Whale Tale

23 Elphinstone Avenue Flamingo Vlei, Tableview, 7441 Cape Town, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>34</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Whale Tale

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Offering mountain views, Whale Tale is an accommodation located in Cape Town, 17 km from CTICC and 18 km from Robben Island Ferry. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.4 km from Blouberg Beach. With free WiFi, this homestay offers a satellite flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the homestay. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. V&A Waterfront is 20 km from the homestay, while Table Mountain is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 21 km from Whale Tale.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
9.9
High score for Cape Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hd
    South Africa South Africa
    “Loved that it was closed to everything and peaceful. Perfect for what we needed. Very friendly and accommodating. Easy to find and very safe.”
  • Franco
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything was PERFECT. 10/10 would recommend Whale Tale and will definitely be back in the future.”
  • Vinesh
    South Africa South Africa
    “i DID NOT TAKE THE BREAKFAST OPTION. THE LOCATION WAS CONVENIENT. WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO THE SHOPPING MALL. IT IS SAFE TO WALK. THE BEACH IS ABOUT 1.5 KM AWAY.”

Hosted by Alan and Heather

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Alan and Heather
A comfortable well appointed Bedroom with En-suite bathroom in warm home. Solar and backup system, so no load shedding. Very close to beach and nature reserve in the kite surfing mecca of South Africa. Business travelers, weekend visitors or longer term tourist are welcome. The amenities close include Shopping center, restaurants and beach, all with in a 10 minute radius, with easy access into the city center. SANCOB volunteers this is your idea stay as within walking distance (1km). 2nd Single Bedroom with inter leading bathroom with main room with 3/4 bed.
All guests will be welcomed personally by the owner as I work from Home. There is always someone here to be of assistance. We are very sociable people and you are very welcome to join us for glass of wine or one of our famous Tuesday night Braai's. Just let us know in advance. Your host has a very good knowledge of Cape Town including its history and lesser known tourist sites, always ready to give you advice.
Homely area with lots of trees. Blouberg Beachfront and Eden on the bay close by and full of restaurants and bars. Excellent wine estates are plentiful within 10km.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whale Tale
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Balcony
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Whale Tale takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Whale Tale 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Whale Tale

  • Check-in at Whale Tale is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Whale Tale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Whale Tale is 7.5 miles from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Horse riding
    • Beach
    • Movie nights