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About this property

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 (9.0)

  • 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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Room type
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mark
South Africa South Africa
Convenient location to project. Lovely few and friendly host.
Alexander
Germany Germany
We absolutely loved our stay at A Whale of a View Bed and Breakfast in Plettenberg Bay. The location is perfect – quiet and peaceful, yet only a short drive to the town center and all main attractions. The host was incredibly friendly and...
Casey
South Africa South Africa
Had a lovely stay with Inga, who was incredibly accommodating from the get-go and even arranged for some discounted activities before we checked in. We upgraded to a slightly bigger room which included amenities like a fridge and coffee station...
Bryan
South Africa South Africa
Centrally located and beautifully furnished, this property offers spacious common areas with breathtaking views so you’re never confined to just your room. The view from our room and bathroom was absolutely gorgeous! Breakfast table was...
Leah
Germany Germany
The loveliest and most caring host. For any inquiries about bookings or Tipps for the best spots (food and non-food) ask Inga, she'll help you out. The rooms are spacious and very tidy. Generous breakfast and the option to use the kitchen to cook....
Magaret
South Africa South Africa
We liked our entire stay, and Inga is a very professional, caring, and extremely helpful host.
Mary-ann
South Africa South Africa
The room was exceptional. The breakfast was amazing, and sitting on the balcony looking at the view was incredible. We could stay their again and again, highly recommended
Oldham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We were fortunate to have our room upgraded which was lovely! Host was nice and we had access to a full kitchen in the main house. Gardens were very nice
Dean
South Africa South Africa
The shared dining, lounge and kitchen area for guests was very inviting and warm
Max
Switzerland Switzerland
A real Juwel, very nice Host, exceeded all our expectations. We can recommend this Guesthouse anytime.

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, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

A Whale of a View Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
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.

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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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events 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.

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