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A Whale of a View

2 Zenon Street, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
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Warrington, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

This is a super place to stay, so full of quirky character that its minor imperfections don’t seem to matter. Our room had a 1950’s/Marilyn Monroe theme to it, with its own terrace and opening on to the garden where there is a nice pool. Plettenberg Bay is a fabulous location, and this guest house is only a few minutes... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Wonderful stay at Whale of a View. Inga looked after all the guests professionally & superbly well. The B&B has incredible features in the public rooms & the bedrooms are beautifully different & refreshing in design. The owners don't hassle guest at all & you genuinely feel you have rented the property to yourself. This trusting laid back approach by... More

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Beverly Hills, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

This bed and breakfast is located in a gorgeous place, the view is awesome and the decor is funky and eclectic. The building is a very cute enclave with a gorgeous view of the Indian Ocean. The staff is very friendly and helpful, they even booked and suggested some awesome restaurants in the Main Street of plettenbirgh. If you are... More

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Berlin, Germany
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

Unfortunately we had the "budget room" for one night. This room is very small, horrible decorated and right next to the living room of the owner, so there was not that much privacy. The bathroom needs to be renovated and could have been a bit cleaner. The breakfast was very good and the host was always very courteous. Overall it... More

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FINTRY
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

When we arrived this guest house was totally different from the norm.But it cerainly grew on us during our stay OWNERS HOSPITALITY WAS EXCELLENT AND THE BREAKFAST WAS STUNNING and served by an exceptionaly pleasant young lady Sea view was amazing from breakfast balcony

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Frome, United Kingdom
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14 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Inge was very friendly and made us feel welcome. Breakfast was also good. As other guests have described the rooms had a vintage decor, which is fine if you like that sort of thing but we felt it was slightly cluttered. As an example, there were masses of cushions on the bed which needed to be stacked somewhere at night,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012 via mobile

Whale of a view offers a nice surrounding but everything is dusty! It's ok if you don't get anything else as the owners are very friendly and exerted, but you should be prepared that it's not going to be a "feel-good-area". The glasses were as dusty as the whole furniture in the rooms. Everything is made with love, but unfortunately... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

Stayed at Whale of a view in December 2010. Actually shortened our holiday due to poor service and lack of consideration from the hosts. Worst money I've ever spent on a family holiday. Hope it's improved by now.

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Cape Town
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2012

We stayed in this lovely B&B for two nights and requested a room with a sea view. The room was really special - like a honeymoon suite in a 5 star hotel. The whole place was very homely and quirky with it's vintage decor and the views were stunning. It is in walking distance of the lagoon and the town... More

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Munich, Germany
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

We had a wonderful and unforgettable stay at this really lovely place. Rooms are absolutely clean, in very good condition, tastefully and personally furnished and decorated with antiques and works of art from the past few centuries. Very friendly staff, good selection of breakfast, beautiful breakfast room with terrace and an amazing view of the ocean. A villa with a... More

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Address: 2 Zenon Street, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Plettenberg Bay
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #38 of 59 B&Bs / Inns in Plettenberg Bay
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Indulge yourself in a fresh quirky décor, quaint but with real charm and warmth. You will genuinely feel like welcome house guests, rather than paying customers. Sitting on your private patio with a sundowner in hand you can enjoy the ambiance with the panoramic views of the ocean, lagoon and mountains. The salt water pool provides the perfect venue to relax after a long days exploring. We have 5 unique en-suit rooms. Two of the ensuit have spectacular sea mountain views. the other bedrooms are en-suit garden rooms, each with their own entrance overlooking the swimming pool.All the rooms have a private entrance and en suite bathrooms (bath and shower) with complimentary amnesties. a safe, TV, bar fridge, fan, 100% cotton linen, wireless internet and tea/coffee facilities.Secure parking behind fencing with a remote control gate. Guest cooking facilities with a view available.We are walking distance from the lagoon, sea, shops and restaurants.For the golf fanatics Goose Valley is less than 3km away and the Plettenberg Bay Country Club is a mere 7km away. They will advice on where to eat, and how to spend the day, as well as making phone calls to place dinner reservations and next day destination. ... more   less 
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