Guest hou, 3-star16 Westcliff road, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200, Hermanus, South AfricaShow on map
One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.
9.676ReviewsOutdoor Pool and Complimentary Breakfast Enjoy our outdoor pool and start your day with a delicious complimentary breakfast served daily.
Convenient Amenities Benefit from express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services, to make your stay stress-free.
Individually Decorated Guestrooms Relax in one of our 4 uniquely decorated guestrooms, equipped with modern amenities like refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary wireless internet.
For a memorable stay in Hermanus, book your room at Penguino Guest House today!
9.6
Rated 9.6 out of 10 by 76 guests who stayed here.
Amazing host, awesome breakfast
Couldn’t recommend Penguins guesthouse enough to those visiting Hermanus!
Fabulous place in a beautifullocation at a very reasonable price ..breakfast was superb
Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin und Personal. Gutes Frühstück und schöne Zimmer.
Das Internet war leider etwas instabil in unserem Zimmer.
Wunderbares Gasthaus in toller Lage in Hermanus.
Wir wurden ganz toll vom Gastgeber empfangen und uns wurde alles ausführlich gezeigt. Die Anlage ist hübsch gestaltet, es gab ausreichend Parkmöglichkeiten und alles war…
Incredible stay, just a short coastal walk to Hermanus waterfront. Owners were amazing hosts, super helpful and fun! Nikki gave some excellent recommendations while Stefan served up amazing breakfasts. A brilliant tag…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
16 Westcliff road, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200, Hermanus, South Africa
Guests rate the location 9.8 out of 10 — exceptional.
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 12:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
Pets allowed on request; charges may apply
No smoking anywhere on the property
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Check-in hours are 11 AM-1 PM and 4:30-6 PM on Sunday. The guesthouse is closed 1-4:30 PM on Sunday.
Pets. Service animals not allowed
Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-out is available
General. Cashless transactions are available
Accessibility. No elevators
Pets. Pets allowed
Covid. Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
General. Professional property host/manager
Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-in is available
Health & Safety. Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets. Only dogs are allowed
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 12:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Yes — the property states that pets are allowed. Size, number and fee are set by the property rather than by us, so say you're bringing a pet when you book and we'll confirm the terms before anything is charged.
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
16 Westcliff road, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200, Hermanus.
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.