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The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront
Superior Room 2 | Living area
Luxury Rooms
View from property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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86 Westcliff Drive, Westcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
  • Place, Cliff Path
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room 2

Superior Room 2

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Rooms

Luxury Rooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hermanus

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse places you steps from Cliff Path and within a 15-minute stroll of New Harbour. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, multilingual staff and a porter/bellboy. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Westcliff B&B include Shopping Centre and Whale Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Cliff Path - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Village Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Old Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Rock Restaurant, Hermanus - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pear Tree - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Hermanus bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
The Whale's Tale Guesthouse offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Hermanus bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Yep, The Whale's Tale Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

The closest beach to The Whale's Tale Guesthouse is Voelklip Beach (5.4 km).

Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse have a pool?

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes The Whale's Tale Guesthouse a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse.

Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, breakfast cooked to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

No private bathroom

The good: The Whale's Tale is a stunning-looking modern property that is immaculately maintained on the inside and outside. The property has secure parking for several cars. There are electronic locks on the main entrance and the bedroom doors. We had room 3 to the north of the property that was huge (approx 80 m2). The layout is modern and comfortable. There are windows to 3 sides of the room including a partial sea view. A very good full English cooked breakfast is available. The not so good: Our room was much too warm. The air conditioning is not nearly powerful enough to cope with the size of the room which was uncomfortable throughout the night. We were astonished to find that there is no separate bathroom. There is a shower cubicle in the corner of the room and the toilet is only partially hidden behind this shower unit. The window above the toilet does not open and there is no extractor fan. It is not possible to use the toilet with any degree of privacy. Even after 35 years of marriage, my wife and I have no interest in seeing, hearing or smelling each other poo! This kind of arrangement may not be uncommon in South Africa, but considering that most guests are likely to be European, I cannot imagine this room layout being popular with many guests. The town of Hermanus is spectacularly beautiful along the rugged coastline. We would be happy to return to the town again but would be avoiding the Whale's Tale for the reasons mentioned above.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, Bedford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious bedrooms, safe hotel in a quiet area. The hotel managed the load shedding issues very well. The beds were very comfortable. Ordering breakfast the night before could have been simplified, but having said that the food was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A special word to the helpful staff. A lovely room. A lovely position although a drive into town. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Close to town. Quiet neighborhood. Staff were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki, Devon, England

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the accommodation is first class and service matches that. It is situated at Westcliff near new harbour a few minutes away from the coast path that we enjoyed walking along which was well made with plenty of benches to enjoy the sea. The path continues for miles, but is a pleasant walk to old harbour, town and restaurants. Breakfasts were excellent, and it was good to speak with other guests and hosts. Would recommend and we would return. Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite and comfortable rooms

The checkin was easy the room was fantastic and breakfast great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Camberley, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A modern property with large well equipped bedrooms, clean and comfortable and with excellent ensuite facilities. The owners were very welcoming and friendly and provided a good breakfast with a choice of cooked items,breads and pastries.The property has secure enclosed parking, has a view of the sea from the front and is within a couple of minutes walk from the cliff top path which runs into Hermanus and from which whales can be seen as they pass along the coast. Hermanus with its many restaurants and facilities is a three minute drive away.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

June, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay with great hosts and a exceptional year for whale sightings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Göran

Disliked: Staff & service
Värdinnan var inte så trevlig och pratade mycket dålig engelska, frukosten var inget speciellt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine top eingerichtete Unterkunft und super nettes Personal (Evelyn & Willy)! Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super gerne wieder toller Service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Johannes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
uitstraling aan de buitenkant veel moderner dan de inrichting aan de binnenkant. Wel prima uitzicht op de baai en ook lekker gegeten in het restaurantje aan de nieuwe haven. excellent ontbijt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles top, sehr freundliche Leute, große und saubere Zimmer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020