Penguino Guest House

Property class: 3.5
Hermanus guesthouse with outdoor pool

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Enjoy your visit to Hermanus with a stay at Penguino Guest House. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a mirror.

Little penguin

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 3
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A bedroom with a white bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Galapagos penguin

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  • Sleeps 3
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A modern bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a bedside table.

Humboldt Penguin

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  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a desk.

Royal Penguin

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  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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16 Westcliff road, Hermanus, Western Cape, 7200

What's nearby

  • Cliff Path - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Village Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Harbour Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Whale Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • New Harbour - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pear Tree - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Cafe, Hermanus - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gelato Mania - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bientang's Cave Restaurant Hermanus - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mikro Coffee Co - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Penguino Guest House

  • Enjoy your visit to Hermanus with a stay at Penguino Guest House. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
12:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only, 1 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Penguino Guest House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, varied, and prepared with great passion by the hosts. (30 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently outstanding, fresh, and delicious, with many guests praising its quality and presentation. (8 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful quaint guest house run by the loveliest couple Stefan and Nikki! Truly every detail is thought of - heated pool, heating blankets to warm up beds, fantastic breakfast (thanks Louisa!), easy in and out access. They clearly love running a guest house, and it was a privilege to stay there. Highly recommend!!
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8/10 Very good

I really enjoyed my one night stay! I'd stay again for sure - very quiet spot and an EXCELLENT breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a brilliant stay here. The owners were lovely and very helpful, giving us great recommendations on where to go in Hermanus and also for our next stop. The location was brilliant, with lots within walking distance. The room was also very comfortable and clean. As a bonus the breakfast was great, with lots of choice and very tasty!
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10/10 Exceptional

Large well appointed room, kept impeccably clean together with excellent modern bathroom. Super comfy bed and a fabulous breakfast. Our hosts were friendly and helpful, we couldn’t ask for more.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good

Fabulous place in a beautifullocation at a very reasonable price ..breakfast was superb
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at The Penguino was absolutely wonderful. Our hosts were warm, engaging, and full of good humour — they made us feel instantly welcome and shared lots of great local tips. The accommodations were spotless and beautifully maintained, and the breakfast was nothing short of exceptional — easily the best we had during our vacation. We couldn’t recommend The Penguino more highly!
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10/10 Exceptional

We only stayed for one night but had a wonderful stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Great hosts! We also loved their 2 dogs, Pepper and Harvey. We were missing our pups back home and were happy to get our doggy fix!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Very comfortable room, excellent breakfast, freshly prepared. Superb hosts, friendly and knowledgeable. Won’t hesitate to return on next holiday.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay here. Stephan and Nikki are perfect hosts. The guest house is clean and very comfortable. It is right on the cliff path and close enough to walk into town. The breakfast is also amazing,cooked by Stephan. Couldn't have stayed anywhere better.
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10/10 Exceptional

Vey convenient guest house.

One night stop over in between Plettenberg & Cape Town. Enabled us to have a half day tour around the area which was well worth while. Everything was as described & more than adequate. Breakfast was superb!
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10/10 Exceptional

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 team! Room was also lovely. Thank you for a memorable short visit!
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was just what we needed. Stephan was a friendly and enjoyable host at Breakfast. Our hostess (sorry I have forgotten her name) was wonderful. My partner had being having a digestion issue prior to our arrival, and our hostess generously provided some over the counter medication which was very helpful. The property location is close to the center with many dining options. The scenery in the area is stunning. Highly recommend staying at The Penguino.
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding host

The host Nikki is outstanding and very helpful. The room size is good and comfortable. Warm electric blanket. Nikki helped us with our Whale trip but unfortunately it got canceled at last minute due to bad weather. Will stay here again without hesitation
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely lovely property in easy safe walking distance of Hermanus centre. Safe secure parking within locked boundary. The owner was really friendly and helpful, with lots of advice of things to do and places to eat and drink. Comfortable clean accommodation and with a nice little swimming pool, although we were too busy to use it! Absolutely first class breakfast. Would definitely recommend and use again.
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6/10 Good

The room, bedding, and towels smelled of mildew and triggered an asthma attack. There is no view out of the rooms except for a lone musty window opening onto a view of a mouldy wall. The breakfast was good, however, and the morning cook is the sole saviour from this being a 1 star review. Hti
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10/10 Exceptional

We'll be back!!

This is in the top 3 of the best value for money accommodation we've ever stayed in! Why? The location, the welcome, the room, the SUPERB breakfast, the local knowledge and advice, the electric bikes we hired. And in particular the way hosts Stefan and Nikki interacted with us and the other guests, somehow bringing us all together which enhanced the stay even more.We made some great contacts with people who had stayed at Penguino previously .... which speaks volumes in itself. Hermanus is a lovely, chilled-out place and when we go back we will be staying here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay & excellent breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

beautiful property in a great location wish a truly delicious breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay. Great people, great location, great food :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing host, awesome breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Couldn’t recommend Penguins guesthouse enough to those visiting Hermanus!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent guest house. Hosts were amazing, very welcoming and provided excellent recommendations both for the local area and the rest of our trip. Room itself was lovely and very clean and the breakfast was delicious!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay, made to feel welcome and nothing seemed too much trouble. Only wish we could have stayed longer!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful guest house. Warm and welcoming owners. Fantastic breakfast every morning. We’d come back just to eat here again!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay in Hermanus

We had a wonderful experience at Penguino Guest House. Stefan and Nikki were very welcoming and Stefan had lots of great local suggestions. The breakfast was fantastic. The guest house is just steps away from the Hermanus cliff path and great whale-watching. This is the place to stay in Hermanus!