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A balcony with white wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a garden.

A white wall with a large arched window and three large vases.

A modern dining area with a glass-top table, blue upholstered chairs, and a staircase in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a view of the bathroom.

1. The Whale on Main B&B

2 km from Whale Museum

Donnetta

SAR 560

SAR 644 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a view of the sea, a television, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A coastal hotel with a thatched roof, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

A spacious living room with a large painting, a fireplace, and a view of the ocean.

2. La Fontaine Guest House

Westcliff, 0.5 km from Whale Museum

Simon

SAR 646

SAR 743 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of the sea, a ceiling fan, and a table with a tray of items.

3. Abalone Guest Lodge

Kwaaiwater, 2.2 km from Whale Museum

Anthony

SAR 1,084

SAR 1,255 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 glass railing, artwork on the walls, and a staircase with wooden steps.

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

A rocky beach with clear water and a cliff.

4. 7 on Marine

Westcliff, 0.7 km from Whale Museum

Graeme

SAR 688

SAR 791 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A poolside dining setup with a burger, fries, onion rings, and a glass of champagne.

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

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

5. The Marine Hermanus

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.3 km from Whale Museum

Saeeda

SAR 1,940

SAR 2,253 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with a table holding two glasses of white wine and an open book, overlooking a coastal view with mountains in the background.

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

A kitchen with a stainless steel range hood, a microwave, a toaster, and a tiled backsplash.

6. Harbour Square Hotel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Ian

SAR 670

SAR 771 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck, a cozy seating area with striped upholstered chairs, and a fan on the wall.

A modern outdoor deck with a pool, wooden flooring, and seating areas.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace. Large windows with curtains provide natural light and views of greenery outside.

7. Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Westcliff, 2.2 km from Whale Museum

Ruth

SAR 441

SAR 507 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A room with a wooden table, a sofa, a cabinet, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

8. Auberge Burgundy Guest House

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Christopher

SAR 566

SAR 650 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 492

SAR 565 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 table with a beverage pitcher and glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

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

10. Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.4 km from Whale Museum

Glenn

SAR 644

SAR 740 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a seating area with a brown sofa and orange cushions, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

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

11. never@home Hermanus

Westcliff, 0.9 km from Whale Museum

Elzabe

SAR 210

SAR 241 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

12. The surf shack

Westcliff, 1 km from Whale Museum

Lorenzo

SAR 316

SAR 316 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a dresser, a vanity with a mirror, and a window.

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

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

13. Hermanus Boutique Guest House

Westcliff, 0.7 km from Whale Museum

Annette

SAR 665

SAR 764 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a coffee machine, and a small countertop.

A balcony with a table, two glasses of white wine, and a camera.

14. Harbour House Hotel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Alessandro

SAR 812

SAR 930 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious patio area with a wooden table, wicker chairs, and a pool view.

A white console table with a mirror, a tray with various items, a glass bottle, and a black coffee maker.

A modern house with a pool, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a mirror, and a bathroom.

15. Hermanus Cliff Path Lodge

2 km from Whale Museum

"The property was very near the cliff path walks for those who enjoy this and whale watching. The Town center is very nice especially the waterfront. However this is a 40min walk from the property and despite their website and information booklet stating a shuttle bus service there is none, be warned. Taxis are at a premium so you may have a long wait. The room was very spacious and bed comfortable. The pool was not so good with paint peeling off the bottom and is very small. The bathroom needs a...

Rodney

SAR 458

SAR 458 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 building with a gray facade, a white door, and a sign that reads "SPACE".

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

16. Zzzone Boutique Hostel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Philip Doble

SAR 179

SAR 208 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

17. Room-the zen den Shared Dorm

Westcliff, 1 km from Whale Museum

SAR 106

SAR 124 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A reception desk with two staff members, a bulletin board with text, and a window with a view of the outside.

A hotel hallway with a staircase, white railings, and numbered doors.

18. Never@home Hermanus

Westcliff, 0.9 km from Whale Museum

SAR 276

SAR 319 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A residential area with a view of the sea and a distant hill.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a window with a view of buildings, and a painting on the wall.

A modern two-story building with large windows and a balcony.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a Bosch washing machine, a sink, and a window with red curtains.

19. Hermanus Heights Villa

Hermanus Heights, 2.3 km from Whale Museum

Miriam

SAR 410

SAR 471 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

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

20. 6 Stemmet Lodge

Eastcliff, 0.7 km from Whale Museum

Catharina

SAR 296

SAR 341 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Whale Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Whale on Main B&B	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
La Fontaine Guest House	10.0 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Abalone Guest Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
7 on Marine	9.6 Exceptional 88 reviews	View
The Marine Hermanus	9.6 Exceptional 216 reviews	View

Top Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel with stunning sea views, wish we had stayed longer. Misty Waves was one of the standout hotels of our South African trip. Although we only stayed for one night, we left wishing we had booked longer to enjoy both the hotel and spend more time exploring Hermanus itself. The whole property is beautiful, with a relaxed boutique feel and stunning views. Our room was exceptionally spacious, beautifully decorated and overlooked the sea, making it a real highlight of our stay. The reception staff were friendly, welcoming and very helpful throughout. Combined with the quality of the accommodation and location, it made for a memorable stay that we would happily recommend to anyone visiting Hermanus."

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. The Whale on Main B&B

2. La Fontaine Guest House

3. Abalone Guest Lodge

4. 7 on Marine

5. The Marine Hermanus

6. Harbour Square Hotel

7. Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

8. Auberge Burgundy Guest House

9. Hermanus Lodge on the Green

10. Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

11. never@home Hermanus

12. The surf shack

13. Hermanus Boutique Guest House

14. Harbour House Hotel

15. Hermanus Cliff Path Lodge

16. Zzzone Boutique Hostel

17. Room-the zen den Shared Dorm

18. Never@home Hermanus

19. Hermanus Heights Villa

20. 6 Stemmet Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Whale Museum

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

Frequently asked questions