402 Main Road, Murdoch Valley, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7995
What's nearby
Fisherman's Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
Simon's Town Country Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Boulders Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Boulders Penguin Colony - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Muizenberg Beach - 34 min drive - 16.4 km
Getting around
Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 67 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Seaforth Restaurant - 2 min drive
Cafe Penguino - 2 min drive
Harbour View Restaurant - 3 min drive
Blue Door Coffee Roasters - 7 min drive
Saveur Restaurant - 3 min drive
About this property
Whale View Manor Guesthouse
Whale View Manor Guesthouse puts you just a 5-minute drive from Boulders Beach. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis. Other highlights at this boutique guest house include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
German
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle at scheduled times*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Beach access
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Cribs/infant beds are available for ZAR 400.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 800.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
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.
Also known as
Whale View Manor Guesthouse
Whale View Manor Guesthouse Cape Town
Whale View Manor Guesthouse House
Whale View Manor Guesthouse House Cape Town
Whale View Manor Cape Town
Whale View Manor
Whale View Manor
Whale View Manor Guesthouse Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Whale View Manor Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Whale View Manor Guesthouse?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Whale View Manor Guesthouse?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Whale View Manor Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Whale View Manor Guesthouse and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and snorkeling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as spa services and a picnic area. Whale View Manor Guesthouse also has a garden.
What's the area around Whale View Manor Guesthouse like?
Whale View Manor Guesthouse is located near Fisherman's Beach in Simon's Town, a short 9-minute walk from Table Mountain National Park and 16 minutes' walk from Boulders Beach.
Whale View Manor Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
A Beautiful property , very stylist and comfotable , great views from the rooms , easy parking . good breakfast .highly recommended.
Ross
Ross, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 1, 2024
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.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 23, 2024
Very welcoming
Sue
Sue, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2024
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👍🙏😂
Peter
Peter, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2023
Very friendly and caring staff. Venue is in a most beautiful area.
Peter
Peter, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2023
RIKI
RIKI, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2023
Wenchao
Wenchao, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Corinna
Corinna, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2022
This place was exceptionally beautiful and the staff very welcoming and personable.
Ryan
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2022
Amazing location, beautiful views and really great staff!
Andrew
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2022
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.
Karl
Karl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2021
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 8, 2020
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.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 23, 2019
Great sea views. Secure parking. Rooms good size and large lounge.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 27, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 15, 2019
Great location, beautiful view, very nice owners who were extremely helpful with all aspects of the property and the location.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2017
Very professional staff. Hotel is immaculately presented with wonderful breakfast. Rooms extremely comfortable - some with amazing views of the sea. Ours was mountain facing and still a nice outlook over the garden and mountain. Sea view veranda for guests use and guest lounge with honesty bar. WiFi available throughout. Off street parking. Would recommend.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 2, 2017
Nice Hotel, but Remote with Difficult Access
Nice and stylish hotel, but the location is removed from anything but the beach requiring a drive to get to Simon’s Town. Access to the hotel is somewhat difficult since the only access is via the very steep driveway (i.e. no pedestrian path). Parking is limited and tight. The hotel has a fantastic view of the ocean/beach from the front veranda. The staff are very nice and accommodating. The WiFi is absolutely the worst. It is weak and keeps logging out. The beds are nice, but the pillows are very firm. I assume that they could have been switched out, but I only realized this late at night and didn’t want to wander around looking for staff to address the issue. The breakfast was fantastic.
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2017
Whale View Manor Guesthouse
We stayed for 2 nights at Whale View Manor Guesthouse and the service and breakfast were very good. We watched two whales float past when sitting on our bedroom balcony. The hightlight of the whole holiday.
Tim
Tim, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2017
Whale View Manor Guesthouse
Stayed at the Whale View Manor Guesthouse which was very relaxing. The service and breakfast was was great sitting outside in the morning sun. We watched 2 whales go past the hotel while we sat on the balcony.
Tim
Tim, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 25, 2017
The hotel itself was beautiful, staff was also extremely helpful and welcoming. We even saw whales one morning while eating breakfast. I only really have two complaints- noise travels very easily so once any guest is up you hear them. Made it kind of tough after long travels. The other thing, they serve breakfast but that's it(this may have been our error as well) but it's difficult to get a ride around that area and there's not really anything to do except boulders beach. After that, unless you have your own transport- you're just kind of stuck at the hotel- hungry. But again, if we would of had our own car this would have been different.
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2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 1, 2017
Nice hotel close to beach
Overnight stay was very pleasant. Hotel is a little way out of town and we had difficulty getting a taxi to bring us back after dinner. However a lovely walk into town in the morning to see penguins. We had a sea view room which was lovely. Heard the waves washing th shore overnight and sunrise was spectacular.
katie
katie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2017
Exceeded all expectations
Very clean, comfortable rooms. Attentive and accommodating staff. Exceeded my expectations. I will definitely stay here again if my travels take me back to Simon's Town.
Jerry
Jerry, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2017
sheer bliss
It really was amazing and so relaxing , soothing and friendly. Secure on site parking but steep steps to front door . All good but would be even better with a heated mirror in the bathroom .
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2017
Relaxing Stay
I look forward to staying here on my next visit. A great place to stay if your exploring Cape of Good Hope. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and exquisitely presented. They have thought if everything....as I didn't bring a beach towel. An umbrella and beach towel are provided for guest. I could go and on with compliments about Whale Manor and the staff. Lastly, the spa presentation, services and staff are absolutely superb. I received a facial and massage...a treat to a perfect stay.