310 10th Street, Voelklip, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
What's nearby
Hermanus Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Grotto Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
Voelklip Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Hermanus Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Old Harbour - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 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
Guest house located in Voelklip
Free breakfast, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Baleens Guest House. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also find perks such as:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Barbecues, a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
Tour/ticket information, 1 meeting room and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms at Baleens Guest House boast perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
2 floors
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
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
Property is also known as
Baleens Guest House Hermanus
Baleens Hermanus
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Frequently asked questions
Does Baleens Guest House have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much is parking at Baleens Guest House?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Baleens Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM.
What time is check-out at Baleens Guest House?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Baleens Guest House located?
Located in Voelklip, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hermanus Beach, Grotto Beach and Voelklip Beach. Kammabaai Beach and Maanschynkop Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Baleens Guest House Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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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.
Barrie
4/10 Poor
Slavica, Johannesburg
17 Mar,2015
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Slavica
2/10 Terrible
LMDH
6 Jan,2015
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
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.
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!
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.
Keith
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
19 Nov,2014
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
David, telford
16 Nov,2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Fantastic hospitality & service from arrival until departure. Location couldn't be faulted, beach (complete with Whales & Dutchies restaurant) within easy walking distance.
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.
Angela
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 Sept,2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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!
Hosts make great effort to please guests. Fine breakfast.
Joe
10/10 Excellent
John & Hettie
27 Jun,2012
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Back to basics but great.
The place might need some upgrading, but then on the other hand, it might loose its charm. The views are stunning and the beach is very close. Our room had just the basics, but was extremely clean and what more do you need for a sleepover? Nato is a great host and very handy with breakfast which was also very basic. Very fresh fruit/yoghurt & meusli with bacon and eggs. We will definately go back next time and then try the restaurant for dinner. If its anything like breakfast, then we're in.
Very helpful owners with restaurants and sightseeing. About 6KM from town but the beach is only about a two minute walk. Great sea views from the rooms with balconies. Beautiful homes in this neighborhood. Great breakfast!
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.
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.
Bernd
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
8 Nov,2014
Liked: Staff & service
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.
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.
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.
Mirjam & Marco
8/10 Good
maria, voorburg
15 Aug,2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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