Penguino Guest House

Property class: 3.5

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Take advantage of free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Penguino Guest House. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a mirror.

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a bedside table.

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  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
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  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a desk.

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  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Westcliff, a neighborhood in Hermanus, is home to Penguino Guest House. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Maanschynkop Nature Reserve, while Whale Museum and Old Harbour Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Hermanus travel guide
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16 Westcliff road, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a road curving through the landscape.
    Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cliff Path
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Village Square
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Harbour Museum
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • New Harbour
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pear Tree
    16 min walk
  • Fusion Cafe, Hermanus
    15 min walk
  • Char'd Grill & Wine Bar
    14 min walk
  • Bientang's Cave Restaurant Hermanus
    18 min walk
  • Shell
    9 min walk

About this property

Penguino Guest House

  • Guesthouse located in Westcliff
  • You can look forward to free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Penguino Guest House. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this guesthouse include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Penguino Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Penguino Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, Penguino Guest House allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Penguino Guest House?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Penguino Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Penguino Guest House located?

Located in Westcliff, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cliff Path, Gearing's Point, and Whale Museum. Village Square and Old Harbour Museum are also within 1 mi (2 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

Penguino Guest House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful quaint guest house run by the loveliest couple Stefan and Nikki! Truly every detail is thought of - heated pool, heating blankets to warm up beds, fantastic breakfast (thanks Louisa!), easy in and out access. They clearly love running a guest house, and it was a privilege to stay there. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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I really enjoyed my one night stay! I'd stay again for sure - very quiet spot and an EXCELLENT breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a brilliant stay here. The owners were lovely and very helpful, giving us great recommendations on where to go in Hermanus and also for our next stop. The location was brilliant, with lots within walking distance. The room was also very comfortable and clean. As a bonus the breakfast was great, with lots of choice and very tasty!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Large well appointed room, kept impeccably clean together with excellent modern bathroom. Super comfy bed and a fabulous breakfast. Our hosts were friendly and helpful, we couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good

Fabulous place in a beautifullocation at a very reasonable price ..breakfast was superb
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at The Penguino was absolutely wonderful. Our hosts were warm, engaging, and full of good humour — they made us feel instantly welcome and shared lots of great local tips. The accommodations were spotless and beautifully maintained, and the breakfast was nothing short of exceptional — easily the best we had during our vacation. We couldn’t recommend The Penguino more highly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We only stayed for one night but had a wonderful stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Great hosts! We also loved their 2 dogs, Pepper and Harvey. We were missing our pups back home and were happy to get our doggy fix!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

Very comfortable room, excellent breakfast, freshly prepared. Superb hosts, friendly and knowledgeable. Won’t hesitate to return on next holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay here. Stephan and Nikki are perfect hosts. The guest house is clean and very comfortable. It is right on the cliff path and close enough to walk into town. The breakfast is also amazing,cooked by Stephan. Couldn't have stayed anywhere better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Vey convenient guest house.

One night stop over in between Plettenberg & Cape Town. Enabled us to have a half day tour around the area which was well worth while. Everything was as described & more than adequate. Breakfast was superb!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible stay, just a short coastal walk to Hermanus waterfront. Owners were amazing hosts, super helpful and fun! Nikki gave some excellent recommendations while Stefan served up amazing breakfasts. A brilliant tag team! Room was also lovely. Thank you for a memorable short visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was just what we needed. Stephan was a friendly and enjoyable host at Breakfast. Our hostess (sorry I have forgotten her name) was wonderful. My partner had being having a digestion issue prior to our arrival, and our hostess generously provided some over the counter medication which was very helpful. The property location is close to the center with many dining options. The scenery in the area is stunning. Highly recommend staying at The Penguino.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding host

The host Nikki is outstanding and very helpful. The room size is good and comfortable. Warm electric blanket. Nikki helped us with our Whale trip but unfortunately it got canceled at last minute due to bad weather. Will stay here again without hesitation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely lovely property in easy safe walking distance of Hermanus centre. Safe secure parking within locked boundary. The owner was really friendly and helpful, with lots of advice of things to do and places to eat and drink. Comfortable clean accommodation and with a nice little swimming pool, although we were too busy to use it! Absolutely first class breakfast. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room, bedding, and towels smelled of mildew and triggered an asthma attack. There is no view out of the rooms except for a lone musty window opening onto a view of a mouldy wall. The breakfast was good, however, and the morning cook is the sole saviour from this being a 1 star review. Hti
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We'll be back!!

This is in the top 3 of the best value for money accommodation we've ever stayed in! Why? The location, the welcome, the room, the SUPERB breakfast, the local knowledge and advice, the electric bikes we hired. And in particular the way hosts Stefan and Nikki interacted with us and the other guests, somehow bringing us all together which enhanced the stay even more.We made some great contacts with people who had stayed at Penguino previously .... which speaks volumes in itself. Hermanus is a lovely, chilled-out place and when we go back we will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay & excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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beautiful property in a great location wish a truly delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed our stay. Great people, great location, great food :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing host, awesome breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Couldn’t recommend Penguins guesthouse enough to those visiting Hermanus!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent guest house. Hosts were amazing, very welcoming and provided excellent recommendations both for the local area and the rest of our trip. Room itself was lovely and very clean and the breakfast was delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay, made to feel welcome and nothing seemed too much trouble. Only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful guest house. Warm and welcoming owners. Fantastic breakfast every morning. We’d come back just to eat here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect place to stay in Hermanus

We had a wonderful experience at Penguino Guest House. Stefan and Nikki were very welcoming and Stefan had lots of great local suggestions. The breakfast was fantastic. The guest house is just steps away from the Hermanus cliff path and great whale-watching. This is the place to stay in Hermanus!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022