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Whale Away Guest House

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat where gardens border golf fairways, offering pool relaxation and helpful tour assistance for travelers seeking tranquility

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers - Whale Away Guest House (Hermanus)
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Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3 | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets - Whale Away Guest House (Hermanus)
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View | Bathroom | Bathrobes, towels - Whale Away Guest House (Hermanus)
Whale Away Guest House in Eastcliff blends relaxation with convenience. Guests enjoy golf course views, afternoons in the garden or outdoor pool, and unwinding on the sunny terrace. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom / Room 3

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • Bay view
  • 20 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Eastcliff, a neighborhood in Hermanus, Whale Away Guest House is in the suburbs and near the beach. Village Square and Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maanschynkop Nature Reserve and Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ziplining nearby. Visit our Hermanus travel guide
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223 Main RoadEastcliffHermanus7200, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Along Hermanus Wine Route. Beautiful vineyards and lovely drive along the route. A perfect place to enjoy a cuppa!
    Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • 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
  • Shopping Centre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Restaurants

  • Gelato Mania
    10 min walk
  • Char'd Grill & Wine Bar
    11 min walk
  • Bientang's Cave Restaurant Hermanus
    11 min walk
  • Fusion Cafe, Hermanus
    10 min walk
  • Rossi's
    10 min walk

About this property

Whale Away Guest House

Upscale hotel located in Eastcliff
Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden at Whale Away Guest House. Sip and savor at this hotel, which boasts a tasting room, winery tours, and a vineyard. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Whale Away Guest House have perks such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

No pets or service animals allowed

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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 a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Whale Away Guest House 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 Whale Away Guest House?

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

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Whale Away Guest House located?

Located in Eastcliff, this golf hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Village Square, Shopping Centre, and Old Harbour. Whale Museum and Hermanus Country Market are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Whale Away Guest House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leone

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

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

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

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Guest Haus bietet sehr saubere, modern und komplett eingerichtete Zimmer mit privaten Parkplätzen nahe am Cliff Pass an. Die Gastgeberin ist, wie überall in Südafrika, super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Internetaccess via WLAN ist eher langsam. Nicht ideal ist, dass man für das Frühstück ca.10 Min zu einem Bistro laufen muss und dieses für südafrikanische Verhältnisse eher bescheiden ist.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019