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Reviews of Whale View Manor & Spa 4 stars

402 Main Road, 7995 Simonʼs Town, South Africa

#51 of 60 hotels in Simonʼs Town

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 246 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff who greeted us could barely speak english and had a screaming toddler with her that was very unpleasant and we could hear the screaming from our room. This went on during our breakfast the next morning as well. They did not have various breakfast items on the menu available the next morning either.

    The location and views were exceptional!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Room could do with a bit of a revamp.

    The location is excellent within walking distant to a few lovely beaches. The view from our room was beautiful. Staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast was fresh and tasty.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    8.0
    A relaxing and enjoyable stay with friendly, helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room needs some renovation like painting.

    Lovely view and balcony to sit on.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host and the location are amazing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    7.0
    Nice views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mountain Facing Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was small for the cost. Bathroom was outdated in terms of design but fine to use.

    Beauitful views across the sea, with a delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    9.0
    Very comfortable beautiful place perfectly situated
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mountain Facing Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    As a suggestion, there could be snacks in the honesty bar, which is a great idea and really well stocked in the drinks department by the way.

    We really enjoyed our stay. It is a lovely place, perfect for families, with cozy bedrooms, great breakfast, right next to the beach and we really appreciated the help of Elsa in making our stay a very comfortable one.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    7.0
    Great views, amazing breakfast and hospitality from the people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Room’s table and Fridge were not completely cleaned, some leftovers from the previous occupants were left in the room

    The view

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    8.0
    Fantastic location and very welcoming and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about.

    This hotel is a family run business and is very personal compared to a corporate large business enterprise. Elsa and Lisa made us feel like we were very welcome at their home. The hotel has a feeling of class and is very relaxed but professional. There is a large lounge and a self-service bar, a terrace overlooking the sea and a small private garden patio. Nothing was too much trouble and the hosts were ready to give advice and recommend local places to visit. The room was comfortable, with tea and coffee, water, a fridge and TV, hair dryer and shower gel, shampoo and lotions provided as well as large fluffy towels and even beach towels. Breakfast was excellent and served in the dining room with a perfect sea view. The hotel is in a great location with easy access to Boulders beach, Simons Town and Cape Point NP, but far enough from town that it was peaceful and quiet after dusk.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Mountain Facing Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lady who received us, spoke limited English and had to look after her infant. It took away from the experience of our stay.

    The place was amazing and so wonderfully located and the breakfast super good

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great ocean views, a lovely stay, amazing location, you are just across the street from the nearest beach. The rooms have great design. The dining area is also nice, you can have breakfast with the view of the bay.

    fabulous location over the road from a lovely little beach and great views at least from my room.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    9.0
    Lovely quaint hotel 🏨
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic views with lovely beach and calm waters for swimming 🏊‍♂️ 🏖️

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    8.0
    Very pleasant and location wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have done with an air conditioner in our room. Fan helped but in very hot weather an air conditioner would be an improvement.

    Amazing view

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Mountain Facing Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    View

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    9.0
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mountain Facing Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Amazing view and proximity to to beach

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mountain Facing Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Proximity to the beach

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    9.0
    The best part was waking up and seeing a whale breach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mountain Facing Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are spacious and clean. Staff were friendly. This was a last minute booking and they were so accommodating allowing late night check-in.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay for a night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpets of the room are in need of an upgrade. The weather was cold when we stayed so one of us enjoyed a bath that evening. By the next morning, we had no hot water. The person that greeted us was pleasant and polite but could benefit from some hospitality training as she was very matter of fact. Once she had done her mental checklist of things she disappeared. Secure parking available but manoeuvring can be tight, so go with a small car ideally.

    We had a beautiful sea view room. Both the bathroom and the bedroom were clean and well decorated. Breakfast was good and the waitrons really nice and friendly. They also made really nice cappuccinos. Hotel seems to be in a quiet location. We went out of season, so very few people staying, which was nice to get away from the hustle of tourists. This also means you have to drive to get dinner etc.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    8.0
    The manager, dear Lady, is a sweetheart, very kind, thoughtful and the soul of the place
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff were hard to communicate with due to language barrierssI

    I liked the variety of the breakfast, though the portions were small

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed every minute there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great view and excellent service. Breakfasts were delicious. Very friendly staff and hosts. Clean and comfortable unit.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    8.0
    The stay was amazing and the spa treatment topped it all off.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area does not receive deliveries because of the location so had to drive out to get dinner.

    The location is beautiful and the staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    8.0
    Very very nice, we will definitely stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whale we missed 🤪🤪

    Lovely!!!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    incredible views

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Short breakaway from the busy city life
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Fantastic views, we could see whales from our window. Enjoyed restaurant recommendations we received from the owner. Will definitly be back for a weekend away.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    8.0
    Over the road from Fisherman's Beach
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Sea facing Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    oddly there were no towels in the room on arrival and only staff member present struggled to produce some

    fabulous location over the road from a lovely little beach and great views at least from my room.

    Stayed in June 2024

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