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Whale Away Guest House

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel in Hermanus with free parking

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bathroom
Property entrance
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is P6,015
P6,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Eastcliff, a neighborhood in Hermanus, Whale Away Guest House is in the suburbs and near the beach. Village Square and Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maanschynkop Nature Reserve and Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Scuba diving offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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223 Main RoadEastcliffHermanus7200, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Old Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Cliff Path - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Voelklip Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Grotto Beach - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Pentola - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pear Tree - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Whale Away Guest House

Upscale hotel located in Eastcliff
Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden at Whale Away Guest House. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Whale Away Guest House have perks such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Whale Away Guest House Hotel Hermanus
Whale Away Guest House Hotel
Whale Away Guest House Hermanus
Whale Away Guest House Hotel
Whale Away Guest House Hermanus
Whale Away Guest House Hotel Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

Does Whale Away Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale Away Guest House?

As of Aug 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale Away Guest House on Aug 14, 2025 start from P 6,014.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Whale Away Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whale Away Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale Away Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale Away Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Whale Away Guest House located?

Located in Eastcliff, this golf hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Village Square, Shopping Centre, and Old Harbour. Whale Museum and Hoy's Koppie are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Whale Away Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Really convenient for the coastal path and easy access to town. The room was very comfortable and great views. The breakfast was excellent and Monica was a very helpful and informative host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Leone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely guest house. Great position for all the restaurants and shops. Breakfast isn't on site but the cafe where you can get breakfast is close by, either by car or a lovely walk. The air-conditioning unit was very noisy and when load shedding took place it stopped working as there is no inverter or solar for backup,when the power goes down.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

M David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe. Enclosed yard parking. Genuine ocean view from Maine Rd to the bay. Easy walk to town. No catering at Guest House, but inclusive vouchers for full breakfast at restaurant in town. Excellent idea, walk for breakfast before other activities. Owner very "hands on" and a real source of good advice.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

A, Frankfurt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gut gelegene Unterkunft. Parkplätze genügend vorhanden. Das Frühstückskonzept (man muss sich abends zuvor entscheiden, was man essen will / ohne zu wissen wie groß die Portionen sind) sollte geändert werden. Auch die Reihenfolge wird einem durch das servieren vorgegeben. Beispiel: Kaffee oder Müsli kommt zuerst, Milch viel später. Oder man bestellt Käse und bekommt einen ganzen Camembert.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018