Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

Offering a lush garden with solar-heated pool, Whale Rock Luxury Lodge features elegant rooms and suites. The guest house is 656 feet away from the harbor. Whale Rock Luxury Lodge has spacious rooms decorated in contemporary style. Each room has a private entrance, a seating area, a flat-screen satellite TV, as well as the finest percale and mattresses. The contemporary styled rooms and suites at The Villa have access to their own pool. Guests can start their day with a rich breakfast buffet, before relaxing on the sun loungers by the outdoor pool. Hermanus has a big selection of restaurants serving local and international dishes. You can choose from a variety of activities, including cycling, hiking, whale watching and golf. Whale Rock Luxury Lodge also is close to New Harbor and Cliff Paths. Hermanus Golf Club is 2.5 mi away. Cape Agulhas and Winelands are 62 mi away from the property.

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Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Ian
Australia Australia
“From the warm welcome and introduction by Melanie through to departure, ever thing was excellent. Great breakfast experience with many choices and again engaging staff.”
Andre
South Africa South Africa
“Exceptional breakfast, clean room and felt relaxing”
Dksav
Germany Germany
“Great breakfast, very comfortable facility, peaceful, big beds , spacious/private room, beautiful pool area, large bathroom. Friendly and helpful staff. Also we liked the honesty bar, which was very practical.”
Ecda
Switzerland Switzerland
“- Exceptional staff - Very nice facility with pool and garden - Clean rooms - Straight-forward arrangements - Nice breakfast”
John
United States United States
“Beautiful location in Hermanus. Very helpful Staff, who was able to arrange a whale watching Tour at a discounted rate.”
Karen
United States United States
“Beautiful accomodations, lovely community space and very helpful and super nice staffs.”
Srimoolanathan
India India
“Beautiful building. The rooms are spacious and curated aesthetically. Bathrooms are spacious with two wash basins and a bathtub to boot.”
Alan
South Africa South Africa
“Proximity to where we needed to be, Room, was spacious and comfortable”
Meyer
South Africa South Africa
“I really loved the hospitality and friendly staff. It was freezing cold in Hermanus but inside the lodge it was pure warmth literally and lots of love. Thank you for a great day at the Lodge. Next time I hope to stay longer ✨️loved the honesty bar...”
Mieke
Belgium Belgium
“Depends on why you book the property. Location is good if you don't want to be in the center of town. Beautiful quiet property with history.”

Managed by Whale Rock Luxury Lodge & Villa

Company review score: 9.5Based on 279 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The Lodge has been running as a guest house since 1993 with the current owners having acquired the Lodge in 2013. The addition of the Villa to the Main Lodge has added huge value for families, individual travellers and groups alike. Our 5* sister Lodge in Stellenbosch, Wedgeview Country House & Spa, is a wonderful place to either start or end your trip to our beautiful country.

Property info

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers 17 en-suite bedrooms, elegantly decorated in a contemporary style. Eleven of these rooms are in the Main Lodge. Each room is equipped with flat screen televisions, bathroom amenities, hairdryers, heaters and mini bar fridges. The rooms each have their own patio leading out onto the expansive and beautifully maintained gardens boasting a pool and various water features. The recently added Villa consists of 6 rooms with another pool, braai and breakfast room area. All this ensures a tranquil and relaxing holiday whilst enjoying the champagne air that Hermanus is so well known for .

Neighborhood info

Hermanus is a great place to stay and use as a base whilst exploring the Overberg area. Everything is within close proximity and one can get the feel of the Cape without having to go too far. The Lodge is situated close to the New Harbour, where the launching of the the whale boats takes place during whale season (June - Nov). There is also two seafood restaurants situated in the New Harbour making it very convenient for our guests who do not feel like driving into town for lunch or dinner. There is patrols monitoring the cliff paths for added security. The property itself has secure, walled parking. Hermanus offers something for everyone, from hiking up the Fernkloof Nature Reserve to watching the sunrise while jogging along the cliff paths or enjoying the 27 hole golf course, experiencing the thrill of seeing the Great White Sharks, or simply watching the Southern Right whale that graces our shores. White sandy beaches offers great body boarding and surfing sites with secluded coves dotted all along the coast line as well as sea kayaking in the marine res

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 4:00 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 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
50% per child, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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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

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

We reserve the right to not refund card fees (transaction costs) in the case of any cancelation or situation where funds need to be reversed back to a credit card.

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 Rock Luxury Lodge 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.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

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

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