• Entire apartment
  • 818 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 46 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
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Whale Rock is located in Cape Town, just a 7-minute walk from Fishermans Beach and half a mile from Frank's Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. Cape Point is 13 miles from the apartment and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 21 miles away. Featuring mountain and pool views, this recently renovated apartment features 2 bedrooms and opens to a patio. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this apartment also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can swim in the pool with a view, go diving or hiking, relax in the garden, and use the barbecue facilities. Windmill Beach is 1.3 miles from the apartment, while Chapman's Peak is 13 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 25 miles from Whale Rock.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Cape Town
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  • Alexander
    Spain Spain
    The host was so helpful and nice! The apartment has a stunning view. Everything is of great quality. The bed! Marbles)))
  • Jose
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful sea view , close to the beach. Loved watching the Sugar Birds feeding Isaac was welcoming and friendly
  • Tumelo
    South Africa South Africa
    Place is very nice and secluded. Total piece of mind and the host was extra friendly :-)

Hosted by Neville Owen - assisted by Isaac

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Neville Owen - assisted by Isaac
WHALE ROCK apartment is named after the imposing granite boulder lying just two hundred and fifty metres away from you in the ocean below. Its correct name is Spanish Rock, but in view of its appearance it is often referred to as Whale Rock. With easy ground floor access, the apartment has a stunning patio which is completely protected from the prevailing South-Easter winds. Barbeques are enjoyed on the patio, which leads directly to the swimming pool, with views across False Bay from the wooden deck. Easy chairs on the patio encourage you to take a deep breath, and to relax! The comfortable lounge has views over the pool deck towards Boulders Beach, with Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay in the distance. An open-plan kitchen and dining area has the same views as the lounge. Enjoy your views over the ocean towards the imposing Hottentots Holland mountains across False Bay from the large main bedroom. The second bedroom has ocean views, as well as views towards the mountains behind the property. Directly in front of the apartment is a large common area, which is collectively cared for by the neighbors. Enjoy the indigenous plants and birdlife in this lovely garden.
I enjoy taking walks on our beautiful beaches, but especially enjoy walking over the enormous granite boulders strewn across this amazing landscape. My rescue dog - Oreo - is never far behind. My adult son and I share a recreational fishing boat, and we enjoy getting on the ocean to catch Yellowtail or Tuna.
The coastline below Whale Rock Cottage is interspersed with beautiful beaches and granite boulders. Local beaches include the world famous Boulders Beach, Windmill Beach, Water's Edge, Frank's Beach and Fisherman's Beach. This short strip of coastal "heaven" is popular with recreational scuba divers, kayakers, bathers, penguins and nature lovers alike.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Whale Rock
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Good free Wifi 46 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Diving
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Windsurfing
      Additional charge
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Child safety socket covers
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Safe
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Whale Rock

    • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Whale Rock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Whale Rock can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Whale Rock on this page.

    • Check-in at Whale Rock is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Whale Rock on this page.

    • The prices at Whale Rock may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Yes, Whale Rock is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Whale Rock is 19.9 miles from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Whale Rock has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Whale Rock offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Swimming pool
      • Beach