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The Whale's Tale Guest House
W. Cape-Cape Town-Garden Route · South Africa
86 Westcliff Drive, 86View location
9.0/10Excellent16 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort8.0/10 8.0
Condition9.2/10 9.2
Amenities9.0/10 9.0
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About The Whale's Tale Guest House
The Whale's Tale Guesthouse offers a magnificent ocean view and is conveniently situated between the Hermanus New Harbour and the Town Centre.
It gives our guests easy access to the famous cliff path where you will find magnificent scenery of the ocean meeting the cliffs, and of course the adventure of seeing a Southern Right Whale during Whale Season. The cliff path offers a scenic, relaxing walk to the town centre.
The guesthouse consists of 4 beautifully decorated bedrooms, each with air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, television with DSTV and complimentary WiFi. Other facilities include an outdoor entertainment area and a swimming pool where our guests can relax on the deck while enjoying the view of the ocean.
The Whale's Tale Guest House will enchant you with a tale of a memorable holiday in a beautiful seaside town, where guests stay in luxury and are treated like good friends
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With a stay at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse in Hermanus (Westcliff), you'll be steps from Cliff Path and 10 minutes by foot from New Harbour. This bed & breakfast is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Whale Museum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Village Square.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
8:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Children not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- 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.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
Afrikaans
English
Nearby attractions
Cliff Path
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
New Harbour
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Gearing's Point
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Whale Museum
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Village Square
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Old Harbour Museum
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Hoy's Koppie
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
3.2 km / 2 mi
Whale Coast Mall
3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Hermanus Country Market
3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Whalehaven Winery
4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Kammabaai Beach
6.4 km / 4 mi
Voelklip Beach
6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Grotto Beach
7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 4
- hotel
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Secure parking
- Airport Shuttle
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- Multilingual staff
- Bellboy service
- Fireplace
- Hotel safe
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Sun terrace
- Luggage room
- Dining area: 1
- Private pool: 1
- Electric kettle
- Towels and bed linen
- Non-smoking area
- Breakfast room
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungers
- Breakfast
- Breakfast served to the table
- Continental breakfast
- Hot breakfast
- Only Adults
- Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
Upon availability
Room types
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DOUBLE SEA VIEW KING BEDDOUBLE • SEA VIEW KING BEDDBL.KG-VM
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SEA VIEW KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE SEA VIEW KING BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SEA VIEW KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.KG-VM
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.KG-SU
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Room LUXURYRoom • LUXURY • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²ROO.LX
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 30 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- Room
- View / characteristic
- LUXURY
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Satellite TV
- TV
- Mini fridge
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Desk
- Safe
- Plug adaptor
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- 220V power supply
- Toiletries
- Electric Kettle
- Housekeeping
- Wi-fi
- Bathroom: 1
- Shower
- Hairdryer
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 30 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- Room
- View / characteristic
- LUXURY
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: ROO.LX
Room amenities
- Satellite TV
- TV
- Mini fridge
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Desk
- Safe
- Plug adaptor
- 220V power supply
- Toiletries
- Electric Kettle
- Housekeeping
- Wi-fi
- Bathroom: 1
- Shower
- Hairdryer
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIOR • 1 Bedroom • 40 m²ROO.SU
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 40 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- Room
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Electric Kettle
- Soundproof room
- Housekeeping
- Plug adaptor
- Satellite TV
- Desk
- Toiletries
- 220V power supply
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- Wi-fi
- Terrace
- Safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Mini fridge
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Bathroom: 1
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Room SUPERIOR
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 40 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- Room
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: ROO.SU
Room amenities
- Electric Kettle
- Soundproof room
- Housekeeping
- Plug adaptor
- Satellite TV
- Desk
- Toiletries
- 220V power supply
- Wi-fi
- Terrace
- Safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Mini fridge
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Bathroom: 1
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.DX-KG
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Whale's Tale Guest House
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Steven
Lovely room, breakfast cooked to order.
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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.
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.
Richard
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.
The beds were very comfortable.
Ordering breakfast the night before could have been simplified, but having said that the food was very nice.
John
A special word to the helpful staff. A lovely room. A lovely position although a drive into town. Would recommend.
Shaleen
Lovely stay. Close to town. Quiet neighborhood. Staff were amazing!
Vicki
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
Mark
Quite and comfortable rooms
The checkin was easy the room was fantastic and breakfast great
Mike
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.
June
Very enjoyable stay with great hosts and a exceptional year for whale sightings.
Göran
Värdinnan var inte så trevlig och pratade mycket dålig engelska, frukosten var inget speciellt.
Roland
Eine top eingerichtete Unterkunft und super nettes Personal (Evelyn & Willy)! Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen.
Stefan
Super gerne wieder toller Service
Johannes
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
Lisa
Alles top, sehr freundliche Leute, große und saubere Zimmer
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The Whale's Tale Guest House
86 Westcliff Drive, 86, Hermanus, South Africa
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