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Located along South Africa’s Garden Route, A Whale of a View Bed & Breakfast offers panoramic views overlooking Plettenberg Bay. The outdoor pool is surrounded by a furnished sun terrace. The beach is 5 minutes' walk away. Featuring a private entrance, all spacious suites feature free WiFi and a satellite TV. Some suites have extra-long beds and a furnished balcony with bay views. The bed and breakfast has a shared kitchen and barbecue facilities. A freshly prepared buffet breakfast can be enjoyed from Whale of a View’s private patio. Guests can relax in the communal lounge featuring couches set around the fireplace. Bicycle rental can be arranged to explore Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away. A shuttle service can be arranged. The entrance to Robberg Nature Reserve is only 15 minutes’ drive by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Zasendle
    South Africa South Africa
    We were welcomed by the very friendly owner, the guest house is nicely situated in Plettenberg Bay. Would definitely recommend to all.
  • Maryanne
    South Africa South Africa
    My daughter and I had a lovely stay. The location is perfect and central. The host was amazing, very attentive and helpful. The facilities are truly lovely with the most amazing views.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous view from our room, beautifully decorated, highly recommend this place
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.

Property surroundings

Facilities of A Whale of a View Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Salt-water pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 09:30 to 10:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 11 years are welcome.

Children 13 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

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 11 and older are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash A Whale of a View Bed & Breakfast 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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform A Whale of a View Bed & Breakfast 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.

FAQs about A Whale of a View Bed & Breakfast

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from A Whale of a View Bed & Breakfast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • A Whale of a View Bed & Breakfast is 950 yards from the centre of Plettenberg Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • A Whale of a View Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool

  • Check-in at A Whale of a View Bed & Breakfast is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at A Whale of a View Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at A Whale of a View Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Suite
    • Double