About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Penguino Guest house in Hermanus offers family rooms with private bathrooms, parquet floors, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Outstanding Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, and outdoor seating area. Additional services include a lounge, yoga classes, and bike hire. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Special diet menus cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Prime Location: Located 65 mi from Cape Town International Airport, the guest house is a 17-minute walk from Old Harbor. Nearby attractions include Hermanus Golf Club (1.9 mi) and Fernkloof Nature Reserve (8.1 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kelly
    United States United States
    The property was very close to the walking Cliff trail and also many restaurants. The owners were very friendly and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. The breakfasts were so delicious and the room and bed were super...
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely house with secure parking and nice pool area. Very comfortable stay and walkable into Hermanus
  • Christie
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved all the little thoughtful touches around the guesthouse. The staff were extremely friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
  • Alison
    United States United States
    The location was perfect for us for getting to the town center, just a short, comfortable walk. One evening we walked back from dinner on the Cliff Path. The property is gated and parking was included, both of which we appreciated. The room was...
  • Gilliland
    United States United States
    Amazing views, so many nice touches. Beautiful property and super nice hosts.
  • Fabkev
    United States United States
    Really nice stay. Fabulous breakfast. Wish we could have stayed longer. Dogs that will swim with you!
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The overall experience was fantastic. The property was in great condition and even had solar panels fitted to counteract load shedding problems. The staff/owner were fantastic, offering a great welcome, experience and knowledge of the area. The...
  • Austin
    Canada Canada
    - Spacious rooms - Very friendly and welcoming hosts - Exceptional location - quiet yet still very central - Breakfast was fantastic
  • Robin
    South Africa South Africa
    The host was brilliant. The breakfast was brilliant.
  • Catharine
    United States United States
    Clean and nicely decorated. Very friendly host. Great location with quick walk to cliff trails.

Managed by Stefan and Nikki Otto

Company review score: 9.9Based on 828 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We look Forward to welcome you to Penguino Guesthouse and Introduce you to all that is magical about Hermanus... Come and Breath our Champagne air Stefan and Nikki

Property info

Penguino family run guesthouse blossomed into the 4-star luxury accommodation. Situated only stone's throw from the famous cliff paths and a mere 7-minute's walk from the town centre, Penguino could not be more ideally positioned to explore the restaurants, shops and other diversities Hermanus has on offer. Including our famous Fynbos and not to mention Hermanus's friendly giants, the Southern Right Whales! Not wanting to rest on the laurels of Penguino's prime location, Stefan and Nikki invested every effort in making each guest feel special. They desire that every guest at Penguino should have an unforgettable stay. So, wether you want to relax in the tastefully and individually decorated rooms, laze around the swimming pool, dabble about town, explore the beautiful shoreline, or enjoy the gourmet cuisine from Stefan's kitchen, we are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Penguino. We are also very happy to have Solar installed here so we don't need to worry about loadshedding!

Neighborhood info

There are many fantastic beaches in and around Hermanus, all with in a 10 minute drive away from Penguino guesthouse. We are number one land based Whale watching in the world. Hermanus has a variety of beautiful walks that is sure to suit your all requirements and sports a challenging 27 hole golf course Hermanus is blessed to have the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) wine region right on its the doorstep. Hermanus is renowned for its vast array of quality restaurants and eateries, which will suit every palate and wallet! Hermanus has always attracted a large number of artistically talented people. You will find numerous painters, sculptors, poets, ceramicists, jewellery designers, glass designers, quilters and photographers in and around Hermanus. The local market, trading on Saturdays (and Sundays during peak season), will give you the opportunity to view a few of the local artists. There are also excellent African curio-type works brought in from further north, but the quilts, ceramics, precious stone jewellery and most fabric paintings are all produced by local artists.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Penguino Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Penguino Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.