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A Whale of a Time

3.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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A Whale of a Time in Fish Hoek offers a peaceful coastal getaway. Enjoy the 18-hole golf course, wine tasting, or relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers. Praised for its serene atmosphere, the hotel also offers practical amenities like free self-parking and a hair salon.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Beluga )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Apartment (Orca)

Apartment (Orca)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Twin Penguin)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Twin Penguin)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
11 Echo Road, Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975

What's nearby

  • Fish Hoek Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kalk Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Muizenberg Beach - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Boulders Beach - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Sunny Cove Station - 5 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 29 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden River Spur Steak Ranch - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Peak Connect Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fish Hoek Fisheries - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬17 min walk

About this property

A Whale of a Time

Hotel located in Fish Hoek
At A Whale of a Time, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a beach bar and a terrace. Sip on a glass of local wine at this hotel, which boasts a vineyard, winery tours and a tasting room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, barbecues and a front desk safe
  • Golf cart on-site
Room features
All guest rooms at A Whale of a Time feature thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, microwaves and stovetops

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Whale Time House Fish Hoek
Whale Time House
Whale Time Fish Hoek
A Whale Of Time Fish Hoek South Africa - Cape Town
Whale Time Apartment Fish Hoek
Whale Time Apartment
Whale Time Apartment Cape Town
Whale Time Cape Town
A Whale of a Time Hotel
A Whale of a Time Cape Town
A Whale of a Time Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does A Whale of a Time have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A Whale of a Time pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Whale of a Time?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at A Whale of a Time?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at A Whale of a Time?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is A Whale of a Time located?

Located in Fish Hoek, this beach hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Fish Hoek Beach, Table Mountain National Park and Woolley's Tidal Pool. Main Road and Kalk Bay Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km). Sunny Cove Station is only a 5-minute walk and Fish Hoek Station is 16 minutes.

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