Name: A Whale of a Time
Rating: 9.1

About

Set on a hill with majestic views over the ocean, A Whale of a Time offers well-appointed accommodations in a thatched roof house in Fish Hoek. The property has an outdoor pool and daily maid service. Each apartment has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven and refrigerator. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bath or shower and come with free toiletries. The property offers free parking, and Cape Town International Airport is 16 mi away. Clovelly Golf Club is 2.2 mi from A Whale of a Time, you can explore the Constantia Wine Route, 12 mi away.

109 Reviews

9.1Exceptional

Cleanliness: 9.6
Staff: 9.7
Location: 9.6

What Guests Say

“Staff,rooms and bathrooms. Swimming pool was clean and neat. BBQ was clean and easy to use.”

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Top Amenities

Swimming Pool
Free Internet Access
Free Parking
Beachfront
Non-Smoking Rooms

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Room Options

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Three-Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

1077 sqft • 1 Queen or 2 Single or 2 Bunk

Balcony
Barbecue
Bath or Shower
Braille and tactile signage

1/4

Two Bed Room Apartment (max 4 pax)

1034 sqft • 1 Double or 2 Single

Balcony
Bath or Shower
Carpeting
Closet

1/4

One Bedroom Apartment

646 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Sofabed

Balcony
Bath or Shower
Carpeting
Complimentary coffee

1/4

Apartment with Sea View

646 sqft • 1 Queen or 2 Single or 2 Bunk

Additional bathroom
Additional toilet
Balcony
Bath or Shower

1/4

One Bedroom Apartment - Balcony

646 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

Baby Cot
Balcony
Bath or Shower
Closet

1/4

Two Bedroom Apartment with Sea View

646 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

Baby Cot
Balcony
Bath or Shower
Carpeting

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What Guests Loved

9.1

Exceptional

Based on 109 reviews

Location

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Staff

9.7

Overall Quality

9.4

Pros +

Staff,rooms and bathrooms. Swimming pool was clean and neat. BBQ was clean and easy to use.

Cons -

Stairs, no overhead light at BBQ. And understandable tight outside parking

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10GeoffreyPosted on: 3-4-2025

Staff,rooms and bathrooms. Swimming pool was clean and neat. BBQ was clean and easy to use.

Stairs, no overhead light at BBQ. And understandable tight outside parking

Amenities & Policies

Amenities

Swimming & Soaking

Beachfront
Swimming Pool
Outdoor pool

Media & Technology

Free Internet Access

Transportation

Free Parking

Health & Safety

Health Services
Daily disinfection

Kid Friendly

Family Friendly

General

No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Guest policies

Check-in	After 2:00 PM
Check-out	Before 10:00 AM
Internet	Free Wi-Fi is available.
Parking	Free parking is available.
Children & Extra Beds	Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 1 stay free with cot.
Pets	Pets are not allowed.
Room Rates	All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

Important info

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A damage deposit of ZAR 2500.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.