A family-friendly stay in Plettenberg Bay awaits you at Whalesong Hotel & Spa. You'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Plettenberg Bay Beach and 8.7 km (5.4 mi) from Robberg Nature Reserve. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Blue Whale Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the free kids' club and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Plettenberg Bay hotel include Garden of Eden and Arch Rock Beach.
What's nearby
Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Goose Valley Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Plettenberg Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Knysna Elephant Park - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
Robberg Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Barrington’s - 4 min drive
Steers - 1 min walk
The Seakrit Spot - 2 min drive
The pie shop - 18 min walk
KFC - 3 min drive
About this property
Whalesong Hotel & Spa
Beach hotel with full-service spa and coffee shop/cafe
Whalesong Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
A complimentary children's club, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Whalesong Hotel & Spa. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.
This 4-star Plettenberg Bay hotel is smoke free.
32 guestrooms or units
2 levels
4 buildings
Manager's reception (free)
Kid's club (free)
Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
Childcare (surcharge)
Poolside lounge chairs
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Staff members are multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Gift shop
Television in lobby
On-site shopping
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Whalesong Hotel & Spa offers 32 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and hairdryers. This Plettenberg Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and fans. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 2 years old are not allowed in the spa.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 135 to 135 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
Blue Whale Restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Free children's club
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Shopping
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Art supplies
Children's books
Children's games
Children's toys
Free children's club
High chair
In-room babysitting
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Treatment room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Accessible airport shuttle
Tile flooring in room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
2 floors
4 buildings
Communal living room
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Desk
Electrical adapters
Fan
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots (infant beds)!
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.
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 135 to 135 per person
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 890 per person (one-way)
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
We should mention
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
National rating
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
Property is also known as
Whalesong Hotel
Whalesong Hotel & Hydro
Whalesong Hotel & Hydro Plettenberg Bay
Whalesong Hydro
Whalesong Hydro Plettenberg Bay
Whalesong Hotel And Hydro
Whalesong Hotel Hydro Plettenberg Bay
Whalesong Hotel Hydro
Whalesong Hotel Plettenberg Bay
Whalesong Plettenberg Bay
Whalesong Hotel Spa
Whalesong Hotel & Spa Hotel
Whalesong Hotel & Spa Plettenberg Bay
Whalesong Hotel & Spa Hotel Plettenberg Bay
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
Whalesong Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whalesong Hotel & Spa on 20 Nov 2025 start from AU$307.91, 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.
Is parking available at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
Yep, Whalesong Hotel & Spa has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
The closest beach to Whalesong Hotel & Spa is Plettenberg Bay Beach (2.2 km).
Is there a spa on site at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
Yep, there is an onsite spa at Whalesong Hotel & Spa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as deep-tissue massages.
Does Whalesong Hotel & Spa have a pool?
Whalesong Hotel & Spa has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
What makes Whalesong Hotel & Spa a romantic place to stay?
Couples spa treatments and ocean-view dining, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Whalesong Hotel & Spa.
Is Whalesong Hotel & Spa family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and children's meals, as well as highchairs and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Whalesong Hotel & Spa is a hit with families.
Does Whalesong Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?
Yeah, continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
What time are check-in & check-out at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.