Windsor Hotel
Hotel in Hermanus

With so many ways to enjoy it, why would you?. If you are planning a trip to the Western Cape, whale watching in Hermanus is one of those ‘must have’ experiences that shouldn’t be missed.

The independently owned Windsor Hotel and Self Catering Apartments offers affordable accommodation in a prime whale-watching location near the vibrant Old Harbour of Hermanus. Just 120km from Cape Town, Hermanus has grown from a small fishing village to become a popular holiday resort, bursting with cultural and adventure activities. Because the southern right whale is a marine mammal it produces milk, gives birth, is warm-blooded and breathes air. A fully grow southern right whale can weigh as much as 8 adult African elephants. per testicle the right whale is believed to have the largest testicles of any known animal. With a lifespan of up to 100 years the southern right whale is one of the longest living species of cetacea. Due to their thick layer of blubber the southern right whale never crosses over the equator and into the northern hemisphere because their body is unable to handle the extreme heat. With a head measuring up to 1/3 the length of its entire body the southern right whale has one of the largest heads of all the whale species. Despite being massive marine animals the primary diet of the southern right whale consists of prey that measures less than 1 inch long; however there are a few species of krill that can grow to lengths of up to six inches. These rooms offer breathtaking views of the ocean and of The Windsor Bay. Enjoy the fresh sea air and views of whales and dolphins playing in the sea right in front of the hotel. Ground floor sea-facing rooms offer a small patio where the first and second floor offer the best views.