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Whale View Manor Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Enjoy your morning coffee amidst lush gardens then explore the beauty of Boulders Beach by bike

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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

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Exceptional
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Highlights

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

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Double Room, Mountain View

7.0 out of 10
Good
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Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Whale View Manor Guesthouse is in Simon's Town, a neighborhood in Cape Town. Warrior Toy Museum and Noorul Islam Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Simon's Town Country Club and Boulders Penguin Colony. South African Naval Museum and Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf are also worth visiting. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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402 Main Road, Murdoch Valley, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7995

What's nearby

  • Just amazing! Great views from everywhere and the next day we couldn��’t even see the mountain so take the chance when you get it!
    Table Mountain National Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boulders Beach which includes marine life, rugged coastline and a sandy beach
    Boulders Beach
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fisherman's Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Simon's Town Country Club
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Boulders Penguin Colony
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station
    7 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • Dixie's
    7 min drive
  • Cafe Penguino
    2 min drive
  • Harbourview Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Seaforth Restaurant
    2 min drive

About this property

Whale View Manor Guesthouse

Upscale boutique guesthouse near Boulders Beach
Take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Whale View Manor Guesthouse. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this guesthouse. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment, or a facial at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, cribs/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 transportation

  • Roundtrip 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)
  • Crib (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 center
  • 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
  • Crib (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 available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 400.0 per night

Property 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 elevators
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 organization.

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out 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

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious the room was fantastic with full on ocean views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular views from the room, the lounge and the breakfast room. Breakfast was delicious and artistic. Staff very nice- she even carried my suitcase up the stairs.
Sunrise from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

The room was okey but no remote or tv connection.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sue

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Françoise

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

A recommander

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

HjÀrtligt varmt och trivsamt boende i Simonstown

FamiljĂ€rt i lugn miljö med en underbar utsikt över Lost Bay och nĂ€rhet till den lilla badstranden nedanför boendet. Frukosten var mycket god och trevligt personligt uppdukad varje morgon med valmöjligheter frĂ„n en meny. Ägarna tillsammans med personalen visade ett varmt och kundvĂ€nligt intresse för sina gĂ€ster i ambition att tillmötesgĂ„ önskemĂ„l pĂ„ bĂ€sta möjliga sĂ€tt. I avsaknad av bil nyttjade vi Uber vilket gav oss goda möjligheter att frĂ„n boendet besöka bl.a. nĂ€rbelĂ€gna vintillverkare med vin- och grillkvĂ€llar.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Historisches Haus mit tollem Meerblick

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