One of the most beautiful buildings in the Western Cape coastal paradise of Hermanus in South Africa, four-star Whale Rock Lodge, with its shining white facade, glowing woodwork and thick heavy thatch, framed in rolling lawns, has an air of welcome, of warmth and of well-being that will not disappoint you.

Whale Rock offers luxurious bed & breakfast accommodation and is a perfect base from which to explore the Overberg region. Our personal attention will provide you with absolute luxury, comfort and tranquillity.

Rooms at Whale Rock Lodge are spacious with comfortable lounge areas where you can relax in comfort with your latest novel or simply enjoy a cup of tea from room service.

Bathrooms are all spacious and en-suite complete with luxury personal toiletries and fluffy bathsheets to complete the luxury experience.

Beds are dressed in the finest percale and mattresses are of the highest in hospitality standards ensuring you an excellent night's rest. You have a choices of king, queen and three-quarter beds elegantly decorated in traditional colonial style.

Other Lodge services & facilities:

• Security
• Privacy
• On-site Beauty Therapy on request
• Early Morning Tea served to you in your room
• Tranquil manicured gardens
• Sparkling half olympic size swimming pool
• Ample Parking
• Laundry service
• Restaurant bookings
• 24 Hour Internet Facility
• Activity and Forward Bookings
• Outstanding Service Levels.

Breakfast is served in our sun room by the pool between 08.30 and 10.00. It is certainly not a continental breakfast and our aim is to ensure that you do not need to eat again until the evening. Sit back and enjoy. Our breakfasts are legendary!

There is also an honesty bar in the sitting room. Please help yourself and complete the docket. Ice always available.

Hermanus was often referred to as the Riviera of the South in bygone days and for all intents and purposes, has maintained its status albeit with a modern fusion of luxury holiday homes dotting the pristine coastline, funky cafes, coffee shops and eateries overlooking Walker Bay, speciality shops to delight even the most selective shopper and craft markets to keep you busy for hours.

Probably best known for its renowned Cliff Paths which meander along the coastline, Hermanus has become a whale watchers paradise. Visitors come annually from far and wide to view one of nature's spectacular events when whales come close into Walker Bay to calve. Their antics will amuse you for hours on end, so be prepared. Pack a picnic or have lunch at one of the many little eateries along the magnificent coastline where the uninterrupted views of Walker Bay will ensure endless pleasure during Whale Season.

Located in Westcliff, Hermanus, Whale Rock Lodge is central to every activity in and around Hermanus. On the doorstep you'll find the New Harbour with its fabulous restaurants and night life. Two minutes by car and you're in the centre of town where you can browse the interesting speciality stores, sit down to a delicious meal at any of the wonderful restaurants or just take in the magical views as you sip your favourite cocktail.

Ideally positioned as your base from which to explore the Overberg, you'll be delighted to find distances to Stanford, Arniston, Agulhas, Onrus, Hawston, Gansbaai and surrounding towns within easy reach when staying with us at Whale Rock Lodge.

Other activities and attractions in the surrounding areas include:

• Whale watching
• Fernkloof Nature Reserve
• Outstanding beaches for surfing, sailing, familiy picnic spots,swimming, tanning and great walks
• Craft and produce markets
• Great white shark diving
• Paragliding and windsurfing
• Scuba diving and snorkelling
• Museums
• 4 x 4 trips and routes
• Mountain biking trails
• Boating and kayaking
• Bird watching
• Deep sea and fly fishing
• Horse riding
• Golf
• Wine farms

Single supplement: Add 50% to sharing rate.

Please note:

• Regret no children under 6 years.
• Children aged 6 to 14 sharing with parents R250.00 (net) per child including breakfast.
• Rates above are quoted per person sharing and include a full English Breakfast and VAT unless otherwise stated.
• We do not charge a Tourism Levy.
• Rates are subject to change.