Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Hermanus guest house

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
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Free daily full breakfast
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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57 Main Road, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
  • Place, Village Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cliff Path
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Hermanus

In Hermanus .You'll find Shopping Centre and Whale Museum within a 15-minute walk of this Hermanus guesthouse. Village Square and Hoy's Koppie are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Village Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cliff Path - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • New Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pear Tree - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Cafe, Hermanus - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Wine Glass - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Hermanus guest house
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hermanus guesthouse.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and hair dryers. This Hermanus guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 310.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 50.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 50.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 310.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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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Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast Hermanus
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Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse Hermanus

Frequently asked questions

How close is Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast to the airport?

Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast is 66.1 mi (87-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast on Jun 16, 2026 start from CA $106, 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.

Does Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast have an airport shuttle?

Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast to the beach?

This guesthouse is 3.3 mi (7-min drive) from Kammabaai Beach and 3.4 mi (11-min drive) from Voelklip Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast offer free breakfast?

Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast have a pool?

Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast features an outdoor pool.

Does Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast to downtown Hermanus?

Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast is 1.1 mi away from Hermanus.

Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was lovely, excellent breakfast , spotless and very hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a Short Stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yolande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice guesthouse close to the shops and sea. Great breakfast and Friendly Family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly owners full of local knowledge. Rooms were clean and comfortable and only short walk in to town. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very comfortable stay at Baleia as usual. I love how central it is in Hermanus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean old fashioned rooms surrounding a little, peaceful pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and bathroom; great facilities; incredibly friendly and helpful staff; super breakfast. Parking; great location for getting out and about in Hermanus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like a home from home. Host was very welcoming and kind and friendly. She was very accommodating and it was a lovely peaceful place to relax. Loved the home made breakfast and muesli.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place for stay over in Hermanus. Amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Amenities
Clean quite lovely people Close to restaurants lovely town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very nice and proprrty was walking distance to main sites.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Slawomir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, lovely hostess and delicious breakfast. The only thing that needs to be improved is in the cold season (we were there in winter) the heating in the bathroom would be useful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome and helpful info on local area to spot whales and where to eat. Room was comfortable, clean and had everything I needed. Secure parking was a bonus. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurélie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Donnetta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is under construction! Workmen, noise, dirt and debris everywhere! I had one of the two rooms available but truly they shouldn’t be letting out rooms without notifying guests. The pool was green with some of the construction debris in i I cut my stay short
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klara

Liked: Staff & service
We had a great stay at Baleia Guesthouse. Breakfast was very nice with your choice of warm food. Rooms were good and we stayed in a family room. Lots of space and nice beds. Pool area was cozy with a small pool and sun beds around. Perfect for family. My son loved their friendly dog Joey :) Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernadette

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

A Very Easy to find Place

Baleia was easy to find as it was metres off the main road into Hermanus. Very secure parking and easy to access/exit on foot or by car. Characterful rooms - many set around a small courtyard with small pool. Host and staff were kind and helpful. Breakfast was very good. Value for money.
The pool courtyard
Old Harbour front
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy

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

Perfect

Lovely stay. Its in the perfect location. 5 min walk into town. Very safe. Lovely breakfast. Really nice staff. We hope to come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All were very helpful and friendly and gave good advice on eating out options. Also kindly arranged for the International rugby to be on the TV - thats good personal service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

very comfortable

We had a very comfortable stay at Baleia, from location to breakfast it all contributed to an overall excellent choice. The only downside for us traveling with expensive equipment was that the door lock to the room was very flimsy, but we had no issues.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marck

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is NOT a 4 star accommodation ! Rooms are old and need a huge update. Breakfast is poor, Sorry, we are no spoiled travellers, but this is not really reality compared to the reviews and foto’s as shown. I would barely give a 5/10 and that is because it is on walking distance to the centre and the car parking is closed by a gate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bilderna överensstämmer inte med verkligheten. Hotellet är mer slitet än vad bilderna visar. Personalen var hjälpsam. Öäget är lite i utkanten av Hermanus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mto confortável
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ist eine schöne Unterkunft, mit sehr freundlichen Personal und einem guten Frühstück gewesen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alles ok
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025