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Whales Way Ocean Retreat

3.5 star property
Guesthouse on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Front of property - evening/night
Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)
Aerial view
Outdoor pool
Porch

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

Map
858 6th Ave, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
  • Wilderness National Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Garden Route Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Acrobranch Wildwoods
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • George (GRJ)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room (Eden Room) | Bathroom

Comfort Room (Eden Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room (Beach Room)

Comfort Room (Beach Room)

Comfort Room (Beach Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room)

Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room)

Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)

Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)

Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Wilderness

Whales Way Ocean Retreat places you steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a 15-minute stroll of Garden Route National Park. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This beach 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 - 15 min walk
  • Garden Route Trail - 3 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
  • ‪The Girls - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Naughty Monkey Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Olive Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Whales Way Ocean Retreat

Guesthouse on the beach, with 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 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.

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 secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • 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
  • 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

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

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
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

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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 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whales Way Ocean Retreat on 2 Mar 2025 start from NZ$136.37, 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. 20 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Yolande

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb, Franschhoek

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Don, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location to tour the Garden Route
If you want a view of the Wilderness Beach from high above while you are served a breakfast by the friendliest staff in South Africa, book this place. A short walk down the street leads to a wooden stairway down to a beach that I thought only existed in my dreams. We stayed 10 nights and by the time we left we were old friends with the staff. Tears were shed when we left.

8/10 Good

Meyer

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beach Room not as advertised online
the "beach room" photos are misleading. you cannot see the beach from the room and in fact there is no beach near the room. The house is set across the street from a cliff that looks over the ocean. I was not able to receive a wifi connection in this room, as it is isolated down on the ground level away from the rest of the house. The air conditioner did not work, which was why I booked the room in the first place. No effort was ever made to fix this. On the first morning the manager woke me up to serve me breakfast in my room, in which case I'm sure she had the best of intentions but I was dealing with the stomach flu and would have preferred to sleep in late and not eat. The lock to the door was in need of repair, as it was very difficult to work with and always took several minutes to lock/unlock. I left after 2 nights and moved on to a different hotel. I wouldn't stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at Whales way ocean retreat
Great

8/10 Good

CJ and W, Wales UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasing guest house located on the garden route
We received a warm welcome from Leonie and her staff, she gave us lots of useful local information on restaurants etc our room was clean and well equipped but we were a bit disappointed with its location on the ground floor. Breakfast was taken on the balcony overlooking the ocean, there was a good choice and it was cooked to perfection.

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

10/10 Excellent

Søren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Transport overnatning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024