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Whales Way Ocean Retreat

Property class: 3.5

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A wooden deck with two chairs overlooking a coastal view. - Whales Way Ocean Retreat (Wilderness)
A pool area with a hot tub, a deck, and a view of the ocean at sunset. - Whales Way Ocean Retreat (Wilderness)
A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase. - Whales Way Ocean Retreat (Wilderness)
A room with a TV, white furniture, a wicker chair, and a bed with a red blanket. - Whales Way Ocean Retreat (Wilderness)
A bedroom with a checkered bedspread, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a potted plant on the balcony. - Whales Way Ocean Retreat (Wilderness)
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Whales Way Ocean Retreat. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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Room options

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View all photos for Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, and a wooden ceiling structure.

Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

A room with a TV, white furniture, a wicker chair, and a bed with a red blanket.

Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a view of the outdoors.

Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room)

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room (Beach Room)

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with plants.

Comfort Room (Beach Room)

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room (Eden Room)

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink with a mirror, a toilet, and a window with a view of greenery.

Comfort Room (Eden Room)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Whales Way Ocean Retreat is in Wilderness Beach, a neighborhood in Wilderness. Garden Route Botanical Garden and Van Kervel Botanical Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Milkwood Village Shopping Centre and Wild Oats Community Farmers Market. 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 Wilderness travel guide
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Map
858 6th Ave, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560

What's nearby

  • A wooden pier extending into calm water, surrounded by dense greenery and a misty hill in the background.
    Wilderness National Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, clear turquoise waters, and a forested hill in the background.
    Victoria Bay Beach
    18 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Wilderness Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Garden Route Trail
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Acrobranch Wildwoods
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ilali Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Blue Olive
    6 min drive
  • Naughty Monkey Cafe
    7 min drive
  • The Commonage
    6 min drive
  • The Green Shed Coffee Roastery
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • 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
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Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Whales Way Ocean Retreat 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 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Whales Way Ocean Retreat located?

Located in Wilderness Beach, this guesthouse is steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Wilderness Beach, and Garden Route National Park. Wilderness National Park and Garden Route Trail are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Whales Way Ocean Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, great view, comfortable bed and really friendly people!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible, very clean and neat and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place overlooks a cliff looking out to sea. We saw literally 100’s of dolphins feeding up and down the coast. The location is close to town, the Ebb & Flow reserve, for the waterfall hike, and a short drive from the “Map of Africa” viewpoint. The breakfast was amazing. The only issue was the heater did not work in the room. We used extra blankets since it was getting cold as we visited in late fall. Overall a great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view over the Indian Ocean! Friendly and helpful host. Delicious and nicely presented breakfasts. Quiet, all you hear is the waves. Beautiful surprise was the pod of dolphins going by in the morning. Short drive to Wilderness village with plenty of great restaurant options. Highly recommend the Whale’s Way Ocean Retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sky Penthouse was very large and roomy with a great view. The staff was attentive and the breakfast was excellent. Everything about the hotel was five star. The only two things we were disappointed in was the property was on top of a cliff which led to a gorgeous view but getting to the beach was a little inconvenient. It is not a great beach for sunbathing/picnicing. Also, we had planned to walk to the trails at the national park but this is not easy to do. Overall, excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything was beautiful and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

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.
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great find

Really relaxed friendly staff, very warm welcome to the hotel. Fabulous breakfast!!we won’t be eating again till late tonight!! Amazing fruit salad with creamy yogurt, and a cooked breakfast with so many variations. Would highly recommend Almost forgot…. The location and views are stunning!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay at Whales way ocean retreat

Great
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

A gem!

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Pleasant Stay

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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2/10 Terrible

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

Not happy.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Benji is the best. Netter, sympathischer und einfach total lockerer Typ! Super Frühstück!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderbarer Aufenthalt, toller, freundlicher Gastgeber. 1A Frühstücke, sehr schöne Umgebung. Jederzeit wieder. Danke!!! 😀😉😉
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten am selben Tag spontan das Zimmer "Beach Room" im Erdgeschoss gebucht. Der Ausblick gleicht nicht dem auf den Bildern. Als wir die Unterkunft betraten, kam uns modriger Geruch entgegen. Man hatte den Eindruck, dass dieses Zimmer länger nicht vergeben wurde. Die Luftfeuchtigkeit darin war sehr hoch und wir fanden an Fenster und Türen Schimmelspuren. In der Nacht wurde es sehr kalt, die Heizung funktionierte nicht. Es war auch nicht wirklich sauber. Wir haben uns im Zimmer nicht wohl gefühlt und waren froh, als wir am nächsten Tag wieder abreisten. Das Frühstück auf der Veranda war insgesamt super, aber aufgrund des Zimmers war es kein gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach front joy

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location with a fantastic view and made to order breakfast, for how inexpensive it is to stay there; you can't do much better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay

Stayed for two nights, great guesthouse. Room service excellent, bedding lovely. Breakfast is perfect. Host friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay. Breathtaking views of the ocean. Unfortunately we only spent one night at this place. Owner ever so friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great spot. Staff were friendly - service excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning sea views. Lovely all white room with great bathroom and kitchenette. Super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Will go again

Kind staff and a great breakfast to top off a pleasant stay in Wilderness.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendly staff, enjoyable food close to the beach.

The staff was friendly from check in through departure procedures. Breakfast was a nice experience and a great opportunity to interact with staff and other guests. As an oceanfront property, the views and the sound of waves were a nice addition.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Zeezicht met uitgebreid ontbijt

Prima B&B, alles goed verzorgd, uitstekend ontbijt. Veel restaurants in de omgeving (per auto). En uitzicht op de zee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018