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Whales Way Ocean Retreat

3.5 star property
Waterfront guesthouse with an outdoor pool

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Luxury Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)
Luxury Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse) | Bathroom
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Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
858 6th Ave, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
  • Popular LocationWilderness National Park15 min walk
  • Popular LocationWilderness Lagoon4 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Bay Beach15 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Room (Eden Room) | Bathroom

Luxury Room (Eden Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Spring-water bath
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room (Beach Room)

Luxury Room (Beach Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Spring-water bath
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room (Deep Blue Room)

Luxury Room (Deep Blue Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Spring-water bath
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

Luxury Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse) | Balcony

Luxury Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is NZ$239
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includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Beach Villa Wilderness

About the area

Wilderness

This beach guest house offers an outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served.
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What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 15 min walk
  • Garden Route Trail - 3 min drive
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 4 min drive
  • Map of Africa View Point - 14 min drive
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Green Shed Coffee Roastery - 6 min drive
  • Pomodoro - 6 min drive
  • Blue Olive Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - 6 min drive
  • Ilali Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • The Girls - 6 min drive

About this property

Whales Way Ocean Retreat

Waterfront guesthouse with an outdoor pool
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Whales Way Ocean Retreat. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Wilderness guesthouse is smoke free.

  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Whales Way Ocean Retreat offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Wilderness guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Whales Way Ocean Retreat Hotel Wilderness
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Hotel
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Whales Way Ocean Retreat House Wilderness
Whales Way Ocean Retreat House
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Guesthouse Wilderness
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Guesthouse
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Whales Way Ocean Retreat Guesthouse
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Whales Way Ocean Retreat Guesthouse Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

Yep, Whales Way Ocean Retreat has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

As of 14 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whales Way Ocean Retreat on 25 May 2024 start from NZ$115.78, 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.

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat have a pool?

Whales Way Ocean Retreat has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

No, Whales Way Ocean Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Are pets allowed at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Whales Way Ocean Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Warm welcome from Benji for our one night stay. Lovely views from the hotel out to sea. Room very comfortable and everything you would need. Would definitely stay again if in the area. Fab breakfast ! Thank you.
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not happy.
Host was in a hurry to check us in as had to be somewhere else. I have a health condition that requires breathing aparatus, unfortunately there was no free sockets nearby to plug my machine in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasser

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beautiful and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem!
We stayed in the top floor loft which is absolutely amazing. Ralph is very nice and prepares excellent breakfast. The view of the ocean from the balcony is breathtaking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly place to stay, right beside the sea. Saw three pods of dolphins from the balcony.. a nice secluded place offeing wonderful breakfasts! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Pleasant Stay
Very good value and fabulous sea views. The room was fine and clean. What was memorable was the breakfast the fresh fruit, granola and yogourt followed by Ralphs full english this was very good. A car is necessary to go into Wilderness for dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach front joy
Right on the beach. Book one of the top floors to get the best views. If you don’t, you’ll still have a great view at breakfast from the huge deck! Comfortable rooms too
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location with a fantastic view and made to order breakfast, for how inexpensive it is to stay there; you can't do much better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful stay
Stayed for two nights, great guesthouse. Room service excellent, bedding lovely. Breakfast is perfect. Host friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Eusebio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019