Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Wonderful stay, great pool and enjoyed the welcome drinks.

Had a splendid 2 night stay and wish we could have stayed longer. The staff made us feel so welcome. They are exceptionally polite and well informed on the surrounding area. We were provided with a map full of helpful suggestions, and a thorough introduction to the lodge and all it's facilities upon check-in. The lodge is located right next to Hermanus New Harbour and a few steps from the cliff path, which is well worth the walk. The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. It opens onto a beautiful, well maintained garden area but a few steps from the pool. Breakfast was fantastic (reccommend the Full English!), and a lovely selection of breads, cereals, fruits, cold meats, yogurts etc at the buffet. Truly, no complaints. Would absolutely stay again.

The Whale Rock Luxury Lodge was one of the best hotels during 3 weeks of vacation in the Cape area. It comprises the reet-covered main building with reception area, office, lounge with honesty bar, library and various rooms and the separate "Villa" with additional rooms. There is two pools in a well-kept garden and breakfast is served on the pool terrace or in an adjacent annex. The garden is full of trees and plants and the bougainvillea was in full bloom when we arrived. There is even a small pond with kois. Any of the ground floor rooms has an own "patio" where you can sit and relax...  Our ground floor Executive Suite (No. 1) was huge - a bright room with several windows and with beach house decor in grey, beige and white. A spacious seating corner, a king bed with firm mattress, blackout curtains, lots of built-in wardrobes with white lamella doors, an extra room with coffee maker, fridge etc. and the bathroom with two basins, bathtub, walk-in shower and toilet... Only a few steps across the meadow was the breakfast room where the lovely kitchen staff prepared a nice buffet every morning supplemented to your order by eggs any style, French toast etc. The Lodge is located on the outskirts of Hermanus close to the township of Zwelihle. Maybe not a preferential neighbourhood as it may remind you of your privileged position in society but no need to feel worried about your safety!  If you want to leave your car on the lodge premises the center of Hermanus can also be reached after a 30 minute walk along the beautiful cliff path that starts just 200 m from the lodge entrance. The departure point of whale watching boat tours (in season) is practically around the corner in what is called the "New Haven". We also found two restaurants there, the rustic "Quayside Cabin" and the elegant "The Rock", both recommendable in their own way. We enjoyed our stay so much that we spent another two nights there on our way back to Cape Town...

The Whale Rock Luxury Lodge was one of the best hotels during 3 weeks of vacation in the Cape area. It comprises the reet-covered main building with reception area, office, lounge with honesty bar, library and various rooms and the separate "Villa" with additional rooms. There is two pools in a well-kept garden and breakfast is served on the pool terrace or in an adjacent annex. The garden is full of trees and plants and the bougainvillea was in full bloom when we arrived. There is even a small pond with kois. Any of the ground floor rooms has an own "patio" where you can sit and relax...  Our ground floor Executive Suite (No. 1) was huge - a bright room with several windows and with beach house decor in grey, beige and white. A spacious seating corner, a king bed with firm mattress, blackout curtains, lots of built-in wardrobes with white lamella doors, an extra room with coffee maker, fridge etc. and the bathroom with two basins, bathtub, walk-in shower and toilet... Only a few steps across the meadow was the breakfast room where the lovely kitchen staff prepared a nice buffet every morning supplemented to your order by eggs any style, French toast etc. The Lodge is located on the outskirts of Hermanus close to the township of Zwelihle. Maybe not a preferential neighbourhood as it may remind you of your inherited beneficial role in society but no need to feel worried about your safety!  If you want to leave your car on the lodge premises the center of Hermanus can also be reached after a 30 minute walk along the beautiful cliff path that starts just 200 m from the lodge entrance. The departure point of whale watching boat tours (in season) is practically around the corner in what is called the "New Haven". We also found two restaurants there, the rustic "Quayside Cabin" and the elegant "The Rock", both recommendable in their own way. We enjoyed our stay so much that we spent another two nights there on our way back to Cape Town...

WITHIN A STONE’S THROW OF A HUGE TOWNSHIP Sadly there were two very big problems with Whale Rock. 1. It was about 200yds from a huge and filthy township. The approach was through this which was very frightening. We felt it dangerous to go out unless by car. 2. It is advertised as per person, so be careful when booking. We didn’t realise and were surprised when we were charged almost £200 a night, which is definitely way over the top for this place, which is not spectacular and so close to a township.