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WhaleTale

Apartment

39 Cliff Street, De Kelders, Gansbaai,

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

The hosts are very friendly and accommodating

Great & friendly hosts, calm neighbourhood with a wonderful view of the ocean

Great location
8 mentions

The location was superb

Beautiful location and views

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

It was excellent to be able to come and go, to manage our own washing, to visit …

The greatest feature of the apartment is the magnificent 180 degree view of Walk…

Clean rooms
2 mentions

The unit is very well appointed, tastefully furnished, and super neat

wonderful accommodation, very clean and absolutely helpful hosts can recommend …

Overview

WhaleTale offers self-catering accommodation situated on Cliff Street in De Kelders, 4 km from Gansbaai. The property is a stones throw away from the sea and features views of Walker Bay. WhaleTale offers a 2-bedroom apartment and a studio apartment. They each offer sea views, free WiFi and on site parking. They have a fully-equipped kitchen or kitchenette. A nature reserve lies in front of the property and the Klipgat Nature Trail which leads to De Plaat Beach passes a few meters away. Restaurants, supermarkets and medical facilities can be found within 4 km.

Traveller reviews

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Mark

extended_group

April 27, 2026

10

Exceptional accommodation. With fantastic hosts

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Emily

couple

March 31, 2026

9

What a delightful spot with delightful hosts. We were sorry to have to leave.

The location was superb. The view onto Walker Bay is an absolute treasure. Once could have sat and stared out all day! The accommodation itself was fresh and bright. It was excellent to be able to come and go, to manage our own washing, to visit local spots as well as to have the choice, too, of a quiet day/night in.

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Elize

couple

March 30, 2026

10

Exceptional stay

Beautiful location and views. The unit is very well appointed, tastefully furnished, and super neat. There is nothing to critique. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating.

A

Angelika

couple

March 13, 2026

10

wonderful accommodation, very clean and absolutely helpful hosts can recommend to anyone and definetly will stay here again in the future

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Lea

couple

February 25, 2026

10

Great & friendly hosts, calm neighbourhood with a wonderful view of the ocean

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Lorentz

family_with_children

January 4, 2026

10

Apartment with magnificent view…

We are family of 4 with two teenagers who stayed at Whaletale for a week. Tim and Lesley are wonderful hosts who know the surrounding area very well providing us with useful information on what to see and do in the area. WhaleTale is ideally located to explore the Overberg region and is situated on the edge of the Walker Bay reserve with its many caves and unspoilt nature - we were lucky to spot 3 Cape Clawless Otters on an early morning walk. We were greeted with a very generous welcome pack which included a bottle of wine and Christmas cake as we were staying over Christmas. The apartment is fully equiped with every thing you need and includes a generous covered porch (stoep) and an enclosed braai area at the back. The greatest feature of the apartment is the magnificent 180 degree view of Walker Bay which can be enjoyed from the stoep or any of the rooms.

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SwimMom33

extended_group

December 21, 2025

9

Breathtaking views. Great hosts gave us great tips for outings and restaurants. The beds were SO comfy.

J

Jürgen

couple

October 19, 2025

10

Perfect

Absolutely fantastic. Very nice Hosts, view and accomodation.

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Ignatius

couple

October 5, 2025

10

World class stay in the most beautiful location 🤩

WhaleTale has the most spectacular & panoramic view! We were able to watch the whales from our apartment and bedroom. The apartment is incredibly well equipped, tastefully decorated and immaculate maintained. Tim & Lesley you are the ultimate hosts and thank you for all the little spoils. We will be back!

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Nadine

family_with_children

September 29, 2025

10

Magnificent views - perfect for a relaxing weekend filled with whale watching

Great location to watch the whales from the lounge and patio. The apartment is well kitted out with all the necessary cutlery and crockery you need for a self catering getaway. We also received a complimentary bottle of wine and snacks on arrival

J

Jörg

solo_traveller

September 28, 2025

10

What a gem! Perfect views from the balcony and frequent sightings of whales in the bay. Would always come again and highly recommend if you’re looking for a few quiet days by the sea!

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Anel

couple

September 26, 2025

10

Best location especially this time of year where the whales come out to play right outside our window!

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Leon

couple

September 16, 2025

9

We had a wonderful time during our stay at Whale Tale!

Location: Very good Hosts: Very good - very friendly and helpful; gave info on restaurants and activities in and near Gansbaai. Whales: Saw them every day Weather: wonderful weather during our stay.

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Rachel

family_with_children

August 28, 2025

10

Wonderful.

We loved everything about this property. The location was incredible, right next to the sea where we watched whales breaching close to shore through the day. The apartment itself was immaculate fully kitted out with all the items and equipment that you could possible need. Finally - Tim and Lesley were fantastic hosts. Thank you for welcoming us into your beautiful apartment and for the wonderful restaurant recommendations.

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Rob

family_with_children

July 18, 2025

10

One of our best stays ever!

hosts Lesley and Tim! They above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing time. The views are stunning and the apartment had everything we needed and more… We cannot wait to return. Just make sure you plan to stay longer than we did!

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Silverhurst

couple

April 26, 2025

10

Fantastic Views Very supportive hosts Wonderful location

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Kay

couple

April 15, 2025

10

Fabulous views and 5-star hosts

We literally have no idea how we’d improve it. The view is mesmerising and walking to Walker’s Beach was something special. Tim and Lesley make sure that everyone has a great experience. Lots to sea in the surrounding area. We could have easily stayed for much longer and the apartment is well equipped, even with local coffee, fresh milk and cookies. Thank you!!!

B

Beatrice

couple

February 13, 2025

10

Superb

Fantastic host, Thank you Tim for being so welcoming and accommodating. It was a real pleasure meeting you. Studio was just perfect for us. We would certainly come again.

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Megan

family_with_children

January 4, 2025

10

Wonderful view and comfortable space

Wonderful hosts so kind and welcoming. Beautiful property with an amazing view. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Recommend booking here for a relaxed self catered stay.

C

Christine

extended_group

December 27, 2024

10

Everything was excellent, as always! On top of the great apartment and communication with the host, we were lucky and got to watch a couple of whales frolic right in front of the apartment for over an hour, even though it was quite late in the whale season.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Horse riding, Beach

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive

Services

Airport shuttle (additional charge), Grocery deliveries, Airport shuttle

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Apartment

This apartment has 2 en suite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a living room with flat-screen TV opening onto a large and covered front terrace. One of the bathrooms has a bath with over-head shower whilst the other has a walk-in shower. It has a private garden and BBQ area.

Max 4 guests 100 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
Apartment

This large studio apartment boasts sea views and is fitted with a well-equipped kitchenette, flat-screen TV, King-size bed, walk-in shower and balcony.

Max 2 guests 48 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:57 AM

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