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Superior Room
30 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room with view
30 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds
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30 square metres
1 Queen Bed
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family fun on the beach, near Plettenberg Bay Beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

Located in Plettenberg Bay, Whalesong Hotel & Spa is in the suburbs, a 3-minute drive from Plettenberg Bay Beach and 12 minutes from Robberg Nature Reserve. This beach hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Arch Rock Beach and 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from Garden of Eden.

Stay in one of 32 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Grab a bite to eat at the Blue Whale Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 32
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 4
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free reception
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Reception hall
  • Fully fenced
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Bicycle parking available
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 2

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Whalesong Hotel & Spa offers 32 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. This Plettenberg Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and fans. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Highchair
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Fan
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Tile flooring in room

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Blue Whale Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 1
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 2
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 6:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Security system

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 135 to 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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