drive in but, on the upside, we saw more whales from the coastal path just over the road from the property

Published on 04 Nov 2023

Daniela

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Very lovely place with absolutely lovely hosts!

Published on 22 Oct 2023

James

young couple

9.0

Superb

Excellent guesthouse with friendly helpful hosts.

The guesthouse has two friendly and helpful hosts and is located within a very short drive of central town. The breakfast was excellent. The room was comfortable and a generous size. The wifi worked well.

TV picture was dark but this was a very minor issue which I am sure the hosts would have resolved if we had bothered to mention it.

Published on 19 Oct 2023

Martina

solo traveller

10.0

Exceptional

Excellent value for money!

everything was just great. the owners - a lovely couple - take good care of their guests in each way. they provide a lot of useful advice on the area as well as on how best to get to your next destination. 10 stars! thanks a lot zeno and marlene for making me feel at home at your place!

Published on 16 Oct 2023