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A Whale of a Time

3.0 star property
Beach hotel in Cape Town with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Located in Fish Hoek, A Whale of a Time offers an escape to the coast. Tee off on the 18-hole golf course, sip wine at the tasting room or relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers. Guests praise this hotel's tranquil atmosphere and convenient amenities like free self parking and a hair salon.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and beach bar
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Hair salon
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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Balcony or patio
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Heating
Connecting rooms available
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Balcony or patio
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Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 52 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 29 min drive
  • Sunny Cove Station - 5 min walk
  • Fish Hoek Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Lekker Kalk Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden River Spur Steak Ranch - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fish Hoek Fisheries - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sirocco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

A Whale of a Time

When you stay at A Whale of a Time, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Boulders Beach. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the beach bar. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is close by: Sunny Cove Station is just 5 minutes by foot.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Beach bar
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Private winery tours
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Golf cart on site
  • Golf clubs on site
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Golf clubhouse on site
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Is there a pool at A Whale of a Time?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at A Whale of a Time?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at A Whale of a Time?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at A Whale of a Time?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at A Whale of a Time and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, horseback riding, and windsurfing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near A Whale of a Time?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does A Whale of a Time have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around A Whale of a Time like?

A Whale of a Time is a short 5-minute walk from Sunny Cove Station and 10 minutes' walk from Fish Hoek Beach.

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