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A Whale of a Time, Fish hoek

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  • 11 Echo Road, Fish Hoek, 7975 Fish hoek, South Africa - View on map
9.4 /10
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Free parking on site
Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
Property type: Apartment
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Situated on a hillside, A Whale of a Time provides well-furnished lodging in a house with a thatched roof, overlooking the ocean in Fish Hoek. The establishment features an outdoor swimming pool and offers daily housekeeping services.
Each apartment is equipped with a flat-screen television that includes satellite channels, alongside a fully functional kitchen complete with a stove, oven, and refrigerator. Private bathrooms are available, featuring either a bath or shower, and complimentary toiletries are provided.
Guests can take advantage of free parking facilities. The distance to Cape Town International Airport is 25 kilometers. Clovelly Golf Club is located 3.5 kilometers from the property, and the Constantia Wine Route can be explored within a 20-kilometer radius.
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Important information

Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At A Whale of a Time, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Dear visitor, please note that this region, including A Whale of a Time, is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that A Whale of a Time may be subject to local water usage restrictions.
At A Whale of a Time, hen, stag, or similar parties are not accepted.

Room Types

Apartment with Sea View Description, photos, price, amenities

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Room standards
  • waste bin,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • safe deposit box,
  • sofa,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • tumble dryer (for clothes),
  • seating area,
  • private pool (attached to room/villa),
  • carpeted floor,
  • work desk,
  • private entrance
Sanitary facilities
  • toilet,
  • hairdryer,
  • body soap,
  • toilet paper,
  • bathtub,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • shower,
  • private bathroom,
  • bathtub or shower
Property technology & media
  • flat-screen tv,
  • television (tv),
  • satellite tv channels,
  • laptop-sized safe
Dining & bars
  • wine glasses,
  • oven,
  • electric kettle,
  • refrigerator,
  • kitchenware,
  • microwave,
  • kitchenette,
  • stovetop,
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
  • toaster
Paid extra services
  • towels,
  • bed linen
Location & local attractions
  • view,
  • pool view,
  • sea view,
  • balcony
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • ground floor unit,
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)

Featuring a furnished balcony with lovely views, this apartment has a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The main bedroom has a sitting area and writing desk. The second bedroom has bunk beds, and there is a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

Apartment with Sea View Description, photos, price, amenities

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Room standards
  • sofa,
  • waste bin,
  • seating area,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • safe deposit box,
  • tumble dryer (for clothes),
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • private pool (attached to room/villa),
  • private entrance,
  • carpeted floor,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring
Sanitary facilities
  • toilet,
  • private bathroom,
  • body soap,
  • toilet paper,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • shower,
  • hairdryer,
  • bathtub,
  • bathtub or shower
Property technology & media
  • television (tv),
  • laptop-sized safe,
  • flat-screen tv,
  • satellite tv channels
Dining & bars
  • toaster,
  • kitchenware,
  • stovetop,
  • refrigerator,
  • wine glasses,
  • oven,
  • microwave,
  • kitchenette,
  • electric kettle,
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio)
Paid extra services
  • bed linen,
  • towels
Location & local attractions
  • pool view,
  • view,
  • sea view,
  • balcony
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
  • walk-in shower (no step)

This apartment has a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. It is also equipped with a refrigerator, oven and microwave. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower and also comes free toiletries.

Apartment with Sea View Description, photos, price, amenities

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Room standards
  • seating area,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • tumble dryer (for clothes),
  • waste bin,
  • sofa,
  • work desk,
  • private entrance,
  • safe deposit box,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • private pool (attached to room/villa),
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • wardrobe/closet
Sanitary facilities
  • bathtub or shower,
  • toilet,
  • private bathroom,
  • toilet paper,
  • shower,
  • hairdryer,
  • body soap,
  • bathtub,
  • complimentary toiletries
Property technology & media
  • flat-screen tv,
  • laptop-sized safe,
  • television (tv),
  • satellite tv channels
Dining & bars
  • stovetop,
  • full kitchen,
  • toaster,
  • kitchenware,
  • oven,
  • refrigerator,
  • wine glasses,
  • microwave,
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
  • electric kettle
Paid extra services
  • bed linen,
  • towels
Location & local attractions
  • pool view,
  • mountain view,
  • balcony,
  • sea view,
  • view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • ground floor unit,
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)

Featuring a furnished balcony with lovely views, this apartment has a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The main bedroom has a sitting area and writing desk. The second bedroom has bunk beds, and there is a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

Apartment with Sea View Description, photos, price, amenities

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Room standards
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • waste bin,
  • carpeted floor,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • private entrance,
  • seating area,
  • tumble dryer (for clothes),
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • fan,
  • safe deposit box,
  • private pool (attached to room/villa),
  • sofa
Sanitary facilities
  • additional bathroom,
  • additional toilet,
  • shared bathroom (outside the room),
  • body soap,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • private bathroom,
  • bathtub,
  • shower,
  • hairdryer,
  • toilet paper,
  • toilet,
  • complimentary toiletries
Property technology & media
  • satellite tv channels,
  • laptop-sized safe,
  • flat-screen tv,
  • television (tv)
Dining & bars
  • oven,
  • microwave,
  • kitchenette,
  • refrigerator,
  • toaster,
  • electric kettle,
  • full kitchen,
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
  • kitchenware,
  • wine glasses,
  • stovetop
Paid extra services
  • towels,
  • bed linen
Location & local attractions
  • pool view,
  • terrace,
  • balcony,
  • garden view,
  • sea view,
  • view,
  • patio
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • ground floor unit,
  • walk-in shower (no step)

Guests will have a special experience as this apartment features a private pool. This spacious apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this apartment also offers a private entrance and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit provides 5 beds.

Apartment with Sea View Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Apartment with Sea View
Room standards
  • private pool (attached to room/villa),
  • safe deposit box,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • tumble dryer (for clothes),
  • sofa,
  • seating area,
  • private entrance,
  • waste bin,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • hardwood/parquet flooring
Sanitary facilities
  • shower,
  • bathtub,
  • toilet,
  • toilet paper,
  • body soap,
  • hairdryer,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • private bathroom
Property technology & media
  • satellite tv channels,
  • television (tv),
  • flat-screen tv,
  • laptop-sized safe
Dining & bars
  • wine glasses,
  • refrigerator,
  • toaster,
  • oven,
  • microwave,
  • kitchenware,
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
  • electric kettle,
  • stovetop,
  • kitchenette
Paid extra services
  • bed linen,
  • towels
Location & local attractions
  • balcony,
  • sea view,
  • view,
  • pool view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)

This apartment has a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. It is also equipped with a refrigerator, oven and microwave. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower and also comes free toiletries.

Choose your ideal room at A Whale of a Time

Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:

  • Apartment with Sea View
  • Apartment with Sea View
  • Apartment with Sea View
  • Apartment with Sea View
  • Apartment with Sea View

Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.

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Facilities and services

General property information General property information

parking available, complimentary parking, wi-fi throughout the property

On-site activities & leisure On-site activities & leisure

nearby golf course (within 3 km), fishing opportunities, windsurfing nearby, canoeing trips, hiking trails accessible, scuba diving, horseback riding, beach access

Hotel services offered Hotel services offered

comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access

Dining & bars Dining & bars

barbecue facilities, grocery delivery service

Pools, spa & wellness Pools, spa & wellness

outdoor swimming pool, prime beachfront location, sunbeds and beach chairs, main swimming pool, general swimming pool access

Transport & getting around Transport & getting around

on-site car rental, on-street parking

Reception & guest support Reception & guest support

quick check-in/check-out, individual check-in/check-out, invoices available

Shared spaces for guests Shared spaces for guests

access to hotel garden, outdoor terrace area, patio/outdoor seating, designated picnic spot

Cleanliness & housekeeping Cleanliness & housekeeping

guest laundry service, efficient ironing service, in-room trouser press, regular daily housekeeping

On-site shops & services On-site shops & services

on-site barber/beauty salon

Other property amenities Other property amenities

smoke-free rooms, spacious family rooms, in-room heating, entirely non-smoking property

Property safety & security Property safety & security

in-room safety deposit box, round-the-clock security personnel, integrated security alarm system, cctv surveillance in public areas, external property cctv surveillance, readily available fire extinguishers

Security systems Security systems

staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, guest health screening procedures in place, access to qualified healthcare professionals, guest thermometers provided by the property

Social distancing guidelines Social distancing guidelines

seamless contactless check-in/check-out process, secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines

Disinfection & cleaning procedures Disinfection & cleaning procedures

use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, guest rooms sealed post-cleaning for safety, option to decline room cleaning services during stay

Food & drink safety Food & drink safety

safe physical distancing in dining spaces, in-room food delivery option available, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised

Internet access

Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.

Guest parking

Complimentary guest parking! The facility offers free parking, with street parking options available.

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Check-in, check-out, and payment policies

Check-in

From 14:00 Until 16:00 hours

Check-out

From 06:00 Until 10:00 hours

Children and extra beds

Children from 0 to 1 years old stay free of charge using cot. Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages. The property may require a deposit of 2,500.00 ZAR. Deposit payment method: card.

Pets

Pets are not permitted.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Social distancing and disinfection are enforced. Details on our website.
Prices vary by date and other factors. Please provide dates for accurate information.
We offer various accommodation options depending on availability. Please check our website for more details.

  • Apartment with Sea View
Yes, the property offers various dining options. See the Amenities tab.
Yes, a private check-in and check-out service is available.
Yes, a golf course is located within 3 km of the property.
Yes, the area near our property is great for windsurfing.
Of course, our guests have access to comfortable sun loungers and beach chairs.
Of course, guests can choose to opt-out of the daily cleaning service during their stay.
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