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Whale View Manor Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Upscale guesthouse near the beach
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Reception
Property grounds
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

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  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast included
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar

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402 Main Road, Murdoch Valley, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7995
  • Popular LocationBoulders Beach16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSimon's Town Museum4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFoxy Beach8 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)67 min drive

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Room options

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

Located near the beach, Whale View Manor Guesthouse is in Simon's Town, a neighbourhood in Cape Town. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boulders Beach and Cape of Good Hope. Snorkelling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Simon's Town Country Club - 9 min walk
  • Table Mountain National Park - 9 min walk
  • Boulders Beach - 16 min walk
  • Simon's Town Museum - 4 min drive
  • Foxy Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seaforth Restaurant - 2 min drive
  • Cafe Penguino - 2 min drive
  • Cattle Baron - 6 min drive
  • Harbour View Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Fran's Place - 3 min drive

About this property

Whale View Manor Guesthouse

Upscale boutique guest house located in Simon's Town
Located close to Boulders Beach, Whale View Manor Guesthouse provides free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure or a massage 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)
  • Tour/ticket information, wedding services and luggage storage
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
  • Cots/infant beds, electric kettles and heating

Languages

German

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
  • No housekeeping
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

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

Pets not 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

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

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 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale View Manor Guesthouse on 17 May 2024 start from NZ$178.06, 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.

Whale View Manor Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sue

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

RIKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wenchao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
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

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

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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