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  • 5/5 max c. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place to be, relaxing and friendly. Zeno and wife amazing host. Will definetly recommend to people and wil surely come back again.
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  • 5/5 anke s. 2 years ago on Google
    I can highly recommend Marlene and Zeno's B&B. They are wonderful, welcoming hosts. Rooms are very spacious, clean and modern. Their breakfast is amazing. Location is great (10'-15' min walk into town) and it's just across the road from the famous Hermanus Cliff Path where you can spot whales during season. Thank you for a lovely stay, I will be back soon!
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  • 5/5 Keith G. 1 year ago on Google
    As a solo traveller, i needed somewhere i could call home for a week while i adventured off all over the place......this was it! I have never before stayed somewhere quite as fantastic as this. Marlene welcomed me with zero fuss, showed me what i needed to know and let me to get on with my busy trip. The Room - Massive, beautiful, clean and comfortable....you know that feeling and smile you get as you walk in and you know you picked well, this'll do it to you! The bed is a big queen, with lots of comfy cushions and pillows and i slept so well. The shower room was big too, just great with everything i needed, big towels, soaps and gels. With a massive solarium with two chairs and lounger to boot, views of the mountains and overlooking the pool it really is a perfect place to kick back. Fridge, kettle with the usual bits and peices are also provided. The breakfast - Once you've selected what you want the night before on a tick-slip and left it in reception it's waiting for you, on time in the morning looking so fresh and vibrant. I always have the fresh fruit, granola, yoghurt and honey, a pot of fresh coffee and a slice of toast with all the condiments you need.....it really is a great way to start the day! The hosts - These guys are the perfect team! Marlene and Zeno are a beautiful couple with the most attention to detail who could not do more for you. Always around to help when needed, good for a chat and a laugh and have all the info and advice you ever need. They are the pefect team!! If you are visiting Hermanus, this is the place! Thank you guys x

  • 5/5 John B. 6 months ago on Google
    We enjoyed our stay at your lovely B & B. Great convenient location for seeing whales. Thanks again Zeno & Marlene for your hospitality.

  • 5/5 Sebastian B. 6 months ago on Google
    A wonderful accommodation with very hearty and attentive hosts who make a lot of effort. Breakfast was very tasty. We got a lot of tips for staying in Hermanus and the tip with the Roestekoeke at the Oude Post Bistro was also brilliant. Directly at the accommodation you can walk the Cliff Pass Trail and enjoy the great view. We'd love to come back.

  • 5/5 Matteo B. 7 months ago on Google
    We are a group of four guys who stayed at this B&B for a night on our tour of South Africa. This place is perfect for enjoying the city in peace, a little outside, but a few minutes drive from the centre. Zeno and his wife are truly courteous and attentive to any need. Zeno, in particular, also gave us great advice on our trip. Zeno, you're special! Super recommended!

  • 5/5 Daniel D. 4 months ago on Google
    Our stay at The Whale on Main B&B was absolut fantastic. The hosts are so nice and helped us in every questions. The breakfast is perfect. Also where it is located is perfect it is directly at the cliff path where you can walk in a few minutes to the center of Hermanus. Also we loved our visit at Lizettes Restaurant (a Restaurant which was recommended by our hosts) which you reach by a few minutes walk up the street. We were picked up for a whale watching Tour which fantastic directly in front of the door. All summerized our stay here was Perfect and we recommend this for everyone for a Beautiful stay in Hermanus.

  • 5/5 Friedrich B. 5 months ago on Google
    What an incredible stay with Marlene & Zeno. We felt really welcomed at The Whale On Main. Super friendly team at the B&B. An extraordinary breakfast (everyday) super towels, an very spacey and very comfortable bed. Spacious bedroom, and very clea bathrooms 👌. A lot of parking space, easy to access. And small but refreshing outdoor pool. Everything was good. So when your in town, you should stay with Marlene and Zeno 👍 P.S. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 : for the complementary water & port 🍷

  • 5/5 Mandy M. 6 months ago on Google
    We did not know Hermanus but chose to stay at the Whale on Main. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer. Next time we definitely will. The rooms are spacious, spotless and beautifully done out. Safe parking. Scrumptious breakfast. I cannot fault anything - from when we made the booking to when we left. Marlene and Zeno attended to our every need and Martha is ever helpful. I can recommend the Whale on Main without hesitation.

  • 5/5 Leonie “Leonie P.” P. 4 months ago on Google
    The whale on main B&B was our first stop of our 2 weeks South Africa trip and we couldn’t imagine a better start. we spent three nights in this gorgeous accommodation, which is privately run by the owners Marlene and Zeno. We enjoyed every single minute, Zeno and Marlene were always helpful with amazing recommendations for food & activities. The room and breakfast were perfect. Their love and passion makes everyone’s stay unforgettable. It’s like coming home. Thank you so much for hosting us. Hope to see you again, maybe one day in Germany (Hamburg 😉).

  • 5/5 Ilja B. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful clean and spacious rooms. Excellent breakfast. And loved the nearby coastal trail for whale watching :).

  • 5/5 Michaella P. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to Cape Town for the Cape Epic so we stayed at a few places along the way, but The Whale on Main B&B was definitely hands down my ultimate favourite place where my riders stayed! My riders came from Australia so for them it was a huge experience so we tried to make it the best experience and Zeno and Marlene definitely did that for them. They were always hands on and helped where they could even if it was to motivate them a bit in the mornings before the race. Thank you so much Zeno and Marlene for taking such good care of my team, and will definitely use this place in the future!

  • 5/5 Christian S. 1 year ago on Google
    We were in Hermanus for three nights and had a lovely stay at Whale on Main. Zeno and Marlene are great hosts, very warm and welcoming and great recommendations for dining as well as activities. The property is well located a 20 min walk outside of the center, directly at the cliff path trail - great for walks. Breakfast is made to order with fresh ingredients and a smile from the hosts. Great stay!

  • 5/5 mohammed m. 2 years ago on Google
    What a lovely place to stay a few days, self owners on the premises ,very friendly and accommodating , very neat and clean, beds were dreamy ,shower was the best Breakfast for halal was simple fruit and toast with cheese ,

  • 5/5 Francois N. 2 years ago on Google
    The host and hostess are out of this world! What a pleasure staying here! We will definitely be back and we can recommend this Guest House to everyone!

  • 5/5 Stefan R. 5 years ago on Google
    Marlene and Zeno are really great hosts. Together with the likewise charming Martha they make you feel completely at home in their beautiful and spacious house. Delicious breakfast (Valentines day themed fruits) and additional service like recommendations/reservations for dinner would have almost made us stay longer... Of all the very well equipped and modern rooms we recommend the rooms with view towards the mountain range in order to enjoy the evening sun on the huge patio.

  • 5/5 TL F. 4 years ago on Google
    A great guesthouse with modern light and spacious rooms. Fantastic location, 10-15 mins walk into town and over the road from cliff top whale watching spot where we saw plenty of whales even during our short stay. Our hosts were fantastic, very friendly, knowledgeable of the local area and cooked a fantastic breakfast, they even took us to the whale watching spot a few minutes walk away to make sure we were at the right spot!

  • 5/5 Katie K. 3 years ago on Google
    Spent two lovely nights at The Whale on Main B&B. The rooms are big, clean, and comfortable - with great attention to helpful details for traveling guests. The hosts, Marlene & Zeno, are truly amazing. They even helped me plan out my continued trip along the Garden Route - providing excellent suggestions. Would be happy to stay there again!

  • 5/5 Cor Van V. 1 year ago on Google
    I travel through the entire South Africa. This is one of the best guest houses I have ever been to. The owners are such lovely and gentle people. I wished I could have stayed longer but will definitely return. Very good location and very close to the big blue. Their service and hearts are bigger than the Hermanus whales! God Bless!


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