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

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

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a view of the sea, a television, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

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, 0.3 mi from Whale Museum

Simon

£168

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

A house with a large mountain in the background.

2. Mulligans Golf Lodge

0.9 mi from Whale Museum

Hendrik

£108

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 balcony with a view of the ocean and a distant cityscape.

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

3. One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

Westcliff, 0.5 mi 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

£132

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the ocean, a comfortable sofa, a coffee table, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a cushioned chair, and a door.

4. Esplanade Hermanus

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 mi from Whale Museum

Robert

£145

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

A rooftop pool area with a view of the ocean and mountains, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

5. Harbour Square Hotel

Hermanus City-Centre, < 0.1 mi from Whale Museum

Ian

£189

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and a wine rack with glasses.

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.

6. The Marine Hermanus

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.2 mi from Whale Museum

Saeeda

£468

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 modern outdoor deck with a pool, wooden flooring, and seating areas.

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

A large, modern house with a well-lit entrance, a curved driveway, and a neatly trimmed hedge.

7. Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Westcliff, 1.3 mi from Whale Museum

Ruth

£124

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, streets, and a body of water.

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

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

8. Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

Eastcliff, 0.4 mi from Whale Museum

Claire

£82

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a bottle of wine, and a tray with glasses and a bowl.

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

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

9. Hermanus Lodge on the Green

1 mi from Whale Museum

Grant

£115

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 staircase with a metal railing and dark wooden steps leading to an upper floor.

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.

10. Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.2 mi from Whale Museum

Glenn

£151

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

11. The surf shack

Westcliff, 0.6 mi from Whale Museum

Lorenzo

£64

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of the sea, a ceiling fan, and a table with a tray of items.

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, 1.4 mi from Whale Museum

Anthony

£259

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A balcony with a view of the sea, a table with a fruit bowl, and a chair.

A kitchen with a countertop, a sink, and a cabinet. There are framed artworks on the wall.

A table with breakfast items and a glass of orange juice, overlooking a pool and the ocean.

13. Harbour House Hotel

Hermanus City-Centre, < 0.1 mi from Whale Museum

Alessandro

£188

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 reception desk with a wooden counter, a seating area with a brown sofa and orange cushions, and a window with a view of greenery.

A hotel hallway with a staircase, white walls, and red doors numbered 103 and 106.

14. never@home Hermanus

Westcliff, 0.6 mi from Whale Museum

Julue

£50

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. Zzzone Boutique Hostel

Hermanus City-Centre, < 0.1 mi from Whale Museum

Philip Doble

£43

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

A backyard with a large tree, a stone wall, and a white house with a pool and patio furniture.

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

16. Anchor's Rest Hermanus

Westcliff, 1.2 mi from Whale Museum

malcolm

£88

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious patio area with a wooden table, wicker chairs, and a pool view.

A white console table with a mirror, a tray with various items, a glass bottle, and a black coffee maker.

A modern house with a pool, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a mirror, and a bathroom.

17. Hermanus Cliff Path Lodge

1.2 mi from Whale Museum

£87

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a round mirror, a sink, a shelf with a kettle, and a window with a pillow.

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

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

18. Never@home Hermanus

Westcliff, 0.6 mi from Whale Museum

£70

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a coastal view, a road with vehicles, and a building with a white facade.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with chairs, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view through the door.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a small grassy patch.

19. Hermanus Boutique Guest House

Westcliff, 0.4 mi from Whale Museum

Annette

£156

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a view of the surrounding area.

A residential area with a view of the sea and a distant hill.

A spacious living room with a large sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee table.

A modern two-story building with large windows and a balcony.

20. Hermanus Heights Villa

Hermanus Heights, 1.4 mi from Whale Museum

Miriam

£96

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Top Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

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."

One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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."

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful place with such lovely friendly service. Very comfortable bed and fabulous food"

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."

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"

7 on Marine

10/10 Excellent

"Easy secure parking, very friendly helpful staff, clean room, great location, really nice hotel!"

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. Esplanade Hermanus

5. Harbour Square Hotel

6. The Marine Hermanus

7. Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

8. Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

9. Hermanus Lodge on the Green

10. Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

11. The surf shack

12. Abalone Guest Lodge

13. Harbour House Hotel

14. never@home Hermanus

15. Zzzone Boutique Hostel

16. Anchor's Rest Hermanus

17. Hermanus Cliff Path Lodge

18. Never@home Hermanus

19. Hermanus Boutique Guest House

20. Hermanus Heights Villa

Top Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

Harbour House Hotel

One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

Esplanade Hermanus

Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast

Hermanus Boutique Guest House

Marine Square Luxury Suites

7 on Marine

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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