Penguino Guest House

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Gentoo Penguin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
$117
$117 nightly
$117 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

Explore the area

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16 Westcliff road, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200
  • Place, Cliff Path
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Harbour
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, New Harbour
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Little penguin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

King penguin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Galapagos penguin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Humboldt Penguin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Africa Penguin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Gentoo Penguin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Penguin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Hermanus

Located in Hermanus (Westcliff), Penguino Guest House is within a 15-minute walk of Cliff Path and Whale Museum. .This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Village Square and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Cliff Path - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Village Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old Harbour - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • New Harbour - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Char'd Grill & Wine Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Burgundy - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Co - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Penguino Guest House

Guesthouse in Hermanus with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Penguino Guest House offers 4 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Hermanus guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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