A Whale of a Time
11 Echo Road, Fish Hoek, 7975 Fish hoek, South Africa – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
- Apartments
- Kitchen
- Sea view
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Free parking
Set on a hill with majestic views over the ocean, A Whale of a Time offers well-appointed accommodation in a thatched roof house in Fish Hoek. The property has an outdoor pool and daily maid service. Each apartment has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven and refrigerator. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bath or shower and come with free toiletries. The property offers free parking, and Cape Town International Airport is 25km away. Clovelly Golf Club is 3.5km from A Whale of a Time, you can explore the Constantia Wine Route, 20km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
Availability
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See what guests loved the most:
- Kevin
South Africa“Perfect location, beautiful views and great Hospitality” - IIan
United Kingdom“Good location. Lovely sea views, informative host through WhatsApp re power outages etc. useful information about activities and locality.” 
David
Ireland“The view is fab, the two ladies who mind and clean the apartment were wonderful”
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Facilities of A Whale of a TimeGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Street parking
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Flat-screen TV
- Laptop safe
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Private entrance
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Private pool
- BBQ facilities
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Beach
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Pool view
- Sea view
- View
- Car hire
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Express check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Ironing service
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Barber/beauty shop
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 2500 is required on arrival. That's about RON 626. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cash is not accepted
A Whale of a Time accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform A Whale of a Time 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 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
A damage deposit of ZAR 2,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about A Whale of a Time
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Yes, A Whale of a Time is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Whale of a Time on this page.
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Check-in at A Whale of a Time is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from A Whale of a Time. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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A Whale of a Time offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Beachfront
- Horse riding
- Beach
- Swimming Pool
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The prices at A Whale of a Time may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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A Whale of a Time is 0.9 miles from the centre of Fish hoek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Whale of a Time on this page.
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You can choose from a number of accommodation options at A Whale of a Time (subject to availability). These have:
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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You can choose from a number of accommodation options at A Whale of a Time (subject to availability). These can accommodate:
- 2 guests
- 4 guests
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Whale of a Time on this page.
