The luxurious Whale Coast Hotel All-Suite-Hotel is a modern Apartment-Hotel which combines all the comfort of a self-catering apartment with the luxury of a Fully Serviced Hotel. It is located only a 5-minute walk from the Old Harbour and Village Square. Our central location allows for indulgence in the beautiful coastal town as well as exploring the scenic beauty and many adventures it has to offer. The apartments feature elegant design in neutral colours and include a lounge with a flat-screen, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
Upstairs you will find the Bedrooms and bathrooms, which come with free toiletries and contain a bath, shower and heated towel racks. The fully-equipped kitchens have granite bench tops and open out onto a dining area with a mountainous view. Barbecue facilities are provided for outdoor dining on a private patio. With the addition of our Old Harbour Cafe, guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast before starting a day exploring Hermanus.
Local Restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, bistros and exciting outdoor activities are in close proximity just as are local landmarks such as the Cliff Path which are only a few minutes walk away. The Whale Coast Hotel is conveniently situated attached to a shopping mall next to the“Hermanus Station Building” offering the incomparable comfort to have everyday commodities just around the corner. Free undercover parking is provided at the Whale Coast Hotel.
FERNKLOOF NATURE RESERVE
Fernkloof Nature Reserve covers 18 square kilometres in the Kleinrivier Mountains in Hermanus and ranges in altitude from sea level to 842m. The Fernkloof Nature Reserve contains 18% of the plants of the Cape Floral Kingdom. There is no other place on earth where so many different species can be seen growing in such close proximity.
OLD HARBOUR
The Old Harbour is seen as the main hub of Hermanus, as it clings to the cliffs in front of the town centre. You’ll find three museums here: the Old Harbour Museum, Whale House Museum and Photographic Museum. There’s a permanent craft market in the square as well.
CLIFF PATH
The Hermanus cliff path hugs the coastline and offers a 12km path for walkers and hikers alike. Start near the new harbour and enjoy a visual journey along the beautiful rugged coastline to Grotto beach, this path offers many benches to sit and watch the whales or to enjoy ocean views
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Flanked by beautiful white beaches, watched over by magnificent mountains of the Overberg area, Hermanus in South Africa hugs the seafront of Walker Bay on the Atlantic Ocean. Home to no less than three Blue Flag Beaches being Grotto, Hawston and Kleinmond, guests can enjoy endless stretches of spectacular beaches and breathtaking scenery of the nearby nature reserve, while enjoying our 4 star luxury accommodation.
Visitors to Hermanus are spoilt for choice when it comes to fine restaurants and culinary delights with fresh seafood, sushi and fine local wines readily available, on top of the selection already available at our guest house. Another major attraction to town is the fact that it is home to an amazing collection of art galleries and many well-known South African artists are located throughout . Even though it has grown rapidly during the past decade offering up market shops, fine restaurants and luxury accommodation options, the town has retained its traditional village charm from a bygone era.
The city is internationally known as the home of the Southern Right Whale, which can easily be observed from June to December. The peak viewing times for these amazing giants of the sea is August - November. The whales begin to migrate from Antarctica in late April, taking up to approximately 8 weeks to arrive in Walker Bay.
Our One Bedroom Apartment offers King /Twin beds, an en-suite bathroom(shower and bath), a fully-equipped kitchen, spacious lounge with flatscreen television and DSTV channels, spacious dining area and furnished balcony with BBQ facilities. Complimentary Wifi throughout the hotel.
Our Two-Bedroom Apartment offers two rooms with King /Twin beds, en-suite bathrooms, fully -equipped kitchen, spacious lounge with flatscreen television and DSTV channels, spacious dining area and furnished balcony with BBQ facilities. Complimentary Wifi throughout the hotel.
Our Three-Bedroom Apartment offers King /Twin beds, the main bedroom with an en-suite bathroom(shower and bath), a separate bathroom for the other two bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, a spacious lounge with flatscreen television and DSTV channels, a spacious dining area and furnished balcony with BBQ facilities. Complimentary Wifi throughout the hotel.
Our Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment offers spacious balconies with BBQ facilities for guests to relax. All bedrooms have King /Twin beds, a fully -equipped kitchen, a spacious lounge with flat-screen television and DSTV channels and a spacious dining area. Complimentary Wifi throughout the hotel.
Cancellation is free of charge until 14 days prior to arrival
Cancellation charge of 100% if cancelled within 14 days prior to arrival
No Show:100% Cancellation fee of full stay
We reserve the right to release non-guaranteed reservations
Cancellation is free of charge until 14 days prior to arrival
Cancellation charge of 100% if cancelled within 14 days prior to arrival
No Show: 100% Cancellation fee of the full stay
We reserve the right to release non-guaranteed reservations
*Cardholder & ID/Passport must be present at check-in.
*Credit card used for the online payment must be present at check-in.
SUMMARY OF RATES:
-Rates are quoted per apartment per night.
-Rates include 15% VAT.
-Rates are subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the hotel management.
-Please enquire directly with the hotel for group bookings( bookings for more than 5 apartments) and long-stay bookings for more than 10 nights.
-We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, as well as EFT or direct payments.
Peak Season Policies 15 Dec - 10 Jan & Easter Weekend
- 50% Deposit to be paid at the time the reservation is made
- Balance of payment due 30 days prior to arrival
- Cancellation is free of charge until 30 days prior to arrival
- 100% Cancellation charge if cancelled in the 30 days prior to arrival
- 100% Cancellation fee in case of a no-show
- We reserve the right to release non-guaranteed reservations
- A minimum stay of 5 nights applies between 15 December and 10 January
From Cape Town International Airport, follow the N2 (east) in the direction of Somerset West.
Proceed along the N2 all the way over Sir Lowry's Pass, through the Elgin/Grabouw area and down Houwhoek Pass.
At the bottom of Houwhoek Pass you will encounter the Hermanus / Botriver / R43 turnoff to the left.
Take this turnoff and continue along the R43 all the way to Hermanus past Kleinmond, Fisherhaven, Vermont, Onrus and Sandbaai.
Upon entering Hermanus, from the Cape Town side continue along the main road past the Pick 'n Pay on your left, past the 3-phase traffic lights, keep left, continue until you see the Marine Hotel on your right hand side. Turn left at the traffic circle and left into the Checkers Centre. You can also park under-ground.
The hotel is situated above the Checkers Shopping Centre and the hotel reception entrance is adjacent to the main entrance of the shopping centre.
Whale Coast Hotel accepts children of all ages, using existing bedding.
Whale Coast Hotel offers one complimentary baby cot per unit for children under 2
Whale Coast Hotel does not offer additional bedding.
