The Whale on Main B&B
Bed and Breakfast in Hermanus
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this bed and breakfast
The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. The property features pool views and is 1.5 km from Langbaai Beach and 2 km from Kammabaai Beach.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Hermanus
Available Rooms
Deluxe King Room
1 King or 2 Single • 344 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Double Room
1 King or 2 Single • 344 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Queen Room
1 Queen • 387 ft²
Sleeps 2
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££££
Reviews
100% verified reviews
10.0
Best hosts that we have ever experienced. Super nice and helpful and so warm and welcoming. They even organised a doctor‘s appointment for us. It felt a bit like home away from home :)
10.0
The place was extremely clean and beautiful!!
The owners were so kind and showed a great hospitality to take care of me.
There were some magazines and the local newspaper, which I really enjoyed. The special treat drink was provided for free. No other place cared about those little things.
I wished the check-out time would be a little later than 10:00am.
10.0
Liebevoll und frisch zubereitetes Frühstück.
Sehr sympathische, sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber.
Geräumige gut ausgestattete Zimmer.
10.0
Sehr nette und freundliche Besitzer. Man fühlt sich direkt wohl wie Zuhause. Das Zimmer war groß und komfortabel. Das Frühstück war auch lecker und ausreichlich. Guter Ort in Hermanus.
Es ist nachts warm geworden. Eine Klimaanlage wäre gut gewesen.
10.0
Die herzliche und sehr freundliche Art der Gastgeber,die Lage zum path trail und die großen Zimmer.Gute Parkmöglichkeiten , individuelles Frühstück.
Es war nichts auszusetzen
10.0
Die Unterkunft liegt in unmittelbarer Nähe zum traumhaften Cliff Path; die Gastgeber sind sehr herzlich und geben viele gute Tipps; unser Zimmer (Nr. 1, zur Straße) ist gemütlich modern und sehr großzügig eingerichtet, verfügt über ein sehr schönes großes Bad und einen Balkon. Sehr empfehlenswert - wir kommen gerne wieder (dieses Mal zur Walbeobachtung!)
Nächstes Mal würden wir gerne länger bleiben als nur eine Nacht und dann lieber ein Zimmer mit Bergview buchen, da man von Nr. 1 den Verkehr auf der Main Road hört (nachts aber überwiegend ruhig).
10.0
Alles perfekt und die perfekten Gastgeber runden die Sache ab.
9.0
Das sehr familiäre, geschmackvoll eingerichtete Hotel bietet die ideale Unterkunft in Hermanus. Direkt an der Hauptstrasse gelegen und nur wenige Schritte von der Küstenpromenade entfernt. Sicheres Gebiet, Parkplätze auf dem geschlossenen Gelände. Sehr leckeres Frühstück! Gute Infos und sehr freundliche Gastgeber. Wir würden dieses Hotel sofort wieder buchen bei einem nächsten Besuch von Hermanus.
10.0
Tolle Gastgeber, leckeres Frühstück, wunderschöne Zimmer und perfekte Lage! Wir kommen gerne wieder!
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10.0
Whale on main war für uns der perfekte erste Stop unserer Südafrika Reise! Wir wurden von den beiden Gastgebern Zeno & Marlene mehr als herzlich empfangen und haben uns ab der ersten Sekunde super wohl und zu Besuch bei guten Freunden gefühlt. Die beiden stecken sehr viel Herzblut und Leidenschaft in ihr B&B und das merkt man sofort. Wir haben von Zeno täglich super Tipps und Empfehlungen erhalten und wurden sehr aufmerksam und hilfsbereit betreut! Das Frühstück ist jeden Morgen liebevoll zubereitet, frisch und sehr lecker. Das Zimmer und Badezimmer sehr geräumig und sauber. Das gesamte Anwesen sehr gepflegt, sicher und schön gelegen - außerdem gibt es einen Parkplatz auf dem Gelände. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in Hermanus sehr genossen, einige Wale vom Cliff Path (direkt gegenüber der Unterkunft) beobachten können und freuen uns darauf, die beiden hier irgendwann nochmal zu besuchen. Ein riesiges Lob und eine sehr große Empfehlung!
10.0
Die Hilfsbereitschaft der Gastgeber, die Lage und die Sauberkeit der Zimmer.
10.0
Der sehr persönliche Kontakt zu Marlene und Zeno, das hat den Aufenthalt sehr angenehm gestaltet. Das leckere Frühstück 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Es gibt nichts zu kritisieren.
10.0
Super clean accommodation, modern with a very personal touch of the owner couple.
They are going the extra mile, lovely, heartwarming people with a great sense for hospitality.
This is the place to stay when in Hermanus. Only 2 minutes walking to the cliffpath from where it is possible to watch the whales in the bay
10.0
Very lovely place in the middle of Hermanus. Marlene and Zeno are very kind hosts and polite. The breakfast was amazing. It will definitely be my first choice in Harmanus.
Nothing
10.0
Thank you Zeno,Marlene and Martha for an amazing stay! Everything was perfect!
Highly recommend !👌
10.0
The hosts were incredible, the home cooked breakfast was perfect to start the day and the accommodation was homely!
9.0
Cute little Guest House with two fabolous owners who did everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible. They even did our laundry for us (we only stayed overnight) and did everything to provide me vegan breakfast choices.
Loved the big room and the wonderful shower.
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10.0
Wonderful modern B&B! Room was exceptionally comfortable with kingsize bed, balcony and amazing view! Zeno made us feel home straight away, giving us lots of nice tips about Hermanus. Breakfast was delicious, freshly cooked every morning (I especially loved the mushrooms). You can do very nice walks along the coast and in the mountains close by. We even saw some brydes whales!
10.0
Such a perfect location, walking distance from the heart of Hermanus. The cliff walk is across the street and you can get anywhere from there. Our hosts were so very helpful when we found out that we had accidentally double booked ourselves because of a connection glitch with the app. They were able to guide us in cancelling the duplicate reservation and followed up to be sure the entire refund came through. A fabulous breakfast too! You will love it here!
10.0
Good
The friendly welcome and explanation of the BnB
10.0
Everything was fantastic. Beautifully decorated rooms. Comfortable beds. Wonderful host. Excellent location. Delicious Breakfast
Nothing
10.0
We loved the hosts, Zeno & Marlene. Very nice tips for restaurants and things to do all around Hermanus. The room was very nice and clean! Very well working wifi connection and very well located. Right across the road of the cliff path trail.
Nothing at all!
10.0
A list is given to you to choose from with a great choice of options
Nothing
10.0
Excellent breakfast! Wonderful hosts!
Special little touches that make a difference.
Would be happy to return.
10.0
Not many people can prepare a poached egg perfect. These eggs were perfect. The food was well presended and tastefull. I can understand why Marlene wouldn't share her mushroom recipe. They went out of their way to accomodate changes in menu due to allergies
10.0
Lovely hosts running the B&B! Everything what you need is there.
10.0
Breakfast was delicious. Host was very helpful and accommodating. The room was very fresh and clean. We highly recommend this guesthouse.
9.0
very comfortable bed, great shower and very clean, within walking distance of hermanus. staff were extremely friendly and helpful..
10.0
Very nice and helpful hosts. We had a great time
8.0
The host was very welcoming and helpful. The room was comfy and the breakfast was great! The Whale is a short walk along the coast to restaurants/ shops and it was easy to get around.
Blackout curtains would have been good (but that's only because I'm not the best sleeper).
10.0
Very comfortable and pleasant!
Clean, high quality, friendly owners
10.0
We had a really great stay. The rooms were spacy and comfortable and everything was very clean. The host was just so friendly and helpful! But the highlight was definitely the breakfast!
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Hermanus?
The average price for a rental in Hermanus is £97 per night. This rental is £1 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Whale on Main B&B. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Whale on Main B&B. Enjoy the water!
Is The Whale on Main B&B pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Whale on Main B&B?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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