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Whalesong Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, near Plettenberg Bay Beach

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Whalesong Hotel & Spa

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Reception
Reception

Overview of Whalesong Hotel & Spa

7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Marine Drive, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Popular LocationPlettenberg Bay Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGoose Valley Golf Club3 min drive
  • AirportPlettenberg Bay (PBZ)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationRobberg Nature Reserve12 min drive
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Room options

Executive Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 323 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Superior Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Plettenberg Bay

Located in Plettenberg Bay, Whalesong Hotel & Spa is in the suburbs. While the natural beauty of Plettenberg Bay Beach and Robberg Nature Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Garden of Eden. Arch Rock Beach is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • Plettenberg Bay Country Club - 3 min drive
  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • Knysna Elephant Park - 8 min drive
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Steers - 1 min walk
  • Adi’s Kitchen - 19 min walk
  • Flashbacks - 20 min walk
  • Zanzibar - 18 min walk
  • The pie shop - 18 min walk

About this property

Whalesong Hotel & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel refurbished in 2019 and located near Plettenberg Bay Beach
Located close to Robberg Nature Reserve, Whalesong Hotel & Spa provides a free daily manager's reception, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a facial, or a detox wrap at the onsite spa. The onsite restaurant, Blue Whale Restaurant, features ocean views and brunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), concierge services, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Whalesong Hotel & Spa include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's books, and art supplies
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and free infant beds

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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–11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 135–135 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
  • Free crib
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 135–135 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 890 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 2 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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

Does Whalesong Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?

As of Mar 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whalesong Hotel & Spa on Apr 10, 2024 start from $107.87, excluding 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 Whalesong Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Whalesong Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 890 per person applies.

Where is Whalesong Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Plettenberg Bay hotel is located in the suburbs, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Plettenberg Bay Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Robberg Nature Reserve and Arch Rock Beach. Garden of Eden is 9.7 mi (15.5 km) away.

Whalesong Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In general the hotel is very run down. Things falling apart and dysfunctional, including pool area and umbrellas and gardens. The resort is in desperate need of serious maintenance. Also, no wi fi in rooms for a 4 star hotel is not really acceptable. Poor conditions somewhat compensated for by the first class and much appreciated service from Petrus and some of his staff -especially chef and Thabisa.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location
Enjoyed whalesong. Location within easy access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Rozanne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location, quite run down rooms but friendly staff and excellent restaurant with an outdoor terrace and an amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need to fix the phones
Frustrated because I tried calling hitel to reach my daughter. No one ever picked up the phone at the front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Emma, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel, good value for money and good location. The pool area could do with some updating, WiFi is only available in the reception and restaurant areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
special place
Service was really good. Awesome breakfast. Comfortable bed. I enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good friendly staff and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay. Just needs a upgrade on plumbing. All taps were leaking when switched on.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018