Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Pool Suite at the Villa | View from room
Property video
Walker Bay Suite, 1st floor in the Villa | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, books
Walker Bay Suite, 1st floor in the Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View in a map
26 Springfield Ave, Westcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
  • Place, Cliff Path
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hermanus Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Garden Deluxe Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite (Distant Sea View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Suites

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Garden Family Suite

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Patio Deluxe Rooms in the Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Walker Bay Suite, 1st floor in the Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Pool Suite at the Villa

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Hermanus

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Westcliff guesthouse, you'll find New Harbour and Cliff Path. Also, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is within 2 miles (3 km) and Voelklip Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cliff Path - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Voelklip Beach - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Grotto Beach - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burgundy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Rock Restaurant, Hermanus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Co - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

4-star guest house near New Harbour
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Whale Rock Luxury Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hermanus guesthouse.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1910
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers 17 accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 200.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1500 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1000 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 200.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
Tax ID - 4920140896
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair. The tax ID number is 4920140896. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1993/006452/07

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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 Rock Luxury Lodge Hermanus
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge
Whale Rock Luxury Hermanus
Whale Rock Luxury
Whale Rock Luxury Hermanus
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge Hermanus
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge Guesthouse
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge Guesthouse Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

How close is Whale Rock Luxury Lodge to the airport?

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge is 66.3 mi (90-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge on Oct 10, 2025 start from $125.49, 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.

Does Whale Rock Luxury Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 8 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 1500. per person, one-way.

How close is Whale Rock Luxury Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is 4.5 mi (10-min drive) from Voelklip Beach and 4.7 mi (11-min drive) from Grotto Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offer free breakfast?

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Whale Rock Luxury Lodge have a pool?

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Whale Rock Luxury Lodge have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Whale Rock Luxury Lodge to downtown Hermanus?

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge is 2.2 mi away from Hermanus.