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About this property

Beachfront Location: Whale Watchers studio in Hermanus offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or take a dip in the rooftop swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodation: The apartment features one bedroom and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Amenities include air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Mediterranean, pizza, seafood, steakhouse, sushi, barbecue grill, and South African cuisines. Vegetarian options are available. Local Attractions: Located a few steps from Old Harbour, the property is 104 km from Cape Town International Airport. Nearby attractions include Hermanus Golf Club (2.1 km) and Fernkloof Nature Reserve (14 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

    • Free parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Quaint little apartment, yet spacious and fully equipped for a short stay. Spotlessly clean. Central and well located for our purpose. The added little snacks and items like milk for our use was such a kind gesture from the host. Thanks so much...
  • Peter
    Ireland Ireland
    The apartment was clean, well fitted out and was very central. The host provided us with excellent and clear information on how to access the apartment. The little touches in the apartment for guests made all the difference. This apartment's...
  • Owen
    Australia Australia
    Great location, excellent communication from the owner, parking close, great dining within the building, well appointed kitchen albeit well didn't use it and fantastic bathroom.
  • Toledo
    Italy Italy
    Nice and clean room/flat with a big bathroom. All useful kitchen appliances were there if you need to cook a meal. The host was very kind in providing info on activities and surroundings.
  • Michelle
    South Africa South Africa
    Adele communication was excellent and there were some nice touches like kitchen condiments to use. She was helpful with any quesries I had too
  • Burrows
    South Africa South Africa
    The prep work done to accommodate ones fears and anxieties of the unknown expectations is phenomenal. You get all the necessary info upfront from WiFi password to lockbox code. Attentive to further assistance is displayed in a friendly and...
  • Delphine
    Singapore Singapore
    Great studio and great location in the city. Available tenant even if remotely managed.
  • Sherriff
    Australia Australia
    Great location, very neat, has all the facilities you need and easy access would definitely stay there again
  • Guillermo
    Germany Germany
    great location & super equipped apartment (all details are greatly appreciated!)!
  • Anthony
    France France
    Excellent emplacement L’hôte a été très disponible et réactive

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Adéle

9.5
Host review score
Adéle
Thank you for choosing Apartment 13 - Whale Watchers Studio! We're proud to have hosted hundreds of happy guests on Airbnb, and we're excited to bring that same warmth and care to your stay here. If you need anything, just let us know!" Our property is proudly rated 4.9 out of 5 on Airbnb, with over 100 glowing reviews from happy guests. We look forward to offering you the same exceptional experience here! Centrally situated on the Hermanus Waterfront guests can expect a delightful stay with many restaurants and beautiful surroundings including the famous cliff path walk right outside the Waterfront Mall. We look forward to your stay.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

4 restaurants on site
  • Restaurant #1 Lemonicious Seafood & Sushi restaurant. Serves Vegetarian dishes.
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Sushi • South African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2 Char'd Grill & Wine Bar
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #3 Paradiso Crust & Craft Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Restaurant #4 Pear Tree Bistro
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Whale Watchers studio takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Whale Watchers studio in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.