We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Whale Away Guest House

223 Main Street, Hermanus 7200, South Africa
Hotel amenities
Whale Away Guest House
Ranked #43 of 74 Hermanus B&B and Inns
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

33 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    13
    14
    3
    2
    1
Date Rating
Nijmegen, Nederland
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Small B & B in a modern home. Just a few steps away from the coastline and a beautiful footpath along the sea leads you in 10 minutes in the center of Hermanus. The room was nice and modern, but not really spacious. On-site parking. From the pool is very small, you can hartley swim in it. Friendly and helpful... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
London
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Very nice B&B, and Esther, the manager, was very friendly and accommodating to my friend and I, even though our stay was relatively short. But the room was outstanding that we stayed in - especially the luxury bathroom. And you can't beat the rate. Definitely would recommend.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Bern, Switzerland
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Very good bed and breakfast, more like a small hotel. Good rooms and facilities, on-site manageress (despite the small number of rooms), good location a block from the cliff walk and a few minutes from the town center, good breakfast. Only strange thing was the valuables box in our room (room 4). When we came to empty it, the code... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
West Yorkshire
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We stayed here for one night here on our tour from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. Staying at this B & B was a pleasurable experience. It is located just out of the centre of Hermanus about a 10 minute walk away. The B & B is a large modern house. Our room was spacious enough and well appointed, with... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Whale View Guest House falsely has a 4 star rating. The room décor and facilities probably do achieve that status, it was spotlessly clean and served a nice breakfast. It is located well for access to Hermanus centre. The manageress couldn't have been more helpful. The problem is the noise and privacy. It is adjacent to a busy road. The... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

My wife and I have stayed at this B&B 3 times in the past few years. We have stayed in the honeymoon suite which is the largest room. It overlooks the ocean and has a large walk in bathroom. The room has a wonderful view of the ocean. The B&B offers secure parking and clean/serene facilities. Breakfast is always scrumptious... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by VimalSingh for Hermanus
London, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Whale Away Guest House is in an ideal position close enough to walk into town and immediately opposite an open grassy area that leads straight onto the coastal path where we managed to see humpbacked whales and a wild tortoise. Our bedroom was to the front of the house so we could hear the traffic in the mornings. Hester, the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Knysna, South Africa
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Beautiful rooms with everything you could possibly require. Very welcoming. Breakfast was perfectly cooked in a beautiful setting. A 15 minute walk along lovely cliff top to restaurants & shops. Esther was very welcoming & happy to make recommendations & reservations

Was this review helpful? Yes
Surrey
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

Stayed here for two nights, had the upper room looking over the Bay, twice we were lucky to see whales jumping out of the sea from the room. We walked the cliff route to the town and again saw whales jumping. We visited in November and went to the Burgundy Restaurant, best meal in a long time, the crab cakes... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Dublin, Ireland
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Lovely guesthouse, great facilities, safe parking and in a good location. The decor of the room was very stylish and everything was very clean. The breakfast was fantastic and from the balcony the sea view is great way to start your day!

Was this review helpful? Yes
Misty Waves Boutique Hotel Hermanus
Great value on a similar hotel
Hermanus, Overberg
4.5 of 5 stars 301 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Travellers also viewed these Hermanus hotels
Harbour Vue Guest House 5.0 of 5 stars 122 reviews 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse 5.0 of 5 stars 345 reviews Hermanus Dorpshuys 5.0 of 5 stars 67 reviews Bamboo Guest House 5.0 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d626760?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1018883?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2017338?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1942450?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 8 hotels in Hermanus, ranked by popularity

Been to Whale Away Guest House? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Whale Away Guest House

Address: 223 Main Street, Hermanus 7200, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Overberg > Hermanus
Amenities:
Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #43 of 74 B&Bs / Inns in Hermanus
Price range (per night): S$107 - 164
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com and Priceline so you can book your Whale Away Guest House reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Whale Away Guest House, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Whale Away Guest House
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices