The Whale on Main B&B
3.5 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Housekeeping
- Pool
- Laundry
- Free WiFi
- Parking included
Explore the area
329 Main Rd, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
- Hermanus Golf Club2 min drive
- Voelklip Beach4 min drive
- Grotto Beach4 min drive
Room options
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Standard Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- 30 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Superior Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
- 38 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area
Hermanus
Located in Hermanus, The Whale on Main B&B is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Village Square and Old Harbour. .This golf bed & breakfast is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kammabaai Beach and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Whale Museum.
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
- Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - 3 min drive
- Gelato Mania - 3 min drive
- Oskars Coffee & Sandwich Bar - 14 min walk
- Lizettes Kitchen - 18 min walk
- Bientang's Cave - 3 min drive
About this property
The Whale on Main B&B
Adults-only bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
The Whale on Main B&B offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Whale on Main B&B. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
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, 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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 transportation 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