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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: The Whale on Main B&B in Hermanus offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a lounge, meeting rooms, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are served, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Prime Location: Located 107 km from Cape Town International Airport, the property is a short walk from Langbaai Beach and close to Hermanus Golf Club. Nearby attractions include Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Arabella Country Estate.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gail
Australia“So welcoming, so comfortable. Tanja has a way of making you feel you know her. Wonderful hints and suggestions in a warm, welcoming space! Oh and the bed … so comfy! We only wish we’d stayed longer!” 
Alessandro
Italy“Tanja was fantastic, she gave us the best highlits and made us better comprehend the real southafrican soul. We admired the fine architecture and interior design of the house. The breakfast is rich, with a complete mix of sweet and non-sweet dishes”- Kobus
South Africa“Breakfast was great, friendly staff, great location, very helpfull.” - Christa South Africa“Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared and presented.”
- Kevin South Africa“Tanya and her team were fantastic, providing us with a friendly and professional experience. The breakfast was awesome, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the location is great for accessing everything you need during your stay.”
- Amanda
United Kingdom“Outstanding. The host is so welcoming and kind and very helpful with information on the local and wider area. The decor is gorgeous and immaculate throughout. Breakfast is amazing, and the rooms are huge.” - Ebeth South Africa“LOCATION!! Large comfortable room and lovely breakfast - Helpful friendly host .”
- Daniel
Switzerland“The hospitality was exceptional, and friendly. We felt warmly welcomed as you would do with your close relatives. The breakfast was astonishing.” 
Thomas South Africa“Lovely b&b. Very conveniently located for our golf tour”- David
Canada“"My stay at The Whale on Main B&B was absolutely delightful! From the moment we arrived, we was greeted with warm hospitality and a genuine sense of welcome. The location is fantastic, perfectly situated for exploring the area, and close to the...”
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Child policies
Children older than 12 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
