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Whales Way Ocean Retreat

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront guest house with outdoor pool

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Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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858 6th Ave, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
  • Wilderness National Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Acrobranch Wildwoods
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Victoria Bay Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • George (GRJ)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room (Eden Room) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, shampoo

Comfort Room (Eden Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room (Beach Room) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room (Beach Room)

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room)

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Wilderness

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Wilderness Beach guesthouse, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Garden Route National Park. Wilderness National Park and Garden Route Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Garden Route Trail - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Acrobranch Wildwoods - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Map of Africa View Point - 14 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Shed Coffee Roastery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Girls - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Naughty Monkey Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Olive Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Whales Way Ocean Retreat

3.5-star beachfront guest house with outdoor pool
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Whales Way Ocean Retreat. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Wilderness guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Whales Way Ocean Retreat offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Wilderness guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Whales Way Ocean Retreat Hotel Wilderness
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Hotel
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Whales Way Ocean Retreat House Wilderness
Whales Way Ocean Retreat House
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Guesthouse Wilderness
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Whales Way Ocean Retreat Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Whales Way Ocean Retreat to the airport?

Whales Way Ocean Retreat is 17.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the George (GRJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

As of May 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whales Way Ocean Retreat on May 30, 2025 start from $72.49, 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 Whales Way Ocean Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Whales Way Ocean Retreat.

How close is Whales Way Ocean Retreat to the beach?

This guesthouse is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat offer free breakfast?

Whales Way Ocean Retreat offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat have a pool?

Whales Way Ocean Retreat features an outdoor pool.

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Whales Way Ocean Retreat to downtown Wilderness?

Whales Way Ocean Retreat is 2.5 mi away from Wilderness.

Whales Way Ocean Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Yolande

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Yasser

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beautiful and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Marina

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

8/10 Good

Eusebio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb, Franschhoek

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

8/10 Good

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Don, Pennsylvania

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

Perfect location to tour the Garden Route

If you want a view of the Wilderness Beach from high above while you are served a breakfast by the friendliest staff in South Africa, book this place. A short walk down the street leads to a wooden stairway down to a beach that I thought only existed in my dreams. We stayed 10 nights and by the time we left we were old friends with the staff. Tears were shed when we left.

8/10 Good

Meyer

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Beach Room not as advertised online

the "beach room" photos are misleading. you cannot see the beach from the room and in fact there is no beach near the room. The house is set across the street from a cliff that looks over the ocean. I was not able to receive a wifi connection in this room, as it is isolated down on the ground level away from the rest of the house. The air conditioner did not work, which was why I booked the room in the first place. No effort was ever made to fix this. On the first morning the manager woke me up to serve me breakfast in my room, in which case I'm sure she had the best of intentions but I was dealing with the stomach flu and would have preferred to sleep in late and not eat. The lock to the door was in need of repair, as it was very difficult to work with and always took several minutes to lock/unlock. I left after 2 nights and moved on to a different hotel. I wouldn't stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

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

Lovely stay at Whales way ocean retreat

Great

8/10 Good

CJ and W, Wales UK

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

A pleasing guest house located on the garden route

We received a warm welcome from Leonie and her staff, she gave us lots of useful local information on restaurants etc our room was clean and well equipped but we were a bit disappointed with its location on the ground floor. Breakfast was taken on the balcony overlooking the ocean, there was a good choice and it was cooked to perfection.

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
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