★★★★
Bed and breakfast
Hermanus
9.5/10

The Whale on Main B&B

Comfortable Accommodations: The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sauna, hot tub, sun terrace, and garden. Additional amenities include a paid shuttle service, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and bicycle parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Local Attractions: Langbaai Beach is a 17-minute walk away, while Hermanus Golf Club lies 300 metres from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 107 km distant. Highly rated for its host, breakfast, and room comfort.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Breakfast info: Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Free private parking available on-site

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Kids

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

329 Main Road, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa, Hermanus, South Africa

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Superb breakfast

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a bedroom with a bed and two chairs at The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus

a house with a balcony with a view of the mountains at The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus

a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a tub at The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus

a bedroom with a large bed and a chair at The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus

a bedroom with a large bed with yellow pillows at The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus

a dining room with blue chairs and a table at The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus

a balcony with a table and chairs on a porch at The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus

a house with two chairs on a balcony at The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus

a white house with a garage with a sign that reads the white at The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus

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Reviews

Tim 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A relaxing stay in a stunning property

Pros: The Whale is in a superb location being 50 metres to the coastal path and a 5 minute walk to the golf club. The owners and staff are first class. The outdoor whirlpool was a great bonus.

James 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Great place to stay to enjoy Hermanus especially the cliff path nearby.

Pros: Lovely room at the back of the property looking towards the mountains. Very comfortable and always extremely clean.

Andrew 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Its a 10 out of 10

Pros: Everything, the location, the staff, the comfort and an amazing breakfast. The attention to detail was superb

Milana 10/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

We loved to stay at the property

Pros: We really enjoyed our stay at the the Whale on Main B&B. Wonderful serves, delicious breakfast and very nice and clean rooms.

Cons: Nothing!

Peter 8/10

Ireland 🇮🇪

Pros: Nice large room with big balcony. Thomas & Tanja were great for advice & chats.

Cons: Lack of a pool.

Saskja 10/10

Switzerland 🇨🇭

Pros: We stayed here 1 night and we enjoyed it a lot! The hosts were very lovely, nice and attentive, it felt like home :) they gave us good tips of things to visit in the area. Besides the cozy and well decorated rooms, the breakfast was another highlight :)

Peter 9/10

Germany 🇩🇪

All was good!

Pros: Everything was wonderful, we can only warmly recommend the accommodation!

Vivien 8/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Wonderful place to stay. Would go back there.

Pros: Excellent Breakfast. Spotlessly clean. Really lovely Owner. Very good position.

Gail 10/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Warm, welcoming Whale on Main

Pros: So welcoming, so comfortable. Tanja has a way of making you feel you know her. Wonderful hints and suggestions in a warm, welcoming space! Oh and the bed … so comfy! We only wish we’d stayed longer!

Alessandro 10/10

Italy 🇮🇹

Right on the cliff trail, a wonderful design mansion

Pros: Tanja was fantastic, she gave us the best highlits and made us better comprehend the real southafrican soul. We admired the fine architecture and interior design of the house. The breakfast is rich, with a complete mix of sweet and non-sweet dishes