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Superior Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at The Whale on Main B&B, you'll be within walking distance of Kammabaai Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a golf driving range
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Village Square and a few minutes from Old Harbour
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Property Features

There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Whale on Main B&B. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Hermanus bed & breakfast.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2018
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Whale on Main B&B offers 6 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or cupboard
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 19

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

The Whale on Main B&B offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Whale on Main B&B

Policies

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

Tax ID - 0

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses solar energy

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

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. The tax ID number is 0. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Car recommended
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Caters to adults only
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals not allowed
  • State tax ID - 0
  • Minimum guest age is 12
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • The Whale on Main B&B Hermanus
  • The Whale on Main B&B Bed & breakfast
  • The Whale on Main B&B Bed & breakfast Hermanus

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 12 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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