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Whales Way Ocean Retreat

Property class: 3.5

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A modern, well-lit room with a white sofa, a small table, a TV, and a large window offering a view of the sea.
A spacious bathroom with a large window, a bathtub, and a white rug.
A bedroom with a bed, a red towel, and a view of the ocean.
An outdoor deck with white furniture, a staircase, and a view of the sea at sunset.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, a wardrobe, and a small table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug

Explore the area

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858 6th Ave, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
  • Place, Wilderness National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden Route Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acrobranch Wildwoods
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, George (GRJ)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, a wardrobe, and a small table.

Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)

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

View all photos for Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

A room with a TV, white furniture, a wicker chair, and a bed with a red blanket.

Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room)

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Room (Beach Room)

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with plants.

Comfort Room (Beach Room)

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Room (Eden Room)

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink with a mirror, a toilet, and a window with a view of greenery.

Comfort Room (Eden Room)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A neatly made bed with a grey headboard, white bedding, and two dark pillows. There is a bedside table with a lamp and a small decorative item. A wicker chair is positioned near a large window with curtains, offering a view of greenery outside.

Comfort Double Room

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

About the area

Wilderness

At Whales Way Ocean Retreat you'll be within steps of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Garden Route National Park. Highlights at this guest house include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Wilderness Beach guest house include Wilderness National Park and Garden Route Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Garden Route Trail - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Acrobranch Wildwoods - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Map of Africa View Point - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Shed Coffee Roastery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Olive - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Commonage - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Girls - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Whales Way Ocean Retreat

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 guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 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 a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Wilderness guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 8 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

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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, debit cards and cash
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, Discover, debit cards and cash. 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 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whales Way Ocean Retreat on 21 Aug 2026 start from NZ$141, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

The closest beach to Whales Way Ocean Retreat is Victoria Bay Beach (6.3 km).

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat have a pool?

Whales Way Ocean Retreat has an outdoor pool.

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet brekkie is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

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

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Whales Way Ocean Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, great view, comfortable bed and really friendly people!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yolande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible, very clean and neat and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view over the Indian Ocean! Friendly and helpful host. Delicious and nicely presented breakfasts. Quiet, all you hear is the waves. Beautiful surprise was the pod of dolphins going by in the morning. Short drive to Wilderness village with plenty of great restaurant options. Highly recommend the Whale’s Way Ocean Retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sky Penthouse was very large and roomy with a great view. The staff was attentive and the breakfast was excellent. Everything about the hotel was five star. The only two things we were disappointed in was the property was on top of a cliff which led to a gorgeous view but getting to the beach was a little inconvenient. It is not a great beach for sunbathing/picnicing. Also, we had planned to walk to the trails at the national park but this is not easy to do. Overall, excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

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

Lovely stay at Whales way ocean retreat

Great
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yasser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beautiful and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Great find

Really relaxed friendly staff, very warm welcome to the hotel. Fabulous breakfast!!we won’t be eating again till late tonight!! Amazing fruit salad with creamy yogurt, and a cooked breakfast with so many variations. Would highly recommend Almost forgot…. The location and views are stunning!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified 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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Benji is the best. Netter, sympathischer und einfach total lockerer Typ! Super Frühstück!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderbarer Aufenthalt, toller, freundlicher Gastgeber. 1A Frühstücke, sehr schöne Umgebung. Jederzeit wieder. Danke!!! 😀😉😉
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mirco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten am selben Tag spontan das Zimmer "Beach Room" im Erdgeschoss gebucht. Der Ausblick gleicht nicht dem auf den Bildern. Als wir die Unterkunft betraten, kam uns modriger Geruch entgegen. Man hatte den Eindruck, dass dieses Zimmer länger nicht vergeben wurde. Die Luftfeuchtigkeit darin war sehr hoch und wir fanden an Fenster und Türen Schimmelspuren. In der Nacht wurde es sehr kalt, die Heizung funktionierte nicht. Es war auch nicht wirklich sauber. Wir haben uns im Zimmer nicht wohl gefühlt und waren froh, als wir am nächsten Tag wieder abreisten. Das Frühstück auf der Veranda war insgesamt super, aber aufgrund des Zimmers war es kein gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay. Breathtaking views of the ocean. Unfortunately we only spent one night at this place. Owner ever so friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart

Great spot. Staff were friendly - service excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning sea views. Lovely all white room with great bathroom and kitchenette. Super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

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

Will go again

Kind staff and a great breakfast to top off a pleasant stay in Wilderness.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendly staff, enjoyable food close to the beach.

The staff was friendly from check in through departure procedures. Breakfast was a nice experience and a great opportunity to interact with staff and other guests. As an oceanfront property, the views and the sound of waves were a nice addition.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Zeezicht met uitgebreid ontbijt

Prima B&B, alles goed verzorgd, uitstekend ontbijt. Veel restaurants in de omgeving (per auto). En uitzicht op de zee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

nettes Guesthouse, toller Blick

es war einfach zu kalt, Heizung funktionierte nicht, haben aber anderes Zimmer bekommen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017