Name: Baleia Guest Lodge Bed Breakfast
Address: 57 Main Road, Hermanus, ZA

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Clifford

A wonderful base to explore Hermanus and surrounding areas. The place is charming and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and a welcome way to start our day.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Collen

Breakfast was great, parking was great.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2026

Zandri

Big rooms and great breakfast. Bed needs attention it was a terrible bed.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Feb 2026

Donnetta

The property is under construction! Workmen, noise, dirt and debris everywhere! I had one of the two rooms available but truly they shouldn’t be letting out rooms without notifying guests. The pool was green with some of the construction debris in i I cut my stay short

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Seema

It felt like a home from home. Host was very welcoming and kind and friendly. She was very accommodating and it was a lovely peaceful place to relax. Loved the home made breakfast and muesli.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Gary

Everyone was lovely, excellent breakfast , spotless and very hospitable

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Craig

A very comfortable stay at Baleia as usual. I love how central it is in Hermanus.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Gary

Very friendly owners full of local knowledge.

Rooms were clean and comfortable and only short walk in to town.

Great place.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Yolande

Nice guesthouse close to the shops and sea. Great breakfast and Friendly Family.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Jacqueline

Lovely room and bathroom; great facilities; incredibly friendly and helpful staff; super breakfast.
Parking; great location for getting out and about in Hermanus.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Paul

Friendly welcome and helpful info on local
area to spot whales and where to eat. Room was comfortable, clean and had everything I needed. Secure parking was a bonus. Highly recommended

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2025

Bernadette

A Very Easy to find Place

Baleia was easy to find as it was metres off the main road into Hermanus. Very secure parking and easy to access/exit on foot or by car. Characterful rooms - many set around a small courtyard with small pool. Host and staff were kind and helpful. Breakfast was very good. Value for money.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Charlie

All were very helpful and friendly and gave good advice on eating out options. Also kindly arranged for the International rugby to be on the TV - thats good personal service

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Gustavo

Cozy place for stay over in Hermanus. Amazing breakfast

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2024

Slawomir

Very good location, lovely hostess and delicious breakfast.
The only thing that needs to be improved is in the cold season (we were there in winter) the heating in the bathroom would be useful.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2023

paul

Clean quite lovely people
Close to restaurants lovely town

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

Margot

Host was very nice and proprrty was walking distance to main sites.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2023

Verified traveler

very comfortable

We had a very comfortable stay at Baleia, from location to breakfast it all contributed to an overall excellent choice.
The only downside for us traveling with expensive equipment was that the door lock to the room was very flimsy, but we had no issues.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2023

Joy

Perfect

Lovely stay. Its in the perfect location. 5 min walk into town. Very safe. Lovely breakfast. Really nice staff. We hope to come again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2022

John

Very friendly great breakfast

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2022

Trevor

Worth the spend

Lovely place. Great breakfast presentation. Worth the spend

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2022

David

Excellent location, extremely helpful host. Very good amenities. Very peaceful, excellent breakfast, Janka couldn’t do enough for us during our stay. Can definitely recommend and will certainly be back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Very good location - a short walk from the town where there are multiple restaurants. Very helpful owners who gave good tips and a useful map. Very nice room set around an attractive courtyard with small pool (which we didn't use). Great breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2019

Nalin

A home away from home at Baleia

Very very pleasant owners. We felt like a home and the mother Daughter
Treated us like a family. I would defiantly recoment this homely feeling guest house.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

It was well situated for walking to the various sights, shops and restaurants. The breakfast was excellent and very well presented.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2019

heidi

Peter & Heidi - England - Beautiful stay

Our stay was for 2 nights. Our room was across the pool patio, through the reception and breakfast rooms. The room was very spacious, as was the bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. It was all lovely and clean. The hosts were very friendly and full of information - Chris and Jonka and the team. Location couldn't have been better. On site parking was secure and we were able to walk to the nearby restaurants and bars in the Hermanus town centre. Breakfast was lovely and plentiful - cooked to order and homemade preserves and honey too which was available to purchase at a low cost. mmmmmmm Pool towels were supplied and there was a fully stocked onsite bar with an honesty box. Will definitely stay longer next time.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Definitely not a 4*

Very disappointed. More of a basic BnB. The place needs updating and modernisation. The mismatch curtains let the sunlight in before 6am, rooms need air conditioning as ceiling fan is not sufficient for temperatures in mid to high 20s. There was no mention on Hotels.com website that WiFi is available for limited hours nor that there are cats roaming around freely (saw one comfortably sleeping between clean pile of towels for pool use). Other guests might not have a problem with this but due to allergies it was not pleasant for us. Too pricey for what it is
Secure parking and good breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2018

Thiago

Great

Absolutely perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Great

I had a great stay, It was great.

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2018

Kim

Quaint guesthouse in Hermanus

Wonderful service from the owners, nice breakfast and quaint guest house. Good lication within walking distance to see the whales and restaurants. Only thing that could be improved is the taps in the shower were tricky to control water temp. Otherwise this place is reasonable and a delightful place to stay!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2018

Chris

Top notch. Comfortable, modern and value for money

Great breakfast, owners are kind and welcoming, the rooms were first class and the price was very reasonable. I'd stay there every time I'm in Hermanus.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2017

Michael

4 Golfers from England

Really nice B&B with very friendly owners - excellent breakfast, perfect location with short walk to the centre of Hermanus and the coastal path - all in all great value

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2017

Kleber

Great place

Great place

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2017

Denise

Hermanus guest house

Great little guest house, owner very welcoming and friendly. Ideal for our whale watching activities as just across the road from the cliff top walk.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2017

Lisa

Lovely B&B, close proximity to shops and beach

We had a lovely 1 night stop over at Baleia. The staff are exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The room is well laid out and very spacious. The bathroom is excellent and includes a bath and shower. The breakfast was also lovely and overall we thought it was good value. My only negative comment would be that the bed was very hard but other than that we had a lovely stay and would recommend it to others.

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Great value and very friendly staff. Even though we were only staying one night, the owner recommended and booked dinner for us in a great local restaurant. Hotel is conveniently located for town centre - just 5 minutes walk, yet in a quiet location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2017

Ian

Lovely room nice people

Nice accommodation just off the main room
Friendly & welcoming staff

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2017

Judith

Baleia,very clean & easy walk to Hermanus

Brilliant stay in a beautiful area.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2017

Benita

The guest house was conveniently positioned close to the town centre, and it was easy to walk to town and the restaurants. The facilities at Baleia were clean & tidy, and it was a bonus having safe off street parking.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2016

Tony

Great place to break a journey to ........

Lovely place to stay for the night. Easy to find. Then short walk to top of low cliffs with great views out to sea. Whales had vacated area before we arrived in early December.
Very pleasant town and shops including small market square.
Good breakfast next morning and we were gone but with a pleasant memory.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2016

Susan

Welcoming

Welcoming owners, very comfortable great breakfast and fast wifi

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2016

Llewellyn

Good value for money

Comfortable. Noisy at time due to passing traffic on the main road.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2016

Joan

This was a last minute reservation and was more than happy with our choice. Needed 1 night only, wish we could've stayed longer

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2016

Christine

Met my expectations

This B&B was conveniently located, good value and friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2016

Ramon

Top notch B&B

I stayed for two nights and made to feel very welcome and friendly staff. Within walking distance of popular attractions and some wonderful restaurants.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jan 2016

Suran

4 star!!!

Average

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2016

Paul

Quiet and Relaxing stay.

We enjoyed our night at Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast which was quiet and clean. The accommodation is close to restaurants and shops and we enjoyed the cute cats and dogs that are residents too. We had a lovely, filling breakfast hosted by the owners in the morning before setting on our way up the rest of the garden route. The beds were particularly comfy and while we didn't swim, we enjoyed a relax by the pool in the evening. Highly recommended,

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2015

Kate

Well located, clean,secure, lovely.

Stayed for one night but could have stayed for longer. Baleia is well located near the beach and near to cafes ,Bars & galleries. Loved the setting around the courtyard pool. The property is extremely secure and tropical in design. With a lovely breakfast and little honesty system bar this is the perfect place to relax and to base yourself in to explore the area. Great breakfast.

Stayed November 2015, travelled with family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2015

Husein

Comfortable stay in Hermanus

Rooms were spacious and comfortable. The lodge is clean from the parking area to the bathroom everything is maintained well. Service was great and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2015

Linda

Thank you to the host and staff of Baleia

I thoroughly enjoyed my overnight stay while my husband rode Wines2Whales. The location of the accommodation is great - it was quiet and I could walk to town comfortably; I loved the green effect of the hedge through the window; I had an excellent night's sleep; the host and staff were friendly and kind; and my room and bathroom were spotlessly clean.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2015

William

Great stay !

Really enjoyed my stay ... especially the \"side trip\" to the
auction. Hope table works out to protect the generator.
The facilities were top notch & I enjoyed my conversations
with Chris. Thanks

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2015

Ian

Scenic area, beautiful home

Great accommodations! Really enjoyed my stay. Dave and Amanda were awesome hosts! They were extremely hospitable and offered great trip advice and recommendations.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2015

Ellen

Real Gem...

Janke and Chris we're fantastic! Good advice, tips and enjoyed our stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2014

Jinesh

Hermanus stay

We had a very warm welcome from Chris and Janka, they were both very helpful and made our stay in Hermanus an enjoyable one.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2014

paul

good but room 1 noisy

Accomadation was very clean and tidy. Traffic noise and Moise from vehicle's parked outside room 1 was irritating and lack of hairdryer and shaverpoint in bathroom was dissapointing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2014

cuz11

Felt spoilt

Beautiful people, were fantastic and will definatley be back

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

One of the worst hotels I ever stayed in

I hesitated to book a room in this hotel based on reviews I read and the only reason why I finally decided to book it is because my safari meeting point was in it. The reviews do not quite describe the conditions. The hotel is dirty, things do not work (eg. phone in my room, wifi). When asked about why wifi does not work the stuff acts as if they had no idea about the problem while people I met who stayed in the hotel for a few nights told me it has never worked since they got to it. They charge about $80 per room and there are a lot of people here considering many tours begin here. Why don't they invest into this facility. There are other hotels on this street, very close by. Do not stay here, stay somewhere else or else, it will be the worst hotel you can ever stay in.

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2014

Baystars

Friendly service and good location

It stands very convenient area for restraunt, shopping and shight seeing.And very friendly service and very good hospitality.

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2014

Emdee613

Nice place

Was really relaxing and enjoyable

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

Good location in Hermanus

The guest house is within walking distance of good restaurants in Hermanus, and also of the sea front if you wish to whale watch from the shore. Chris rang a restaurant he recommended - and managed to get a seat, even though it was full! (and the food was outstanding!)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

Nice value.

Clean rooms; plenty big. Not fancy, but adequate. Small tv, but I wasn't there to watch tv. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Good location. Not a beach view, but close enough to walk to the main part of town and the beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2011

Verified traveler

Lovely hosts

My only complaint - and it's minor - is that it's a little bit of a walk to town. This isn't a problem during the day, but a little inconvenient for me - a single female - at night.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2011

Helen

Beleia Guest Lodge Hermanus South Africa

One of the nicest places we have stayed in. Convenient location near to all amenities -particularly for whale watching- and good base for other touring other locations in Western cape

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Kristin

Trevlig innergård, god frukost

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Andressa

Boa localização e staff bem simpática.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Mar 2026

Ingo

Wirtin freundlich und bemüht. Parkplatz auf dem Grundstück. Fussnähe zu Zentrum und Waterfront. Kein Wifi ab 17.30 Uhr. Insekten im Bad.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jan 2026

Ilio

Bilderna överensstämmer inte med verkligheten. Hotellet är mer slitet än vad bilderna visar. Personalen var hjälpsam. Öäget är lite i utkanten av Hermanus.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2026

David

Clean old fashioned rooms surrounding a little, peaceful pool.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

juliana

Mto confortável