The Whale's Tale Guesthouse

Property class: 3.5

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The Whale's Tale Guesthouse provides amenities like free cooked-to-order breakfast and a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room 2

A hotel room with a large bed, striped pillows, a bedside lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Superior Room 2

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Rooms

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chandelier, a red patterned rug, and striped armchairs.

Luxury Rooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located by the sea, The Whale's Tale Guesthouse is in Westcliff, a neighborhood in Hermanus. Cliff Path and New Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Village Square and Whale Coast Mall. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Hermanus travel guide
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86 Westcliff Drive, Westcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Cliff Path
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Harbour
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Village Square
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Whale Museum
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Old Harbour Museum
    4 min drive - 2.4 km

Restaurants

  • Pear Tree
    3 min drive
  • Fusion Cafe, Hermanus
    3 min drive
  • Char'd Grill & Wine Bar
    3 min drive
  • Shell
    3 min drive
  • 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 like 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 sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
    • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and a porter/bellhop
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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?

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?

Check-out 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. Gearing's Point and Whale Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Whale's Tale Guesthouse Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, breakfast cooked to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious bedrooms, safe hotel in a quiet area. The hotel managed the load shedding issues very well. The beds were very comfortable. Ordering breakfast the night before could have been simplified, but having said that the food was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

No private bathroom

The good: The Whale's Tale is a stunning-looking modern property that is immaculately maintained on the inside and outside. The property has secure parking for several cars. There are electronic locks on the main entrance and the bedroom doors. We had room 3 to the north of the property that was huge (approx 80 m2). The layout is modern and comfortable. There are windows to 3 sides of the room including a partial sea view. A very good full English cooked breakfast is available. The not so good: Our room was much too warm. The air conditioning is not nearly powerful enough to cope with the size of the room which was uncomfortable throughout the night. We were astonished to find that there is no separate bathroom. There is a shower cubicle in the corner of the room and the toilet is only partially hidden behind this shower unit. The window above the toilet does not open and there is no extractor fan. It is not possible to use the toilet with any degree of privacy. Even after 35 years of marriage, my wife and I have no interest in seeing, hearing or smelling each other poo! This kind of arrangement may not be uncommon in South Africa, but considering that most guests are likely to be European, I cannot imagine this room layout being popular with many guests. The town of Hermanus is spectacularly beautiful along the rugged coastline. We would be happy to return to the town again but would be avoiding the Whale's Tale for the reasons mentioned above.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay with great hosts and a exceptional year for whale sightings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A special word to the helpful staff. A lovely room. A lovely position although a drive into town. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service
Värdinnan var inte så trevlig och pratade mycket dålig engelska, frukosten var inget speciellt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine top eingerichtete Unterkunft und super nettes Personal (Evelyn & Willy)! Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super gerne wieder toller Service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Close to town. Quiet neighborhood. Staff were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
uitstraling aan de buitenkant veel moderner dan de inrichting aan de binnenkant. Wel prima uitzicht op de baai en ook lekker gegeten in het restaurantje aan de nieuwe haven. excellent ontbijt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles top, sehr freundliche Leute, große und saubere Zimmer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the accommodation is first class and service matches that. It is situated at Westcliff near new harbour a few minutes away from the coast path that we enjoyed walking along which was well made with plenty of benches to enjoy the sea. The path continues for miles, but is a pleasant walk to old harbour, town and restaurants. Breakfasts were excellent, and it was good to speak with other guests and hosts. Would recommend and we would return. Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite and comfortable rooms

The checkin was easy the room was fantastic and breakfast great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A modern property with large well equipped bedrooms, clean and comfortable and with excellent ensuite facilities. The owners were very welcoming and friendly and provided a good breakfast with a choice of cooked items,breads and pastries.The property has secure enclosed parking, has a view of the sea from the front and is within a couple of minutes walk from the cliff top path which runs into Hermanus and from which whales can be seen as they pass along the coast. Hermanus with its many restaurants and facilities is a three minute drive away.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023