Whale Away Guest House | House in Hermanus

| 9.4 (162 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  5 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Eastcliff House | Whale Away Guest House

5 Bedroom House in Eastcliff, Hermanus

Whale Away Guest House is a four-star guest house facing Walkerbay and the cliff path. It is located just 5 minutes' walk from restaurants, the center of Hermanus and 3 minutes' drive from the beach. Whale Away Guest House offers five elegantly furnished guest rooms. There are a variety of coffee shops and restaurants within a 5-minute walk of the property, while Grotto Beach is within a 3-minute drive. The property is a mere stroll from the Hermanus cliff path which offers unspoiled views of the bay and Overberg Mountain Range. There are a number of outdoor activities available, including shark cage diving, golfing, boat trips and wine tasting. Southern Right Whales can frequently be seen from the guest house between June and December. After a day of exploring the region, guest can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool. Whale Away Guest House is 75 mi from Cape Town and on the scenic route between Cape Town and the Garden Route.

Whale Away Guest House is located in Hermanus.

This 5 Bedrooms House is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: View, Accessibility, Bar, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 162 reviews with the average score of 9.4 . Coming to Hermanus and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this House for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 5 Bedrooms House if you want to learn more about this place in Hermanus. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Whale Away Guest House in Hermanus is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Whale Away Guest House”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this House, please let us know.

Show more

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Tennis court
  • Canoeing
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Fishing
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
  • Horseback riding
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
  • Adults only
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • Security alarm
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays, please note that check-in is strictly before 18:00. property does not accept late check-in. please inform whale away guest house in advance of your expected arrival time between 14:00 and 18:00. you can use the special requests box when booking, with the contact details provided in your confirmation.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.99
Location:
9.17
Staff:
9.51
Facilities:
8.93
Comfort:
9.34
Cleanliness:
9.33
Angelo
Jan 3, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Italy
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Garden and pool are lovely and Kirsten is one of the best host ever met. the lounge upstairs is stunning with an amazing view of the sea and the kitchen is well equipped including a dedicated wine fridge with a good selection of wines available upon request. very close to the cliff path and good for jogging/walking
Negative: The house is located on the main road which can be difficult to cross sometimes
Summary: Lovely place in Hermanus. Kirsten is an amazing host
See All Reviews

Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Sea View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Fruit, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Shampoo, Towels, Shower, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Key access, Private entrance, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Trash cans, Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Oven, Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Dishwasher, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Toaster, Dryer, Refrigerator

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Pool view, View, Sea view

Living Area

Dining area

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels, Plunge Pool, Pool with a view

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Garden View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Fruit, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Shampoo, Towels, Shower, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Key access, Private entrance, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Trash cans, Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Oven, Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Dishwasher, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Toaster, Dryer, Refrigerator

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Living Area

Dining area

View

Inner courtyard view, Garden view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels, Plunge Pool, Pool with a view

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Sea View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 36 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Fruit, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Shampoo, Towels, Shower, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Key access, Private entrance, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Trash cans, Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Oven, Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Dishwasher, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Toaster, Dryer, Refrigerator

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Pool view, View, Sea view

Living Area

Dining area

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels, Plunge Pool, Pool with a view

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 36 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Fruit, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Shampoo, Towels, Shower, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Trash cans, Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Kitchen

Oven, Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Dishwasher, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Toaster, Dryer, Refrigerator

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Pool view, View, Sea view

Living Area

Dining area

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels, Plunge Pool, Pool with a view

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Twin Room with Garden View
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Fruit, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Shampoo, Towels, Shower, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Key access, Private entrance, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Trash cans, Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Oven, Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Dishwasher, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Toaster, Dryer, Refrigerator

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Living Area

Dining area

View

Inner courtyard view, Garden view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels, Plunge Pool, Pool with a view

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Check House Availability
Nightly rates from:
USD226
You will be redirected to  
Hot Deal - It has been viewed 9 times today
Not the right fit? Check out our other properties in Eastcliff
Vivere From US $331
         

|
9.9 (37 Reviews)
House
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • View
6 Stemmet Lodge From US $125
         

|
9.4 (41 Reviews)
Bed & Breakfast
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • TV
Brown Jug Studio Apartment From US $99
         

10.0 (2 Reviews)
House
  • Pool
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
Acorn Cottage Hermanus From US $114
         

|
9.8 (31 Reviews)
House
  • Parking
  • View
  • Ocean View
Bayview 303 From US $232
         

|
9.7 (106 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Parking
  • TV
  • View
Pat's Place From US $81
         

9.7 (6 Reviews)
House
  • Parking
  • Pool
Musson Joy From US $765
         

New
Villa
  • Air Conditioner
  • Security/Safety
  • Wellness Facilities
Eclectic House in Hermanus From US $392
         

Annexe Self Catering Cottage From US $88
         

New
Cottage
  • Pool
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
The Nook Sea Front Family Villa From US $576