- Apartments
- Kitchen
- Sea view
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Free parking
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About this property
Set on a hill with majestic views over the ocean, A Whale of a Time offers well-appointed accommodation in a thatched roof house in Fish Hoek. The property has an outdoor pool and daily maid service. Each apartment has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven and refrigerator. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bath or shower and come with free toiletries. The property offers free parking, and Cape Town International Airport is 25km away. Clovelly Golf Club is 3.5km from A Whale of a Time, you can explore the Constantia Wine Route, 20km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
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- Bernice
Zimbabwe“Ivan was an excellent host and made us feel very welcome. It was home away from home and nothing was too much. The views were breathtaking and the accommodation was clean and comfortable. It was very central for us. We will definitely be back.” - Denise
South Africa“The view was incredible, bedrooms & bathrooms were lovely and we could walk to the beach and shops” - Corneliaprins South Africa“The apartment (Neptune) is spacious and comfortable with modern furniture and decor. Everything is well maintained and clean. The view is spectacular. Ivan was friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay here again when in Fishhoek.”
- Mishqoa South Africa“Definitely the view.... was absolutely amazing, from the moment you walk down the steps to the apartment. The view from within the apartment .... sitting in the living space or from the bed.... view of the sea and beach. Apartment was spotless...”
- Norman
Canada“Ivan was a wonderful host and met us in person on arrival to make sure that we had everything that we needed. Any requests were attended to immediately and the team onsite provided excellent daily servicing of the apartment.” 
Shang-te
Taiwan“It’s located in a quiet neighborhood with an excellent view of the ocean. The pool is great for our little one to enjoy an afternoon dip. The rooms are clean and spacious. Really good value for money. Close to the Boulders Beach for penguins...”- Noko South Africa“Great location away from busy life of the city.. Fantastic views, close to shops and restaurants. The host, Ivan,was great. We arrived very late and we were starving, restaurants were closed so Ivan offered to make sandwiches for us. How...”
- John
United Kingdom“Well, my wife and I were completely bowled-over by our delightful room at Whale of a Time! Classified as a 3* facility - it was super comfy and well equipped for a self-catering holiday. Nice location just outside Fish Hoek town, with a...” - Nevana South Africa“My family and I had a great time @ A Whale of a Time,from arrival to departure. The apartment was kept clean daily,the views are breath-taking. A special shout/out to our host Ivan,for a warm welcome and to the ladies for their hardwork and...”
- Willie South Africa“The views are beautiful. The host was friendly and helpful with recommendations about the attractions in the area. The rooms are stylish and well maintained.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform A Whale of a Time 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.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
A damage deposit of ZAR 2,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
