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Whale Away Guest House

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3 | View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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223 Main RoadEastcliffHermanus7200, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
  • Place, Old Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hermanus Golf Club
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Voelklip Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3 | View from room

Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3

  • 20 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View | Bathroom | Bathrobes, towels

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Whale Away Guest House

Suburban hotel in Hermanus with free parking
An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front desk safe.
Whale Away Guest House offers 5 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Whale Away Guest House, you're just a quick walk from Village Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe and a terrace
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Village Square and Shopping Centre
As a guest of Whale Away Guest House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Whale Away Guest House also features a garden, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Hermanus hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Whale Away Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Whale Away Guest House Hotel Hermanus
Whale Away Guest House Hotel
Whale Away Guest House Hermanus
Whale Away Guest House Hotel
Whale Away Guest House Hermanus
Whale Away Guest House Hotel Hermanus

Whale Away Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely guest house. Great position for all the restaurants and shops. Breakfast isn't on site but the cafe where you can get breakfast is close by, either by car or a lovely walk. The air-conditioning unit was very noisy and when load shedding took place it stopped working as there is no inverter or solar for backup,when the power goes down.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

M David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe. Enclosed yard parking. Genuine ocean view from Maine Rd to the bay. Easy walk to town. No catering at Guest House, but inclusive vouchers for full breakfast at restaurant in town. Excellent idea, walk for breakfast before other activities. Owner very "hands on" and a real source of good advice.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Reading

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Really convenient for the coastal path and easy access to town. The room was very comfortable and great views. The breakfast was excellent and Monica was a very helpful and informative host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Guest Haus bietet sehr saubere, modern und komplett eingerichtete Zimmer mit privaten Parkplätzen nahe am Cliff Pass an. Die Gastgeberin ist, wie überall in Südafrika, super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Internetaccess via WLAN ist eher langsam. Nicht ideal ist, dass man für das Frühstück ca.10 Min zu einem Bistro laufen muss und dieses für südafrikanische Verhältnisse eher bescheiden ist.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

A, Frankfurt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gut gelegene Unterkunft. Parkplätze genügend vorhanden. Das Frühstückskonzept (man muss sich abends zuvor entscheiden, was man essen will / ohne zu wissen wie groß die Portionen sind) sollte geändert werden. Auch die Reihenfolge wird einem durch das servieren vorgegeben. Beispiel: Kaffee oder Müsli kommt zuerst, Milch viel später. Oder man bestellt Käse und bekommt einen ganzen Camembert.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018