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Whale View Manor Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Beach guesthouse with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Tucked away in Simon's Town, Whale View Manor Guesthouse offers a serene retreat with English breakfast and a beautiful garden. Unwind on the terrace or indulge in spa treatments like massages and facials, while staying connected with free WiFi. Explore nearby Boulders Beach via bike rentals or park for free on-site.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$307
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
402 Main Road, Murdoch Valley, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7995

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Boulders Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Muizenberg Beach - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Cape of Good Hope - 28 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harbourview Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Penguino - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Saveur Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Whale View Manor Guesthouse

Upscale boutique guest house near Boulders Beach
Take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Whale View Manor Guesthouse. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this guest house. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a facial or a body treatment at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Wedding services, massage treatment rooms and a front desk safe
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, cots/infant beds and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 800.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 400.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 400.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 800.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Whale View Manor Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale View Manor Guesthouse?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale View Manor Guesthouse on 18 Nov 2025 start from NZ$306.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Whale View Manor Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale View Manor Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale View Manor Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Whale View Manor Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A per person, one way fee applies.

Where is Whale View Manor Guesthouse located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Simon's Town guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fisherman's Beach and Boulders Beach. Simon's Town Country Club and Table Mountain National Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Whale View Manor Guesthouse Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Beautiful property , very stylist and comfotable , great views from the rooms , easy parking . good breakfast .highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Host Elsa is amazing and she squared away with a misunderstanding of reservation gracefully. The environment where the house is situated is spectacular. We enjoy our stay greatly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for everything! We will coming soon. ;)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

WE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wendy Cooper

Amazing place to stay, beautiful views, got to see some whales in the bay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunningly beautiful

What a gorgeous place. The staff were so friendly and kind. The breakfast was lovely with some nice touches with a fruit starter. I would definetly stay again. The views from my room were breathtaking. This place was great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Rude horrible management

This was probably the worst guesthouse experience I have ever had. Absolute lack of service and lack of respect. There was an issue with the TV in our room and Elsa was not at all useful when i asked for assistance. She refused for me to change rooms although we where the only guests there. Instead she sent a message to my husband saying to let me know that there is more to life than watching TV! Insane behavior. When i asked for later check out so we could have a little more time she told me not to interfere with her business and accused me of throwing stones because I complained. She was rude and disrespectful she made my 10 year old daughter and i feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. Safe to say i did not check out early, I packed and left with my daughter as soon as possible. I would not recommend this guesthouse to any one and it is a real pity as the location and rooms are beautiful but Elsa made my brief stay a horrible experience and this needs to be addressed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We searched online after a Lufthansa flight got vcancelled to strikes by the airline So we foubd this gen next to the ocean It was stunning in so many aspects👍🙏😂
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and caring staff. Venue is in a most beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Corinna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great views; average hotel

Overall a pleasant place to stay on the main road just outside of Simonstown central district with glorious views and a little beach across the street. We could walk to Boulders Beach to see penguins. A nice breakfast served on the terrace in the morning. Helpful owner on site in the morning. There is no generator - so we were two hours in darkness during load shedding (with one battery charged light). We could not get an Uber at night to take us into town and no food near hotel itself. Steep steps up to front entrance and room with no one to help with bags upon our arrival. Some stains on the bedsheets. A basic room. We would qualify this as a two star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jorge Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location & staff but no Internet in the room

Two days in a window room at 1st floor. The view from the bed and a chair is spectacular. The brake is well served and presented. We had a diner that was nice too. The weak points are that they officer internet and Cable tv at the room that were it available. Internet only at the dining room and TV at the hotel living room. They provide un afte our request a package of films for the room. How’d we they shouldn’t advertise tv cable and internet at your room . If this is no an issue for you, go ahead. Moreover you have spectacular beach in front of the house and penguins are at walking distance. Very pleasant. Last bit not least, the manager booked for a us a retainer at Inter city for Christmas Day they was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was exceptionally beautiful and the staff very welcoming and personable.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, beautiful views and really great staff!

10/10 Excellent

Françoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A recommander

Très bon séjour !... Gentillesse et éfficacité ! Petit déjeuner exceptionnel !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location with ok facilities

We stayed at Whale View Manor to mainly go to the boulders beach to view the penguins. Our family enjoyed our time there but the hotel is pretty basic and rooms are a bit small.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nettes Personal, herzlicher Empfang, sehr hilfsbereit. Schönes Zimmer mit tollem (Meer-)Blick, Balkon. Gute Lösung mit SB-Minibar.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sea views. Secure parking. Rooms good size and large lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely guesthouse

This hotel was great. The only thing missing for us was a bit more hospitality. Everyone was very kind, but we often wondered if anyone else was actually around or in the house. Additionally, the WiFi is very spotty- only an issue if you need to do any work or hop on the internet for some reason. Overall a very nice, clean, well-located guest house.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful view, very nice owners who were extremely helpful with all aspects of the property and the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hjärtligt varmt och trivsamt boende i Simonstown

Familjärt i lugn miljö med en underbar utsikt över Lost Bay och närhet till den lilla badstranden nedanför boendet. Frukosten var mycket god och trevligt personligt uppdukad varje morgon med valmöjligheter från en meny. Ägarna tillsammans med personalen visade ett varmt och kundvänligt intresse för sina gäster i ambition att tillmötesgå önskemål på bästa möjliga sätt. I avsaknad av bil nyttjade vi Uber vilket gav oss goda möjligheter att från boendet besöka bl.a. närbelägna vintillverkare med vin- och grillkvällar.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Historisches Haus mit tollem Meerblick

Sehr netter Empfang, guter Service, liebevoll bereitetes Frühstück, Zimmer mit tollem Meerblick!! Schöner Salon und Frühstücksraum. Leider verläuft die Straße direkt vor dem Haus und fast alle die zum Cape Hope wollen nehmen diese Straße.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöne Location, nette Leute und super Aussicht.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very professional staff. Hotel is immaculately presented with wonderful breakfast. Rooms extremely comfortable - some with amazing views of the sea. Ours was mountain facing and still a nice outlook over the garden and mountain. Sea view veranda for guests use and guest lounge with honesty bar. WiFi available throughout. Off street parking. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice Hotel, but Remote with Difficult Access

Nice and stylish hotel, but the location is removed from anything but the beach requiring a drive to get to Simon’s Town. Access to the hotel is somewhat difficult since the only access is via the very steep driveway (i.e. no pedestrian path). Parking is limited and tight. The hotel has a fantastic view of the ocean/beach from the front veranda. The staff are very nice and accommodating. The WiFi is absolutely the worst. It is weak and keeps logging out. The beds are nice, but the pillows are very firm. I assume that they could have been switched out, but I only realized this late at night and didn’t want to wander around looking for staff to address the issue. The breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017