The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Hermanus B&B with outdoor pool

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Courtyard view
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Living area
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Perched in Westcliff, The Whale's Tale Guesthouse offers a tranquil retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast and an inviting terrace. Enjoy the sun-kissed outdoor pool with loungers, take advantage of free parking, and stay connected with WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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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

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

Luxury Suite

Highlights

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

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
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

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse is a great choice for a stay in Hermanus. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining

What to do

  • Whale watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay

Also known as

The Whale's Tale Hermanus
Hermanus Whale's Tale Guesthouse
Hermanus Whale's Tail Guesthouse
The Whale's Tale Guesthouse Hermanus
The Whale's Tale Guesthouse Bed & breakfast
The Whale's Tale Guesthouse Bed & breakfast Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Whale's Tale Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse and nearby?

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around The Whale's Tale Guesthouse like?

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse is a short 5-minute walk from Cliff Path and 10 minutes' walk from New Harbour.

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