Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai is located in De Kelders. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment also offers facilities for disabled guests. The spacious apartment with a balcony and sea views features 8 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 8 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Guests can relax near the outdoor fireplace at the apartment. Stanford's Bay is a few steps from the apartment, while Dangerpoint Lighthouse is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 147 km from Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 5:
2 single beds
Bedroom 6:
2 single beds
Bedroom 7:
1 single bed
Bedroom 8:
1 single bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation was amazing, we saw whales breach from the balcony and there is a rocky walk along the coast just down from where you stay Loads of room for everyone and facilities are really comfortable Sonja was also really helpful and...
  • Nooshin
    South Africa South Africa
    It represented everything that was in the photographs and more. Also the representative attended to any queries we had almost immediately. We had a wonderful stay!
  • Maria
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely everything from the location. parking, kitchen, lounge, rooms, bathrooms, laundry VIEWS, Service and Hospitality - Best work break away ever!!
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Tanja Lourens

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Tanja Lourens
A warm welcome awaits you at Whale Waters Self-Catering Lodge. This beautiful house is situated in De Kelders, Gansbaai – world-renowned for the Southern Right Whales. This house is rented out as one unit and not individual rooms. Ideal for Family and Group bookings. Min 6 guests, max 14 guests. This luxurious eight-bedroom self-catering lodge is perfect for families, a group of friends or for corporate travellers. Coastal living is experienced in its purest form with the house situated on the cliffs of De Kelders, you get to unwind in the pool overlooking Walker Bay. A short 100-meter walk through the Walker Bay Nature Reserve will lead you to the secluded Stanford’s Bay Beach, suitable for swimming and kayaking. De Kelders is nestled on the coast just before the village of Gansbaai, which became famous for its Great White sharks. This magnificent guest lodge consist of six (6) bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, plus 2 single bedrooms with easy access to the house. Thus can accommodate 14 guests. All the double rooms has an unobstructed view of the ocean and coastline and a private balcony which is ideal to do whale watching from and enjoy a sundowner after a day of activities.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/beach towels
Activities
  • Beach
Outdoor & View
  • Pool view
  • Sea view
  • View
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai can accommodate the following group size:

    • 14 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 8 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai on this page.

  • Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai is 600 yards from the centre of De Kelders. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • The prices at Whale Waters Self Catering Gansbaai may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.