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The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Hermanus with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Living area
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
The Whale's Tale Guesthouse in Westcliff offers a peaceful escape with an outdoor pool and comfy loungers. Guests enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast and relax on the terrace. Free parking and WiFi add convenience, while the multilingual staff earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room 2

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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86 Westcliff Drive, Westcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Cliff Path - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Voelklip Beach - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burgundy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Rock Restaurant, Hermanus - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Co - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

Bed & breakfast located in Westcliff
The Whale's Tale Guesthouse provides amenities like free cooked-to-order breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

No pets or service animals allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Whale's Tale Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Whale's Tale Guesthouse located?

Located in Westcliff, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Cliff Path and New Harbour. Shopping Centre and Whale Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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