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The Whale on Main B&B

3.5 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby
Front of property
Mountain view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
329 Main Rd, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Hermanus Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Old Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Voelklip Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Grotto Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Cliff Path - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪La Pentola - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lizette's Kitchen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Medicine Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Whale on Main B&B

Bed & breakfast by the sea
Consider a stay at The Whale on Main B&B and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a garden. Tee up with amenities like a driving range, a golf clubhouse, and a golf pro shop at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and golf clubs on site
  • Games, multilingual staff, and books
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pro golf shop
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2018
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Tax ID - 0
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Whale on Main B&B Hermanus
The Whale on Main B&B Bed & breakfast
The Whale on Main B&B Bed & breakfast Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

Does The Whale on Main B&B have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Whale on Main B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Whale on Main B&B?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whale on Main B&B?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Whale on Main B&B?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does The Whale on Main B&B provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1200 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Whale on Main B&B located?

Situated in Hermanus, this golf bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kammabaai Beach and Voelklip Beach. Village Square and Old Harbour are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Whale on Main B&B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Friendly staff and clean room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Very clean and huge room. Very Nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

We had a wonderful but to short stay. The hosts are fantastic and the BB is immaculate, ten of ten stars ⭐️ from us!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

The Whale on Main is a beautiful house decorated in a modern style. The balconies had sun lounger or chairs where you could sit and relax. The owner, Tanya was very friendly and was always ready with advice on where to go for activities and recommendations of local restaurants. It was lovely to be able to walk along the cliff path which is just over the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great place to stay. Large spacious room. Modern convinces like usb plug in on the outlets. Very likeable host that made an excellent breakfast. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Very nice host couple who gave us lots of tips. Highly recommended. Very close to the Cliff Path Walk. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

I think the guest house is perfectly situated half way between the shopping areas and beaches . It has direct access to the cliffpath for a walk or run with beautiful views of Hermanus. The hosts are very welcoming and you really feel at home in their spacious and modern house. The breakfast was delicious! We had a very good time.

10/10

We were made welcome from the moment we arrived by both our hosts and their staff.Accommodation was clean/tidy and to a high spec.Hosts were happy to offer advice on anything at all.The property is a stones throw from the beaches and wonderful cliff top path.Lovely brekkie.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Tanya really looked after us. Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Really comfortable and spotlessly clean, excellent breakfast and friendly helpful host. Definitely on our go back to list.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Uns hat alles perfekt gefallen, nichts zu beanstanden.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Really enjoyed staying at Whale on Main....such spacious rooms with comfy beds and great bathrooms.....perfect for our 2 night stay! Lovely breakfast too! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

God mad, god service, ordnede forhold, lækkert værelse, trygt og sikkert. Savnede aircondition.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Nette Gastgeber, gutes Frühstück und bequemes Bett. Das B&B liegt ca. auf der Hälfte des Cliff Walks zwischen Stränden und Zentrum von Hermanus. Für eine Nacht waren wir sehr zufrieden.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Hôte très sympathique et à l’écoute. Chambre spacieuse et confortable J’ai vraiment apprécié la nuit passé sur place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Excellent In every way! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10

Stay was very brief but very nice. The B&B was of a very high standard, large rooms, very modern and nicely laid out. Breakfast was tastey and good size portions. Owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021