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Whale Cottage Hermanus – reviews, photos

38 Westcliff Drive, Hermanus 7200, South Africa
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Whale Cottage Hermanus
Ranked #52 of 71 Hermanus B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
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Cape Town
1 review
“Don't believe any bad reviews!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

I would recommend this place to anyone looking for an affordable place to stay in Hermanus - whether it's for one night only or for a week. My girlfriend and I were greeted by a very friendly lady (Carol) and felt very welcome upon entering the guest house. The room, (Lighthouse room) despite some bad reviews, was actually VERY nice and I cannot fault it on a single thing. The morning breakfast was tasty as well.

I would definitely stay at Whale Cottage again!

Sean (Cape Town) and Bonnie (USA)

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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swakopmund
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“unwelcome at the inn”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2011
4
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You would be well advised to have proof of payment when you arrive. Any communication with the owner puts you on the back foot. The owner takes no responsiblity for her own incompetence. She is rude, puts down the phone, and in ALL dealings is very unpleasant. The photos do not reflect the fact that the place is tired and tatty, and certainly does not deserve its four stars. The whole experience left us feeling as if we had been in a war! . A Dale Carnegie course would possibly work, but perhaps not in this case.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Fraudulent Behaviour”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2010
4
people found this review helpful

We tried to book Whale Cottage, but found the owener unhelpful and rude. She insisted on a fax with our personal details, claimed our debit card was not accepted and refused to take the booking.
On our return to the UK we discover that she took a deposit, did not confirm the booking so we had no way of knowing that she had taken the money. Now she keeps putting the telephone down when we try to speak to her.
We are persuing her through our bank as we are so angry that she lets down all the other B&B owners with her attitude.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“The worse of service! Dont stay here!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2010
2
people found this review helpful

Despite a written confirmation from the owner Chris von Ulmenstein for 100% payment of 2 rooms we arrived to find only one room was available. Apparently this was due to a booking error by SafariNow- however the owner did not take any responsibility for this and refused to give us access. We paid R2000 for one room despite their booking sheet clearly stating that we had booked 2 rooms and that one room was quote as costing R1200! We then had to go and find alternative accomodation at 7pm at night. Be warned - dont use this establishment or any of the sister guest houses.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Southampton
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Perfect - a dream getaway!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2010

This place was amazing! The location is in a beach complex, but what a location - right on the water/rocks with stunning views. We fell in love with this little retreat!! The staff are amazing and friendly and always on hand when needed. We were thoroughly impressed from start to finish! We will return with friends and family in tow.

  • Stayed March 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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