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Whale Away Guest House

4.0 star property

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Porch
Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View | Bathroom
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View | Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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223 Main RoadEastcliffHermanus7200, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
  • Place, Old Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3 | View from room

Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3

  • Bay view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View | Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Hermanus

At Whale Away Guest House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Village Square and Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Eastcliff hotel include Old Harbour and Whale Museum.

What's nearby

  • Old Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Whale Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Village Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - 5 min drive - 1.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pear Tree - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oskars Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Cafe, Hermanus - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bientang's Cave Restaurant Hermanus - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Whale Away Guest House

As a guest of Whale Away Guest House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Whale Away Guest House also features a garden, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Hermanus hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Whale Away Guest House offers 5 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using 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

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Whale Away Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 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 fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Whale Away Guest House Hotel Hermanus
Whale Away Guest House Hotel
Whale Away Guest House Hermanus
Whale Away Guest House Hotel
Whale Away Guest House Hermanus
Whale Away Guest House Hotel Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Whale Away Guest House?

Yep, Whale Away Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Whale Away Guest House?

The closest beach to Whale Away Guest House is Voelklip Beach (3.1 km).

Does Whale Away Guest House have a pool?

Whale Away Guest House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 24 hours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whale Away Guest House?

No, Whale Away Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whale Away Guest House?

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

Are pets allowed at Whale Away Guest House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Whale Away Guest House?

There is a golf course next to Whale Away Guest House.

Whale Away Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely guest house. Great position for all the restaurants and shops. Breakfast isn't on site but the cafe where you can get breakfast is close by, either by car or a lovely walk. The air-conditioning unit was very noisy and when load shedding took place it stopped working as there is no inverter or solar for backup,when the power goes down.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

M David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe. Enclosed yard parking. Genuine ocean view from Maine Rd to the bay. Easy walk to town. No catering at Guest House, but inclusive vouchers for full breakfast at restaurant in town. Excellent idea, walk for breakfast before other activities. Owner very "hands on" and a real source of good advice.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Reading

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

Great location

Really convenient for the coastal path and easy access to town. The room was very comfortable and great views. The breakfast was excellent and Monica was a very helpful and informative host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi fick mycket bra information och tips av Kirsten som var vår värd på boendet. Rent snyggt och lätt att ta sig till olika aktiviteter
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deniz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Gastgeberin war sehr nett und das Haus war wirklich sehr schön. Die Lage befindet sich unweit vom Hafen und vom Stadtzentrum. Frühstück gibt es in einem netten kleinen Café, welches zu Fuß schnell erreichbar ist. Die Gastgeberin hat uns auch Restaurant- Empfehlungen gegeben und sogar reserviert. Da wir nur kurz dort waren, hatte Sie uns noch ein Tip gegeben was wir eventuell in der kurzen Zeit noch machen könnten.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Guest Haus bietet sehr saubere, modern und komplett eingerichtete Zimmer mit privaten Parkplätzen nahe am Cliff Pass an. Die Gastgeberin ist, wie überall in Südafrika, super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Internetaccess via WLAN ist eher langsam. Nicht ideal ist, dass man für das Frühstück ca.10 Min zu einem Bistro laufen muss und dieses für südafrikanische Verhältnisse eher bescheiden ist.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

A, Frankfurt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gut gelegene Unterkunft. Parkplätze genügend vorhanden. Das Frühstückskonzept (man muss sich abends zuvor entscheiden, was man essen will / ohne zu wissen wie groß die Portionen sind) sollte geändert werden. Auch die Reihenfolge wird einem durch das servieren vorgegeben. Beispiel: Kaffee oder Müsli kommt zuerst, Milch viel später. Oder man bestellt Käse und bekommt einen ganzen Camembert.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018