Is this Whale Away Guest House pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Whale Away Guest House?

Check-in time for Whale Away Guest House starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Whale Away Guest House have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Whale Away Guest House has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Whale Away Guest House?

Best-rates for the Whale Away Guest House starts from $226 per night with includes Security/Safety, Balcony/Terrace, Pool, View, Wheelchair Accessible, Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Parking, Designated Smoking Area, Accessibility, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Internet, Air Conditioner, Oceanfront, Bar, Guest Services, Kitchen, TV with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Whale Away Guest House a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Whale Away Guest House wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Whale Away Guest House is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Whale Away Guest House?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Whale Away Guest House indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Whale Away Guest House?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Whale Away Guest House | House in Hermanus

| 9.4 (148 Reviews) | 5 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 10 Guests

Eastcliff House | Whale Away Guest House

5 Bedroom House in Eastcliff, Hermanus

Whale Away Guest House is a four-star guest house facing Walkerbay and the cliff path. It is located just 5 minutes' walk from restaurants, the center of Hermanus and 3 minutes' drive from the beach. Whale Away Guest House offers five elegantly furnished guest rooms. There are a variety of coffee shops and restaurants within a 5-minute walk of the property, while Grotto Beach is within a 3-minute drive. The property is a mere stroll from the Hermanus cliff path which offers unspoiled views of the bay and Overberg Mountain Range. There are a number of outdoor activities available, including shark cage diving, golfing, boat trips and wine tasting. Southern Right Whales can frequently be seen from the guest house between June and December. After a day of exploring the region, guest can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool. Whale Away Guest House is 75 mi from Cape Town and on the scenic route between Cape Town and the Garden Route.

Whale Away Guest House is located in Hermanus.

This 5 Bedrooms House is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Oceanfront, Bar, Guest Services, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 148 reviews with the average score of 9.4 . Coming to Hermanus and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this House for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 5 Bedrooms House if you want to learn more about this place in Hermanus. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Whale Away Guest House in Hermanus is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Whale Away Guest House”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this House, please let us know.

Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Pool

Designated Smoking Area

View

Wheelchair Accessible

Ocean View

Balcony/Terrace

Oceanfront

Accessibility

Security/Safety

Sports/Activities

Fireplace/Heating

Bar

Guest Services

Entertainment

Internet

Kitchen

Facility Overview

Breakfast

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Parking

Parking

Private Parking

Parking on site

Accessible parking

Free parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Activities

Tennis court

Fishing

Horseback riding

Aerobics

Beach

Cycling

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Canoeing

Hiking

Temporary art galleries

Windsurfing

General

Heating

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Adults only

Facilities for disabled guests

Designated smoking area

Safe

Smoke-free property

Guest Services

Shared lounge/TV area

Daily housekeeping

Tour desk

Private check-in/out

Invoice provided

Internet

Free Wifi

Wifi

Internet

Outdoors

Outdoor pool

Outdoor furniture

Terrace

Garden

Sun deck

Security/Safety

Key access

CCTV outside property

Smoke alarms

Security alarm

Fire extinguishers

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Delivered food covered securely

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Physical distancing in dining areas

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Access to healthcare professionals

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Physical distancing rules followed

Spa

Beach chairs/Loungers

Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payment Policy

Credit card required

Pet Policy

Pets are not allowed

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays, please note that check-in is strictly before 18:00. property does not accept late check-in. please inform whale away guest house in advance of your expected arrival time between 14:00 and 18:00. you can use the special requests box when booking, with the contact details provided in your confirmation.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:

8.99

Location:

9.17

Staff:

9.51

Facilities:

8.93

Comfort:

9.34

Cleanliness:

9.33

Kerryn

Dec 8, 2025 08:00:00 AM

Review Score: 9

South Africa

Reviewer Type: Couple

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: The property is conveniently located close to the coastal path and a 10 min walk into town. The pool was great. The room and amenities were lovely and the were staff very friendly.

Summary: We had a very short stay but the property was perfect for our needs.

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Room Arrangement

Room Info	Facilities
Double Room with Sea View Room Type: Double Room Size: 30 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Fruit, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Shampoo, Private bathroom General Heating, Air conditioning, Key access, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Trash cans, Private entrance Media & Technology Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV Kitchen Dryer, Toaster, Dishwasher, Wine glasses, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Stovetop Bedroom Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens View Pool view, View, Sea view Living Area Dining area Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Pool and Spa Pool towels, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Shallow end Room Amenities Non-feather pillow Layout Window Safety features Air purifiers Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Garden View Room Type: Double Room Size: 25 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Fruit, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Shampoo, Private bathroom General Heating, Air conditioning, Key access, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Trash cans, Private entrance Media & Technology Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV Kitchen Dryer, Toaster, Dishwasher, Wine glasses, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Stovetop Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture Bedroom Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens Living Area Dining area View Garden view, Inner courtyard view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Pool and Spa Pool towels, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Shallow end Room Amenities Non-feather pillow Layout Window Safety features Air purifiers Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Sea View Room Type: Double Room Size: 36 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Fruit, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Shampoo, Private bathroom General Heating, Air conditioning, Key access, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Trash cans, Private entrance Media & Technology Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV Kitchen Dryer, Toaster, Dishwasher, Wine glasses, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Stovetop Bedroom Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens View Pool view, View, Sea view Living Area Dining area Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Pool and Spa Pool towels, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Shallow end Room Amenities Non-feather pillow Layout Window Safety features Air purifiers Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View Room Type: Double Room Size: 36 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Fruit, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Shampoo, Private bathroom General Heating, Air conditioning, Key access, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Trash cans Media & Technology Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Kitchen Dryer, Toaster, Dishwasher, Wine glasses, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Stovetop Bedroom Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens View Pool view, View, Sea view Living Area Dining area Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Pool and Spa Pool towels, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Shallow end Room Amenities Non-feather pillow Layout Window Safety features Air purifiers Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Standard Twin Room with Garden View Room Type: Twin Room Size: 25 m² 2 Twin bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Fruit, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Shampoo, Private bathroom General Heating, Air conditioning, Key access, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Trash cans, Private entrance Media & Technology Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV Kitchen Dryer, Toaster, Dishwasher, Wine glasses, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Stovetop Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture Bedroom Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens Living Area Dining area View Garden view, Inner courtyard view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Pool and Spa Pool towels, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Shallow end Room Amenities Non-feather pillow Layout Window Safety features Air purifiers Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer