From the moment I stepped into the Whale Coast Ocean Villa, I felt welcomed and at peace. The friendly staff I encountered throughout my visit will forever live long in my memory.
I recently spent a night at the four star rated Whale Coast Ocean Villa and it was my first ever visit to Hermanus. I have wanted to travel to the town for a long time but until now I never had the chance, it was certainly a trip that I thoroughly enjoyed.
As we made our way down to the vibrant town of Hermanus, located southeast of Cape Town, we were amazed at the untouched beauty of the Overberg. The mountain ranges quickly become a normal sight but I wanted to take loads mental photos, simply because of the scenic surrounds.
As we checked into our stay for the night, the Whale Coast Ocean Villa, we knew that we could finally rejuvenate after a long drive. We were met by Trevor upon our arrival, who greeted us and assisted us to our rooms. His friendly demeanour and gentle smile was always a welcome sight during our visit.
The same can be said of Aurelia, the manageress. I noticed how intentional she was with her guests as she made a real effort to make them feel comfortable and happy with their surroundings. She was such a delight.
The Ocean Villa’s styling and décor is elegant and refreshing. It is evident that the owner had a clear vision in mind whilst planning the interior of the guest house. The best description of the styling that I could come up with is a combination French and ocean styling.
The bedrooms were generously sized and very comfortable- perfect for a weary traveller. We stayed in their Standard Rooms and I could not have been happier with my room. It had everything that one would expect from a top quality property.
I noticed that there was always some jazz playing gently in the background, further adding to the ambience of gentleness and luxury found at this guest house.
As we made our way through for breakfast I did a bit of exploring. There are many spots to sit and unwind, ideal places to enjoy some personal relaxation or to read the newspaper with a coffee at your side. The breakfast spread was generous as well.
Once we had finished packing and said our final goodbyes to the team, we looked back one last time at the property as it is set against the backdrop of the mountains. Our stay was nothing short of superb, it was now time for us to do some exploring in town!
Accommodation at the Whale Coast Ocean Villa
There are five different room options available at the Ocean Villa, namely their Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms, one Superior Mountain Facing Rooms, one Luxury Ocean Facing Room and a Family Suite.
Each of their rooms allow for sufficient privacy whilst their breakfast room and seating areas allow for guests to be able to mingle with fellow visitors.
The Whale Coast Ocean Villa offer bed and breakfast accommodation in Hermanus. This boutique guest house is a great option if you are travelling for leisure or for business. The quality and elegance of the property really does rub off on you.
Things to do in Hermanus
Hermanus will forever be famous for their whale watching opportunities. Besides the aquatic wildlife, there is an array of wine farms within the Hemel en Aarde Valley, a number of superb art galleries and restaurants and the natural surrounds make for great hiking and biking trips.
Whale Coast Ocean Villa is located at 14 12th Ave, Voelklip, Hermanus. Here is their location on Google Maps. For bookings, call +27 (0) 28 492 0033; email info@whalecoastoceanvilla.co.za.Follow them on Facebook HERE or on Instagram HERE.
