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Reviews of WhaleTale

39 Cliff Street, De Kelders, Gansbaai,, 7220 De Kelders, South Africa

#1 of 30 hotels in De Kelders

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Review score

Based on 59 apartment reviews

9.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    10
    Beautiful comfortable room with all you need. Hosts are amazing and the view and location the best
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The ocean view from the balcony is beautiful. The hosts were amazing and went out of their way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The braai facility is a fun addition with lanterns and chairs and a view over the bay.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    Wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - everything was perfect.

    We loved everything about this property. The location was incredible, right next to the sea where we watched whales breaching close to shore through the day. The apartment itself was immaculate fully kitted out with all the items and equipment that you could possible need. Finally - Tim and Lesley were fantastic hosts. Thank you for welcoming us into your beautiful apartment and for the wonderful restaurant recommendations.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    One of our best stays ever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    hosts Lesley and Tim! They above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing time. The views are stunning and the apartment had everything we needed and more… We cannot wait to return. Just make sure you plan to stay longer than we did!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    10
    Fantastic Views Very supportive hosts Wonderful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

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    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    10
    Relaxing with a great view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lesley met us (the owner) with keys. Stunning view of the Walker bay from our upstairs studio. Also a lovely barbecue area for the studio guest, with fairy lights. Bed very comfortable. Clean all over. Lesley and Tim were very helpful and interesting.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    10
    Fabulous views and 5-star hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We literally have no idea how we’d improve it. The view is mesmerising and walking to Walker’s Beach was something special. Tim and Lesley make sure that everyone has a great experience. Lots to sea in the surrounding area. We could have easily stayed for much longer and the apartment is well equipped, even with local coffee, fresh milk and cookies. Thank you!!!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    10
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic host, Thank you Tim for being so welcoming and accommodating. It was a real pleasure meeting you. Studio was just perfect for us. We would certainly come again.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    10
    Wonderful view and comfortable space
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful hosts so kind and welcoming. Beautiful property with an amazing view. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Recommend booking here for a relaxed self catered stay.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was excellent, as always! On top of the great apartment and communication with the host, we were lucky and got to watch a couple of whales frolic right in front of the apartment for over an hour, even though it was quite late in the whale season.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is such a peaceful Place. Really comfortable and nice appartement with great ocean view, everything in what you need. Lesley and Tim are always really helpful.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really a complaint, only worth mentioning: the hosts stay in the second floor with the big balcony (you'll get it from the photos). So you can't book that front front row like one. The studio however is just as perfect!

    Everything, the location, the lovely host, all the things you read in the comments But on top of that some small things, like complimentary snacks, tips and advise from the host, etc. The studio has an own mini garden + bbq (lovely), as well as a small balcony.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    9.0
    Whale Tale is the perfect location for whale watching and can be recommended without reservation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whale Tale is the perfect location for whale watching and can be recommended without reservation. We were able to watch several whales a day from our room in mid-November. Tim (our landlord) is very helpful and friendly, our room was very nicely furnished and everything was absolutely clean, fair value for money. P directly in front of the house.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    10
    12 out of 10 points
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Tim was the loveliest of a host imaginable. Always supportive, offering ideas and help. Felt much more like a visit to a friend than an apartment booked.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    9.0
    Wonderfulstay in comfortable apartment with spectacular view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was great!

    The view, the comfortable appartment, very nice and welcoming owners.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    10
    Wonderful views and super hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredible views and a most comfortable stay. Lesley and Tim are wonderful hosts and they really thought of everything to make the stay as much of a home from home as possible. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Excellent stay and amazing hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This accommodation is outstanding. We had a lovely time and the owners Tim and Lesley are exceptional hosts. The location is great and we received some excellent advice regarding the area and local restaurants. This stay was part of a trip to South Africa and involved several stays at different locations. Whale Tale was a highlight of our trip. We left some personal belongings behind by mistake and the owners went out of their way to make sure these were returned to us. We would recommend this location and property and want to say a huge thank you to Tim and Lesley for making us feel so at home. Thanks again and we will be returning in the future. Ian &Alison.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Incredible location and amazing facilities! Will definitely return one day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything! Great location and value for money. Everything we needed was provided and the view was stunning.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location and very nice hosts :-)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    Simply fabulous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to mention.

    The place is superb and the hosts are amazing, friendly and assisting whatever the needs.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place. Tim and Lesley greeted us very warmly, gave us useful advice, and were very hospitable hosts. The apartment is beautiful, comfortable, with a wonderful view of the ocean. Everything was thought out to the smallest detail, and we also received pleasant compliments from the owners))). We recommend.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely, comfortable stay with friendly and attentive hosts - we look forward to returning.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful view, wonderful studio with everything you need, Lesley and Tim are really kind and helpful hosts. Really enjoy to hopefully come back

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    10
    We loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything with this place! The host was amazing and created such a nice atmosphere.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    Lovely! We´ve had some relaxing days there!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lesley and Tim are soooo lovely! Very nice hosts. We´ve had some good chats also about the culture and the life in South Africa. They both were there whenever we needed them. They had some ideas what we could do during our stay which was also very helpful. The apartment itself is just lovely and has a nice balcony with sea view (perfect for having a glas of wine and do some whale watching).

    Stayed in December 2023

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