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Whalesong Lodge

4.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Free full breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Whalesong Lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
83 Cliff Street, De Kelders, Western Cape, 7220

What's nearby

  • De Kelders Strand - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Danger Point Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Gansbaai Harbor - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Kleinbaai Harbour - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gansbaai Coffee Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪B Blondes Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Friends Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Whalesong Lodge

Upscale eco-certified guest house by the ocean
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities at Whalesong Lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), laundry services and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Whalesong Lodge offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and hairdryers
  • Balconies, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 8 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Whalesong De Kelders
Whalesong Lodge
Whalesong Lodge De Kelders
Whalesong Lodge Guesthouse
Whalesong Lodge De Kelders
Whalesong Lodge Guesthouse De Kelders

Frequently asked questions

Does Whalesong Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Whalesong Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whalesong Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whalesong Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Whalesong Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Whalesong Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Whalesong Lodge located?

Situated by the ocean, this eco-certified guesthouse is 1.2 mi (2 km) from De Kelders Strand and within 3 miles (5 km) of Klipgat Caves and Danger Point Lighthouse. Gansbaai Harbor and Kleinbaai Harbour are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Whalesong Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Fantastic location, accommodation and staff.

What a fantastic location. Everything was spotless and we had a great breakfast. They couldn’t do enough for us. The view from our bed was superb, pity it wasn’t whale season.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir hatten eine fantastischen Aufenthalt. Antje und ihr Team waren wunderbare Gastgeber
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous art, beautiful decor, amazing breakfast, breathtaking views extremely hospitable, helpful and friendly owner. A very special place. I can not say enough good about this place! 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Der Aufenthalt war ganz wunderbar. Fantastische Lage und direkter Blick aufs Meer. Sehr aufmerksames und nettes Personal. Absolut zu empfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle Aussicht auf die Wale von der Veranda.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

This place is amazing

We stayed here for two nights and had a suite. If you stay here you must get a suite. The view of the sea is amazing with the large windows across the front of the room. If you don't have a suite you can still get the same view from the communal balcony downstairs. The staff are very sweet. Breakfast is good. It is continental but they also cook egg and bacon to order for you. It is located on a really quiet but safe area along with a few other holiday residences so it is completely quiet. For eating of an evening they book you a table at the local restaurant which is excellent and very cheap. We also ate in Hermanus which about 30 minutes away. The room was spotlessly clean and we loved the truffles they left every night. There is also an honesty bar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan, DEL

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

Schönste Lodge auf unserer Reise

Tolle Lodge, sehr modern eingerichtet. Toller Service und leckeres Frühstück. Wir haben uns pudelwohl gefühlt. Zur Kaffeezeit gab es immer kostenlosen Kaffee und Tee sowie selbstgebackenen Kuchen im Aufenthaltsraum. Sehr gemütlich. Gerne immer wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas , München

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

Atemberaubender Blick

Wunderschönes Hotel direkt an den Klippen mit tollem Blick auf den Atlantik. Wir hatten die Suite mit großer Fensterfront direkt auf das Meer. Einmalig schön. Das Guesthouse und der ganze Ort strahlt eine ansteckende Ruhe wieder, die Essensempfehlungen im Ort waren sehr gut. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder, dann zur Zeit der Walbeobachtung.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Schönes Zimmer in schöner Umgebung

Wir hatten das Zimmer Nr1 im ersten Stock mit Wahnsinns Aussicht auf das Meer. sei es vom Bett oder von der Badewanne - die Aussicht ist spektakulär! Auch das Frühstück war ausgezeichnet. Frisches Brot und Marmelade; Wurst und Käse; Spiegeleier und vieles Meer. Wir haben eine tolle Zeit im Whalesong verbracht. Wohl eines des schönsten Zimmer in diesem Ort.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gut geführtes Gästhaus

Außergewöhnlich mit Fantasie gestaltetes Haus, liebevoll professionell geführt. Erstklassige Lage!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mehr kann ein Hotel nicht bieten! Grandios

Ein tolles Hotel, wir haben uns sofort wohlgefühlt. Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Das Hotel liegt am Strand und verfügt über einen grandiosen Blick in die Bucht. Am Morgen konnten wir Unmengen von Delphinen beobachten. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Dag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

Loved Whalesong Lodge

What a lovely property. We highly recommend Whalesong Lodge. Great location, friendly hosts and delicious breakfast. A wonderful quiet spot next to the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Fab location

Lovely hosts very friendly and amazing views. Saw more whales from the hotel balcony than from the whale watching boat. Downside no door on loo or bathroom, so unless you don't mind hearing your partner on the toilet this room is not for you.

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

10/10 Excellent

Raffaella, Milano

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

Ascoltando le balene

Io e il mio compagno abbiamo trascorso due notti in questo meraviglioso lodge. Abbiamo scelto la suite vista mare e mai abbiamo fatto scelta migliore. La suite è situata al primo piano e la parte che da sul mare è completamente a vetri. È stata un'emozione indescrivibile stare sdraiata sul letto o immersa nella vasca idromassaggio e guardare le balene nuotare e saltare fuori dall'acqua proprio di fronte a noi! La suite ha anche un piccolo terrazzino dove si può stare seduti ad ammirare lo spettacolo. Indimenticabile il tramonto infuocato di rosso. La sera, nel silenzio, è possibile sentire il canto delle balene e ammirare le stelle. Il lodge è molto accogliente ed è possibile, previa comunicazione alla proprietaria, cenare e degustare un buon vino. Madre e figlia gestiscono il lodge, aiutate da alcune ragazze molto gentili. Vi consiglio questo posto se cercate tranquillità e volete sognare. Mi raccomando, non dimenticate il binocolo se volete ammirare pienamente lo spettacolo nella baia.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Wir kommen gerne wieder

Kleine, sehr schön gelegene Lodge direkt am Meer. Walfischbeobachtung in den Monaten August bis Dezember direkt von der Terrasse aus möglich. Nur 2 Fahrstunden von Kapstadt entfernt. Zimmer und Lounge/Aufenthaltsbereich sehr stillvoll und mit Liebe eingerichtet.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sagenhafter Blick über das Meer und zu den Walen !

Tolle Location für die Walbeobachtung vom Zimmer oder Balkon aus! Sehr gutes Frühstück und nette Inhaber!

10/10 Excellent

Ole, Trondheim

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

Bra beliggenhet

Helt fantastiskt