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Whale View Manor Guesthouse

4.0 star property
4-star beach guest house near Boulders Beach

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Double Room, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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402 Main Road, Murdoch Valley, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7995
  • Boulders Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Boulders Penguin Colony
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Fish Hoek Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Walk to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Simon's Town guesthouse, you'll find Fisherman's Beach and Simon's Town Country Club. Also, Table Mountain National Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Boulders Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boulders Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Boulders Penguin Colony - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Muizenberg Beach - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 63 min drive

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

4-star beach guest house near Boulders Beach
Whale View Manor Guesthouse offers its guests a full-service spa. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Whale View Manor Guesthouse. An airport shuttle at scheduled times is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Whale View Manor Guesthouse offers 10 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.

Languages

German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Whale View Manor Guesthouse

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 400.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 800.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Whale View Manor Guesthouse to the airport?

Whale View Manor Guesthouse is 34.6 mi (63-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale View Manor Guesthouse?

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale View Manor Guesthouse on Jun 8, 2025 start from $113.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Whale View Manor Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Whale View Manor Guesthouse offers an airport shuttle at scheduled times, for a charge (per person, one way).

How close is Whale View Manor Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 4-minute walk from Fisherman's Beach and 0.7 mi (4-min drive) from Boulders Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whale View Manor Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Whale View Manor Guesthouse offers free English breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Whale View Manor Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Whale View Manor Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Whale View Manor Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Whale View Manor Guesthouse have a pool?

Whale View Manor Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Whale View Manor Guesthouse have a spa?

This guesthouse has a spa, which features facials, body wraps, and massages.

How close is Whale View Manor Guesthouse to downtown Cape Town?

Whale View Manor Guesthouse is 19.8 mi away from Cape Town.

Whale View Manor Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WE

Traveled with family
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

Gordon

Traveled with family
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

Ross

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Sue

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
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

RIKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wenchao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Corinna

Traveled with family
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

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was exceptionally beautiful and the staff very welcoming and personable.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Patrick

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

katie, chester

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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 .