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About this property

Situated on a hill overlooking the Indian Ocean, Whales Way Ocean Retreat offers luxury accommodation overlooking the sea and Outeniqua Mountains. The modern rooms have a TV, minibar, tea and coffee facilities and WiFi. Each has a private bathroom with a bath and shower. Some offer bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and a spa bath overlooking the ocean. Breakfast is served daily on the patio overlooking the Ocean or in the dining room. Several cafés and restaurants serving local and national cuisine are a 10-minute drive away. Guests can play golf and enjoy local activities such as paragliding, canoeing and hiking, as well as bird, whale and dolphin watching. Victoria Bay Beach and George Private Nature Reserve are a 30-minute drive away. George International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Whales Way Ocean Retreat offers free private parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vanessa
    Australia Australia
    The super fresh oysters plucked straight out of the ocean by the owner of the hotel and beautifully served was a treat. The gorgeous breakfast served with great personal attention was a clear highlight. Beds and linen were very comfortable. ...
  • Lukas
    South Africa South Africa
    Very welcoming...host did his best to give extra information regarding activities and places to eat. The breakfast was superp !
  • Libby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our penthouse room was fabulous - enormous, supremely comfortable, and with superb views of the sea in front and forest behind. The ever-present sound of the sea was a delight. Ralf treated us to a most delicious breakfast. We were sad to...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was our third stay, it is amazing place to stay we booked the Sky Pent house. As I love architecture this was pure delight and the superb views from both aspects of this large sized suite. We saw dolphins from our room and the following...
  • Sanet
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast daily was absolutely Devine! The studio apartment had a beautiful view and was very spacious. Friendly host. Benji and his dad is an excellent team. Thank you!
  • Catharina
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was very pleasant and we enjoyed our stay thoroughly. Will definitely visit again.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The view is stunning, even when sitting in bed! The room is amazing, As for the breakfast, only an exceptional chef, who loves his art would create such delight to your senses. We loved it so much that we have booked 2 nights on our return...
  • Madeleine
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely incredible stay with exceptional hospitality! Stunning sightings of dolphins as we arrived. Will definitely be back 👌
  • Matlhatsi
    South Africa South Africa
    Warm welcome from the host, the room was found clean,neatly decorated with a beautiful view. We felt at home, the room had smart TV, fruit basket, coffee or tea facilities ,& a bar fridge. The 3 course breakfast so yummy
  • Jacqui
    Australia Australia
    We loved the location and views of Whales way. We were lucky enough to see a whale in close on our arrival. The owners were super friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was outstanding!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Whales Way Ocean Retreat

Company review score: 9.5Based on 852 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Whales way ocean retreat is a beautiful family owned bed and breakfast situated on the beach front in Wilderness, a quaint village on the famous Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa. In the sun drenched garden you will find a small plunge pool and pool towels are provided for your convenience and comfort. An outdoor shower is available. there is a deck with the most fantastic views of the ocean. 019_Whales-Way-Ocean-Retreat The retreat has two types of rooms: 2 penthouse luxury suites and 4 standard rooms. each room has an en suite bathroom and the one penthouse suite has a spa bath. There are safes, mini bar fridges, flat screen tv’s, coffee and tea facilities and wi-fi. With a backdrop of mountains, lakes and rivers, it’s a perfect place to relax and recharge mentally, physically and spiritually. There is something magical about this place; a vibrant energy that draws you in and allows you to relax and live fully in ‘the flow’. A place where you feel completely at home from the moment you arrive. A golfers paradise on our doorstep, with Oubaai, Pezula, Fancourt, Pinnacle Point, to name but a few…..fantastic bird watching, hikes, paragliding, game watching….

Property information

Whales way ocean retreat is a beautiful bed and breakfast situated right on the beach in Wilderness, a quaint village on the famous Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa. In the sun drenched garden you will find a small plunge pool and pool towels are provided for your convenience and comfort. An outdoor shower is available. there is a deck with the most fantastic views of the ocean.

Neighbourhood information

Whales Way is situated on the Beach and a few minutes drive from Wilderness Village The area offers paragliding and bungee jumping, scenic flights, canoeing, hiking and fishing is also very popular.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English,Spanish

Property surroundings

House rules

Whales Way Ocean Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

10+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Whales Way Ocean Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.