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Whales Way Ocean Retreat

3.5 star property
Waterfront guesthouse with an outdoor pool

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Whales Way Ocean Retreat

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Luxury Penthouse (Sky Penthouse) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, shampoo
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Overview of Whales Way Ocean Retreat

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is ₹4,535
Price available on 05/05/2024

Check out the area

Map
858 6th Ave, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
  • Popular LocationViews Restuarant8 min walk
  • Popular LocationWilderness National Park15 min walk
  • Popular LocationJoplins Steakhouse4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSalinas Beach Restaurant4 min drive
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Room options

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Luxury Room (Eden Room) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, shampoo

Luxury Room (Eden Room)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Room (Beach Room) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room (Beach Room)

Highlights

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

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

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

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Luxury Room (Deep Blue Room) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room (Deep Blue Room)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Luxury Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

Luxury Penthouse (Sky Penthouse) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

Highlights

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

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Wilderness

Located on the beach, Whales Way Ocean Retreat is in Wilderness Beach, a neighbourhood in Wilderness. Garden Route Botanical Garden and Liquid Grace Adventures are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Milkwood Village Shopping Centre and Wild Oats Community Farmers Market. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby snorkelling, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 15 min walk
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 4 min drive
  • Acrobranch Wildwoods - 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

Guest house located in Wilderness Beach
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Whales Way Ocean Retreat. In addition to an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a billiards/pool table
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Whales Way Ocean Retreat offer perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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–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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whales Way Ocean Retreat on 5 May 2024 start from ₹4,535.35, excluding 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 Whales Way Ocean Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Whales Way Ocean Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wilderness Beach guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Garden Route National Park. Wilderness National Park and Garden Route Trail are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Stuart

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