Whalesong Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Plettenberg Bay Beach
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Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Breakfast available
- Spa
- Room service
- Pool
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
Marine Drive, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
- Lawnwood Snake ParkPlace, Lawnwood Snake Park9 min walk
- Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play ParkPlace, Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park19 min walk
- Plettenberg Bay BeachPlace, Plettenberg Bay Beach4 min drive
- Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)11 min drive
Room options
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Executive Room
- 323 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Superior Room
- 323 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room
- 323 sq ft
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Large Twin Beds
About the neighborhood
Plettenberg Bay
Located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Plettenberg Bay Beach, Whalesong Hotel & Spa is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Robberg Nature Reserve. This 4-star hotel has 32 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.
What's nearby
- Lawnwood Snake Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
- Plett Puzzle Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
- Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
- Van Plettenberg Beacon - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
- Plettenberg Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
Getting around
- Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
- Barrington’s - 4 min drive
- The Seakrit Spot - 2 min drive
- Dough & co - 18 min walk
- Steers - 1 min walk
- Plato Coffee - 19 min walk
About this property
Whalesong Hotel & Spa
Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Plettenberg Bay Beach
Guests staying at Whalesong Hotel & Spa enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 890 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a free kid's club, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers, fans, and hair dryers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite 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.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour roundtrip 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 (surcharge)
- In-room crib
- 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
- Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes
- Free crib
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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds are available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 135 to 135 per person
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 890 per person (one-way)
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.
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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
- There are no elevators.
- No rollaway or extra beds are available.
- Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
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
Is free cancellation available at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
Whalesong Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.
What can I see within easy reach of Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
This hotel is located in Plettenberg Bay within a short 8-minute walk of Plett Puzzle Park. You'll also find Plettenberg Bay Beach and Van Plettenberg Beacon within a short drive.
Is there parking available at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and bicycle parking are also available.
Is there a spa at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include prenatal massages, hot stone massages, reflexology, and couples treatments.
Does Whalesong Hotel & Spa have a casino at the property?
No, Whalesong Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Is Whalesong Hotel & Spa good for couples?
There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a bar.
Are there hot tubs at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.
Does Whalesong Hotel & Spa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?
Yes, Whalesong Hotel & Spa serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Blue Whale Restaurant.
Will Whalesong Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at Whalesong Hotel & Spa though service animals are welcome.
Are there connecting rooms at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
The closest major airport to Whalesong Hotel & Spa is Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is 5.5 mi away (11 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?
Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.
Does Whalesong Hotel & Spa host weddings?
If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Whalesong Hotel & Spa.