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Whalesong Lodge

4.0 of 5
83 Cliff Street | De Kelders, Gansbaai 7220, South Africa
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Lucerne, Switzerland
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Staying at Whalesong Lodge for a couple of days gives you energy for weeks. The view is breathtaking and the hospitality is excellent! You will have breakfast together on one table with the other guests and the hosts. I can warmly recommend the Lodge for all kind of travellers!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Booked Whalesong after checking out reviews on Tripadvisor and so glad we did! Fabulous location, food, accommodation and service by hosts and staff. Unfortunately we only had one night there and that was our big mistake - not staying longer! The weather was wet but because of the location, the open fire, books to read and relaxed comfortable atmosphere this... More

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Munich, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Whalesong Lodge - imagine a magical landscape and a stunning view over a bay, then add a nice and comfortable home you want to snuggle in and finally add the most wonderful and cordial hosts you've ever seen. That is something close to the Whalesong Lodge! We used to travel all over the world and never returned to one specific... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This was our third stay at Whalesong Lodge and we are sure to be back again very soon as this is one of the most special places we have stayed at throughout all our travels. So what makes this place so special? 1. Location, location, location. The guesthouse is sitting literally on the cliffs, with only the tiny beach road... More

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Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

I booked this Guest house on the reviews from Trip advisor and we were not disappointed! The house has the most amazing views and is very relaxing. My only disappointment was we didn't stay longer! We only booked overnight as we were going Shark diving! The owners went out of their way to welcome us and make our short stay... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013 via mobile

Stanley & Lainy have put together an excellent little guest house in the centre of De Kelders. The breakfasts are great, they are warm, friendly, multi-lingual and helpful. They can recommend things to domain the area. A ha done boy for a massage, shark diving, whale watching walks and beaches.

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Lexington, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

What a first class bed and breakfast. Stanley and Lainy were great hosts. Breakfast was served in the dining room that had a view that would take your breath away. Nothing beats having breakfast and seeing the Southern Right Whales swim by.... the rock formations that unfold below the deck and into the sea are incredible. Ah, and as for... More

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aberdeen, scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

we had stayed in a fairly bland guest house in Cape town so this was our first experience of excellent South African (sorry Lainy) even Namibian hospitality. We arrived fairly early to drop our bags but were welcomed by a shout from the balcony and promptly offered a glass of wine which set the scene for a splendid couple of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Great experience. Lainy and Stanley really do a wonderful job. We spent some days here to finish our first trip to SA. Everything was fine for us. The suite with the promised view to the whalebay was more than we expected to have. We especially enjoyed the breakfast together with the other nice guests and you. Everything was prepared with... More

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

Your lodge is just amazing, beautiful. Not to mention the room, the breakfast, the Meadowsweet products in the bathroom, the view (even outside whale season), everything is WOW! Every piece of furniture, books, detail is so carefully choosen. Your place was my little paradise in South Africa. Merci Laney, Stanley, Staff & other travellers. Thanks for having me. I was... More

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Also Known As:
Whalesong Lodge South Africa/Gansbaai
Address: 83 Cliff Street | De Kelders, Gansbaai 7220, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Overberg > Gansbaai
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 25 B&Bs / Inns in Gansbaai
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A Seafront guesthouse overlooking the picturesque Walker Bay with views stretching from the white sand dunes of Die Plaat past Hermanus all the way to Cape Point. The area offers excellent whale watching, shark cage diving, horse riding, diverse fynbos, coastal cliffs and deserted beaches situated only 2 hr from Cape Town just before Gansbaai famous for its Great White Sharks. ... more   less 
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