Name: Whale Away Guest House
Address: 223 Main Road, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa, 223 Main Road, Western Cape, 7200, South Africa
Rating: 9.4

Whale Away Guest House

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Whale Away Guest House is a four-star guest house facing Walkerbay and the cliff path. It is located just 5 minutes' walk from restaurants, the center of Hermanus and 3 minutes' drive from the beach. Whale Away Guest House offers five elegantly furnished guest rooms. There are a variety of coffee shops and restaurants within a 5-minute walk of the property, while Grotto Beach is within a 3-minute drive. The property is a mere stroll from the Hermanus cliff path which offers unspoiled views of the bay and Overberg Mountain Range. There are a number of outdoor activities available, including shark cage diving, golfing, boat trips and wine tasting. Southern Right Whales can frequently be seen from the guest house between June and December. After a day of exploring the region, guest can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool. Whale Away Guest House is 75 mi from Cape Town and on the scenic route between Cape Town and the Garden Route.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 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 9.4!
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Double Room with Sea View 1 queen bed
Double Room with Garden View 1 full bed
Double Room with Sea View 1 queen bed
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1 queen bed
Standard Twin Room with Garden View 2 twin beds

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Matt

United States

“Super friendly staff amazing location and beautiful guest house”

Diane

United States

“very nice guest house, staff was very friendly and helpful”

Peter

South Africa

“Everything was great, from welcoming by the friendly host and the facilities 🎉🥳”

Rosemary

South Africa

“Good location, comfortable accomodation with a nice swimming pool. Kirsten was welcoming and made us feel at home.”

Roy

United Kingdom

“This beautiful guest house was excellent. We especially loved the African decor throughout the property.. Great location with easy access to the short cliff top walk into town and some great restaurants. Lovely breakfast at the Old Station Cafe...”

Jacqui

Australia

“A great little boutique guest house with great facilities. Home away from home.”

Suzanne

Ireland

“Such a super guesthouse. Fantastic location. Beautiful decor, beautiful bedrooms with excellent 100% cotton sheets. The team were excellent. This was a super stay and very well Managed property.”

Neal

United Kingdom

“Stunning accommodation which is beautifully decorated and furnished with an excellent eye for detail. Delightful pool, extremely inviting on a hot day. Location was perfect and extremely secure. Kirsten was so welcoming, informative and helpful...”

Conor

Ireland

“The room, the view, breakfast at the station bistro included. Kirsten was extremely helpful with local advice. The coastal walk is on your doorstep. Make sure you wake up for sunrise at least once!”

Jeffrey

Netherlands

“The location is perfect, within walking distance of restaurants. The coastal path is very beautiful for walking. A warm welcome from Kirsten. Breakfast was at The Station, which is a short walk away. We had a wonderful stay in Hermanus🤗”

Managed by The Feel Guesthouse

Company review score: 9.8Based on 202 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Welcome to Whale Away! We’re so glad you’re planning to stay with us. Relax, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of the coast - we look forward to hosting you and helping make your getaway truly memorable. Warm regards, Kirsten, Zukie, Cindy

Property info

This 4 star guest house ideally located 200 meters from Hermanus' Cliffpath and breathtaking Walker Bay, the world's number 1 best land based Southern Right Whale watching location. With spectacular view of mountains and Ocean. The guest house offers accommodation with up to maximum 5 room or 10 guests. Breakfast can be enjoyed at a choice of many wonderful coffee shops and restaurants within a 5 minute walk. Most of the Guest House's rooms offer beautiful views of the Walker Bay and Ocean. Proudly supporting local breakfast restaurant The Station, a 10min walk, or short drive from the property. Within a short convenient stroll you'll find many wonderful coffee shops, restaurants, niche stores, art galleries and book stores, restaurants and coffee.

Neighborhood info

Some fantastic activities to enjoy in Hermanus: Dinning, wine tasting, food and wine pairing, whale watching, sailing, rambling, hiking, trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, shark cage diving, shark snorkeling, marine life boat trips, shopping, zip-lining nearby, paragliding, horse riding. Visiting Saturday markets and art galleries, food and wine festivals, art festivals, beer festivals and a whole lot more. This is definitely the ideal location for those who appreciate nature.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Whale Away Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 over 7 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

Please note that check-in is strictly before 18:00. Property does not accept late check-in. Please inform Whale Away Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time between 14:00 and 18:00. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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 Whale Away Guest House 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Whale Away Guest House