Your vintage retreat awaits at The Whale on Main B&B, where each stay is a carefully curated wine experience, 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 4 minutes drive to Hermanus Country Market and 4 minutes drive to Kammabaai Beach.

Toast to relaxation with rainfall showerhead, daily housekeeping, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a 40-inch flat-screen TV, a private balcony, premium bedding, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and in-room coffee & tea facilities, paired with cellar-door exclusives. Conveniences include an in-room safe and a desk.

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Property Details

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.

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Renewable energy source - solar
Public winery tours
Games
Mountain biking nearby
Books
Tile flooring in public areas
Golf cart
Fishing nearby
Vegetarian breakfast available
Golf clubs (equipment)
Ziplining nearby
Bicycle cleaning area
Free WiFi
Designated smoking areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Change of towels (on request)
Garden
Bicycle rentals nearby
Tours/ticket assistance
Beach towels
Golf driving range on site
Free cooked-to-order breakfast
Pro shop
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Golf caddy
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Clubhouse
Wheelchair accessible – no
Water-efficient showers only
Vegetarian menu options available
Luggage storage
Free breakfast
Horse riding nearby
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)
Secured bicycle storage
Daily
Ecotours nearby
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snack bar/deli
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Free self parking
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Pool sun loungers
Year Built - 2018
Total number of rooms - 6
Number of floors - 1

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Guests must be at least 19 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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
Tax ID - 0
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Other details

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Kammabaai Beach - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Voelklip Beach - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Hermanus Country Market - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Village Square - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Old Harbour - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Shopping Centre - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Whale Museum - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Grotto Beach - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Hoy's Koppie - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Hermanus Beach - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Cliff Path - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Fernkloof Nature Reserve - 4.9 km / 3 mi
New Harbour - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Whale Coast Mall - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Maanschynkop Nature Reserve - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi

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.

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
No cribs (infant beds) available
Minimum guest age is 12
No rollaway/extra beds available
On bay
Caters to adults only
Beach nearby
Cashless transactions are available
Car recommended
No elevators

Pets

Service animals not allowed
Pets not allowed

Other charges

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.

Location

329 Main Rd, Hermanus, Western Cape 7200, South Africa

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