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Whales Way Ocean Retreat

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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858 6th Ave, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
  • Place, Wilderness National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden Route Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acrobranch Wildwoods
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, George (GRJ)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Penthouse (Ocean Penthouse)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Penthouse (Sky Penthouse)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room (Deep Blue Room)

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Room (Beach Room) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room (Beach Room)

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Room (Eden Room) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, shampoo

Comfort Room (Eden Room)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Wilderness

Located in Wilderness Beach, Whales Way Ocean Retreat is adjacent to Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and a short stroll from Garden Route National Park. This 5-room, 3.5-star guesthouse has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Garden Route Trail - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Acrobranch Wildwoods - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 50 min drive - 34.3 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Shed Coffee Roastery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Girls - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal Siam Thai Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Commonage - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪ilali Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Whales Way Ocean Retreat

Guests of Whales Way Ocean Retreat enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and an arcade/game room. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach guesthouse include express check-in, express check-out, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include dryers, coffee makers, and safes.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-6 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. 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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Whales Way Ocean Retreat Hotel Wilderness
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Hotel
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Wilderness
Whales Way Ocean Retreat House Wilderness
Whales Way Ocean Retreat House
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Guesthouse Wilderness
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Guesthouse
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Wilr
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Guesthouse
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Wilderness
Whales Way Ocean Retreat Guesthouse Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

This guesthouse is situated in Wilderness Beach within a short 15-minute walk of Garden Route National Park and also 15 minutes on foot from Wilderness National Park. You'll also find Garden Route Trail and Wilderness Lagoon within a short drive.

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

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whales Way Ocean Retreat on Jun 19, 2026 start from $85, 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 there parking available at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat have a casino at the property?

No, Whales Way Ocean Retreat doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

At this beachfront guesthouse, couples will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some accommodations include an ocean view and a spring water bathtub.

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Whales Way Ocean Retreat offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Whales Way Ocean Retreat allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Whales Way Ocean Retreat.

Does Whales Way Ocean Retreat have connecting rooms available?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

The closest major airport to Whales Way Ocean Retreat is George (GRJ), which is 17.4 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Whales Way Ocean Retreat?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Whales Way Ocean Retreat.

Whales Way Ocean Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, great view, comfortable bed and really friendly people!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view over the Indian Ocean! Friendly and helpful host. Delicious and nicely presented breakfasts. Quiet, all you hear is the waves. Beautiful surprise was the pod of dolphins going by in the morning. Short drive to Wilderness village with plenty of great restaurant options. Highly recommend the Whale’s Way Ocean Retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yolande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible, very clean and neat and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

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

Lovely stay at Whales way ocean retreat

Great
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly place to stay, right beside the sea. Saw three pods of dolphins from the balcony.. a nice secluded place offeing wonderful breakfasts! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beautiful and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Great stay

Warm welcome from Benji for our one night stay. Lovely views from the hotel out to sea. Room very comfortable and everything you would need. Would definitely stay again if in the area. Fab breakfast ! Thank you.
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Great find

Really relaxed friendly staff, very warm welcome to the hotel. Fabulous breakfast!!we won’t be eating again till late tonight!! Amazing fruit salad with creamy yogurt, and a cooked breakfast with so many variations. Would highly recommend Almost forgot…. The location and views are stunning!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

A gem!

We stayed in the top floor loft which is absolutely amazing. Ralph is very nice and prepares excellent breakfast. The view of the ocean from the balcony is breathtaking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

A Pleasant Stay

Very good value and fabulous sea views. The room was fine and clean. What was memorable was the breakfast the fresh fruit, granola and yogourt followed by Ralphs full english this was very good. A car is necessary to go into Wilderness for dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Not happy.

Host was in a hurry to check us in as had to be somewhere else. I have a health condition that requires breathing aparatus, unfortunately there was no free sockets nearby to plug my machine in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Benji is the best. Netter, sympathischer und einfach total lockerer Typ! Super Frühstück!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderbarer Aufenthalt, toller, freundlicher Gastgeber. 1A Frühstücke, sehr schöne Umgebung. Jederzeit wieder. Danke!!! 😀😉😉
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mirco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten am selben Tag spontan das Zimmer "Beach Room" im Erdgeschoss gebucht. Der Ausblick gleicht nicht dem auf den Bildern. Als wir die Unterkunft betraten, kam uns modriger Geruch entgegen. Man hatte den Eindruck, dass dieses Zimmer länger nicht vergeben wurde. Die Luftfeuchtigkeit darin war sehr hoch und wir fanden an Fenster und Türen Schimmelspuren. In der Nacht wurde es sehr kalt, die Heizung funktionierte nicht. Es war auch nicht wirklich sauber. Wir haben uns im Zimmer nicht wohl gefühlt und waren froh, als wir am nächsten Tag wieder abreisten. Das Frühstück auf der Veranda war insgesamt super, aber aufgrund des Zimmers war es kein gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

Beach front joy

Right on the beach. Book one of the top floors to get the best views. If you don’t, you’ll still have a great view at breakfast from the huge deck! Comfortable rooms too
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location with a fantastic view and made to order breakfast, for how inexpensive it is to stay there; you can't do much better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

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

Peaceful stay

Stayed for two nights, great guesthouse. Room service excellent, bedding lovely. Breakfast is perfect. Host friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay. Breathtaking views of the ocean. Unfortunately we only spent one night at this place. Owner ever so friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

Great spot. Staff were friendly - service excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning sea views. Lovely all white room with great bathroom and kitchenette. Super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

George

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

Will go again

Kind staff and a great breakfast to top off a pleasant stay in Wilderness.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendly staff, enjoyable food close to the beach.

The staff was friendly from check in through departure procedures. Breakfast was a nice experience and a great opportunity to interact with staff and other guests. As an oceanfront property, the views and the sound of waves were a nice addition.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Zeezicht met uitgebreid ontbijt

Prima B&B, alles goed verzorgd, uitstekend ontbijt. Veel restaurants in de omgeving (per auto). En uitzicht op de zee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

nettes Guesthouse, toller Blick

es war einfach zu kalt, Heizung funktionierte nicht, haben aber anderes Zimmer bekommen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

Perfect location to tour the Garden Route

If you want a view of the Wilderness Beach from high above while you are served a breakfast by the friendliest staff in South Africa, book this place. A short walk down the street leads to a wooden stairway down to a beach that I thought only existed in my dreams. We stayed 10 nights and by the time we left we were old friends with the staff. Tears were shed when we left.