A Whale of a Time

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

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About this property

Set on a hill with majestic views over the ocean, A Whale of a Time offers well-appointed accommodation in a thatched roof house in Fish Hoek. The property has an outdoor pool and daily maid service. Each apartment has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven and refrigerator. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bath or shower and come with free toiletries. The property offers free parking, and Cape Town International Airport is 25km away. Clovelly Golf Club is 3.5km from A Whale of a Time, you can explore the Constantia Wine Route, 20km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • FREE parking!

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Wesley
Australia Australia
“unbeatable views of False Bay. modern and comfortable”
Tracey
Australia Australia
“Beautiful view and lovely appartment. The host Ivan is incredible.”
Bernice
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
“Ivan was an excellent host and made us feel very welcome. It was home away from home and nothing was too much. The views were breathtaking and the accommodation was clean and comfortable. It was very central for us. We will definitely be back.”
Denise
South Africa South Africa
“The view was incredible, bedrooms & bathrooms were lovely and we could walk to the beach and shops”
Corneliaprins
South Africa South Africa
“The apartment (Neptune) is spacious and comfortable with modern furniture and decor. Everything is well maintained and clean. The view is spectacular. Ivan was friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay here again when in Fishhoek.”
Mishqoa
South Africa South Africa
“Definitely the view.... was absolutely amazing, from the moment you walk down the steps to the apartment. The view from within the apartment .... sitting in the living space or from the bed.... view of the sea and beach. Apartment was spotless...”
Norman
Canada Canada
“Ivan was a wonderful host and met us in person on arrival to make sure that we had everything that we needed. Any requests were attended to immediately and the team onsite provided excellent daily servicing of the apartment.”
Shang-te
Taiwan Taiwan
“It’s located in a quiet neighborhood with an excellent view of the ocean. The pool is great for our little one to enjoy an afternoon dip. The rooms are clean and spacious. Really good value for money. Close to the Boulders Beach for penguins...”
Noko
South Africa South Africa
“Great location away from busy life of the city.. Fantastic views, close to shops and restaurants. The host, Ivan,was great. We arrived very late and we were starving, restaurants were closed so Ivan offered to make sandwiches for us. How...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well, my wife and I were completely bowled-over by our delightful room at Whale of a Time! Classified as a 3* facility - it was super comfy and well equipped for a self-catering holiday. Nice location just outside Fish Hoek town, with a...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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Company review score: 9.8Based on 114 reviews from 1 property
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Company information

A Whale of a time is managed and owned by Ivan and a team of committed staff members who are committed to ensuring that your stay at A Whale of a time is a memorable one!

Property information

A Whale of a Time self catering accommodation in Fish Hoek is magical! There are various self catering apartments offered, from single rooms to family suites and garden apartments. Every room at a Whale of a Time has a spectacular view over the whole of False Bay and the accommodation is graded 3 Stars by the Tourism Grading Authority of South Africa. The accommodation offered by us is your completely furnished home away from home, with the option of self catering or guest house accommodation.

Neighbourhood information

We are perfectly situated in a pretty and central area, and about seven minutes walk to the beach (on the warmer seaside), shops and restaurants. A 10-15 minute drive will take you to The Boulders (penguin colony) in Simon's Town, or 20 minutes to Cape Point Nature Reserve from where you could take the scenic drive via Scarborough and Kommetjie back to Fish Hoek Cape Town is about 30 min away with the lovely Table Mountain cableway and Victoria and Alfred Waterfront as some of the more well known tourist attractions.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

A Whale of a Time takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 2,500 is required on arrival. That's about US$145. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform A Whale of a Time in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.