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Featuring mountain views, Whales & Waves provides accommodation with a fitness centre, an open-air bath and a garden, around 27 km from Mt Hebron Nature Reserve. This beachfront property offers access to table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. The holiday home is equipped with 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. The unit is soundproofed and includes a tiled floors as well as a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Guests can relax in the on-site bar, while a minimarket is also available. For guests with children, the holiday home features indoor and outdoor play areas. Snorkelling, fishing and hiking are possible within the area, and Whales & Waves offers a private beach area. Kleinmond Golf Course is 34 km from the accommodation, while Howhoek Nature Reserve is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 104 km from Whales & Waves.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • Bondi
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything. The location. The view. The decorations and art inside the house. Exploring the rock pools with my grandchildren. Long walks. Proximity to Hermanus. The markets.Two fireplaces in the house. We braaied every night and sat in front of...
  • Maria
    Germany Germany
    Very nice house right on the ocean. The view is incredible! The kitchen is fully equipped and there is also a barbecue. In the compound there is a small gym (rather old equipment), squash, pool and a small playground for the little ones.
  • Debbie
    South Africa South Africa
    it felt like home from home. beautiful views right on the ocean.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Annette

9.3
9.3
Host review score
Host review score

Annette
Spectacular view. Homey.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whales & Waves
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Fitness centre
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Games room
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Pool cover
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Open-air bath
  • Fitness centre
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Mini golf
  • Snorkelling
  • Squash
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Children's playground
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Whales & Waves in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Whales & Waves

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Whales & Waves may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Whales & Waves can accommodate the following group size:

    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Whales & Waves is 2 miles from the centre of Hermanus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Whales & Waves on this page.

  • Whales & Waves offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Table tennis
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Squash
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Private beach area
    • Open-air bath
    • Tennis equipment
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness

  • Check-in at Whales & Waves is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Yes, Whales & Waves is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Whales & Waves has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.