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Whalesong Lodge

4.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Outdoor pool
Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Living area
Suite | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
83 Cliff Street, De Kelders, Western Cape, 7220
  • De Kelders Strand
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gansbaai Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Whalesong Lodge

4-star De Kelders guest house with bar/lounge
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free guesthouse has a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and multilingual staff assistance.
Whalesong Lodge offers 5 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This beach guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Whalesong Lodge is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 elevator

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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

Bryna

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

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

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

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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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8/10 Good

Peter

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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

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel for watching whales.

Great location, very friendly staff, amazing breakfasts and luxurious room. Not the cheapest place to stay but certainly worth the money, particularly liked being able to wake up and see the whales from my bed! The location is fabulous although dinner options were limited, but I would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Traveled with family
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

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

Jan, DEL

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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

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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 traveler

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Gut geführtes Gästhaus

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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Zeer huiselijk.

10/10 Excellent

Raffaella, Milano

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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

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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 traveler

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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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!