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The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

3.5 star property

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January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
View from property
40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront | View from room
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
86 Westcliff Drive, Westcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
  • Cliff Path
    5 min walk
  • New Harbour
    10 min walk
  • Shopping Centre
    4 min drive

Room options

Luxury Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Rooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Rooms

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room 2 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room 2

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property grounds

Esplanade Hermanus

Pool
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (46)
The price is CHF 145
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Esplanade Hermanus

About this property

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

Hermanus bed & breakfast in Westcliff with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a porter/bellboy, a front desk safe and multilingual staff are 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.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Cliff Path. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, a porter and luggage storage
  • Steps from Cliff Path and 10 minutes on foot from New Harbour
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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

Food and drink

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

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

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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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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The Whale's Tale Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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