Located on the beach, Whales Way Ocean Retreat is in Wilderness Beach, a neighbourhood in Wilderness. Garden Route Botanical Garden and Liquid Grace Adventures are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Milkwood Village Shopping Centre and Wild Oats Community Farmers Market. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby snorkelling, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Blue Olive Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - 6 min drive
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About this property
Whales Way Ocean Retreat
Guest house located in Wilderness Beach
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Whales Way Ocean Retreat. In addition to an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Express check-out, express check-in and a front desk safe
Smoke-free property, a billiards/pool table and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Whales Way Ocean Retreat offer perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
Electric kettles and daily housekeeping
Languages
Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On the beach
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Air conditioning
Dryer
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Hotel Wilderness
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Frequently asked questions
Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?
As of 19 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whales Way Ocean Retreat on 2 Jul 2024 start from NZ$106.17, 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.
Is Whales Way Ocean Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Whales Way Ocean Retreat located?
Nestled on the beach, this Wilderness Beach guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Garden Route National Park. Wilderness National Park and Garden Route Trail are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Warm welcome from Benji for our one night stay. Lovely views from the hotel out to sea. Room very comfortable and everything you would need. Would definitely stay again if in the area. Fab breakfast ! Thank you.
Host was in a hurry to check us in as had to be somewhere else. I have a health condition that requires breathing aparatus, unfortunately there was no free sockets nearby to plug my machine in.
We stayed in the top floor loft which is absolutely amazing. Ralph is very nice and prepares excellent breakfast. The view of the ocean from the balcony is breathtaking.
Really friendly place to stay, right beside the sea. Saw three pods of dolphins from the balcony.. a nice secluded place offeing wonderful breakfasts! Highly recommended.
Very good value and fabulous sea views. The room was fine and clean. What was memorable was the breakfast the fresh fruit, granola and yogourt followed by Ralphs full english this was very good. A car is necessary to go into Wilderness for dinner
Right on the beach. Book one of the top floors to get the best views. If you don’t, you’ll still have a great view at breakfast from the huge deck!
Comfortable rooms too