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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Whale's Tale Guest house 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 65 mi from Cape Town International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Old Harbor (1.2 mi) and Fernkloof Nature Reserve (8.1 mi). Hiking enthusiasts can explore nearby trails, enhancing their outdoor experience.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sonja
South Africa“Evelyn and her team made us feel at home! Great welcome and lovely breakfast. The place is decorated tastefully and the linen was amazing.” - Charlotte
Germany“Very nice location, the house and the rooms are super nice and we felt immediately very comfortable. We visited during off season so we actually were the only visitors for the one night we stayed. Breakfast was lovely and it’s very close to the...” 
Bryan South Africa“Beautiful views over the ocean from our room which was over the road with unobstructed views - modern stylish decor, secure and the staff (Evelyn) were excellent. The breakfast was next level delicious”- Paul
United Kingdom“Incredibly stunning guest house. Clearly a lot of pride is taken. The 2 ladies that work thier also very welcoming and breakfast service and food was also a standout. Perfect location. Would highly reccomend.” - Cynthia
Canada“Breakfast was amazing... fruit was so sweet and delicious, omelet was the best I've ever had. Evelyn, Willy and Jesse were amazing ! Took such good care of us. We will be back for sure.” - Martin Canada“Warm welcome. Very clean place. Close to waterfront paths. Close to downtown.”
- Maria
United States“Willy an Evelyn were awesome hosts. The rooms upstairs were beautiful” - Tal
Israel“The guesthouse is clean, rooms are big, the bed is comfortable and breakfast is nice” - Matt United States“This was our first experience at a BnB and it was a great time! Evelyn who was our hostess was kind and got us settled in. The overall vibe was very Home-y and felt like I was a guest in someone's house. The entire place was very clean. The bed...”
- Angela United States“Great staff. A grand room with an ocean view! Breakfast was delicious,”
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Child policies
Children over 16 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
