The Whale's Tale Guesthouse
86 Westcliff Drive Westcliff
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Why people book this hotel
“Beautiful Room Aesthetic Breakfast was delicious but delayed and restricted”
“We had room 5, which was very spacious, beautifully furnished, and offered a bre…”
“The location of the property was very good, closer to everything we needed”
“In walking distance to the Cliff Path”
“We've stayed here before, so knew how lovely the rooms and staff are”
“The staff was very helpful and friendly thank you for all your help”
“Very clean and in the perfect location”
“Clean spacious room with a wonderful ocean view”
“Breakfast was quite superb”
“Delicious breakfast”
“Car parking inside behind the gate”
Overview
Situated in Hermanus and only 2.1 km from Village Square, The Whale's Tale Guesthouse features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. At the guest house, each unit has air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain or pool views. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, fruits and juice is available for the Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests can swim in the pool with a view, or go hiking. Mt Hebron Nature Reserve is 27 km from the guest house, while Kleinmond Golf Course is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 104 km from The Whale's Tale Guesthouse, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Andrew
couple
June 10, 2026
“A great place to whale watch, or just to hang out.”
We've stayed here before, so knew how lovely the rooms and staff are. It was as we expected - even the same room we've used previously. And a very warm welcome from Evelyn. Breakfast was quite superb.
Phelelani
couple
June 1, 2026
“Me and my wife enjoyed the hospitality that Evenly and the team gave us. Thank you so much. We will come back shortly.”
The location of the property was very good, closer to everything we needed. Thank you so much.
zaheera
couple
May 10, 2026
“overall it had its pros and cons which if they work on-can really up the rating for me”
Beautiful Room Aesthetic Breakfast was delicious but delayed and restricted
Michael
couple
May 9, 2026
In walking distance to the Cliff Path. The staff was very helpful and friendly thank you for all your help! Car parking inside behind the gate.
Valentia
couple
May 4, 2026
“Very good stay, staff is super friendly, Nony was so lovely at breakfast”
Very clean and in the perfect location
Kevin
couple
April 16, 2026
“Not safe”
Safety issue in this guesthouse, the manager uses the same code for the entrance door and for the bedroom. She showed me, probably by mistake, how she could open the bedroom door with the entrance door code. When I asked her to change it as it was a safety hazard she denied it first and then refused to change it and dismissed our concern. We spent the night barricading the door of the bedroom and left at sunrise.
Jacobus
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
The staff were excellent
Ettienne Raal
extended_group
April 7, 2026
Loved it
Tam
couple
April 5, 2026
Clean spacious room with a wonderful ocean view. Great staff and location, highly recommend!
Sandra
couple
March 30, 2026
“A beautiful accommodation with many thoughtful details, incredibly warm hospitality, a spacious and stylish room with a”
A beautiful accommodation with many thoughtful details. We received an incredibly warm welcome and were well taken care of throughout our stay. We had room 5, which was very spacious, beautifully furnished, and offered a breathtaking view. We can highly recommend this place!
Hugo
couple
March 27, 2026
The house is beautiful and everyone was lovely.
stuart
couple
March 24, 2026
Very spacious luxury bedroom
Matthew
couple
March 22, 2026
Just a 5 minute drive away from Hermanus town centre. Impeccably clean & spacious. Delicious breakfast.
SA Traveller
extended_group
March 16, 2026
“Lovely little boutique style place with spectacular rooms and service and good breakfast!”
Good!
LEE
couple
March 7, 2026
“Ok for the money, having to choose your breakfast on check in for the next day was poor. We stayed in 8 locations whilst”
For a 1 nights stay it was ok with a nice view of the ocean, nice and quiet but you would need a car to get into town.
Michael
family_with_children
March 2, 2026
“A whale of a Guesthouse!”
Everything in this guesthouse is made with love, dedication and perfection, just a big 'WOW' effect you won't forget! The staff is extremely nice, friendly and caring and the location is - you might guess it - perfect. Unfortunately we only had 1 night but we felt as we were regulars. A big compliment!
Kent
couple
March 1, 2026
Excellent establishment
Johann
solo_traveller
February 23, 2026
Nice and modern rooms, clean, good breakfast.
Jean-Luc
couple
February 21, 2026
“Great”
Peaceful place - swimming pool - staff top 👍
Anthony
couple
February 19, 2026
Location and impeccable accomodation.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, Bicycle parking, Allergy-free room, Heating, Adult only, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Plunge pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Luggage storage, Airport shuttle, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge)
Deluxe King Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room with Sea View
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior King Room
The double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room with Sea View
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
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