You get what you pay for very friendly great location on the beach great breakfast we used the new restaurant and bar that has just opened which is not run by owners and we had a great night. only stayed one night but would nstay again if in Hermanus.

What we liked: room with a balcony and a view of the waters. Lovely! Nice breakfast, cooked fresh in the morning and very friendly hosts. What we didn't like as much: wifi was only at the lounge and there was no satellite TV in the rooms. But the biggest issue was the bed was saggy...we were rolling towards the middle... More

we stayed for two nights and celebrated new years eve here and it was the perfect place! a really charming guesthouse just a few meters from the beach! like paradise!!!! the hosts are more than friendly and the breakfast was great! we could even use their kitchen for our braii. we really enjoyed the stay and would come again!

Hermanus is a place which is swarming with tourists, this place however is on the outskirts of Hermanus and within walking distance from the beach. It' feels really safe and doesn't require the usual set of 3 keys with automated gate and electrified fences. Baleens is a bed and breakfast which has a hostel feel and a very comfortable and... More

Baleens is a gem to be found in laid-back Hermanus. This quiet corner-lot bed and breakfast has a nice rustic feel that is complemented by the equally nice people who run it. Nato and Paula adds a pleasant personal touch to each of their guests. They make it a point to make you feel at home and helps you in... More

Such great value for money, the service was great, breakfast whilst not huge was delicious. the room was spacious and clean, tidy and very relaxing sitting on the balcony. Internet let alone wifi in South Africa is very hard to come by so to be able to access the wifi and the PC downstairs definatly made life easier. Hermanus is... More

I stayed at Baleens twice within a three-week period while living in Cape Town. It was a wonderful place to just get away for some peace and quiet. The owners and staff are all exceptionally accomodating and friendly! The rooms are comfortable, the breakfast is delicious and filling, the price is beyond reasonable, and the location is perfect. Close to... More

Excellent value. One of the only hotels we stayed in in SA with free Internet access-well done baleens!!!

This is a family run B&B about 6 km from the centre of Hermanus. The husband and wife team went out of their way to make our stay perfect.. really outstanding. Our room overlooked the ocean in a beautiful quiet part of town. We took a walk along the coastal path and it was really lovely as we spotted whales... More