Whale Rock Luxury Lodge in Hermanus

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge offers 17 individually decorated rooms and suites. Each room has a private entrance, a seating area, a flat-screen satellite TV, and fine percale bedding. The spacious Executive Suite (No. 1) includes a king bed, a separate seating area, a bathroom with two basins, a bathtub, and a walk-in shower. Selected rooms feature private terraces with garden views. The separate Villa section includes suites with balconies and its own pool.

Breakfast includes a buffet and cooked-to-order options like eggs any style and French toast. It is served on the pool terrace or in the breakfast room. The lodge has an honesty bar in the lounge where guests can help themselves and note their consumption. For other meals, nearby restaurants at the New Harbour include The Rock (elegant, ocean views) and Quayside Cabin (rustic). The town centre has numerous options such as La Pentola Restaurant.

The property has two solar-heated saltwater outdoor pools (one at the main building, one at the Villa) with sun loungers and a shallow end. Guests can enjoy the garden with a pond, picnic area, and outdoor fireplace. Onsite activities include cycling, walking tours, and board games. Nearby activities include hiking, whale watching (in season), golf at Hermanus Golf Club (4 km), and kayaking, which the staff can arrange. The lounge also has books and a TV area.

Whale Rock Luxury Lodge is 200 metres from the New Harbour, where whale-watching boat tours depart (July-December). The Cliff Path walk into town starts nearby and takes about 40 minutes on foot. The property is a 3-minute drive from the town centre and 1 minute from the New Harbour. The lodge offers airport shuttle and car hire. Taxis into town cost around 100 rand return. Cape Agulhas and the Winelands are 100 km away by car.

The lodge provides concierge service, private check-in/check-out, luggage storage, tour desk, and 24-hour security with CCTV. Daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing are available. Babysitting/child services and board games are offered for families. The hotel can arrange airport transfers (pick-up and drop-off), car hire, and shuttle service. Other services include fax/photocopying and packed lunches. Free WiFi and free parking are included.