Situated in the stunning Overberg region, close to the village of Gansbaai, this lodge radiates an intimate atmosphere and boasts beautiful views of Walker Bay. This ocean side lodge offers free Wifi access.
Just a short drive from Hermanus, Whalesong Lodge makes the most of its beach front location. Wake up to the sound of rolling waves. Large glass windows enable you to watch passing whales while resting on your bed.
A variety of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, these include hiking on the nearby cliffs and horse riding.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews
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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Gansbaai
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Koen
Switzerland
“Super location with breath taking views. One can do cliff walks straight from the property. Antje and Gary are super hosts with a very friendly staff. One of the highlights of our trip!”
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Nicola
Italy
“For me it's not 10.. it's 11. All perfect. Breathtaking view from the house. Directly to the ocean. The staff was perfect. The breakfast is really really good. It's perfectly clean and maintained. Private parking in front of the house.”
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Jan-uwe
Germany
“Everything: Extremely friendly and supportive owner and staff. Great location with best view imaginable. Great breakfast and stylish rooms, everything made with passion!”
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Jeffrey
Switzerland
“Beautifully located directly at the oceanfront. Spacious and luxurious rooms and very friendly staff & hosts. Honesty bar with great selection makes you want to spend the whole day on the terrace and enjoy the view.”
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Stéphanie
Luxembourg
“Lovely host, amazing views from the balcony (saw the whales playing in the water from our balcony), beautiful sunset, very good breakfast! A good restaurant nearby! Wonderful experience”
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Adam
United Kingdom
“The best place to view whales during migration season! Stunning guest house with fantastic hosts”
Stefano
Italy
“Back to this magic place after 20 years! Antje and the staff are super kind and friendly, the location is breathtaking and the lodge is wonderful, the breakfast is delicious and very, very rich! Yoda is the king of the place! Only one comment:...”
John
South Africa
“Superb location with great views from the deck and room
Friendly staff were very helpful and attentive
Decor and layout of the rooms was well thought out
General ambiance was superb”
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Enrique
United Kingdom
“Excellent views. Warm and cozy. Delicious breakfast. Exceptional customer service. The owner and staff are lovely.”
Filipp
Russia
“Unbelievable location. Views from the cliffs are something else. Unfortunately, our whale trip was canceled due to weather, but we had a lot of other chances to see whales from our room, during the breakfast and from the cliffs. Every time we...”
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House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 8 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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