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Baleens Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Hermanus with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, free WiFi
In-room safe, free WiFi
Balcony
Escape to Baleens Guest House in Voelklip, where the warm atmosphere welcomes you with a fireplace and free breakfast. Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or enjoy some friendly competition at the billiards/pool table.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Pool View (Balcony 2)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Sea View (Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Mountain View (Twin/Double Mountain View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Sea View ( Balcony 1)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
310 10th Street, Voelklip, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 84 min drive

About this property

Baleens Guest House

Guest house located in Voelklip
Free breakfast, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Baleens Guest House. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A computer station, smoke-free property and 1 meeting room
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Baleens Guest House boast perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Baleens Guest House Hermanus
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Baleens Guest House Hermanus
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Frequently asked questions

Does Baleens Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much is parking at Baleens Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Baleens Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Baleens Guest House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Baleens Guest House located?

Located in Voelklip, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hermanus Beach, Grotto Beach and Voelklip Beach. Kammabaai Beach and Maanschynkop Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Baleens Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barrie, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Baleens is a friendly hotel

Baleens is now under new ownership and is about to be revamped. What we have always liked about Baleens is the easy going and friendly atmosphere. For example when we go for early morning hikes and arrive back after breakfast, Nato is always keen to make breakfast for us. These friendly gestures make the stay at Baleens a pleasure.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Camera spaziosa con ampio terrazzo vista mare

Abbiamo soggiornato solo una notte in questo hotel. Avevamo una camera molto spaziosa con un magnifico terrazzo vista mare. La colazione buona. Unico difetto e’ l’arredamento; un po’ classico e vecchio che non si addice interamente alla bellezza del posto! Se volete andare nella zona centrale di Hermanus serve una macchina. In ogni caso, lo consigliamo per il buon rapporto qualita’-prezzo.

4/10 Poor

Slavica, Johannesburg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

A fair price for the stay

I don't understand the high score given by others for this quest house. Given the price, the experience is fine, but by no means excellent. The quality of sleep is not good at all. We had a double bed, which is quite small and it felt too old and soft. The guest house is incredibly noisy due to the wooden floors (which are pretty but alas noisy) so you have to wake up when everyone heads for breakfast. The towels were old, mismatched and had a smell the moment they got wet. We also found the breakfast quite poor: cereal, fruit salad, toast and jam, eggs and bacon. On the other hand, every room does have a balcony which is lovely (we had sea views). The noisy wooden floors are lovely and clean and there are lots of sitting areas to relax. The staff is also quite pleasant and friendly.

2/10 Terrible

LMDH

Disliked: Staff & service

Bad Service, Rude Staff

I found the owner to be rude and unaccommodating. He was terrible to deal with and left us with an overall disappointing experience.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Kevin, Dublin , Ireland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could do with a revamp

The rooms here were quite dated & could do with being revamped. My wife found hairs on her pillow & on a towel in the bathroom so we won't be rushing back.

8/10 Good

Anscha, Zurich CH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely hotel out of the center

if you are searching for a relaxing, quiet place this is the hotel to be. the walk at the beach just right in front of the hotel is darling. the hotel staff is very helpfull! coffe and tea all day for your convenience. also, if you walk to grotto beach have a stop in the restaurant "dutchies".. definitely worth it!

8/10 Good

Keith, ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely location, owners, area and room!

A very pleasant stay in a lovely town! The guest house was very nice and easy to find, a little out of the town but located 2 minutes drive from the beach, it was ideal for a getaway. On check in, we were moved to a seaview room which was a nice bonus....and I would recommend the sea view to anyone booking. the breakfast was lovely and staff very helpful. My only negatives would be that the pool was a little dirty, and the wooden floors in the building made for a lot of noise at times...but in truth, I'd highly recommend. The common living areas too are worth noting.

10/10 Excellent

Phoenix, Trieste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

un ottimo ricordo

di passaggio a Hermanus ho approfittato dell'ottima offerta di questo Albergo rimanendone davvero soddisfatto del trattamento

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Had seen better times

Everything a little outdated. Lots of African artwork, but dusty. The tiny swimming pool could hardly be called as such. Breakfast good.

8/10 Good

David, telford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Tired but friendly

Tired and basic. No hairdryer, towels were rough, breakfast ok. Manageress was very friendly and helpful, and overall a good experience. Good value for the money charged.

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Muc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top

Top gerne wieder

8/10 Good

Bernd, Hannover

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zimmer mit Walaussicht und gutem Service

Wir (2 Erwachsene, 1 Kind) verbrachten hier eine Nacht in einem Familienzimmer mit Terrasse samt Blick aufs Meer. Unter den Betten war offenbar nicht saubergemacht worden. Der Besitzer hat uns sehr geholfen beim Buchen eines Whale Cruises. (Späteres) Ein- und Auschecken war total unkompliziert. Unkomplizierte Selbstbedienungsbar.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Ruhige Unterkunft

Freundlicher Besitzer, der uns gute Hinweise für ein sehr gutes Restaurant (Burgundy; Tisch vorher reservieren!) gegeben hat und für die Walbeobachtung gegeben hat.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Jacob, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value for money!

A nice hotel located a bit outside the city centre. The rooms are nice and clean and the breakfast is pretty standard but ok. They have nice common areas with an open fire, books a pool table and an honesty bar. Some of the rooms have a nice view from the balcony over the ocean and the beach, which is just a minute walk away from the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam & Marco, Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mooi uitzicht op de walvissen.

We hadden vanaf ons balkon een mooi uitzicht op de oceaan. We konden de walvissen in de verte zien. Relaxt om te zitten op het balkon. Prima bedden. Handig: op de gang staat een koelkast voor algemeen gebruik en koffie/thee faciliteiten. Vriendelijk personeel.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, n Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended, amazing value for money

Fantastic hospitality & service from arrival until departure. Location couldn't be faulted, beach (complete with Whales & Dutchies restaurant) within easy walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Nice place, good service, quiet location at the end of town. They didn't have the room we booked and upgraded us at no extra cost. No hassles. Good value for money in this price category. Would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice staff, a bit far

The place is a bit worn, and a bit far from Hermanus(although not that much to do there) but the price was fair and the staff nice!

8/10 Good

maria, voorburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

prima verblijf

goede locatie, niet in het centrum, maar prima voor het strand en de prachtige wandeling. Geheel wat verouderd, maar keurige prijs/kwaliteit verhouding

8/10 Good

ANTO&ROBY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gradevolisssimo Hotel

Hotel molto gradevole, piccino e ben gestito. Il signor Nato é stato molto molto simpatico e competente poiché ci ha spiegato tutto quello che potevamo fare ad Hermanus e ci ha organizzato perfettamente le uscite con la barca (x vedere le balene e gli squali!) !!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Allan, Staffanstorp

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lugnt läge

Fint läge i lugnt område. Ren pool. Bra frukost. Lite dåligt städat.

10/10 Excellent

Rodger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 ster service

Perfect place to stay if you want good service , fabulous views and walks on the beach