Whale Coast

Travel Guide

Balcony to the Atlantic Ocean in Hermanus, a city in South Africa, and one of the southernmost cities in Africa where you can watch whales from the boardwalk.
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Whale Coast

Where to stay in Whale Coast

Hermanus City-Centre

Hermanus City-Centre

5/5(13 area reviews)

Whale watching, seaside views, and shopping highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hermanus City-Centre. Make a stop by Shopping Centre or Old Harbour while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Hermanus City-Centre
Voelklip

Voelklip

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Beaches, whale watching, and mountain views are some highlights of Voelklip. Make a stop by Voelklip Beach or Grotto Beach while you're exploring.

Voelklip
Westcliff

Westcliff

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Seaside views, whale watching, and waterfront views are just a few things travelers enjoy about Westcliff. Check out Cliff Path or New Harbour while you're exploring the area.

Westcliff
Eastcliff

Eastcliff

4/5(1 area review)

While Eastcliff might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Shopping Centre and Old Harbour.

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Fernkloof

5/5(1 area review)

Fernkloof might not have many top sights, but Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Voelklip Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fernkloof
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Chanteclair

While Chanteclair isn't home to many top sights, Cliff Path and New Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.

Chanteclair
Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

4 out of 5
c/o Lord Roberts & Royal Roads Hermanus Western Cape
$68 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$78 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Hermanus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Village Square and Shopping Centre are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
"Just amazing ! Clean as new. Perfect location and helpful staff throughout the stay. Couldn’t fault the place at all except lack of TV but that didn’t bother us as we had so much to see. Quiet and peaceful at night and air con in main room. Parking plentiful. A must stay if you are in Hermanus"

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Whale Coast All Suite Hotel
Esplanade Hermanus

Esplanade Hermanus

63 Marine Dr Hermanus Western Cape
$192 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
$192 total
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Hermanus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
"Beautiful place with very friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Esplanade Hermanus
The Marine Hermanus

The Marine Hermanus

5 out of 5
Marine Drive Hermanus Western Cape
$338 nightly
The price is $388 total per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$388 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hermanus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
The Marine Hermanus
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

4 out of 5
c/o Lord Roberts & Royal Roads Hermanus Western Cape
Stay at this aparthotel in Hermanus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Village Square and Shopping Centre are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
"Just amazing ! Clean as new. Perfect location and helpful staff throughout the stay. Couldn’t fault the place at all except lack of TV but that didn’t bother us as we had so much to see. Quiet and peaceful at night and air con in main room. Parking plentiful. A must stay if you are in Hermanus"

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Whale Coast All Suite Hotel
Hermanus Heights Villa

Hermanus Heights Villa

3.5 out of 5
37 Raed na Gael Hermanus Western Cape
Stay at this apartment in Hermanus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Hermanus Country Market are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"This was really large and fantastic."

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Hermanus Heights Villa
Beautiful Double-Storey 3-bedroom home with Pool. Prime Hermanus location

Beautiful Double-Storey 3-bedroom home with Pool. Prime Hermanus location

Hermanus
Stay at this vacation home in Hermanus. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kammabaai Beach and Voelklip Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"House was big and beautiful and in a great location. It had everything you needed and the pool and braai(bbq) were a bonus. Host was very informative and checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. Perfect place for a getaway!!"

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Beautiful Double-Storey 3-bedroom home with Pool. Prime Hermanus location
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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