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From R1 400 per night, for 2 ppl
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6 Protea Street
Witsand
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Western Cape
021 344 2440
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Whale Watchers Inn
Whale Watchers Inn
Whale Watchers Inn
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All standard rooms are en-suite with small fridge, tea- and coffee-making facilities, microwave with necessary crockery and cutlery plus DStv with a smartcard and free Wi-Fi. Self-catering rooms sleep up to 4 people. Fully equipped and serviced each morning.
Witsand has one of the largest collections of the Southern Right Whales during the whale season which is from June to the end of November. Whale Watchers inn is situated directly in front of the beach and you can watch the whales from the comfort of the balcony or your sea - facing accommodation.
All standard rooms are en-suite with small fridge, tea- and coffee-making facilities, microwave with necessary crockery and cutlery plus DStv with a smartcard and free Wi-Fi. Self-catering rooms sleep up to 4 people. Fully equipped and serviced each morning.
Witsand has one of the largest collections of the Southern Right Whales during the whale season which is from June to the end of November. Whale Watchers inn is situated directly in front of the beach and you can watch the whales from the comfort of the balcony or your sea - facing accommodation.
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Reviews (65)
65 guests' feedbackVery pleasant stay, well received - friendly and efficient service.
We could walk down to the beach and enjoy the sun and sea without worrying about our belongings at the apartment - the peace of mind was welcome.
Whale Watchers Inn, I personally think is overpriced they can do better in that aspect but as for the stay there place is very nice.
Urgently needs a lick of paint and an upgrade. Tacky bathroom and shower door, fridge could be made to look more decent from outside. Dining table chair cushions were dirty.
What a lovely place close to the sea and close to everything would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a break. My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves.
They were very helpful.
Clair was a wonderful and helpful hostess. With bad holiday weather, the unit was just too cramped for our family of 4 (adult children). Although the unit and bedding were neat and clean, we can see that the complex as a whole needs some attention and renovation (although I understand why Clair and her husband don't want to spend thousands of rand right now). The WiFi (more important when holiday weather is bad) was erratically weak and inadequate.
Practically by the sea and the Anchorage restaurant. Very peaceful surroundings with many walking opportunities.
Great location and area! Good holiday destination.
Hospitable service, delicious breakfast.
It was a fantastic weekend. Upon our arrival we were greeted warmly by the hostess and taken to "Mom's Place" which was wonderfully equipped with everything one has at one's own home. You feel so at home there and we will definitely go there again.
Reception and accommodation was excellent. They will just have to look at phone reception, had no signal for the weekend.
Excellent location, clean and tidy, honest helpful people.
We spent 2 nights at whale watchers. Cannot fault the location, the host and value for money. However, a few things in the self catering room need attention such as the shower door and the stove. A bit of attention and refurbishment could turn the place into a 4 star establishment.
See stars.
All pleasant. No problems. Would have preferred closer to sea.
Very friendly welcome, bathroom needs upgrading, television not working.
We were a bit disappointed about breakfast not being available on Christmas morning, but understood the reasons.
See stars.
Cellphone reception very poor.
We had a wonderful stay at Whale Watcher's Inn. The accommodation was neat, and had everything we needed.
We really had a great time as a family of 7 adults and 2 small children and stayed for 8 nights. Whale watchers Inn's location is ideal for families with children as the sea is just across the road. It is safe accommodation and doors do not need to be locked. The owners and cleaning staff are friendly. Things that need attention are Big Cob's bar stools and shower door. The WiFi reception is not 100%, but worked well at times.
Although the reception was friendly, I was disappointed in the accommodation. The room was booked as a sea view which is not correct. The mattress was very soft and the carpets appeared dirty. We couldn't leave here fast enough.
Beautiful place and friendly staff. Safe, tidy and good value for money.
Friendly and helpful. The breakfast is amazing!
We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you for all the trouble. Was able to see the whales right from the balcony.
My stay there was to let my dad experience the time we lived there permanently. It was made even more wonderful by the exceptional service!
Very friendly and helpful hostess. Very neat and quiet. Walking distance from the sea. Garden is very beautiful and there are many birds.
The accommodation was neat and clean, but it was rather old-fashioned. Breakfast is extra and DStv is also excluded unless you bring your own card. We stayed at numerous guesthouses of the same price range this past holiday, where breakfast and full DStv were included in the price. There was also a note stuck in the bathroom warning the guests not to dirty the linen, otherwise it will also be added to your bill. I didn't like it. Parking is on the street outside the guest house.
Place needs maintenance urgently. The mattresses need to be replaced immediately. No water pressure. In the shower you either burn or freeze. Staff burst into the room without knocking, very unpleasant. Was so disheartened with the accommodation, we left a day early. Parking was a total nightmare, too little space for big vehicles.
It was a very very pleasant stay and the hospitality excellent!
It was an excellent stay and weekend. The hospitality 100% and then the breakfast from the upper seats. I would recommend the guest house anytime and thank you LekkeSlaap for your great service. Much Appreciated.
Nice stay in nature. Hearty breakfast, very friendly welcome!
Nothing is too much trouble for them. We really enjoyed it. The owner is even willing to make dinner reservations for her guests. And the breakfast is incredible value for money. We will definitely stay there again. Thank you very much.
Very hospitable. We booked a garden flat, but Clair was nice enough to upgrade us to a seafront apartment. There were only two guests when we arrived. The apartment is a bit cramped with two beds in the living room. A drawback for me was that there was only enough room for one suitcase. If you have two children, I don't know where you are going to put all of their clothes.
Hostess received us with a delicious cup of tea and coffee. The room was spacious with a beautiful view. Spacious, neat bathroom. Great value for money.
Whale Watchers Inn has a very comfortable home feel. The owners made us feel very welcome and we enjoyed our stay there.
The carpet has apparently not been properly vacuumed in a long time. The bathroom window opens above an outside area from which a terrible stench emanates. The bathroom's "extractor fan" makes a terrible noise.
Upon our arrival at the Whale Watchers Inn we were warmly received by Clair. We were surprised with coffee and biscuits. Parking was right in front of our room and the room was perfect. Everything we needed was available. Our braai area was very private and we spent hours there. The breakfast was top notch. The main beach was a 5 minute walk from the room and there are fantastic places to fish in the river. Early in the evening Clair brought us hot water bags. Here we received wonderful service. If you want service delivery, visit the Whale Watchers Inn at Witsand.
We had a great time staying at Whale Watchers Inn... We actually regretted not booking for a few more nights!
We stayed in the garden unit behind the main complex. The unit was nice and private. Unit was neat and clean. Kitchen was well equipped and everything worked well. Staff very hospitable. Parking was convenient and close to the unit.
We had a very nice stay. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was definitely good value for money. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Perfect location. Helpful host, comfortable situation.
Hospitable people make you feel at home.
Excellent location, very clean and tidy, very friendly hosts and nice breakfast. Will visit again. WiFi signal strength and speed can be improved.
The room is large and well appointed, we would definitely come again.
It was excellent, they made so much effort to accommodate us. They are wonderful people!
An outstanding experience despite all the rain.
Whale Watchers completely met our requirements.
Great place to explore the surroundings and in the right period the place to see whales.
For total homeliness, friendly and spontaneous service, delicious hot breakfast, fresh bedding and the sea on your doorstep, Whale Watchers Inn is the ideal destination for a holiday by the sea.
We enjoyed the stay and Johnny & Clair were great hosts.
This a nice, small local town where you normally, when it is not too windy, see the whales! Only one restaurant and it was simple but good. Room was nice, clean and comfortable with a lovely couple who own and run their Bed and Breakfast!
It was delicious and a very positive experience!
Excellent breakfast and location fantastic. Amenities could be updated but still would always recommend. Friendly service and pleasant experience overall.
We booked the garden flat and it was not suitable for an family of 5 adults. Very small with only one bathroom off the bedroom. The beds in the lounge NOT suitable for adults (especially the double bed.)
A nice spacious room. Nice sea view. Nice breakfast. Clean and tidy.
See the stars below.
One of the best B/B I have ever stayed in.
A lovely spacious room for a family of four, but with no sea or garden view from the specific residential unit it will be a bit cramped for a visit longer than a weekend. The breakfast was delicious, but a bit on the expensive side, especially when children only order two items on the menu and still pay R60.
Excellent value for money, with great hosts. Modern, well maintained property in a good position.
Top notch rural hospitality. We were welcomed with a delicious fresh cup of coffee on our arrival and could immediately make ourselves at home in our neat but simple room. Our hostess was very helpful with information about what to do and see in the area. On her recommendation we had dinner at the beach cafe - it was a nice surprise to come across such good seafood there. One feels completely safe walking the short distance to the beach. The breakfast the next morning was top notch - we were actually sorry we didn't spend another night there.
Thank you for a excellent stay. The facilities are fantastic, and the host Clare, was professional, friendly and looked after us very well. A good destination to go to.
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Galjoen Triple room
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This room can accommodate 3 guests and comes equipped with 3 single beds, an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and shower, a bar fridge, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Meals are not included
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Self-catering Unit - Big Cob
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Open plan bedsitter. No sea view, but near main braai (BBQ) area. A large en-suite 4 single bedded room with the fully equipped kitchen facilities. TV with DStv, ceiling fan. Free Wi-Fi. Rooms are serviced daily. Meals are not included
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Open plan bedsitter. No sea view, but near main braai (BBQ) area. A large en-suite 4 single bedded room with the fully equipped kitchen facilities. TV with DStv, ceiling fan. Free Wi-Fi. Rooms are serviced daily. Meals are not included
Self-catering Unit - Elf
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One en-suite twin room. Seaview outside from the balcony of the unit, Twin single beds in living room. Fully equipped self-catering facilities. TV with DStv. Free Wi-Fi. Rooms are serviced daily. Meals are not included
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One en-suite twin room. Seaview outside from the balcony of the unit, Twin single beds in living room. Fully equipped self-catering facilities. TV with DStv. Free Wi-Fi. Rooms are serviced daily. Meals are not included
Double En-suite Room - Yellowtail
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The room is on the ground floor and has a double bed, partial sea view from the room and a small balcony with a sea view. There are 2 chairs and a table, a bar fridge, tea- and coffee-making facilities, microwave, DStv with a smart card and Wi-Fi.
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The room is on the ground floor and has a double bed, partial sea view from the room and a small balcony with a sea view. There are 2 chairs and a table, a bar fridge, tea- and coffee-making facilities, microwave, DStv with a smart card and Wi-Fi.
Ground floor en-suite room - Steenbras
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Ground floor en-suite twin bedded room with partial sea-view and small balcony which has sea-view. This room has one single and one 3/4 bed. Small fridge, tea- and coffee-making facilities with DStv with smartcard and Wi-Fi. Meals are not included
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Ground floor en-suite twin bedded room with partial sea-view and small balcony which has sea-view. This room has one single and one 3/4 bed. Small fridge, tea- and coffee-making facilities with DStv with smartcard and Wi-Fi. Meals are not included
Self-catering Unit - Mom's Place
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Ground floor family unit with self-catering facilities and limited sea-view. En-suite double bedded and living room which has two beds. Fully equipped kitchenette area in the living room, TV and private braai. Meals are not included.
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Ground floor family unit with self-catering facilities and limited sea-view. En-suite double bedded and living room which has two beds. Fully equipped kitchenette area in the living room, TV and private braai. Meals are not included.
Self-catering Family Unit - Musselcracker
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One en-suite twin room and living room. Good sea view from living room and balcony. Two single beds in living room . Fully equipped self-catering facilities. TV with DStv. Wi-Fi. Rooms are serviced daily. Meals are not included
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One en-suite twin room and living room. Good sea view from living room and balcony. Two single beds in living room . Fully equipped self-catering facilities. TV with DStv. Wi-Fi. Rooms are serviced daily. Meals are not included
All standard rooms are en-suite with small fridge, tea- and coffee-making facilities, microwave with necessary crockery and cutlery plus DStv with a smartcard and free Wi-Fi. Self-catering rooms sleep up to 4 people. Fully equipped and serviced each morning.
Witsand has one of the largest collections of the Southern Right Whales during the whale season which is from June to the end of November. Whale Watchers inn is situated directly in front of the beach and you can watch the whales from the comfort of the balcony or your sea - facing accommodation.
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