The Whale on Main B&B

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

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Property grounds
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Mountain view
Restaurant
Property grounds
The Whale on Main B&B offers cooked-to-order breakfasts to start your day right. Relax at the outdoor pool with sun loungers, play golf at the nearby course, or enjoy nature views from the garden. High-speed WiFi and dry cleaning services add convenience to your stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 409 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Hermanus, The Whale on Main B&B is next to a golf course and near the beach. Old Harbour and Whale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cliff Path and New Harbour. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining, hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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329 Main Rd, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Hermanus Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Old Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Voelklip Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Grotto Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hermanus Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Burgundy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bientang's Cave Restaurant Hermanus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oskars Coffee & Sandwich Bar - ‬14 min walk

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, such as 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, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and golf cart on-site
  • Secured bike storage, games and books
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards 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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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 lift
  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 transport 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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km) of Kammabaai Beach and Voelklip Beach. Hermanus Country Market and Village Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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