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The Whale on Main B&B

3.5 out of 5.0
329 Main Rd, Hermanus, Western Cape 1800 781 504
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38 square metres
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Get an overview of this hotel
Adults-only bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Multilingual staff

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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Whale on Main B&B

329 Main Rd, Hermanus, Western Cape 7200

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 6
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2018
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Books
  • Games
  • Pro shop
  • Clubhouse
  • Golf caddy
  • Public winery tours
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 40
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Balcony or patio
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 19

Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is 0. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Minimum guest age is 12

Caters to adults only

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM

Debit cards

Car recommended

State tax ID - 0

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Renewable energy source - solar

Security system

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Cashless transactions are available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • The Whale on Main B&B Hermanus
  • The Whale on Main B&B Bed & breakfast
  • The Whale on Main B&B Bed & breakfast Hermanus

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the bed & breakfast 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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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