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Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Relax in this open-plan living area with a sofa and chair, offering a view of the swimming pool and access to the pool deck.
Stately two-story building with a thatched roof and symmetrical facade featuring evenly spaced windows and a central entrance.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and glass doors leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.
Enjoy a spacious room with a large bed, seating area, and balcony offering a view of the outdoors.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and balcony offering a view of the outdoors.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P4,907
P5,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Walker Bay Suite, 1st floor in the Villa

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Walker Bay Suite, 1st floor in the Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pool Suite at the Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Garden Deluxe Rooms

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden Deluxe Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite (Distant Sea View)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite (Distant Sea View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden Suites

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Patio Deluxe Rooms in the Villa

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Patio Deluxe Rooms in the Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Garden Family Suite

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
26 Springfield Ave, Westcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Cliff Path - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Voelklip Beach - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Grotto Beach - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pear Tree - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burgundy Restaurant Hermanus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Heritage Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ficks Wine & Pinchos - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Upscale guesthouse near Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Located close to New Harbour and Cliff Path, Whale Rock Luxury Lodge provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), books, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, free newspapers, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, highchairs, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1910
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 200.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1500 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1000 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 200.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
Tax ID - 4920140896
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Property Registration Number 1993/006452/07

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Whale Rock Luxury Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

As of Jul 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge on Aug 3, 2025 start from P 4,906.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Whale Rock Luxury Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Whale Rock Luxury Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:30 AM–8 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 1500 per person applies.

Where is Whale Rock Luxury Lodge located?

Located in Westcliff, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of New Harbour and Cliff Path. Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and Voelklip Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Whale Rock Luxury Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in Hermanous, beatifully maintained on both the inside and outside. Staff were exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome, staff all friendly, room spotless bright and airy, good breakfast, nice location, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, some helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Excellent stay

Lovely stay, very comfortable, host is lovely, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great location

Fabulous location, ticked all our boxes and would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Guest House is Lovely, I can't find anything to fault other than it is a short drive (5 mins) into Hermanus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Lovely and Relaxing Place to Stay

We had a lovely and very relaxing time. Our room was very spacious and the facilities were excellent. The staff especially were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome was amazing and the breakfast delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CFN

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

Highly recommended

Very nice place. Kind and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and calm venue
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for three nights, the room was nice and clean, the staff very friendly .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Melanie was an excellent host and went out of her way to make us feel welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent quality and good attention to detail Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

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

Brilliant

Beautiful accommodation, wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We, with a small child of 1,5 year, had a really nice stay. The Lodge is like a oasis in Hermanus. The people are very friendly and there was no wish left unfulfilled. The food has a high quality and you have always the opportunity to take any kind of drinks by yourself with a kind of selfservice system. We can highly recommend the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here. We'd definitely go back. Very highly recommended. They went above and beyond for a request to that we had, in which we were so grateful. Super friendly staff, too.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

Hermanus

Our stay was short, just overnight but the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely and very clean. Information booklet was helpful and interesting. We would stay again next time we in Hermanus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel; but pictures are misleading

So we like the hotel. Hermanus village is okay. However the 2 first images are misleading. These are not from the hotel but from a bar 10 minutes walk away. We booked it bc we thought it was on the premises (we were with baby)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Yngve

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

Nice place a bit far away from town

The room was very large and there were plenty of nice areas to sit and play boardgames or just read a book. There was an honesty bar, which seems quite common in RSA. The breakfast was ok, but not great. No fresh juice and the specialty coffee (which came at an additional cost) was not very good. The pool didn't look clean, even though there was a guy there every morning trying to clean it plus a machine. Not sure if it was unclean or not, but the water wasn't clear, so I didn't use the pool. The guest house is a good 30 mins walk from the centre of the town but you get there using a magnificent cliff walk which is also nice for running.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Knud

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

Fint sted med udfordrende beliggenhed

Fint sted desværre noget langt fra byen og et township få hundrede væk ….
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

WITHIN A STONE’S THROW OF A HUGE TOWNSHIP

Sadly there were two very big problems with Whale Rock. 1. It was about 200yds from a huge and filthy township. The approach was through this which was very frightening. We felt it dangerous to go out unless by car. 2. It is advertised as per person, so be careful when booking. We didn’t realise and were surprised when we were charged almost £200 a night, which is definitely way over the top for this place, which is not spectacular and so close to a township.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whale Rock Lodge is a lovely place. Very much a home away from home. Staff welcoming and efficient. We had a room in The Villa; a separate building to main house with it's own entrance and car park but only 30 steps to main building. The room and bathroom were large with fridge & tea/coffee making facilities. Good sized balcony with comfortable seating. The 2 pools - larger at main house and one at villa had plenty of sunbeams and other seating. Pleasant sitting rooms in both buildings. Excellent freshly cooked breakfast or buffet style continental. Cliff walk into town takes approx 40 minutes but too far out of town to walk for dinner. No Ubers and only a limited number of taxis in Hermanus.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Väldigt mycket fukt, stickande doft som försökte döljas av diffusers både på rummet och allmänna ytorna
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025