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Whale Away Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star golf hotel in Eastcliff

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View | Bathroom | Bathrobes, towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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223 Main RoadEastcliffHermanus7200, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
  • Place, Village Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

  • 388 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3 | View from room

Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3

  • 215 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View | Bathroom | Bathrobes, towels

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Hermanus

Eastcliff stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Eastcliff hotel, you'll find Village Square and Shopping Centre. Old Harbour and Whale Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Village Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hoy's Koppie - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Harbour - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Whale Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Co - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bientang's Cave Restaurant Hermanus - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Plato - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Whale Away Guest House

4-star golf hotel in Eastcliff
As a guest of Whale Away Guest House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Whale Away Guest House also features a garden, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Hermanus hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Whale Away Guest House offers 5 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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
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 planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Whale Away Guest House

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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 an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Whale Away Guest House.

How close is Whale Away Guest House to the beach?

This hotel is 2.2 mi (5-min drive) from Kammabaai Beach and 2.4 mi (5-min drive) from Voelklip Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whale Away Guest House offer free breakfast?

Whale Away Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whale Away Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Whale Away Guest House?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Whale Away Guest House have a pool?

Whale Away Guest House features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Whale Away Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Whale Away Guest House to downtown Hermanus?

Whale Away Guest House is 0.3 mi away from Hermanus.

Whale Away Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leone

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Reading

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

10/10 Excellent

Deniz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Gastgeberin war sehr nett und das Haus war wirklich sehr schön. Die Lage befindet sich unweit vom Hafen und vom Stadtzentrum. Frühstück gibt es in einem netten kleinen Café, welches zu Fuß schnell erreichbar ist. Die Gastgeberin hat uns auch Restaurant- Empfehlungen gegeben und sogar reserviert. Da wir nur kurz dort waren, hatte Sie uns noch ein Tip gegeben was wir eventuell in der kurzen Zeit noch machen könnten.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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