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A gazebo with a view of a mountain and a building in the distance.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a golf course, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A swimming pool with a white gazebo, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A house with a large mountain in the background.

1. Mulligans Golf Lodge

1.4 km from Whale Museum

Hendrik

SAR 451

SAR 524 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a white wardrobe.

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit patio area.

A balcony with a view of the ocean and a distant cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, a glass shower enclosure, and a mounted TV.

2. One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

Westcliff, 0.8 km from Whale Museum

"Staff was amazing and extremely friendly. They helped us out for our needs as we celebrated a couple nights in Hermanus. The room was clean and spacious. Breakfast was included with our stay and had a lot of options for us. Parking was included as we had our rental for this stop as part of the Garden Route. The hotel is about a 10 min walk from City Center and along the cliff Road Trail that goes around the bay. Again I can’t stress how great the staff was and for a boutique hotel, they...

Daniel

SAR 524

SAR 603 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the ocean, a comfortable sofa, a coffee table, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a cushioned chair, and a door.

A pool with a clear view of the ocean, two lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

3. Esplanade Hermanus

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.2 km from Whale Museum

Robert

SAR 709

SAR 709 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a balcony with plants.

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and a wine rack with glasses.

A sunlit patio with a wicker sofa, a small table, and potted plants.

A spacious room with a large window, a sofa, a round table, and a dining area in the background.

4. The Marine Hermanus

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.3 km from Whale Museum

Saeeda

SAR 2,016

SAR 2,342 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern room with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a hanging chair.

A modern interior with a large, metallic, octopus-like sculpture on a table, large windows offering a view of the sea, and contemporary furniture.

A modern staircase with wooden steps and glass railings, leading to a higher floor.

A rocky beach with clear water and a cliff.

5. 7 on Marine

Westcliff, 0.7 km from Whale Museum

Graeme

SAR 687

SAR 790 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hallway with a central seating area, recessed lighting, and a patterned rug.

A compact kitchenette with a coffee maker, a fire extinguisher, and a small refrigerator. There are two wicker chairs and a round table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window.

A deck with white tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and potted plants.

6. Zzzone Boutique Hostel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Philip Doble

SAR 182

SAR 212 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden deck with a pool, outdoor seating, and a bottle of wine.

A bedroom with a large bed, a hanging light fixture, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the city.

A building with a balcony, a door marked with the number 2, and a garden area with a birdbath.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, floral decorations, and a green sofa.

7. Auberge Burgundy Guest House

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Christopher

SAR 564

SAR 649 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white and purple bedding, a wooden floor, and a painting on the wall.

A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, a patterned sofa, and a display of bottles.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, and a table. There are two wall-mounted shelves with logs and a framed picture.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, streets, and a body of water.

8. Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

Eastcliff, 0.7 km from Whale Museum

Claire

SAR 449

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a bottle of wine, and a tray with glasses and a bowl.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor furniture, and a well-maintained lawn.

9. Hermanus Lodge on the Green

1.6 km from Whale Museum

Grant

SAR 436

SAR 502 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal town with a large parking lot, a prominent building with a flat roof, and a road leading to the sea.

The exterior of the Whale Coast Hotel, featuring a modern architectural design with large windows and a prominent sign.

A modern building with a glass entrance, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A table with a beverage pitcher and glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

10. Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.4 km from Whale Museum

Glenn

SAR 644

SAR 740 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a chair.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a large window with a view of the outdoors, and a cowhide rug.

A spacious living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A breakfast setup with a buffet table, bar stools, and a kitchen area with a large window overlooking the outdoors.

11. Abalone Guest Lodge

Kwaaiwater, 2.2 km from Whale Museum

Anthony

SAR 1,065

SAR 1,235 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A backyard with a swimming pool, a picnic table, and two yellow umbrellas.

A hotel hallway with a staircase, white walls, and red doors numbered 103 and 106.

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, an orange door, a bathroom with a sink, and an air conditioning unit.

A group of people standing outside a building with a white exterior and a gravel ground.

12. never@home Hermanus

Westcliff, 0.9 km from Whale Museum

Elzabe

SAR 212

SAR 244 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

13. The surf shack

Westcliff, 1 km from Whale Museum

Lorenzo

SAR 316

SAR 316 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a sofa.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a kettle, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a white vase with a plant, and two sofas.

14. Harbour House Hotel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Alessandro

SAR 806

SAR 923 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A living room with a wooden coffee table, a television, and a yellow sofa.

A dining area with a glass table, striped chairs, a blue potted plant, and a sailboat painting on the wall.

A backyard with a large tree, a stone wall, and a white house with a pool and patio furniture.

A covered patio area with a table and chairs, potted plants, and a view through large windows.

15. Anchor's Rest Hermanus

Westcliff, 1.9 km from Whale Museum

malcolm

SAR 350

SAR 440 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A person relaxing in a hot tub with a book and glass of wine, overlooking a scenic view of the ocean and mountains.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

A hot tub in a covered outdoor area with wooden flooring, potted plants, and a fire extinguisher.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a coastal ocean with mountains in the background.

16. Harbour House Hotel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Anthony

SAR 909

SAR 1,046 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A beach scene with people relaxing under a blue and white umbrella, a surfboard, and a beach chair.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and various kitchen utensils.

A coastal outdoor seating area with wooden benches and umbrellas, overlooking the sea.

A small, white-framed bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a surfboard leaning against the wall, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Room-the zen den Shared Dorm

Westcliff, 1 km from Whale Museum

SAR 107

SAR 125 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bunk bed room with a desk and an air conditioning unit.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, black chairs, and framed informational posters on the wall.

18. Never@home Hermanus

Westcliff, 0.9 km from Whale Museum

SAR 273

SAR 316 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a coastal view, a road with vehicles, and a building with a white facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with chairs, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view through the door.

A living room with a yellow armchair, a yellow sofa, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a small grassy patch.

19. Hermanus Boutique Guest House

Westcliff, 0.7 km from Whale Museum

Annette

SAR 664

SAR 763 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A breakfast table set with plates of food, glasses of orange juice, and a vase with a flower.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with benches, a staircase, and a view of the outdoors.

20. 6 Stemmet Lodge

Eastcliff, 0.7 km from Whale Museum

Catharina

SAR 300

SAR 345 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Top Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel."

never@home Hermanus

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and neat, staff were very helpful and friendly. Everything needed was available and very well located. Thank you, will definitely be back!"

The Marine Hermanus

10/10 Excellent

"This was my second excellent stay at the Marine Hotel. The first time could've been a fluke, but this second stay and the outstanding service and warmth of the staff proved that five star service is the absolute norm at this oustanding property and the management is clearly strong. I had a girls trip and two ocean facing rooms. Two of my friends this was a first visit to Africa and one of them had a lot of serious medical challenges (organ transplants and cancer survivor). For her, we needed a lot of bottles of distilled water for medical care and the Marine stepped up without any questions!! The tears of relief in my friends eyes, who is so used to searching for this critical medical need anytime she travels, was worth the booking alone. But the staff went out of their way to make the trip special. Patrick gave us a wonderful overview of the hotel and rooms and tips on whale watching that exceeded our expectations. The rooms were lovely, comfortable and beautifully appointed with every amenity (love the Africology products). Food in the restaurants was outstanding as well as the friendly service. The location is superb - WE HEARD WHALES breathing from our room when the window was open!! The location on the Cliff Walk is stunning. When visiting Hermanus this is the only place I will stay. If you have a chance to book an ocean view room, or just stay at this hotel, do not miss it!!! It was a universal favorite amongst my girlfriends - hands down and two thumbs up!!! Love love!"

Esplanade Hermanus

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was very friendly and helpful, the cleanliness was excellent, everything was very clean, everything was excellent."

Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hospitality, friendly staff, clean and very comfortable."

6 Stemmet Lodge

8/10 Good

"Location was great, easy walking distance to bay shore promenade and very good restaurant. Staff was friendly and helpful. Standard English breakfast was served in the morning. Bed was comfortable enough. Overall good experience."

Hermanus Boutique Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was friendly, supportive, and professional. Lauren is great!"

Marine Square Luxury Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and spacious flat. Great location"

Hermanus Lodge on the Green

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely quiet location with Friendly staff "

Other attractions near Whale Museum

Old Harbour Museum

9.4/10 (26 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Hermanus with a trip to Old Harbour Museum. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Village Square

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Village Square during your trip to Hermanus. Visit the shops in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its bars.

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Gearing's Point

You can find out about the history of Hermanus with a visit to Gearing's Point. Visit the shops in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its bars.

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Hoy's Koppie

Find out about the history of Hermanus with a stop at Hoy's Koppie. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Hermanus Country Market

You can do some window-shopping at Hermanus Country Market during your visit to Hermanus.

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Cliff Path

9.8/10 (90 reviews)

You can take time to visit Cliff Path during your travels to Hermanus. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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New Harbour

8.6/10 (39 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Hermanus with a trip to New Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Fernkloof Nature Reserve

9.2/10 (25 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Fernkloof Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Hermanus. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whale Museum?

Whale Museum is located in Hermanus. Travelers like this walkable area for its seaside and whale watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 85 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Whale Museum?

Adjacent to Whale Museum, Esplanade Hermanus is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices close by include Misty Waves Boutique Hotel and One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel.

How many hotels are there near Whale Museum?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Whale Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whale Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Whale Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whale Museum?

For more details about updating your stay near Whale Museum or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Whale Museum?

Voelklip Beach, Grotto Beach, and Hermanus Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Kammabaai Beach, and Hoy's Koppie are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Planing to do some shopping while in the area? Consider Village Square, Hermanus Country Market, and Whale Coast Mall.

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Our top choices for Whale Museum hotels

1. Mulligans Golf Lodge

2. One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

3. Esplanade Hermanus

4. The Marine Hermanus

5. 7 on Marine

6. Zzzone Boutique Hostel

7. Auberge Burgundy Guest House

8. Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

9. Hermanus Lodge on the Green

10. Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

11. Abalone Guest Lodge

12. never@home Hermanus

13. The surf shack

14. Harbour House Hotel

15. Anchor's Rest Hermanus

16. Harbour House Hotel

17. Room-the zen den Shared Dorm

18. Never@home Hermanus

19. Hermanus Boutique Guest House

20. 6 Stemmet Lodge

Top Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

never@home Hermanus

The Marine Hermanus

Esplanade Hermanus

Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

6 Stemmet Lodge

Hermanus Boutique Guest House

Marine Square Luxury Suites

Hermanus Lodge on the Green

Other attractions near Whale Museum

Old Harbour Museum

Village Square

Gearing's Point

Hoy's Koppie

Hermanus Country Market

Cliff Path

New Harbour

Fernkloof Nature Reserve

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