Name: WhaleTale
Address: 39 Cliff Street, De Kelders, Gansbaai,, 7220 De Kelders, South Africa, 39 Cliff Street, De Kelders, Gansbaai, Western Cape, 7220, South Africa
Rating: 9.9

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WhaleTale

39 Cliff Street, De Kelders, Gansbaai,, 7220 De Kelders, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

Apartments
Kitchen
Sea view
Garden
BBQ facilities
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Terrace
Balcony
Free parking

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WhaleTale offers self-catering accommodation situated on Cliff Street in De Kelders, 4 km from Gansbaai. The property is a stones throw away from the sea and features views of Walker Bay. WhaleTale offers a 2-bedroom apartment and a studio apartment. They each offer sea views, free WiFi and on site parking. They have a fully-equipped kitchen or kitchenette. A nature reserve lies in front of the property and the Klipgat Nature Trail which leads to De Plaat Beach passes a few meters away. Restaurants, supermarkets and medical facilities can be found within 4 km.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info

Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

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Availability

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Accommodation Type

Number of guests

Apartment

Bedroom 1:

1 extra-large double bed

Bedroom 2:

2 single beds

Apartment

1 extra-large double bed

Property practices

This property has told us they 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

10.0

Facilities

9.9

Cleanliness

9.9

Comfort

9.9

Value for money

9.8

Location

9.9

Free WiFi

High score for De Kelders

See what guests loved the most:

Ian
United Kingdom
“This accommodation is outstanding. We had a lovely time and the owners Tim and Lesley are exceptional hosts. The location is great and we received some excellent advice regarding the area and local restaurants. This stay was part of a trip to...”
Lucia
South Africa
“Everything! Great location and value for money. Everything we needed was provided and the view was stunning.”
Hans-peter
South Africa
“The place is superb and the hosts are amazing, friendly and assisting whatever the needs.”
Татьяна
Belgium
“Beautiful place. Tim and Lesley greeted us very warmly, gave us useful advice, and were very hospitable hosts. The apartment is beautiful, comfortable, with a wonderful view of the ocean. Everything was thought out to the smallest detail, and we...”
Candice
South Africa
“Lovely, comfortable stay with friendly and attentive hosts - we look forward to returning.”
Petra
Germany
“Beautiful view, wonderful studio with everything you need, Lesley and Tim are really kind and helpful hosts. Really enjoy to hopefully come back”
Maria
Sweden
“We loved everything with this place! The host was amazing and created such a nice atmosphere.”
Miriam
Germany
“Lesley and Tim are soooo lovely! Very nice hosts. We´ve had some good chats also about the culture and the life in South Africa. They both were there whenever we needed them. They had some ideas what we could do during our stay which was also very...”
Nicola
United Kingdom
“Has everything needed for an enjoyable short stay, incredible views of the bay where we regularly saw whales plus a lovely balcony. We had a bbq every evening outdoors under the stars. Lesley and Tim were so accommodating and made our stay even...”
Chris
United Kingdom
“We thoroughly recommend staying at whale tale, the accommodation is spacious and comfortable the view from the balcony is amazing (we saw whales regularly from the balcony) and the hosts were really friendly and helpful”

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.

Hosted by Lesley and Tim

Host review score

Lesley and Tim

Whale Tale is situated right on the seafront, with breathtaking views of Walker Bay. We gave two self catering units available. Whalesong apartment has two bedrooms (en-suite), fully equipped kitchen, lounge, large patio and barbecue in the rear courtyard. (max 4 adults) Beds in rooms can be either twin or 1 x King bed. The second apartment is a Studio which is on the first floor, 1 x king bed, en-suite bathroom ( walk in shower, toilet & basin). A kitchenette, fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle. Lounge area, breakfast nook and balcony. Beautiful Sea views .

We enjoy meeting new people, either local or international. We have travelled extensively and love meeting fellow travelers and hearing their stories.

Our area is peaceful, quiet and safe. If you are a nature lover De Kelders is the place for you.

Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of WhaleTale
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

House rules

WhaleTale takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted WhaleTale 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform WhaleTale 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at WhaleTale on this page.
You can choose from a number of accommodation options at WhaleTale (subject to availability). These have:
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedrooms
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
The prices at WhaleTale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
You can choose from a number of accommodation options at WhaleTale (subject to availability). These can accommodate:
- 2 guests
- 4 guests
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
WhaleTale is 1 miles from the centre of De Kelders. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
WhaleTale offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beach
- Horse riding
The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from WhaleTale. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at WhaleTale on this page.
Check-in at WhaleTale is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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