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8.8

294 reviews

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

26 Springfield Avenue, Westcliff, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge is a 4-star guest house tucked into Hermanus, South Africa. Located just 1.1mi from the city center, this cheerful retreat sits at 26 Springfield Avenue, Westcliff, inviting guests to soak up coastal vibes and whale-watching moments. A sun-drenched terrace, garden views, and balconies set the scene for a relaxed seaside escape.

Featured amenities include an outdoor swimming pool (free), private parking (free), and free Wifi, with options like a beach nearby, a bar for sunset sips, and a terrace or garden-view setting. Kid-friendly buffet and babysitting/child services (extra charges) make stays easier for travelers with little ones, while live music/performances add a fun, local touch.

Location: Hermanus, South Africa. Address: 26 Springfield Avenue, Westcliff. Price starts from $88. Reviews: 294.

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers a breezy, seaside escape in Hermanus with a sun-drenched terrace, inviting garden views, and balconies that frame the coast. The setting pairs whale-watching moments with easy access to the city center, a short distance away. Free private parking and free Wifi add traveler-friendly convenience, while the option of a nearby beach and a sunset-sipping bar enhance the laid-back itinerary. The terrace and garden-view surroundings provide a relaxed backdrop for lingering over ocean air.

Two outdoor pools invite sun-soaked days by the water, both featuring saltwater and shallow ends for a mellow dip. Availability is year-round, making poolside downtime a reliable centerpiece of the stay. With adult-only access, these pools offer a quiet, grown-up atmosphere perfect for unwinding after coastal adventures.

Evening rhythms include live music or performances that add a local touch, while practical touches such as a kid-friendly buffet and babysitting/child services (extra charges) help things run smoothly for families. A bar for sunset sips rounds out the nights, complemented by terrace or garden-view settings that keep the outdoors in view as the stars come out. For payment, cash is accepted, along with Mastercard and Visa.

Closest airports

Cape Town International Airport

48mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Patio

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Balcony

Rooms

Suite with Pool View in Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

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Suite, Pool View

1 King Size Bed

410 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Private entrance

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The Pool Suite has 2 floor levels and is located at the back of the Villa in a separate building. The suite offers a private lounge on the ground floor overlooking the pool and on the 1st floor is the bedroom with a King Size size and private bathroom with shower. The large balcony offers views over Hermanus. The Pool Suite is adjacent to the villa's pool of 8 x 13 foot.

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Deluxe, Patio

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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These ground floor rooms are located at the Villa. They have an private bathroom with bath and separate shower. Each has a separate entrance and private wooden deck patio.

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Superior Suite, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

430 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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With a large balcony and views, these spacious and contemporary suites are located at the Villa. They have a king size or twin bed and private bathroom with bath and separate shower. The suites are located on the 1st floor.

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Suite, Sea View

2 Queen Size Beds

485 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This suite features 2 queen-size beds and an private bathroom with a bath and separate shower. The suite is located on the 1st floor and offers distant sea views.

Suite with Garden View in Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

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Suite, Garden View

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

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Suite Garden View

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Deluxe, Garden View

325 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Large and elegantly decorated room with private bathroom, including a bath and separate shower. It features a separate entrance with a private patio.

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Family Suite, 4 Twin Beds, Garden View

540 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This spacious family suite can accommodate 2 adults and 1 or 2 children. The private bathroom has a bathtub and a separate shower. The suite has a separate entrance with a private patio leading out into the garden.

Deluxe Room with Patio - single occupancy in Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

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Deluxe, King/Twin, Single Use, Patio

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

Private entrance

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Deluxe Room with Garden View - single occupancy in Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

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Deluxe, King/Twin, Garden View, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

325 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

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Suite with Garden View in Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

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Suite, Queen Size, Garden View

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

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Superior Suite with Balcony in Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

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Superior Suite, King Size, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

430 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Suite with View in Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

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Suite, View

1 Queen Size Bed

485 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Guest reviews

8.8

294 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Jeannette

9.1

February 2025

Lovely 4 days at this hotel. The staff were always smiling and attentive and ready to help with booking any adventure that you wished to go on. Lovely outlook from the room. Breakfast was by the pool and offered a wide choice and always well presented. Swimming pool was constantly cleaned and towels always available. The hotel felt very private with good security, felt very safe.

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Frane

9.1

February 2025

The place is amazing; very green, peaceful and above all very save and secured. The rooms or rather apartments are spacious and clean. You have got everything you need and more. Most of the staff is smiley and helpful!

The breakfast was slightly limited and there were many mosquitoes in the apartment (from the very beginning of our stay). The bed gets messy because the duvet and covers don’t match.

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Paul

10

February 2025

So very beautiful and felt very secluded. Fabulous spacious room with stunning decor & facilities in the Villa section of the lodge with a pool for just villa guests. lovely. Delicious breakfast with much to choose from. Lovely breakfast room overlooking the pool. All of the team were very friendly & professional. A hidden treasure to stay at. We will return.

All was perfect.

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Ruth

9.1

January 2025

Beautiful lodge, interior as the spacious room as well as the exterior with breakfast and pool area are tastefully decorated. Great breakfast with very good choice of fresh and local produce. Lovely and very friendly staff, especially Melanie and Victor. Thank you again for the beautiful stay and your help Victor with our forgotten belongings.

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Etain

10

April 2024

What's not to like? We were upgraded to a large suite, part of the separate villa, which was lovely. A warm welcome with attentive and pleasant staff. Safe and secure parking. Helpful throughout the booking process too. Possible to walk the coast from the place. The New Harbour is walkable as was the Rock, where we ate the first night, although we took the car as it was dark.

Nothing!

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Seth

10

March 2023

One of the most charming places I've stayed, and made for an outstanding stop on our ZA vacay! Visiting from the US, where the "guest house" does not exist as such. The quaint size, personalized service, amazing breakfast, generously stocked honesty bar, spacious room (we stayed in large garden suite), and amazing pool/grounds were highlights. Overall the character of the place was amazing. Old yet new, charming with modern amenities, friendly yet efficient, and affordable (bang for your buck)! Also of note is the prime location: Quiet, yet close to cliff walk, restaurants, beaches, etc.

Some issues with mosquitos in room. Was hot during our visit, so wanted the windows open, but this led to disruptive bugs! The fan helped with this, but not possible during load shedding.

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Maggie

8.2

February 2023

The quiet location which was walkable into town in around 35 mins , there were also good places nearer which we enjoyed walking 7mins to.The owners helped us with dinner reservations which was very helpful & we enjoyed both places booked . The town is quaint & has nice atmosphere & good quality restaurants/ shops

We had an issue with a strong smell of damp in our room 6 bathroom which we reported on the first day of our 3 day stay. Very little was done to rectify the problem other than to run taps , no one asked us if things had improved during our time at the hotel which we thought was odd as damp / drains issues can affect health . There was also confusion over having to change rooms due to separate bookings , I did raise this when we checked in & was told I would be informed but this didn’t happen & we arrived back at the hotel to be told to pack up & move straight away . In short communication with guests could certainly be improved in our experience of both situations .

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Konini

10

February 2023

What to begin with. This place is simply amazing. I think the best place we stayed on our journey to western cape. We were lucky and we got upgraded so our room was huge with biggest bed ive slept on. I think the bed was 220cm so really huge. Whole place was simply amazing. I dont know why overall rate is below 9 to be honest. It was very fancy and nice. This place had 2 poold one huge pool with garden area and one little more private where we actually were alone all the time We stayed there 2 night and we charged our batteries very very much. We will definetely come back to this place because it was simply outstanding

Nothing at all !!

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Venugopal

10

June 2024

A very beautiful and secured property in Hermanus. Very close to the new Harbour from where you can take whale watching tours. Staff is very helpful and sweet to talk to. The property itself is beautiful made and very well maintained. I could have stayed for more nights, but next time. Definitely recommend staying here.

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Rob

10

October 2024

Great location. They reserved tables for us at local restaurants and generally provided a good service.

The bed could have perhaps a bit more comfortable. There was also a bit of disturbance early in the morning from staff going about their work.

Points of Interest Around Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Attractions

Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary

17.6mi

Stony Point Penguin Colony

19.2mi

Dyer Island

20.6mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Salt water
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Patio

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Balcony

Stay rules - Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Does Whale Rock Luxury Lodge come with parking?

Yes, there is free private on-site parking available at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge, and no reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

For Whale Rock Luxury Lodge, room prices kick off at $88. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

What are the room types available at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers a variety of rooms including Bay Suite, Executive Suite, Deluxe Garden View, and more, all accommodating 2 adults and 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms feature different views such as garden, pool, and partial sea views, with various amenities and bed configurations available.

What are the main attractions at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

Guests at the Whale Rock Luxury Lodge can spend their time by enjoying the outdoor swimming pools available all year round. With two saltwater pools on-site, guests can relax in the water's shallow end. The adults-only pools provide a serene environment for a peaceful swim or lounging by the pool. Additionally, the hotel's sun deck, patio, and terrace offer perfect spots for sunbathing or enjoying a drink from the bar. For families with children, the kid-friendly amenities such as the mini-golf course and kids' meals ensure an enjoyable stay for all. With beach access, a golf course nearby, and a picnic area available, guests have plenty of leisure options to make the most of their stay.

Can guests use a pool at Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers two pools. Both pools are outdoor, available all season, and are for adults only. They are saltwater pools with a shallow end.

Which payment methods are supported by Whale Rock Luxury Lodge?

At Whale Rock Luxury Lodge, guests can pay with cash as well as with Visa and Mastercard.