Reviews of A Whale of a Time
11 Echo Road, Fish Hoek, 7975 Fish hoek, South Africa
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe are happy you had a great time.
Reviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIvan 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.
Thank you we really appreciate this review. We look forward to your next visit.
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewExcellent service by Ivan and his team
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe view was incredible, bedrooms & bathrooms were lovely and we could walk to the beach and shops
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Thank you Denise, we look forward to your next visit.
Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Thank you for a wonderful review , we are extremely happy that you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards Ivan
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat location
Thank you Andre, it was great hosting you and the family. We are happy you enjoyed your stay.
Reviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe position and view was amazing x
We are glad you had a amazing stay.
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewDefinitely 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 clean, definitely impressed by the cleanliness of it. Good quality of new appliances, did not expect a coffee maker and a double airfryer. Thanks Ivan and the ladies of the high standard keeping the apartment so beautifully decorated.
Nothing I didn't like.
We are so glad you had a wonderful time at a whale of a time. You have been wonderful guests.
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewIvan 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.
Thank You Norman, It was a pleasure hosting you and the family. We look forward to your next trip.
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewIt’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 watching and a stone throw away from all the nice restaurants and cafes in Kalk Bay.
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Dear Shang -Te We are glad you had a good time.
Reviewed: 18 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat 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 thoughtful and kind! He also suggested places of attractions around which was very helpful. Thank you Ivan...
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It was an absolute pleasure hosting you , I look forward to hosting you and the family soon.
Reviewed: 18 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWell, 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 delightful view of the bay from our balcony - and bed! Staff were super, taking care of the apartment every day which was a nice surprise. And the wonderful hosts provided great info on places to visit and really made us feel at home.
Nothing negative to report - truly delightful! I've given my review 9* as Whale of a Time is not a 5* luxury hotel with gym, sauna, bar etc. It's a comfy apartment in a very nice location.
Dear John, thank you for a great review, it depicts everything we want to provide to our guests.
Reviewed: 20 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewMy 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 dedication,we will definately be back.
Thank you for a wonderful review, Iwe look forward to welcoming you back.
Reviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe 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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Thank you , it was great hosting you.
Reviewed: 3 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery clean, good view very friendly host!
Near town! Very central!
Thank you .
Reviewed: 23 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewNothing was too much trouble, the hosts were fabulous.
Thank you for this positive review, it was great hosting you and your family.
Reviewed: 13 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewAn amazing view on which pictures never do it justice! Great owners and cleaners did a fantastic job. I will be back
Dear James, Thank you for taking the time to share your kind review. We are grateful for guests like you who make our efforts worthwhile. Kind Regards Ivan and a Whale of a Time Team.
Reviewed: 8 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWow! Wow! Wow! What a wonderful experience in Fish Hoek! And I say "experience" because our stay was much more than just a room to sleep in. Such a beautiful property! Such a sensational view from the deck! Such welcoming hosts! If I could return and stay for a month or two, I'd come back immediately. (May I, Ivan?) I stayed with my partner and our moms. Everyone had a great time. We walked down to Fish Hoek every morning for coffee and pastries, and we enjoyed strolling on the nearby beach and chatting the locals. Highly recommend!
Dear Ashley We're absolutely delighted to read your wonderful comments about your stay with us in FISH HOEK. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon (As long as you want!)! Best wishes Ivan & the "A Whale Of A Time" team
Dear Ashley We're absolutely delighted to read your wonderful comments about your stay with us in FISH HOEK. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forw… Show more
Reviewed: 4 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewPerfect location, beautiful views and great Hospitality
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Thank you Kevin , we are really happy you had a great stay.
Reviewed: 18 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe View
Early checkout
Hi Ola, its always difficult, everyone want an early check in and a late check out, very difficult task. we are really happy you had a good stay.
Reviewed: 12 March 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewAmazing view and quite place lot of space
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We are really happy you had a great time.
Reviewed: 2 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewGood location. Lovely sea views, informative host through WhatsApp re power outages etc. useful information about activities and locality.
Lots of steps might be a challenge for some people?
Thank you Ian for a positive review.