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Whale Away Guest House is a four-star guest house facing Walkerbay and the cliff path. It is located just 5 minutes' walk from restaurants, the centre of Hermanus and 3 minutes' drive from the beach. Whale Away Guest House offers five elegantly furnished guest rooms. There are a variety of coffee shops and restaurants within a 5-minute walk of the property, while Grotto Beach is within a 3-minute drive. The property is a mere stroll from the Hermanus cliff path which offers unspoilt views of the bay and Overberg Mountain Range. There are a number of outdoor activities available, including shark cage diving, golfing, boat trips and wine tasting. Southern Right Whales can frequently be seen from the guesthouse between June and December. After a day of exploring the region, guest can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool. Whale Away Guest House is 120 km from Cape Town and on the scenic route between Cape Town and the Garden Route.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Hermanus
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  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation was lovely, very comfortable. The pool was lovely.
  • Guri
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, comfortable and really helpful host (Claudia). We felt very safe and just across the road to the wonderful coastal path. Accommodation was cleaned every day and lots of good advice and tips about the area and restaurants etc...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had top floor room so nice views of the ocean. Large room with lots of storage. Spacious bathroom which had a bath and shower. Good towels! Plenty of parking. Easy, flat walk into town either via the coast path or along the main road or 1 min...

Hosted by Marita van der Walt

8.5
8.5
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Host review score

Marita van der Walt
This 4 star guest house ideally located 200 meters from Hermanus' Cliffpath and breathtaking Walker Bay, the world's number 1 best land based Southern Right Whale watching location. With spectacular view of mountains and Ocean. The guest house offers accommodation with up to maximum 5 room or 10 guests. Breakfast can be enjoyed at a choice of many wonderful coffee shops and restaurants within a 5 minute walk. Most of the Guest House's rooms offer beautiful views of the Walker Bay and Ocean. Within a short convenient stroll you'll find many wonderful coffee shops, restaurants, niche stores, art galleries and book stores, restaurants and coffee.
Some fantastic activities to enjoy in Hermanus: Dinning, wine tasting, food and wine pairing, whale watching, sailing, rambling, hiking, trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, shark cage diving, shark snorkeling, marine life boat trips, shopping, zip-lining nearby, paragliding, horse riding. Visiting Saturday markets and art galleries, food and wine festivals, art festivals, beer festivals and a whole lot more. This is definitely the idea location for those who appreciate nature.
Some fantastic activities to enjoy in Hermanus: Dinning, wine tasting, food and wine pairing, whale watching, sailing, rambling, hiking, trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, shark cage diving, shark snorkeling, marine life boat trips, shopping, zip-lining nearby, paragliding, horse riding. Visiting Saturday markets and art galleries, food and wine festivals, art festivals, beer festivals and a whole lot more. This is definitely the idea location for those who appreciate nature.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whale Away Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Whale Away Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 08:00 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 room.

    Curfew

    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 06:00

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 23

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Whale Away Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

    Please note that check-in is strictly before 18:00. Property does not accept late check-in. Please inform Whale Away Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time between 14:00 and 18:00. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Whale Away Guest House 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.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

    Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Whale Away Guest House

    • Room options at Whale Away Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • The prices at Whale Away Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Whale Away Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beach
      • Horse riding
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Swimming Pool

    • Whale Away Guest House is 1,000 yards from the centre of Hermanus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Whale Away Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.