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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 high ceiling, wooden beams, and a chandelier. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

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

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.

1. La Fontaine Guest House

Westcliff, 0.5 km from Whale Museum

Simon

￥30,088

￥34,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

A swimming pool with a white gazebo, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

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

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

2. Mulligans Golf Lodge

1.4 km from Whale Museum

Hendrik

￥19,940

￥23,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

3. Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

Westcliff, 2.2 km from Whale Museum

Jon

￥18,556

￥21,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit patio area.

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

4. One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

Westcliff, 0.8 km from Whale Museum

"Most supportive, genuine staff! Excellent place, if we were staying longer would have explored the spa. Super short walk to see the water. Breakfast was delicious, cooked to order. Great towels and pillows. Bed was very firm, but more than I prefer. The place was pristine, very impressive. Staff got us booked on a whale watching boat ride the night before, allowed us to store luggage before we departed."

Marion Virginia

￥24,762

￥28,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A coastal hotel with a white building, rocky shoreline, and mountains in the background.

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.

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

5. The Marine Hermanus

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.3 km from Whale Museum

Saeeda

￥84,573

￥98,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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.

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

6. Auberge Burgundy Guest House

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Christopher

￥30,493

￥35,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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".

7. Zzzone Boutique Hostel

Hermanus City-Centre, 0.1 km from Whale Museum

Philip Doble

￥7,730

￥8,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

8. Hermanus Lodge on the Green

1.6 km from Whale Museum

Grant

￥20,233

￥23,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

9. Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

Eastcliff, 0.7 km from Whale Museum

Patrick

￥17,211

￥17,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside table, and a dresser.

A deck with wicker furniture and a pool, surrounded by a white fence.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a white railing overlooking a pool and a residential area with hills in the background.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and utensils.

10. Villa Venusta

Westcliff, 1.3 km from Whale Museum

Gary

￥21,720

￥25,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a white building.

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

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a fireplace, and a large window.

11. never@home Hermanus

Westcliff, 0.9 km from Whale Museum

Elzabe

￥8,904

￥10,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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.

12. Abalone Guest Lodge

Kwaaiwater, 2.2 km from Whale Museum

Anthony

￥46,335

￥53,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern two-story house with a covered patio area, a gravel driveway, and potted plants.

A sign for 'Hermanus Cliff Path Lodge' with a modern design and a clear view of the surrounding landscape.

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

A bedroom with a brown leather sofa, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a white wardrobe, a small bedside table, and a mirror on the wall.

13. Hermanus Cliff Path Lodge

2 km from Whale Museum

David

￥18,156

￥18,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

14. The surf shack

Westcliff, 1 km from Whale Museum

Lorenzo

￥13,239

￥13,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with a bed, an air conditioning unit, a mirror, and two doors leading to other rooms.

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

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

15. Never@home Hermanus

Westcliff, 0.9 km from Whale Museum

￥11,519

￥13,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A living room with a leather sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area in the background.

A residential property with a well-maintained lawn, solar panels on the roof, and a variety of plants and shrubs.

A living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

16. Hermanus Heights Villa

Hermanus Heights, 2.3 km from Whale Museum

Miriam

￥16,695

￥19,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A room with a view of the ocean, a balcony with a chair, and a patterned curtain.

A fenced yard with a view of the ocean and mountains.

A staircase with a black handrail leading to a landing.

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, featuring a paved walkway and surrounding greenery.

17. On the Cliff Guest House

Westcliff, 1.3 km from Whale Museum

Mats

￥37,230

￥42,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A residential property with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A golf course with a view of mountains and a cloudy sky.

A beach with a flagpole, beachgoers, and umbrellas.

18. Sixteen Guest House on Main

Westcliff, 0.9 km from Whale Museum

Perry

￥17,677

￥17,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A clear pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a white wall and greenery.

A modern two-story building with a covered outdoor seating area and a garage.

A spacious living room with a large dining table, sofas, and a view of the outdoors.

A view from a balcony overlooking a coastal area with houses, a body of water, and distant mountains.

19. Whale Away Guest House

Eastcliff, 0.9 km from Whale Museum

Gary

￥24,594

￥28,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A resort with a pool, a fountain, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal landscape.

A spacious, elegantly furnished living room with a high ceiling, ornate furniture, and a grand staircase.

A view from a balcony overlooking a garden with a pool and a building in the background.

20. Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

Westcliff, 0.6 km from Whale Museum

Nick

￥17,293

￥20,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Whale Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
La Fontaine Guest House	10.0 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Mulligans Golf Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 186 reviews	View
The Marine Hermanus	9.6 Exceptional 218 reviews	View

Top Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

Hermanus Lodge on the Green

10/10 Excellent

"Cozy place with great atmosphere and fantastic staff."

One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

The Marine Hermanus

10/10 Excellent

"None"

Esplanade Hermanus

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were really friendly and helpful even before we arrived. The secure parking area was a bonus! Our room had a great view of the ocean and was even bigger than expected. It was the perfect location for exploring the old harbour. Highly recommend booking here!"

7 on Marine

10/10 Excellent

"…………………………………………………………….."

Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location and kind staff."

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend, excellent position, we had room with sea view and watched whales jumping out of water!"

Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place to stay. Away from the main road so nice and quiet. Staff amazingly friendly."

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!"

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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Village Square during your trip 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 visit 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 do some window-shopping at Hermanus Country Market during your visit 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. Travelers like this walkable area for its seaside and whale watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 85 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices close by include Misty Waves Boutique Hotel and One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel.

How many hotels are there near Whale Museum?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. 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. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Whale Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whale Museum?

For more details about updating your stay near Whale Museum or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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. Whale Rock Luxury Lodge

4. One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

5. The Marine Hermanus

6. Auberge Burgundy Guest House

7. Zzzone Boutique Hostel

8. Hermanus Lodge on the Green

9. Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

10. Villa Venusta

11. never@home Hermanus

12. Abalone Guest Lodge

13. Hermanus Cliff Path Lodge

14. The surf shack

15. Never@home Hermanus

16. Hermanus Heights Villa

17. On the Cliff Guest House

18. Sixteen Guest House on Main

19. Whale Away Guest House

20. Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

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Top Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

Hermanus Lodge on the Green

One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

The Marine Hermanus

Esplanade Hermanus

7 on Marine

Baleia Guest Lodge Bed & Breakfast

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

Port Del Mar Luxury Guesthouse

never@home Hermanus

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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