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Whales Way Ocean Retreat

3.5 star property
Guesthouse on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)
Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Explore the area

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858 6th Ave, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
  • Place, Wilderness National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilderness Lagoon
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Victoria Bay Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, George (GRJ)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)

Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room)

Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Electric kettle
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room (Beach Room)

Comfort Room (Beach Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Electric kettle
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room (Eden Room) | Bathroom

Comfort Room (Eden Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Wilderness

Whales Way Ocean Retreat places you steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a 15-minute stroll of Garden Route National Park. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This beach guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Wilderness Beach guest house include Wilderness National Park and Garden Route Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Garden Route Trail - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Map of Africa View Point - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Girls - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪ilali Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Naughty Monkey Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salinas Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Whales Way Ocean Retreat

Guesthouse on the beach, 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 guest house 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
  • Games 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 a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Wilderness guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 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 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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.

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, debit cards and cash
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, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

Yep, Whales Way Ocean Retreat has a free self car park.

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

As of 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whales Way Ocean Retreat on 4 Nov 2025 start from AU$138.84, 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 Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

The closest beach to Whales Way Ocean Retreat is Victoria Bay Beach (6.3 km).

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat have a pool?

Whales Way Ocean Retreat has an outdoor pool.

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet brekkie is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

No, Whales Way Ocean Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.