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The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Travelers relax on private terraces or lounge by the outdoor pool at this Westcliff retreat, where daily plans come together in the sunshine

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The Whale's Tale Guesthouse in Westcliff offers a peaceful escape with an outdoor pool and comfy loungers. Guests enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast and relax on the terrace. Free parking and WiFi add convenience, while the multilingual staff earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Room 2 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room 2

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Rooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Rooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located by the sea, The Whale's Tale Guesthouse is in Westcliff, a neighborhood in Hermanus. Cliff Path and New Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Village Square and Shopping Centre. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Hermanus travel guide
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86 Westcliff Drive, Westcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Cliff Path
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • New Harbour
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Village Square
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Shopping Centre
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Old Harbour
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Pear Tree
    3 min drive
  • Mikro Coffee Co
    3 min drive
  • The Wine Glass
    3 min drive
  • Shell
    3 min drive
  • Fusion Cafe, Hermanus
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Whale's Tale Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Whale's Tale Guesthouse located?

Located in Westcliff, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Cliff Path and New Harbour. Shopping Centre and Whale Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, breakfast cooked to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious bedrooms, safe hotel in a quiet area. The hotel managed the load shedding issues very well. The beds were very comfortable. Ordering breakfast the night before could have been simplified, but having said that the food was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

No private bathroom

The good: The Whale's Tale is a stunning-looking modern property that is immaculately maintained on the inside and outside. The property has secure parking for several cars. There are electronic locks on the main entrance and the bedroom doors. We had room 3 to the north of the property that was huge (approx 80 m2). The layout is modern and comfortable. There are windows to 3 sides of the room including a partial sea view. A very good full English cooked breakfast is available. The not so good: Our room was much too warm. The air conditioning is not nearly powerful enough to cope with the size of the room which was uncomfortable throughout the night. We were astonished to find that there is no separate bathroom. There is a shower cubicle in the corner of the room and the toilet is only partially hidden behind this shower unit. The window above the toilet does not open and there is no extractor fan. It is not possible to use the toilet with any degree of privacy. Even after 35 years of marriage, my wife and I have no interest in seeing, hearing or smelling each other poo! This kind of arrangement may not be uncommon in South Africa, but considering that most guests are likely to be European, I cannot imagine this room layout being popular with many guests. The town of Hermanus is spectacularly beautiful along the rugged coastline. We would be happy to return to the town again but would be avoiding the Whale's Tale for the reasons mentioned above.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay with great hosts and a exceptional year for whale sightings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A special word to the helpful staff. A lovely room. A lovely position although a drive into town. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Göran

Disliked: Staff & service
Värdinnan var inte så trevlig och pratade mycket dålig engelska, frukosten var inget speciellt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine top eingerichtete Unterkunft und super nettes Personal (Evelyn & Willy)! Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super gerne wieder toller Service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Close to town. Quiet neighborhood. Staff were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
uitstraling aan de buitenkant veel moderner dan de inrichting aan de binnenkant. Wel prima uitzicht op de baai en ook lekker gegeten in het restaurantje aan de nieuwe haven. excellent ontbijt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles top, sehr freundliche Leute, große und saubere Zimmer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the accommodation is first class and service matches that. It is situated at Westcliff near new harbour a few minutes away from the coast path that we enjoyed walking along which was well made with plenty of benches to enjoy the sea. The path continues for miles, but is a pleasant walk to old harbour, town and restaurants. Breakfasts were excellent, and it was good to speak with other guests and hosts. Would recommend and we would return. Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite and comfortable rooms

The checkin was easy the room was fantastic and breakfast great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A modern property with large well equipped bedrooms, clean and comfortable and with excellent ensuite facilities. The owners were very welcoming and friendly and provided a good breakfast with a choice of cooked items,breads and pastries.The property has secure enclosed parking, has a view of the sea from the front and is within a couple of minutes walk from the cliff top path which runs into Hermanus and from which whales can be seen as they pass along the coast. Hermanus with its many restaurants and facilities is a three minute drive away.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023