The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

9.5

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Whale's Tale Guesthouse in Hermanus offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and sea views. Each room includes a work desk, soundproofing, and parquet floors, ensuring a relaxing stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, featuring warm dishes, juice, and fruits. The breakfast area provides a pleasant start to the day, catering to diverse preferences. Prime Location: Located 104 km from Cape Town International Airport, the guesthouse is near attractions such as Old Harbour (2 km) and Fernkloof Nature Reserve (13 km). Hiking enthusiasts can explore nearby trails, enhancing their outdoor experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Uli
Germany Germany
“The room was fantastic! Very spacious and we had a view on the water. Our hosts were super friendly and made us a great breakfast to order. It’s a bit outside of Hermanus so not recommended to walk into town at night, but in the day it’s easy to...”
Zhengni
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The view is stunning. The property located at West Cliff which is 8min walk to the harbour(for the whale watching tour) and right next to the cliff path. There are many nice restaurants in the town centre, which is 5min by car. Staff is nice....”
Wendy
Netherlands Netherlands
“New and spacious rooms, very friendly staff, breakfast made fresh for you, Netflix in the rooms,”
Brent
South Africa South Africa
“It was close to town, walks and beaches. It was comfortable, spacious and clean.”
Hilary
France France
“An absolutely beautiful guest house ! Very well appointed, everything is top quality and the location is perfect. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and pleasant from start to finish. Would highly recommend The Whale's Tale Guesthouse and...”
Michelle
South Africa South Africa
“The room was beautiful and clean. The staff was amazing and always checked if we were ok at the breakfast table. The breakfast was really lovely and delicious. Everything was fresh and made to perfection especially the omelette👌. Thank you for...”
Kgosi
South Africa South Africa
“The room with the sea view was amazing and the staff were incredible.”
Sandra
South Africa South Africa
“We like the lady who helped us with breakfast 😋 also like the newly renovated bathroom 🚻”
Linda
Australia Australia
“Beautiful, clean contemporary, large room with great ocean view. Loved the bath tub. The whole guesthouse was beautifully furnished and very comfortable. Evelyn and staff very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast. Easy walk along coastal path...”
Mark
South Africa South Africa
“We found the accommodation to be excellent and the rooms were beautifully done out. In particular, the beds were exceptionally comfy and the bathroom was impressive. The breakfasts were prepared well and very tasty. Noni was very pleasant and...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 513 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Whale’s Tale Guest House offers a magnificent ocean view and is situated between the Hermanus New Harbour and the Town Centre. It gives our guests easy access to the famous cliff path where you will find magnificent scenery of the ocean meeting the cliffs, various plant species and of course the adventure of seeing a Southern Right Whale during Whale Season. The Guest House consists of 4 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, television and DSTV and complimentary WIFI. Other facilities includes free parking and an outdoor swimming pool where our guests can relax on the deck while enjoying the magnificent view of the ocean. The Whale’s Tale Guest House will enchant you with a tale of a memorable holiday in a beautiful seaside town, where guests stay in luxury and are treated like good friends.

Neighbourhood information

Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbour Museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
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 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 16 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 The Whale's Tale Guesthouse 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.