Penguino Guesthouse in Hermanus

Penguino Guesthouse offers family rooms with private bathrooms, parquet floors, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature a pool view or mountain views. The rooms are soundproofed and have electric blankets for chilly nights. The bathrooms have rainfall showers and Diptyque toiletries.

The guesthouse serves a variety of breakfast options, including continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Special diet menus cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. The breakfast features homemade fig jam, fresh fruit platters, and daily specials like avocado on toast or French toast. The host, Stefan, is a trained chef who prepares each meal fresh.

Guests can enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, a fitness room, and a lounge area. The guesthouse offers yoga classes, bicycle rentals, and walking tours. The property has a shared lounge/TV area and board games for families. The pool area has a shallow end for children and beach towels.

Located 104 km from Cape Town International Airport, the guesthouse is a 17-minute walk from Old Harbour. It is two minutes from the Hermanus Cliff Path, offering scenic coastal walks. Nearby attractions include La Vierge Winery (5 km), Mt Hebron Nature Reserve (13 km), and Hermanus Golf Club (3 km). The town center and restaurants are a short walk away.

The guesthouse offers free WiFi, free private parking, and an airport shuttle service. It provides baby safety gates, babysitting/child services, and board games for families. The property is pet-friendly with pet baskets and bowls. Additional services include express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping. The hosts offer personalized recommendations for local activities and restaurants.