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Baleens Guest House

3.0 star property
Voelklip guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Balcony
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Escape to Baleens Guest House in Voelklip, where the warm atmosphere welcomes you with a fireplace and free breakfast. Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or enjoy some friendly competition at the billiards/pool table.

Reviews

8,0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

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Triple Room, Pool Facing (Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Pool View (Balcony 2)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Sea View (Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Mountain View (Twin/Double Mountain View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Sea View ( Balcony 1)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
310 10th Street, Voelklip, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Hermanus Beach - 6 min walk
  • Grotto Beach - 3 min drive
  • Voelklip Beach - 3 min drive
  • Hermanus Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Old Harbour - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 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

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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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 lobby
  • 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
Baleens Hermanus
Baleens
Baleens Guest House Guesthouse Hermanus
Baleens Guest House Guesthouse
Baleens Guest House Hermanus
Baleens Guest House Guesthouse
Baleens Guest House Guesthouse Hermanus

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 onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Baleens Guest House like?

Baleens Guest House is in Voelklip, a short 6-minute walk from Hermanus Beach.

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Baleens Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8,0

Very good

8,2/10

Cleanliness

8,6/10

Staff & service

7,6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

un ottimo ricordo
di passaggio a Hermanus ho approfittato dell'ottima offerta di questo Albergo rimanendone davvero soddisfatto del trattamento
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Top
Top gerne wieder
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Gradevolisssimo Hotel
Hotel molto gradevole, piccino e ben gestito. Il signor Nato é stato molto molto simpatico e competente poiché ci ha spiegato tutto quello che potevamo fare ad Hermanus e ci ha organizzato perfettamente le uscite con la barca (x vedere le balene e gli squali!) !!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Lugnt läge
Fint läge i lugnt område. Ren pool. Bra frukost. Lite dåligt städat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

5 ster service
Perfect place to stay if you want good service , fabulous views and walks on the beach