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A Whale of a Time

11 Echo Road, Fish Hoek 7975, South Africa
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A Whale of a Time
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Billericay, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Lovely B&B with amazing views over False Bay. Great location for exploring Cape Town and surrounding areas. Would use again.

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Kuwait
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

We have stayed here twice, in June 2010 in the midst of the World Cup and again in May 2011. The first time it felt like they had saved us. We had received a very reasonable quote from A Whale of a Time before we flew to Cape Town , but unfortunately we got it after we had already reserved... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

I will start by saying we LOVED the view. Beautiful any time of day. We were late for the whales unfortunately. The apartment itself was clean and nice but missed some things that I think makes a 4 star rating valid. The bed is a mattress on top of a wood frame and it squeeked every time one of us... More

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011
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A beautiful apartment with stunning views. A truly magical place with very friendly service. A great location and some where rather special. The apartment was spotless. A wonderful experience.

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Atlanta, GA
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011

Whale of a time was a great little place. We stayed in the Stone Cottage which was really charming. The views were amazing from every window! Unfortunately it is not whale season, but spectacular view nonetheless. It really had everything we needed. There were quite a few steps to and from the cottage, but this was clearly communicated to us... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2011
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We had a unbelievable holiday at a whale of a time, where nothing was a problem, and all the staff and management were terrific. The view of the sea, sunrises to die for, and the whales in the bay was beyond all expectations. The apartments were spotless and serviced daily with such friendly staff. If you want my personal recommendations... More

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SOUTH AFRICA DENDRON
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2010

I lost my heart at "A Whale of a time". This was not the 1st time that we stayed there. I love the place. From the balcony I can relax, read and enjoy the sights & sounds from the ocean. We have seen the whales last October 2009 must better from the balcony than from the whale boat. Fishhoek en... More

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New York City, New York
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2009

Located up a hill, A Whale of a Time was the perfect respite. The caretakers were courteous and helpful and the amenities and proximity to the beach made it an ideal way to end a wonderful trip. An easy drive away from Muizenberg and Simon's Town. A great place to hang your hat while you relax.

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wales
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2009

great place to see whales from your apartment. very comfortable, beautiful view over the bay. we enjoyed buying fresh fish from the fish market, and beautiful bread from the deli opposite the market. lovely beaches all around.we didn't venture out much at night but we enjoyed one meal out in camp bay. the staff in whale of a time were... More

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Columbia, SC
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2009

This beautiful, spacious room overlooked False Bay. It is a gorgeous view. The rooms have kitchens and patios. Our room was clean and tidy. The only thing that was a problem was the cold. We arrived in winter and the only heat we were provided was a tiny electric heater.

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11 Echo Road, Fish Hoek 7975, South Africa
Price range (per night):* S$115 - 211

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