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Whale Away Guest House

★★★★ 223 Main Road, Hermanus, ZA

9.3 guest rating· 184 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Whale Away Guest House offers five elegantly furnished guest rooms, providing a comfortable and stylish stay for guests looking for a touch of luxury during their visit.

Scenic Location

Situated facing Walkerbay and the cliff path, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the bay and the Overberg Mountain Range. The convenient proximity to restaurants, the town center, and the beach makes it an ideal choice for travelers wanting both serenity and accessibility.

Recreational Activities

From shark cage diving to wine tasting, guests have a plethora of outdoor activities to choose from. The chance to spot Southern Right Whales from the guesthouse between June and December adds a unique charm to the stay.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at Whale Away Guest House.

Rooms & rates

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

Sleeps 2 · 36 m² · Queen Bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi

Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 38 m² · Queen Bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 40 m²

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV

Standard Twin Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Double Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Double Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Double Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 36 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 36 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Access to health care professionals
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  • Adult only
  • Canoeing
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Windsurfing

Location

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223 Main Road, Hermanus, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.3184 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Clean and comfortable rooms+ Beautiful amenitiesBreakfast options not satisfactory for everyoneDifficulty crossing main road
Cleanliness9.4
Service9.9
Location9.4
Room Quality9.4
Amenities9.4
Value for Money8.9

Sehr schöner erholsamer Aufenthalt

10.0

Tolle Lage Super nette Gästebetreuung durch Kirsten Sehr sauber und bequeme Betten Kaffeemaschine und Wasserkocher im Zimmer

Nichts

Markus · DE · 2026-04-30

As above it was suitable for our very brief stay

7.0

Suitable location for this very short visit

No special complaints

Joel · ZA · 2026-04-26

We had such a wonderful time in Hermanus made special and memorable by the excellent accommodation

10.0

The location and staff could not do enough for us

Everything far outweighed our expectations

Mary · GB · 2026-04-20

Highly recommend this guest house.

10.0

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 which was included in the stay. Would highly recommend.

Nothing. All excellent.

Roy · GB · 2026-04-06

Guest review

9.0

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

Jacqui · AU · 2026-04-05

Good to know

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.Please inform 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.

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.

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

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.