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The Whaling Station Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Comfort Suite, Garden View
Family Room
Dining
Outdoor pool
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$77
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

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Goose Valley Turtle Creek Golf Estate, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Place, Goose Valley Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Plettenberg Bay Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Robberg Nature Reserve
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Suite, Garden View

Comfort Suite, Garden View

  • Lagoon view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Suite, Garden View

Comfort Suite, Garden View

  • Lagoon view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Suite, Garden View

Comfort Suite, Garden View

  • Lagoon view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Suite, Garden View

Comfort Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Plettenberg Bay

At The Whaling Station Guesthouse you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from St Peters Anglican Church and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Van Plettenberg Beacon. Highlights at this B&B include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a fridge in a common area and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Plettenberg Bay B&B, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Radical Raptors and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park.
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What's nearby

  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Knysna Elephant Park - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 36 min drive - 43.4 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clubhouse Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Plato Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dough & co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Fournil De Plett Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Whaling Station Guesthouse

As a guest of The Whaling Station Guesthouse, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Whaling Station Guesthouse also features a garden and a fridge in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Plettenberg Bay bed & breakfast.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
The Whaling Station Guesthouse offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
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 and cash
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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Whaling Station Bed & Breakfast Plettenberg Bay
Whaling Station Bed & Breakfast
Whaling Station Plettenberg Bay
The Whaling Station Bed Breakfast
Whaling Station & Breakfast
The Whaling Plettenberg
The Whaling Station Bed Breakfast
The Whaling Station Guesthouse Bed & breakfast
The Whaling Station Guesthouse Plettenberg Bay
The Whaling Station Guesthouse Bed & breakfast Plettenberg Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Whaling Station Guesthouse?

Yep, The Whaling Station Guesthouse has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Whaling Station Guesthouse?

As of 9 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Whaling Station Guesthouse on 1 July 2026 start from AU$77, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Whaling Station Guesthouse?

The closest beach to The Whaling Station Guesthouse is Plettenberg Bay Beach (3.3 km).

Does The Whaling Station Guesthouse have a pool?

The Whaling Station Guesthouse has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Whaling Station Guesthouse?

No, The Whaling Station Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Whaling Station Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Whaling Station Guesthouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Whaling Station Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room, staff and view incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at the The Whaling Station. It is a very safe and protected area with convenient parking. We liked the walk to the lagoon and being personally welcomed by Kasia who gave us excellent recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pekka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Whaling station has a perfect location, the staff are helpful and friendly. The managers are always available to help. The walk to the lagoon is a perfect way to start the day. The Whaling station is close to the centre of town, Old Nick village is down the road and everything feels very safe and secure.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superlative and ultimate calm resting place for those whio need a base in Pleetenberg region, just off N2 en route to Tstiskama. Excellent clean facilities- swimming pool, kitchen, lounge, bbq and of course rooms. The view over the bay is beautiful and has its own private walkway to the lagoon. Its located within a secure enclosed golf course. However the icing on the cake is the owner Kasia, who shows unbelievable kindness, care and attention, as she ensures you arrive safely and then will advise you on all things local depending on your needs and requests. She subsequently regularly checks in with you to make sure your trip is hassle free. So strongly recommend you stay here you wint be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DIEGO EMILIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kaisa e seu marido são otimos!. El cuarto limpio, fresco y confortavel. Apenas espacio de mejora para wifi que no llega bien a los cuartos. Volveremos
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uschi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming and very beach We loved it Staff were great! Thumbs up Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Enjoyable Stay

Great stay and accommodation. Warm welcome and helped with bags by Stonard. Within secure golf complex but away from golf course. Great views to Plett especially from the pool area. Stayed in a rondavel which was different and had peaceful sleep. Good filling breakfast with attentive service from the staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anton

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

Rent, bra personal

Pool på hotellet. 15-20 min prommenad till Lagunen där man också kan bada
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angelika

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöne Aussicht, Anlage aber in die Jahre gekommen

Die Lage, die Aussicht waren top! Wir haben hier drei Tage verbracht. Die Zimmer sind sehr geräumig. Allerdings merkt man der Einrichtung an, dass sie schon ein paar Jahre auf dem Buckel hat. Leider können wir das Frühstück überhaupt nicht empfehlen. Im Vergleich zu anderen Häusern entlang der Garden Route war es enttäuschend! Angelika und Mario
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonas

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

The whaling station

A very nice b and b, with very nice hosts. Situated within a golf club so not walking distance to town and restaurants. Besides that, a nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful B&B and excelent location and views.

Close to Plettenberg (you need a car for transport) and accesible to different attractions (The Crags, Plett beaches).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Isaac

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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