10/10 Exceptional
Very Satisfied !
so nice and i want to stay again!
MASAHIRO
A Whale of a Time
Cape Town beach hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant
Located in Fish Hoek, A Whale of a Time offers an escape to the coast. Tee off on the 18-hole golf course, sip wine at the tasting room or relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers. Guests praise this hotel's tranquil atmosphere and convenient amenities like free self parking and a hair salon.
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Connecting rooms available
- Bar
Main amenities (11)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant and beach bar
- Outdoor pool
- Terrace
- Garden
- Front-desk safe
- Self-serve laundry
- Hair salon
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grills
- Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Garden
- Terrace
Room options
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dolphin)
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
- Ocean view
- 646 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Beluga )
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
- Ocean view
- 969 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Apartment (Orca)
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
- Ocean view
- 646 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Twin Penguin)
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
- Sea view
- 646 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Neptune Garden Apartment
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- Sea view
- 1291 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood
11 Echo Road, Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975
About this property
A Whale of a Time
A Whale of a Time puts you within a 15-minute drive of US Consulate General and Boulders Beach. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the beach bar. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is close by: Sunny Cove Station is just 5 minutes by foot.
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A Whale of a Time Reviews
Exceptional
9.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Great location
Amazing spot and superb view from the balcony! Great service from the staff. Very convenient to get to nearby beach spots and amenities.
Saleem
Saleem, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The view is amazing. Archie is very friendly. The apartment is clean, we enjoyed our stay.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The outstanding high point was the view - absolutely stunning un interrupted views of the Indian Ocean - beautiful.
Verified traveler
19-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Uppehälle hos à Whale of à tima
Fantastiskt trevlig värdfamilj
Jan-Ola
Jan-Ola, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Schönes Appartment, gute Aussicht.
Bernd
Bernd, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful rustic atmosphere at the Stone Cottage. Amazing views and friendly staff. Thanks for a great stay! Will definitely be back soon.
Lindy
Lindy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Toller Blick vom Zimmer aufs Meer
Das Zimmer war genau wie auf den Fotos..man hat einen super Ausblick aufs Meer. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und gemütlich. Sehr netter und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber..Guter Ausgangspunkt um die Gegend um das Kap der guten Hoffnung zu erkunden.
Elena
Elena, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nette Ferienwohnung mit tollem Meerblick
Die Wohnung ist sehr grosszuegig geschnitten und es ist alles vorhanden, was man so brauchen koennte. Der Hammer ist der Balkon zum Meer von dem aus man stundenlang den Delfinen zusehen kann. Super!
irene
irene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Stone cottage
This was my second stay at Whale of a Time, but my first stay in the Stone Cottage. It was magical - like a quaint little fairy castle. I loved the stone-work, the winding staircase, the old-style bath tubs and interesting decor. The well-equipped kitchen and the bar-style seating was perfect for us and we also spent many hours sitting around the pool, with magnificent views. It was a most enjoyable stay in a one-of-a-kind destination. I will definitely be back and will highly recommend it to others. Thanks and Well Done to the management and staff!
Lindy
Lindy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fabuleux!
Superbe séjour, la vue de l'appartement (Dolphin) est fabuleuse sur Fish Hoek, False bay et les baleines si elles décident de passer par là ce qui a été notre cas! La literie est confortable, la salle de bain avec 1 douche + 1 baignoire et le coin cuisine bien équipé. Seul petit bémol il n'y a pas de chauffage et pour les jours sans soleil en septembre c'était un petit peu juste. Excellence séjour malgré ça, nous y retournerons avec grand plaisir, superbe.
Eric
Eric, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Perfect!
Wonderful ocean views and we were lucky enough to see whales really close by, from our balcony. Watched the sunrise, lying in bed. Apartment was even better than we had hoped for, spotless with brand new Everything. Friendly staff, comfortable bed, access to pool area and outdoor grill. Couldn't be happier. Will definitely recommend to all, and hope to return soon. Thank you for an amazing stay!
L
L, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Torunn
Torunn, 3-night trip
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