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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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kelly
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
“Lovely house with secure parking and nice pool area. Very comfortable stay and walkable into Hermanus” - Christie
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
“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
“Amazing views, so many nice touches. Beautiful property and super nice hosts.” - Fabkev
United States
“Really nice stay. Fabulous breakfast. Wish we could have stayed longer. Dogs that will swim with you!” - David
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
“- Spacious rooms - Very friendly and welcoming hosts - Exceptional location - quiet yet still very central - Breakfast was fantastic” - Robin
South Africa
“The host was brilliant. The breakfast was brilliant.” - Catharine
United States
“Clean and nicely decorated. Very friendly host. Great location with quick walk to cliff trails.”

Managed by Stefan and Nikki Otto
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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
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.
The fine print
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.