



The rooms are elegant and airy, designed in soft blue, cream and white hues, with painted rafters that offer a real sense of space. On the ground or first floor, each room leads through French doors onto a private patio, perfect for taking every advantage of Hermanus' status as the land-based whale watching capital of the world. Glass-walled bathrooms feature a deep tub and double basins, while others have a separate dressing table. State-of-the-art amenities include underfloor heating, heated towel rails and Africology toiletries
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Abalone Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Abalone Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Abalone Lodge start from around $360, or US$360, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

It’s famous for whale-watching, but the wine is also worth a taste in this laidback coastal town.