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Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near New Harbour

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Pool Suite at the Villa | View from room
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Walker Bay Suite, 1st floor in the Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Free daily full breakfast
Free daily full breakfast
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar

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26 Springfield Ave, Westcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
  • Popular LocationNew Harbour5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCliff Path6 min walk
  • Popular LocationHermanus Golf Club6 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)90 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Walker Bay Suite, 1st floor in the Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Walker Bay Suite, 1st floor in the Villa

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

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Pool Suite at the Villa | View from room

Pool Suite at the Villa

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

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Executive Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Executive Suite

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

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Garden Deluxe Rooms | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Garden Deluxe Rooms

10/10 Exceptional
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite (Distant Sea View) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Suite (Distant Sea View)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suites | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Garden Suites

10/10 Exceptional
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Patio Deluxe Rooms in the Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Patio Deluxe Rooms in the Villa

10/10 Exceptional
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Garden Family Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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The price is $110
per night
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
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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).
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What's nearby

  • New Harbour - 5 min walk
  • Cliff Path - 6 min walk
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Voelklip Beach - 10 min drive
  • Grotto Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ficks Wine & Pinchos - 3 min drive
  • Burgundy Restaurant Hermanus - 4 min drive
  • The Beanery - 4 min drive
  • The Wine Glass Hermanus - 4 min drive
  • Harbour Rock Restaurant, Hermanus - 6 min walk

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.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills 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. 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.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 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
  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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 1000 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1993/006452/07

We should mention

  • 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

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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 May 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge on Jun 3, 2024 start from $89.49, 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 1000. 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.

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel with excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Traveled with partner
The danger with 'luxury' in the name is the immediate setting of high expectations and unfortunately, the place fell short for me. It's an attractive property to pull up to, despite driving alongside the township to get to it, but in the lobby staff kept us waiting to check us in and I noticed cliched and dated seaside decor like fish and shells which didn't align with the classy photography I had previously seen. We were told we were in the villa, which was a separate car park - it didn't need to be but it made it seem an inconvenience to drive around. The 2-storey room itself had some lovely design decisions in the furniture and looked much sharper and impressive than the lobby, but laminated signs dotted around cheapened it. The messaging around water protection and eco measures but could have been made more slick. it was also a contradiction to save water when we had to run and waste the shower before we had any warm water, our toilet also smelled - as we were only there two nights and were out quite a lot we coped. Breakfast was a disappointment. Plastic chairs, limited choices and paying extra for a decent coffee didn't feel luxury. it was never busy despite this, the staff seemed distracted gossiping as we had to chase up our order on both days due to long waits. We stayed in 4 places on our break and mainly due to the lack of customer-focussed service this was my least fave. Location, it is 30min walk from the sea bar photo, 10min walk from new harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hermanus
Our stay was short, just overnight but the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely and very clean. Information booklet was helpful and interesting. We would stay again next time we in Hermanus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anupama

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Beautiful accommodation, wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Couple stay
The lodge was not luxurious. Our room was large and we had a balcony but some of soft furnishings were a bit tired. The furniture in the breakfast room was basic but breakfast was ok. Staff were lovejy. The grounds were very nice and the pool was inviting but too cold to swim in unfortunately. The location was near the New Harbour area and at the start of the spectacular cliff walk. But it was very close to the township . Security seemed good though so felt safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here. We'd definitely go back. Very highly recommended. They went above and beyond for a request to that we had, in which we were so grateful. Super friendly staff, too.

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy comforts of home
It was very cozy and had all the comforts of home away from home. The staff were warm & friendly and very accommodating. The breakfast was included and was delicious. All in all a good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022