The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

Bed & breakfast in Hermanus with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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September 2025

October 2025

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse in Westcliff offers a peaceful escape with an outdoor pool and comfy loungers. Guests enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast and relax on the terrace. Free parking and WiFi add convenience, while the multilingual staff earns praise for their helpful service.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Housekeeping
Pool
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 22 - Sept 23

Tomorrow

Sept 23 - Sept 24

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

LCD TV

Premium bedding

45 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

LCD TV

Premium bedding

50 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

LCD TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room 2

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

LCD TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

86 Westcliff Drive, Westcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

Cliff Path - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
New Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Old Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Hermanus Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Voelklip Beach - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Restaurants

‪The Burgundy - ‬3 min drive
‪Gelato Mania - ‬3 min drive
‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪Harbour Rock Restaurant, Hermanus - ‬10 min walk
‪Mikro Coffee Co - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

Bed & breakfast located in Westcliff

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse provides amenities, such as free cooked-to-order breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
Smoke-free property, a porter/bellboy and concierge services

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

Pool loungers
Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Electric kettle

Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Whale's Tale Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Whale's Tale Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The Whale's Tale Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Whale's Tale Guesthouse located?

Located in Westcliff, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Cliff Path and New Harbour. Shopping Centre and Whale Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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