The Whale on Main B&B

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a beautiful garden, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Additional services include a paid shuttle, lounge, meeting rooms, and tour desk. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Prime Location: Located 107 km from Cape Town International Airport, the property is a short walk from Langbaai Beach and close to Hermanus Golf Club. Nearby attractions include Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Arabella Country Estate.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Peter
Germany Germany
“Everything was wonderful, we can only warmly recommend the accommodation!”
Vivien
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent Breakfast. Spotlessly clean. Really lovely Owner. Very good position.”
Gail
Australia Australia
“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
Italy Italy
“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”
Kobus
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was great, friendly staff, great location, very helpfull.”
Christa
South Africa South Africa
“Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared and presented.”
Kevin
South Africa South Africa
“Tanya and her team were fantastic, providing us with a friendly and professional experience. The breakfast was awesome, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the location is great for accessing everything you need during your stay.”
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Outstanding. The host is so welcoming and kind and very helpful with information on the local and wider area. The decor is gorgeous and immaculate throughout. Breakfast is amazing, and the rooms are huge.”
Ebeth
South Africa South Africa
“LOCATION!! Large comfortable room and lovely breakfast - Helpful friendly host .”
Daniel
Switzerland Switzerland
“The hospitality was exceptional, and friendly. We felt warmly welcomed as you would do with your close relatives. The breakfast was astonishing.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:30
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.