310 10th Street, Voelklip, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
What's nearby
Hermanus Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Grotto Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
Voelklip Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Hermanus Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Fernkloof Nature Reserve - 22 min drive - 14.8 km
Getting around
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 84 min drive
Restaurants
La Pentola - 7 min drive
Lizette's Kitchen - 4 min drive
Gelato Mania - 7 min drive
Checkers - 7 min drive
Black Medicine Coffee - 7 min drive
About this property
Baleens Guest House
Situated by the ocean, Baleens Guest House is a great choice for a stay in Hermanus. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
21 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
What to do
Pool table
Beach nearby
Whale watching nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Baleens Guest House Hermanus
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Baleens Guest House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Is parking offered on site at Baleens Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Baleens Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Baleens Guest House and nearby?
Baleens Guest House has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Baleens Guest House?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Baleens Guest House like?
Baleens Guest House is in Voelklip, a short 6-minute walk from Hermanus Beach.
Baleens Guest House Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
26 April 2015
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.
Barrie
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
17 March 2015
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.
Slavica
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
6 January 2015
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.
LMDH
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 December 2014
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
27 November 2014
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.
Kevin
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 November 2014
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!
Anscha
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 November 2014
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.
Keith
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
19 November 2014
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.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 November 2014
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.
David
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2014
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.
Kevin
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2014
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.
Angela
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2014
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!
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 January 2013
5 ster service
Perfect place to stay if you want good service , fabulous views and walks on the beach
Rodger
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 November 2012
Pleasant Stay
Hosts make great effort to please guests. Fine breakfast.
Joe
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 June 2012
Back to basics but great.
The place might need some upgrading, but then on the other hand, it might loose its charm. The views are stunning and the beach is very close. Our room had just the basics, but was extremely clean and what more do you need for a sleepover? Nato is a great host and very handy with breakfast which was also very basic. Very fresh fruit/yoghurt & meusli with bacon and eggs. We will definately go back next time and then try the restaurant for dinner. If its anything like breakfast, then we're in.
John & Hettie
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 December 2011
Great Find in Hermanus
Very helpful owners with restaurants and sightseeing. About 6KM from town but the beach is only about a two minute walk. Great sea views from the rooms with balconies. Beautiful homes in this neighborhood. Great breakfast!
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 April 2015
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.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2014
un ottimo ricordo
di passaggio a Hermanus ho approfittato dell'ottima offerta di questo Albergo rimanendone davvero soddisfatto del trattamento
Phoenix
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2014
Top
Top gerne wieder
Christine
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 November 2014
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.
Bernd
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 November 2014
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.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 October 2014
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 October 2014
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.
Jacob
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 October 2014
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.
Mirjam & Marco
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 August 2014
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