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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A spacious living room with a large painting, a fireplace, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal hotel with a thatched roof, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a chandelier. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

1. La Fontaine Guest House

Westcliff, 0.5 km from Whale Museum

Simon

Rp3.415.980

Rp3.928.376 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A gazebo with a view of a mountain and a building in the distance.

A house with a large mountain in the background.

A golf course with a clubhouse, white-roofed buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a golf course, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

2. Mulligans Golf Lodge

1.4 km from Whale Museum

Hendrik

Rp2.333.957

Rp2.684.050 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a white wardrobe.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, a glass shower enclosure, and a mounted TV.

A balcony with a view of the ocean and a distant cityscape.

3. One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

Westcliff, 0.8 km from Whale Museum

"Staff was amazing and extremely friendly. They helped us out for our needs as we celebrated a couple nights in Hermanus. The room was clean and spacious. Breakfast was included with our stay and had a lot of options for us. Parking was included as we had our rental for this stop as part of the Garden Route. The hotel is about a 10 min walk from City Center and along the cliff Road Trail that goes around the bay. Again I can’t stress how great the staff was and for a boutique hotel, they...

Daniel

Rp2.580.440

Rp2.967.506 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern room with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a hanging chair.

A modern interior with a glass railing, artwork on the walls, and a staircase with wooden steps.

A modern staircase with wooden steps and glass railings, leading to a higher floor.

A rocky beach with clear water and a cliff.

4. 7 on Marine

Westcliff, 0.7 km from Whale Museum

Graeme

Rp3.280.028

Rp3.772.032 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a balcony with plants.

A sunlit patio with a wicker sofa, a small table, and potted plants.

A poolside dining setup with a burger, fries, onion rings, and a glass of champagne.

A spacious room with a large window, a sofa, a round table, and a dining area in the background.

5. The Marine Hermanus

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.3 km from Whale Museum

Saeeda

Rp9.601.899

Rp11.152.606 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A kitchen with a stainless steel range hood, a microwave, a toaster, and a tiled backsplash.

A balcony with a table holding two glasses of white wine and an open book, overlooking a coastal view with mountains in the background.

6. Harbour Square Hotel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Ian

Rp3.178.971

Rp3.655.817 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck, a cozy seating area with striped upholstered chairs, and a fan on the wall.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace. Large windows with curtains provide natural light and views of greenery outside.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

A modern outdoor deck with a pool, wooden flooring, and seating areas.

7. Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Westcliff, 2.2 km from Whale Museum

Ruth

Rp2.100.900

Rp2.416.035 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A wooden deck with a pool, outdoor seating, and a bottle of wine.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, floral decorations, and a green sofa.

A room with a wooden table, a sofa, a cabinet, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a large bed, a hanging light fixture, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the city.

8. Auberge Burgundy Guest House

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Christopher

Rp3.166.339

Rp3.641.290 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white and purple bedding, a wooden floor, and a painting on the wall.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, and a table. There are two wall-mounted shelves with logs and a framed picture.

A room with a brick wall, a bed with colorful bedding, a desk with a kettle, a TV, and a window with a view.

A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, a patterned sofa, and a display of bottles.

9. Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

Eastcliff, 0.7 km from Whale Museum

Claire

Rp2.136.504

Rp2.136.504 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A golf course with a well-maintained green, sand bunkers, and dense trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor furniture, and a well-maintained lawn.

10. Hermanus Lodge on the Green

1.6 km from Whale Museum

Grant

Rp2.338.441

Rp2.689.207 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal town with a large parking lot, a prominent building with a flat roof, and a road leading to the sea.

A modern building with a glass entrance, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

The exterior of the Whale Coast Hotel, featuring a modern architectural design with large windows and a prominent sign.

A modern staircase with a metal railing and dark wooden steps leading to an upper floor.

11. Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.4 km from Whale Museum

Glenn

Rp3.284.140

Rp3.776.761 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a chair.

A spacious living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A breakfast setup with a buffet table, bar stools, and a kitchen area with a large window overlooking the outdoors.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a large window with a view of the outdoors, and a cowhide rug.

12. Abalone Guest Lodge

Kwaaiwater, 2.2 km from Whale Museum

Anthony

Rp5.396.107

Rp6.205.523 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A backyard with a swimming pool, a picnic table, and two yellow umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, an orange door, a bathroom with a sink, and an air conditioning unit.

A group of people standing outside a building with a white exterior and a gravel ground.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a seating area with a brown sofa and orange cushions, and a window with a view of greenery.

13. never@home Hermanus

Westcliff, 0.9 km from Whale Museum

Elzabe

Rp1.013.217

Rp1.165.200 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

14. The surf shack

Westcliff, 1 km from Whale Museum

Lorenzo

Rp1.503.068

Rp1.503.068 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a whiteboard, and framed pictures on the wall.

A bicycle parked on a stone patio with a view of a pool area and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden headboard, a poster on the wall, and a window with curtains.

15. Harbour House Hotel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Alessandro

Rp3.858.439

Rp4.411.900 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hallway with a central seating area, recessed lighting, and a patterned rug.

A deck with white tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and potted plants.

A compact kitchenette with a coffee maker, a fire extinguisher, and a small refrigerator. There are two wicker chairs and a round table.

A building with a gray facade, a white door, and a sign that reads "SPACE".

16. Zzzone Boutique Hostel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Philip Doble

Rp933.583

Rp1.073.620 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A living room with a wooden coffee table, a television, and a yellow sofa.

A dining area with a glass table, striped chairs, a blue potted plant, and a sailboat painting on the wall.

A yellow sofa with a cushion, a glass candle holder, a book titled "Cape Whale Coast," and white orchids on a wooden table.

A covered patio area with a table and chairs, potted plants, and a view through large windows.

17. Anchor's Rest Hermanus

Westcliff, 1.9 km from Whale Museum

malcolm

Rp1.771.473

Rp2.200.921 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks.

A playground with a slide and climbing structure, surrounded by sand and buildings.

A lush garden with various plants and a building in the background.

A hotel with multiple floors, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.

18. First Group Hermanus Beach Club

Westcliff, 2.5 km from Whale Museum

Rp1.625.464

Rp1.869.284 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a bathroom with a sink, and an air conditioning unit.

A reception desk with two staff members, a bulletin board with text, and a window with a view of the outside.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, black chairs, and framed informational posters on the wall.

A hotel hallway with a staircase, white railings, and numbered doors.

19. Never@home Hermanus

Westcliff, 0.9 km from Whale Museum

Rp1.302.130

Rp1.506.469 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A beach scene with people relaxing under a blue and white umbrella, a surfboard, and a beach chair.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and various kitchen utensils.

A coastal outdoor seating area with wooden benches and umbrellas, overlooking the sea.

A small, white-framed bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a surfboard leaning against the wall, and a framed picture on the wall.

20. Room-the zen den Shared Dorm

Westcliff, 1 km from Whale Museum

Rp570.562

Rp656.146 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Whale Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Fontaine Guest House	10.0 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Mulligans Golf Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 183 reviews	View
7 on Marine	9.6 Exceptional 88 reviews	View
The Marine Hermanus	9.6 Exceptional 214 reviews	View

Top Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel."

never@home Hermanus

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and neat, staff were very helpful and friendly. Everything needed was available and very well located. Thank you, will definitely be back!"

Harbour House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Best room I've ever lived in around this location. It was spacious, clean, with a nice view. The staffs were very friendly and helpful. Don't forget to try their signature gin cocktails. It was phenomenon. The bartender was friendly and we had a great chat with him to know more about the country."

Esplanade Hermanus

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was very friendly and helpful, the cleanliness was excellent, everything was very clean, everything was excellent."

Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hospitality, friendly staff, clean and very comfortable."

Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Baleina guests house is perfect in Hermanus, good price , secured parking facilities, shopping centre , mall, shops walking distance . Whale watching spot very close to. Room perfect cosy and comfortable."

6 Stemmet Lodge

8/10 Good

"Location was great, easy walking distance to bay shore promenade and very good restaurant. Staff was friendly and helpful. Standard English breakfast was served in the morning. Bed was comfortable enough. Overall good experience."

Hermanus Boutique Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was friendly, supportive, and professional. Lauren is great!"

Marine Square Luxury Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and spacious flat. Great location"

Other attractions near Whale Museum

Old Harbour Museum

9.4/10 (26 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Hermanus with a trip to Old Harbour Museum. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Village Square

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Village Square during your visit to Hermanus. Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.

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Gearing's Point

You can find out about the history of Hermanus with a trip to Gearing's Point. Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.

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Hoy's Koppie

Find out about the history of Hermanus with a stop at Hoy's Koppie. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Hermanus Country Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Hermanus Country Market during your trip to Hermanus.

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Cliff Path

9.8/10 (90 reviews)

You can take time to visit Cliff Path during your travels to Hermanus. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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New Harbour

8.6/10 (39 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Hermanus with a trip to New Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Fernkloof Nature Reserve

9.2/10 (25 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Fernkloof Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Hermanus. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whale Museum?

Whale Museum is located in Hermanus. Travellers like this walkable area for its seaside and whale watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 85 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Whale Museum?

Adjacent to Whale Museum, Esplanade Hermanus is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Misty Waves Boutique Hotel and One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Whale Museum?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Whale Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whale Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Whale Museum.

What can I see and do near Whale Museum?

Voelklip Beach, Grotto Beach and Hermanus Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Kammabaai Beach and Hoy's Koppie are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Planing to do some shopping while in the area? Consider Village Square, Hermanus Country Market and Whale Coast Mall.

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Our top choices for Whale Museum hotels

1. La Fontaine Guest House

2. Mulligans Golf Lodge

3. One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

4. 7 on Marine

5. The Marine Hermanus

6. Harbour Square Hotel

7. Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

8. Auberge Burgundy Guest House

9. Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

10. Hermanus Lodge on the Green

11. Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

12. Abalone Guest Lodge

13. never@home Hermanus

14. The surf shack

15. Harbour House Hotel

16. Zzzone Boutique Hostel

17. Anchor's Rest Hermanus

18. First Group Hermanus Beach Club

19. Never@home Hermanus

20. Room-the zen den Shared Dorm

Compare popular hotels close to Whale Museum

Top Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

never@home Hermanus

Harbour House Hotel

Esplanade Hermanus

Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast

6 Stemmet Lodge

Hermanus Boutique Guest House

Marine Square Luxury Suites

Other attractions near Whale Museum

Old Harbour Museum

Village Square

Gearing's Point

Hoy's Koppie

Hermanus Country Market

Cliff Path

New Harbour

Fernkloof Nature Reserve

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