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The Whale on Main B&B

Name: The Whale on Main B&B
Address: 329 Main Road, Hermanus, ZA
Price range: $$
Rating: 9.5

329 Main Road

9.5/10371 reviews

|Updated: Aug 9, 2026

About The Whale on Main B&B

Tucked along Main Road in Hermanus's cliff-walk quarter, The Whale on Main B&B sits within 300 metres of the famous cliff path where southern right whales surface close enough to photograph from shore between June and December.

With a 9.5 rating across 371 reviews, the property draws repeat visitors who value the personal-scale service a B&B format allows over larger guesthouses on the same strip. Hermanus town centre, the Old Harbour Museum, and the wine-country gateway to Hemel-en-Aarde Valley are all reachable on foot or within a short drive.

The address on 329 Main Road places guests inside the whale-watching capital of South Africa, where Walker Bay's sheltered arc delivers some of the world's most accessible land-based cetacean viewing.

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Airport shuttleNon-smoking roomsTerraceGardenHeatingDaily housekeepingBaggage storageLaundryDesignated smoking areaHot tub/JacuzziShuttle serviceSmoke-free propertyPacked lunchesSocket near the bedToilet paperTowelsPrivate bathroomToiletFree toiletriesHairdryerShowerFlat-screen TVWine/ChampagneSpecial diet meals (on request)Snack barInternetOutdoor furnitureDeskWardrobe or closetInvoice providedMeeting/Banquet facilitiesFire extinguishersCCTV outside propertyCCTV in common areasSmoke alarmsSafeAccess to healthcare professionalsFirst aid kits availableProcess in place to check health of guestsHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesPhysical distancing rules followedCashless payment availableGuest accommodation disinfected between staysLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusDelivered food covered securelyAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedPhysical distancing in dining areasCyclingSun deckLinensBoard games/PuzzlesContactless check-in/outGuest accommodation sealed after cleaningBeach umbrellasBeach chairs/LoungersTour deskTile/Marble floorWalking toursElectric kettleTowels/Sheets (extra fee)SaunaKey accessTea/Coffee makerMassageCar rentalFull-body massageHead massageNeck massageBack massageRefrigeratorPicnic areaHand sanitizerBike toursFanHikingExtra long beds (> 6.5 ft)Golf course (within 2 miles)FishingBalconyCanoeingHorseback ridingAdults only