Name: A Whale of a Time
Address: 11 Echo Road, Fish Hoek, 7975 Fish Hoek, South Africa, 11 Echo Road, Fish Hoek, Western Cape, 7975, South Africa
Rating: 9.0

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A Whale of a Time

11 Echo Road, Fish Hoek, 7975 Fish Hoek, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

Apartments
Kitchen
Sea view
Garden
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Free WiFi
Terrace
Balcony
Free parking

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Set on a hill with majestic views over the ocean, A Whale of a Time offers well-appointed accommodations 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 16 mi away. Clovelly Golf Club is 2.2 mi from A Whale of a Time, you can explore the Constantia Wine Route, 12 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!

Reliable Info

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Availability

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Accommodation Type

Number of guests

Apartment with Sea View

1 queen bed

Apartment with Sea View

1 sofa bed

and

1 queen bed

Apartment with Sea View

2 twin beds

and

1 sofa bed

Apartment with Sea View

Bedroom 1:

1 queen bed

Bedroom 2:

2 bunk beds

Apartment with Sea View

Bedroom 1:

2 twin beds

Bedroom 2:

2 bunk beds

Bedroom 3:

1 queen bed

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.2

Facilities

8.8

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

Value for money

9.1

Location

9.5

Free WiFi

8.8

See what guests loved the most:

Ferenc
Netherlands
“Very helpful hosts , excellent location and amazing view”
Peter
United States of America
“Great setting with an incredible view from the porch. Easy walk to Fish Hoek beach and if more adventurous nice 45 min walk to Kalk Bay. Extremely comfortable for a couple with a well fitted kitchenette. Everything was spotless and nicely...”
Kevin
South Africa
“Perfect location, beautiful views and great Hospitality”
I
Ian
United Kingdom
“Good location. Lovely sea views, informative host through WhatsApp re power outages etc. useful information about activities and locality.”
David
Ireland
“The view is fab, the two ladies who mind and clean the apartment were wonderful”
Abhishek
India
“The views were breathtaking overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The property is 5 min drive to grocery stores and 10 min drive to Kalk Bay. The host was very accommodative. Ivan allowed us to make changes to our booking and made arrangements for an...”
Karen
Germany
“Best view, sitting on the Veranda looking at the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean The ladies (Melody and Faith) take such good care of us Wonderful stay”
Mikkel
Denmark
“The view, balcony and room was lovely Very good communication with management and service team”
Ieva
Latvia
“Had a a wonderful stay there for the second time and would choose again. Very peaceful location with beautiful view, nice and clean rooms, always very attentive staff. The safest beach in Cape Town just a short walk away.”
George
Belgium
“A lovely apartment with an exceptional view of False bay plus seeing the sun rise every day. The host was very friendly and allowed us an extended stay. Very friendly cleaning staff.”

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Company review score: 9.2Based on 123 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of A Whale of a Time
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 2500 is required on arrival. That's about USD 132. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years

Crib upon request

Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted A Whale of a Time accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

The prices at A Whale of a Time may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Whale of a Time on this page.
Yes, A Whale of a Time is popular with guests booking family stays.
The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from A Whale of a Time. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
You can choose from a number of accommodation options at A Whale of a Time (subject to availability) that have:
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
A Whale of a Time offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Beachfront
- Horseback riding
- Beach
- Swimming pool
Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Whale of a Time on this page.
You can choose from a number of accommodation options at A Whale of a Time (subject to availability) that can accommodate:
- 2 guests
- 4 guests
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Check-in at A Whale of a Time is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
A Whale of a Time is 0.9 miles from the center of Fish Hoek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Whale of a Time on this page.