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Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Property class: 4
4-star guest house near New Harbour

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A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck, a cozy seating area with striped upholstered chairs, and a fan on the wall.
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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view.
A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace. Large windows with curtains provide natural light and views of greenery outside.
A modern outdoor deck with a pool, wooden flooring, and seating areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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26 Springfield Ave, Westcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
  • Place, New Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cliff Path
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a sofa, and a large window.

Executive Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Garden Deluxe Rooms

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of a bathroom.

Garden Deluxe Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite (Distant Sea View)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

Deluxe Suite (Distant Sea View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Garden Suites

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

Garden Suites

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Garden Family Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Garden Family Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Patio Deluxe Rooms in the Villa

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Patio Deluxe Rooms in the Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with a chair and sofa, a ceiling fan, and a view through a glass door.

Walker Bay Suite, 1st floor in the Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Pool Suite at the Villa

A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck, a cozy seating area with striped upholstered chairs, and a fan on the wall.

Pool Suite at the Villa

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE GUEST ROOM

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Hermanus

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Westcliff guesthouse, you'll find New Harbour and Cliff Path. Also, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is within 2 miles (3 km) and Voelklip Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • New Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cliff Path - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Grotto Beach - 15 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pear Tree - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wine Glass - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fusion Cafe, Hermanus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oskars Cafe & Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

4-star guest house near New Harbour
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Whale Rock Luxury Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1910
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers 17 accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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

  • 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

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
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
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
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 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair. The tax ID number is 4920140896. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1993/006452/07

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge Hermanus
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Whale Rock Luxury Lodge to the airport?

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge is 66.3 mi (90-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 Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

As of Aug 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge on Aug 29, 2026 start from CA $182, 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 Whale Rock Luxury Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 8 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 1500. per person, one-way.

How close is Whale Rock Luxury Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is 4.5 mi (10-min drive) from Voelklip Beach and 4.7 mi (11-min drive) from Grotto Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offer free breakfast?

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Whale Rock Luxury Lodge have a pool?

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Whale Rock Luxury Lodge have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Whale Rock Luxury Lodge to downtown Hermanus?

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge is 2.2 mi away from Hermanus.

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Aruna

The hotel is quite isolated and next to what appears to be a township. Certainly we didn’t feel safe
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Knut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place, good atmosphere and friendly and service minded people. A must come back 🤗.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Right from our check in and all the time we were there all the staff were so friendly and just excellent. Adrian was so friendly and could not have been more helpful The hotel itself was perfect for us, small, quiet and we just loved the relaxed atmosphere. They had a small bar area in the reception which works on an honesty basis. Just help yourself and make a note (Not very often you find that these days) Breakfast was just lovely and everything was so fresh and cooked to order. We liked the walk along the sea to all the restaurants and the taxi home only cost £2.00 We would definitely recommend and if we are ever in the area again, will come again and enjoy their warm hospitality.
Bar in reception
Pool area
A cold beer on a hot day
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

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

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Giorgio

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They got me with “luxury” bit. Well it ain’t. Mediocre at best. Be clear that you room is not in the Annex, because apparently this place has a two tier guest experience. Friday on arrival we were told we should go poolside for breakfast. That was OK Saturday, Sunday morning we were turned away and told to go have breakfast in a separate indoor room in the dingy Annex. Sorry, Hermanus was a treat, but we will not be returning to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

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

Brilliant

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Wonderful

Absolutely wonderful. Unfortunately we only spent one night whilst visiting friends in Hermanus. I could have stayed a month. Very friendly and welcoming. Beautifully decorated and spacious rooms. Lovely lounge area which was cosy and warm for a nightcap after a meal out. Perfect spot in a secure space for relaxing and exploring the area. Will definitely return. Thanks to all the staff for the warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Couple stay

The lodge was not luxurious. Our room was large and we had a balcony but some of soft furnishings were a bit tired. The furniture in the breakfast room was basic but breakfast was ok. Staff were lovejy. The grounds were very nice and the pool was inviting but too cold to swim in unfortunately. The location was near the New Harbour area and at the start of the spectacular cliff walk. But it was very close to the township . Security seemed good though so felt safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023