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The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

86 Westcliff Drive, Westcliff, 7200 Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
+27 283 123 096
From
$90
Cheapest

rate per night

8.6
Great

based on 401 reviews

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse
Sat 5/11
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Sun 5/12
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Superior room
Deluxe room

About The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

  • Guesthouse Room / Entire Guesthouse
    The comforts of home away from home
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi, Breakfast, and Parking for free
Situated in Hermanus and only 2.1 km from Village Square, The Whale's Tale Guesthouse features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 27 km from Mt Hebron Nature Reserve. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. At the guest house, each unit has air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain or pool views. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests can swim in the pool with a view, or go hiking. Kleinmond Golf Course is 34 km from the guest house, while Howhoek Nature Reserve is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 104 km from The Whale's Tale Guesthouse, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Latest deals for The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

Sat 5/11
Sun 5/12
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Superior room
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

  • Adults only
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

General

  • Window
  • Quiet street view
  • Executive lounge access
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Mountain view
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Pool view
  • Storage available

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Adults only
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Key access
  • Bottle of water
  • Private check-in/check-out

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Pool

  • Outdoor pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Golf

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Complimentary breakfast

Reviews of The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

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8.6
Very goodBased on 401 verified guest reviews
8.6Couples
8.8Friends
8.4Families
8.8Solo

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Location

86 Westcliff Drive, Westcliff, 7200 Hermanus, Western Cape

What's nearby

  • New Hermanus Harbour0.5 mi
  • Whale Watching (seasonal)0.5 mi
  • Old Harbour Museum1.1 mi
  • Cape Bay Wines1.5 mi
  • Whalehaven Winery2 mi
  • Hermanuspietersfontein2 mi
  • Hermanus Golf Club2.1 mi
  • Hamilton Russell Vineyards3.1 mi
  • Voelklip Beach3.2 mi
  • Bouchard Finlayson Winery3.4 mi
  • Grotto Beach3.7 mi
  • La Vierge Winery4 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

Low season

October

High season

October

Average price (weeknight)

$124
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FAQs when booking at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

  • Where is The Whale's Tale Guesthouse located?

    The Whale's Tale Guesthouse is located at 86 Westcliff Drive, Westcliff, 0.5 miles from the center of Hermanus. New Hermanus Harbour is the closest landmark to The Whale's Tale Guesthouse.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse.

  • Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Whale's Tale Guesthouse offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse offer free parking?

    Yes, The Whale's Tale Guesthouse offers free parking.

  • How far is The Whale's Tale Guesthouse from the airport?

    The Whale's Tale Guesthouse is 47.4 miles from Cape Town Intl.

  • Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse have a pool?

    Yes, The Whale's Tale Guesthouse has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Whale's Tale Guesthouse hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse in Hermanus and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Whale's Tale Guesthouse.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.7

Distance to city center

0.5 mi