Title: Penguino Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Penguino Guest House Guesthouse in Hermanus with free breakfast and outdoor pool ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751400/16751396/5acf3abd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Free daily full breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751400/16751396/61461fa4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Gentoo Penguin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751400/16751396/eafce787.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751400/16751396/w598h400x2y0-4c9328af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751400/16751396/6f1a4e26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Penguino Guest House in Westcliff welcomes visitors with free breakfast and a welcoming fireplace in the lobby. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or use WiFi from their rooms. The guesthouse consistently earns praise from travelers for its pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - Pet-friendly - Housekeeping - Pool - Laundry - Parking included £84 includes taxes & fees 29 Nov - 30 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 31 - Nov 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=16751396&PinnedHotelID=16751396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=16751396&PinnedHotelID=16751396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 1 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=16751396&PinnedHotelID=16751396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=16751396&PinnedHotelID=16751396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=16751396&PinnedHotelID=16751396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=16751396&PinnedHotelID=16751396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=16751396&PinnedHotelID=16751396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=16751396&PinnedHotelID=16751396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ![Little penguin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751400/16751396/b01c5a66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Little penguin 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Select Comfort bed Separate bedroom Down duvet - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed ![King penguin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751400/16751396/e288178f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King penguin ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Select Comfort bed Separate bedroom Down duvet - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Galapagos penguin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751400/16751396/80d186dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Galapagos penguin ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Select Comfort bed Separate bedroom Down duvet - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Humboldt Penguin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751400/16751396/d01e4c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Humboldt Penguin 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Fridge Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Separate bath and shower Hairdryer Electric kettle - 291 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Africa Penguin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751400/16751396/2e7b2d21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Africa Penguin 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Fridge Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Hairdryer Electric kettle - 248 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Gentoo Penguin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751400/16751396/eafce787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Gentoo Penguin 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Fridge Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Royal Penguin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751400/16751396/2ac3ccab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Royal Penguin 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Fridge Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - 213 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHermanus-Hotels-Penguino-Guest-House.h16751396.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHermanus-Hotels-Penguino-Guest-House.h16751396.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.42387%2C19.23405&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J1UwywL2PrCeFV-MAs_pjstW3Ak=) 16 Westcliff road, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200 #### What's nearby - Cliff Path - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Old Harbour - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - New Harbour - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Hermanus Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Voelklip Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles #### Getting around - Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 89 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gelato Mania - ‬15 min walk - ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Burgundy - ‬13 min walk - ‪The Wine Glass - ‬12 min walk - ‪Mikro Coffee Co - ‬13 min walk ## About this property ### Penguino Guest House Guest house located in Westcliff You can look forward to free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception at Penguino Guest House. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this guest house include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Express check-out, a TV in reception and smoke-free property Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. 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Outdoor pool - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator - Outdoor pool ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Fireplace in lobby - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Refrigerator ### More - Desk - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6 PM Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Check-in hours are 11 AM-1 PM and 4:30-6 PM on Sunday. The guesthouse is closed 1-4:30 PM on Sunday. ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Pets cannot be left unattended Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per day. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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, debit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a smoke detector This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Penguino Guest House Hermanus Penguino Hermanus Penguino Guest House Guesthouse Hermanus Penguino Guest House Guesthouse Penguino Guest House Hermanus Penguino Guest House Guesthouse Penguino Guest House Guesthouse Hermanus ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Penguino Guest House have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Penguino Guest House? > As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Penguino Guest House on 29 Nov 2025 start from £83.56, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hermanus-Hotels-Penguino-Guest-House.h16751396.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Penguino Guest House pet-friendly? > Yes, Penguino Guest House allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Penguino Guest House? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Penguino Guest House? > Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Penguino Guest House? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Penguino Guest House located? > Located in Westcliff, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cliff Path, Whale Museum and Village Square. Shopping Centre and Old Harbour are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Penguino Guest House Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 114 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 9.4/10 Amenities ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.4/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 22 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent Very comfortable room, excellent breakfast, freshly prepared. Superb hosts, friendly and knowledgeable. Won’t hesitate to return on next holiday. ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vinit 6 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Incredible stay, just a short coastal walk to Hermanus waterfront. Owners were amazing hosts, super helpful and fun! Nikki gave some excellent recommendations while Stefan served up amazing breakfasts. A brilliant tag team! Room was also lovely. Thank you for a memorable short visit! ##### Vinit Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren 26 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent Stay with Wonderful Hosts Would highly recommend the Penguino. The hosts, Stefan and his wife Nikki are wonderful and really go out of their way to make your stay easy and comfortable. They can help you with any local tours or places to eat out. The breakfast was outstanding and the room amazing. Would definitely book again! ##### Lauren Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Giulia 12 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Highly recommended Ultra-welcoming and accommodating hosts, lovely room, nice neighborhood. Stefan and Nikki were a delight. ##### Giulia Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Outstanding host The host Nikki is outstanding and very helpful. The room size is good and comfortable. Warm electric blanket. Nikki helped us with our Whale trip but unfortunately it got canceled at last minute due to bad weather. Will stay here again without hesitation ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent property with very professional service and comforting security. Superior rooms with great features including tea/coffee-making, good Wi-Fi, USB sockets by the bed. Breakfast excellent. Host Stefan very knowledgeable and helped us plan our onward travel. Situated a very short distance from the sea if you fancy whale watching and close enough to the town to reach a great selection of restaurants. We would highly recommend the Penguino. ##### Jonathan Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### siobhan 14 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### We'll be back!! This is in the top 3 of the best value for money accommodation we've ever stayed in! Why? The location, the welcome, the room, the SUPERB breakfast, the local knowledge and advice, the electric bikes we hired. And in particular the way hosts Stefan and Nikki interacted with us and the other guests, somehow bringing us all together which enhanced the stay even more.We made some great contacts with people who had stayed at Penguino previously .... which speaks volumes in itself. Hermanus is a lovely, chilled-out place and when we go back we will be staying here again. ##### siobhan Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The breakfast was just what we needed. Stephan was a friendly and enjoyable host at Breakfast. Our hostess (sorry I have forgotten her name) was wonderful. My partner had being having a digestion issue prior to our arrival, and our hostess generously provided some over the counter medication which was very helpful. The property location is close to the center with many dining options. The scenery in the area is stunning. Highly recommend staying at The Penguino. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9a4e2d51-af2a-4831-888f-312bf2426d59-1761464897288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### David W Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alistair 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our stay at The Penguino was absolutely wonderful. Our hosts were warm, engaging, and full of good humour — they made us feel instantly welcome and shared lots of great local tips. The accommodations were spotless and beautifully maintained, and the breakfast was nothing short of exceptional — easily the best we had during our vacation. We couldn’t recommend The Penguino more highly! ##### Alistair Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing host, awesome breakfast ##### Joshua Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lily 25 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Couldn’t recommend Penguins guesthouse enough to those visiting Hermanus! ##### Lily Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### terence 24 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very good Fabulous place in a beautifullocation at a very reasonable price ..breakfast was superb ##### terence Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fridolin 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin und Personal. Gutes Frühstück und schöne Zimmer. Das Internet war leider etwas instabil in unserem Zimmer. ##### Fridolin Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fabian 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wunderbares Gasthaus in toller Lage in Hermanus. Wir wurden ganz toll vom Gastgeber empfangen und uns wurde alles ausführlich gezeigt. Die Anlage ist hübsch gestaltet, es gab ausreichend Parkmöglichkeiten und alles war sehr modern. Die Zimmer waren sauber, ebenfalls modern und gut ausgestattet. Die Betten waren sehr bequem und die Zimmer sehr geräumig. Das Frühstück war lecker und nett gestaltet. Die Gegend ist sicher. Der Küstenwanderweg ist in 2 Minuten zu Fuß zu erreichen. Die Restaurants und der Stadtkern in 15 Minuten. Man kann hier nachts zur Unterkunft zurücklaufen. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und kommen gerne wieder. ##### Fabian ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim 28 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Vey convenient guest house. One night stop over in between Plettenberg & Cape Town. Enabled us to have a half day tour around the area which was well worth while. Everything was as described & more than adequate. Breakfast was superb! ##### Tim Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kan 21 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastisk service Fantastisk sted. Som at overnatte hos familie. Man følte sig godt tilpas og tager hånd om. Perfekt lokation og morgenmaden og servicen var enestående ##### Kan Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann 20 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### En pärla i Hermanus En fantastisk vistelse som vi gärna gör om! Det här stället är en riktig pärla. Ägarparet är fantastiska – otroligt trevliga och alltid redo att ge tips om de bästa restaurangerna, utflykterna och vingårdarna i området. De hjälpte oss verkligen att få ut det mesta av vår vistelse. Frukosten är en upplevelse i sig med en perfekt kombination av à la carte och buffé. Allt var fräscht, välsmakande och serverat med stor omsorg. Vi kände oss varmt välkomna från första stund och kommer definitivt att återvända. Rekommenderas starkt till alla som vill ha en minnesvärd vistelse! #ViKommerTillbaka #PerfektVistelse #ServiceIMästarklass ##### Ann Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia 7 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay & excellent breakfast! ##### Julia Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Montigaud 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Jolie chambre et petit dejeuner divinement bon Super accueil, location très bien située a 2 pas du sentier pour observer les baleine. Jolie chambre tres propre. Petit dejeuner exceptionnel et porridge inoubliable. Les proprietaires sont en plus adorables. ##### Montigaud Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan Philipp 17 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wirklich sehr freundliche und sympathische Gastgeber. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und frisch zubereitet. Checkin und checkout waren einfach. ##### Jan Philipp Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thorben 11 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr liebevoll und persönlich geführtes Guesthouse mit außergewöhlich gutem Frühstück. Die Ausstattung der Zimmer lässt keine Wünsche offen. Stefan und Nikki sind hervorragende Gastgeber. Wir fühlten uns jederzeit sehr, sehr wohl und können jedem empfehlen, bei einem Besuch in Hermanus das Penguino Guesthouse als Unterkunft zu wählen. Wir kommen wieder! ##### Thorben Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mario Inacio 5 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excelente. 10/10 Maravilhosa a estadia no Penguino! O casal de donos do hotel são extremamente simpáticos, atenciosos e solicitos! Quarto grande, aconchegante e bem limpo! Hotel bem localizado! Da para ir tranquilamente andando para o centro de Hermanus! Café da manhã maravilhoso feito na hora, pelo próprio dono do hotel, que cozinha muito bem! Com ingredientes de excelente qualidade e frescos! Excelente custo benefício! Indico muito todos a ficarem la! ##### Mario Inacio Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephen 11 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Absolutely lovely property in easy safe walking distance of Hermanus centre. Safe secure parking within locked boundary. The owner was really friendly and helpful, with lots of advice of things to do and places to eat and drink. Comfortable clean accommodation and with a nice little swimming pool, although we were too busy to use it! Absolutely first class breakfast. Would definitely recommend and use again. ##### stephen Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Keith 6 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I really enjoyed my one night stay! I'd stay again for sure - very quiet spot and an EXCELLENT breakfast! ##### Keith Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 21 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Fantastic stay, made to feel welcome and nothing seemed too much trouble. 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