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Whalesong Lodge

4.0 star property

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A swimming pool with clear water and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a large window overlooking the ocean.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There is a large window with a view of the sea.
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and bookshelves. A staircase is visible in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$365
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Explore the area

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83 Cliff Street, De Kelders, Western Cape, 7220
  • Place, De Kelders Strand
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grootbos Nature Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Gansbaai Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a brick accent wall, two beds with white bedding, a wooden chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with large windows offering a coastal view.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

De Kelders

At Whalesong Lodge you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from De Kelders Strand and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Klipgat Caves. Highlights at this beach guest house include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class De Kelders guest house include Danger Point Lighthouse and Gansbaai Harbor.
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What's nearby

  • De Kelders Strand - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Danger Point Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Gansbaai Harbor - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Hermanus Beach - 46 min drive - 44.9 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea View Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Garden Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Goose - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Seemans Taphuis - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gansbaai Coffee Company - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Whalesong Lodge

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Whalesong Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4-star De Kelders guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Whalesong Lodge offers 5 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Whalesong De Kelders
Whalesong Lodge
Whalesong Lodge De Kelders
Whalesong Lodge Guesthouse
Whalesong Lodge De Kelders
Whalesong Lodge Guesthouse De Kelders

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Whalesong Lodge?

Whalesong Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Whalesong Lodge?

As of 30 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whalesong Lodge on 7 Jul 2026 start from NZ$365, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Whalesong Lodge?

Yep, Whalesong Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Whalesong Lodge?

The closest beach to Whalesong Lodge is Hermanus Beach (15.2 km).

Does Whalesong Lodge have a pool?

Whalesong Lodge has an outdoor pool.

What makes Whalesong Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Whalesong Lodge.

Does Whalesong Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whalesong Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whalesong Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whalesong Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Whalesong Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic location, accommodation and staff.

What a fantastic location. Everything was spotless and we had a great breakfast. They couldn’t do enough for us. The view from our bed was superb, pity it wasn’t whale season.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nowhere in the description did it state that there was no A/C. We made due with fans but it wasn’t as comfortable as it could have been. Lovely room, loved the balcony, sunset view was amazing, food and drinks options were plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir hatten eine fantastischen Aufenthalt. Antje und ihr Team waren wunderbare Gastgeber
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous art, beautiful decor, amazing breakfast, breathtaking views extremely hospitable, helpful and friendly owner. A very special place. I can not say enough good about this place! 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Der Aufenthalt war ganz wunderbar. Fantastische Lage und direkter Blick aufs Meer. Sehr aufmerksames und nettes Personal. Absolut zu empfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle Aussicht auf die Wale von der Veranda.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This place is amazing

We stayed here for two nights and had a suite. If you stay here you must get a suite. The view of the sea is amazing with the large windows across the front of the room. If you don't have a suite you can still get the same view from the communal balcony downstairs. The staff are very sweet. Breakfast is good. It is continental but they also cook egg and bacon to order for you. It is located on a really quiet but safe area along with a few other holiday residences so it is completely quiet. For eating of an evening they book you a table at the local restaurant which is excellent and very cheap. We also ate in Hermanus which about 30 minutes away. The room was spotlessly clean and we loved the truffles they left every night. There is also an honesty bar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönste Lodge auf unserer Reise

Tolle Lodge, sehr modern eingerichtet. Toller Service und leckeres Frühstück. Wir haben uns pudelwohl gefühlt. Zur Kaffeezeit gab es immer kostenlosen Kaffee und Tee sowie selbstgebackenen Kuchen im Aufenthaltsraum. Sehr gemütlich. Gerne immer wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Atemberaubender Blick

Wunderschönes Hotel direkt an den Klippen mit tollem Blick auf den Atlantik. Wir hatten die Suite mit großer Fensterfront direkt auf das Meer. Einmalig schön. Das Guesthouse und der ganze Ort strahlt eine ansteckende Ruhe wieder, die Essensempfehlungen im Ort waren sehr gut. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder, dann zur Zeit der Walbeobachtung.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönes Zimmer in schöner Umgebung

Wir hatten das Zimmer Nr1 im ersten Stock mit Wahnsinns Aussicht auf das Meer. sei es vom Bett oder von der Badewanne - die Aussicht ist spektakulär! Auch das Frühstück war ausgezeichnet. Frisches Brot und Marmelade; Wurst und Käse; Spiegeleier und vieles Meer. Wir haben eine tolle Zeit im Whalesong verbracht. Wohl eines des schönsten Zimmer in diesem Ort.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gut geführtes Gästhaus

Außergewöhnlich mit Fantasie gestaltetes Haus, liebevoll professionell geführt. Erstklassige Lage!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mehr kann ein Hotel nicht bieten! Grandios

Ein tolles Hotel, wir haben uns sofort wohlgefühlt. Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Das Hotel liegt am Strand und verfügt über einen grandiosen Blick in die Bucht. Am Morgen konnten wir Unmengen von Delphinen beobachten. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved Whalesong Lodge

What a lovely property. We highly recommend Whalesong Lodge. Great location, friendly hosts and delicious breakfast. A wonderful quiet spot next to the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fab location

Lovely hosts very friendly and amazing views. Saw more whales from the hotel balcony than from the whale watching boat. Downside no door on loo or bathroom, so unless you don't mind hearing your partner on the toilet this room is not for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zeer huiselijk.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raffaella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ascoltando le balene

Io e il mio compagno abbiamo trascorso due notti in questo meraviglioso lodge. Abbiamo scelto la suite vista mare e mai abbiamo fatto scelta migliore. La suite è situata al primo piano e la parte che da sul mare è completamente a vetri. È stata un'emozione indescrivibile stare sdraiata sul letto o immersa nella vasca idromassaggio e guardare le balene nuotare e saltare fuori dall'acqua proprio di fronte a noi! La suite ha anche un piccolo terrazzino dove si può stare seduti ad ammirare lo spettacolo. Indimenticabile il tramonto infuocato di rosso. La sera, nel silenzio, è possibile sentire il canto delle balene e ammirare le stelle. Il lodge è molto accogliente ed è possibile, previa comunicazione alla proprietaria, cenare e degustare un buon vino. Madre e figlia gestiscono il lodge, aiutate da alcune ragazze molto gentili. Vi consiglio questo posto se cercate tranquillità e volete sognare. Mi raccomando, non dimenticate il binocolo se volete ammirare pienamente lo spettacolo nella baia.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wir kommen gerne wieder

Kleine, sehr schön gelegene Lodge direkt am Meer. Walfischbeobachtung in den Monaten August bis Dezember direkt von der Terrasse aus möglich. Nur 2 Fahrstunden von Kapstadt entfernt. Zimmer und Lounge/Aufenthaltsbereich sehr stillvoll und mit Liebe eingerichtet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sagenhafter Blick über das Meer und zu den Walen !

Tolle Location für die Walbeobachtung vom Zimmer oder Balkon aus! Sehr gutes Frühstück und nette Inhaber!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra beliggenhet

Helt fantastiskt
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Det er mere et B&B end et hotel. Ingen restaurent men der henvises til en blot 100 m fra hotellet. Der er 5 værelser. Fin udsigt.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manfred und Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super tolle Lage

Lodge in super toller Lage direkt gegenüber dem Meer mit Walen morgens uns abends. Das Inhaberehepaar war sehr freundlich und wir erhielten gute Tips für Tagestouren. Der Abend mit dem Menue, das die Beiden für die Gäste gekocht haben, war sehr lecker. Ein unterhaltsamer Abend mit den anderen Gästen. Das Haus ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

aussergewöhnliches Guesthouse

Wir haben 2 Tage in der Whalesong Lodge verbracht. Dank Lainy und Stanley fühlt man sich nach kurzer Zeit wie zu Hause und nicht wie in einem Hotel. Die Lage ist einfach grandios. Wir hatten die 2 Tage direkt vor dem Haus Wale. Man sitzt auf der Terrasse mit einem Glas Wein in der Hand und geniesst den Sonnenuntergang und die tolle Aussicht auf die Bucht. Das Frühstück war auch grosse Klasse. Wir hatten nirgends ein Besseres. Wir können die Whalesong Lodge nur empfehlen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel for watching whales.

Great location, very friendly staff, amazing breakfasts and luxurious room. Not the cheapest place to stay but certainly worth the money, particularly liked being able to wake up and see the whales from my bed! The location is fabulous although dinner options were limited, but I would definitely stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023