Whalesong Hotel & Spa

Whalesong Hotel & Spa Hotel in Plettenberg Bay

About this hotel

Situated in Plettenberg Bay, this charming hotel for $76 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Nestled on a hill above Plettenberg Bay, along the world-famous Garden Route, this hotel boasts breathtaking views of the coastline and the ocean beyond from the restaurant deck.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Plettenberg Bay

Nearby attractions

Knysna Elephant Park

5.23 miles

Garden Route National Park

15.97 miles

Birds of Eden

9.40 miles

Africanyon River Adventures

9.85 miles

Whalesong Hotel & Spa

3.6

Good(203 Reviews)

Hotel in Plettenberg Bay

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Plettenberg Bay

Nearby attractions

Knysna Elephant Park

5.23 miles

Garden Route National Park

15.97 miles

Birds of Eden

9.40 miles

Africanyon River Adventures

9.85 miles

Reviews

3.6/5.0

Good(203 Reviews)

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8.0

May 2023

Nice and quite

The aesthetics were great. Enjoyed the peace

A bit of noises from the adjacent township in the middle of the night.

7.0

Apr 2023

Good

Steep to charlet Reception out of order. Needs to go to restaurant

8.0

Mar 2023

Surprisingly amazing

Best breakfast I had in a long time. Service really good!

Hotel location near industrial area and also very run down

3.0

Mar 2023

Poor

We forgot our driving licence in a jacket. We asked several Time if you could send it by mail, you confirmed that you had it but never sent it despite multiple messages.

10.0

Mar 2023

Lovely location

Lovely location and views. Staff were excellent. So convenient for the N2.

Slightly dated but, also in keeping with style.

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Sorry, that takes me too much time. Sorry, that takes me too much time.

10.0

Feb 2023

Absolutely amazing

Everything!!…the room was comfortable, clean and large, the breakfast was wholesome and lovely and the views were outstanding. The staff, especially Phindi were friendly, helpful and very attentive. I would sincerely recommend this hotel to anyone who wishes to visit Plettenberg Bay. Loved it.

What can I say, there is nothing not to like.

3.0

Feb 2023

cheap and rated above it’s actuall value . would not recommend.

the location was good .

The room was very tired and old, very musty smell , and in need of re decorating.

7.0

Feb 2023

Good

The room was great, loved the bath and shower option. The TV was a bit of a struggle, Can only do steaming and we couldn't connect to Netflix, even with our own data. There was some technical issues with the TV with regards to connecting to our own Netflix. The breakfast was good, and we enjoyed the view from the restaurant. There is not Uber or Bolt, and we struggled to find a cab or taxi or shuttle service to drive us to town.

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

A great breakfast and large bathrooms. also great views if you decide to swim in the pool.

There was no air-con but the fan was enough as it was not very hot when we stayed.

8.0

Jan 2023

needed some maintenance

friendly staff

5.0

Jan 2023

The staff was amazing, but i will definitely not recommend this hotel

Location is not too bad. Definitely needs aircons in the breakfast and bedroom areas.

Bed in the bedroom, no aircons, no DSTV. NO Room service. No afterhours Maintenace. I can't believe this is a 4-star hotel.

5.0

Jan 2023

Plett family holiday

Nice staff, restaurant and pool areas, great massage therapists.

Proximity to highway and noise from roads and nearby disco, not seriously bad but a little noticeable . Hot water was unavailable for 2 days but the management did their utmost to remedy this once they were informed. Rooms don’t have a view unless along the front area of the property, closest to the road.

9.0

Jan 2023

Superb

The breakfast was great

Nothing really

7.0

Jan 2023

Good

Great location with beautiful views of the ocean. The staff were also very friendly and helpful, especially the restaurant staff.

The food was terrible. At dinner on the first night we ordered spicey chicken livers which came as chicken livers with chopped tomato, peppers and onion. Our daughter's chicken strips were inedible and dry. At breakfast I was shocked to see one tub of butter which was left open and all guest used with one knife. I thought was highly unhygienic especially living in COVID times. Our room's shower door didn't close an the toilet seat was worn. We never got a replenishment of the shower gels and coffee station on day 2. It seems like the management is going overboard with trying to save costs.

7.0

Jan 2023

Quite good overall. Unfortunately rainy weather did not allow us to visit the beach.

1. Breakfast was good but same menu for 3 days could be tidious. 2. The staff was excellent. Of particular note were NELSON and PINDI who went out of their way to make customers feel welcome and attended to.

》For an old couple, our room was too far from the parking lot and dining area; walking up and down the hill can be a challenge. Unfortunately for us, the continuous rains did not allow us to visit the beaches.

5.0

Jan 2023

ok for a stop over, but I wouldn’t want to stay for a few days

bedroom was ok, but the bathroom was small

Near the N2, so you got the road noise. No phone in the room, and no one answered the central phone line or responded to emails. we couldn’t get the WiFi to work and there was no info in the room.

3.0

Jan 2023

Disappointing

Room was not ready when we arrived. Room received did not have a mountain, garden or sea view as indicated when the room was booked. Room, breakfast and facilities were underwhelming.

3.0

Jan 2023

Dissapointing. Staff tried to fix the problems but the problems run deeper than the staff.

Breakfast was average. Had no warm plates, the same food put out everyday. Waitress did not ask me what sort of tea I wanted and brought me tea I don’t drink . Pictures on the wall to the toilets all skew, which I straightened. The staff were friendly but need better training for the price we paid.

The hotel is tired. No curtains for privacy in the villa. It had drain problems which made the villa stink. My husband on his holiday then fixed the problem. Damp in the room which made my clothes smell.

7.0

Jan 2023

it was good value for money and comfortable

it was clean, comfortable rooms and very friendly staff

a little noisy as close to busy road

6.0

Jan 2023

No frills, good location for passing through.

Great location off Garden Route. breakfast was good and there is an amazing view from the restaurant deck.

Facilities were dated and dark, and looked tired. grounds were not swept, reception didn’t have credit card machine reader. There were also no information in the rooms in breakfast. also, very few of the room actually have a view of the bay since it’s obscured by trees. bed not the most comfortable. parking not really near most of the rooms. sad kids corner.

3.0

Dec 2022

Very disappointing. Run down and in need of a face lift

The breakfast was adequate but not great.

The location and the amount of noise around the area. It is right next to a major road.

3.0

Dec 2022

Wil never recommend it ever

Breakfast was poor. Very small variety. No attempt to meet our special needs. We ended up having toast jam. No attempt to even try to get a separate pan to fry eggs. Just straight sorry.

The room was very far from the parking area. We had to walk in the rain. I dont know how people with injuries manage. My hubby recently had a knee op but had to endure the tedious uphill walk. No phones in rooms so every tym we needed something we had to go the distance.

4.0

Dec 2022

Overpriced, unprofessionally run hotel riding on past glory

Bed was comfortable. View from dining room is nice.

No wifi in my room until my trip was almost complete. Staff needs major training in being professional-, they argue in front of guests, dont have menus, breakfasts never ready on time, chef tries to pass off a tomato based curry as a Thai red curry, they offer a free spa treatment to apologize for no wifi knowing the spa practitioner is not available anyway. Dirty pillowcase on bed - had to ask for new pillowslip. Completely overpriced - no balcony in room as advertised. Placed in room overlooking noisy, busy pool. Will never return to this hotel.

8.0

Dec 2022

Peaceful in Plettenberg

Location.We loved the tranquility.with greenery and beautiful views. Hard to believe we were in the bustling Plettenberg in holiday season.Opposite a 24hour service station and a few food places. Staff helpful and attentive. Madri was an absolute Gem. Promptly helped with sending something we had forgotten. Breakfast was good ,with fresh sweet fruit and enough options for all dietary requirements. Good WiFi. A buzzing generator & thoughtful Led lights meant we hardly felt the loadshedding hampering most of South African stays.

Nothing that affected my stay.

7.0

Dec 2022

Peaceful place with a beautiful view and very close to shops which is convenient.

The staff was amazing and helpful, the view from our room was beautiful and the bed was comfortable with clean sheets. Our room was properly cleaned daily and the breakfast was good.

Poor Wi-FI connection and in ability to watch TV since Wi-FI is required to stream.

10.0

Dec 2022

10/10 would definitely recommend

clean, relaxing and lovely staff

nothing!

8.0

Oct 2022

Lovely accommodation close to attractions

The staff was very friendly and welcoming, Elizebie the manager was great. The breakfast was delicious and always served with a big smile by Thabisa and the chef. The room was cleaned daily to satisfaction. The location was convenient as it was a 5 mins drive to the restaurants, shopping centre and the beaches. It was great that the property had a generator as load shedding didn't affect us much. Also happy that the room had great wifi and tv media box that allowed us to stream anything on youtube, netflix & showmax. Overall, we enjoyed our stay in this peaceful and quiet accomodation.

We booked a sea facing room on the 1st floor however the room that was allocated was on the ground floor with not much of a view, instead the little sight of the sea was filled by a tree! Advice to anyone booking, avoid rooms 1 & 2 if you're looking for a view.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Plettenberg Bay?

The average price for a rental in Plettenberg Bay is $86 per night. This rental is $10 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Whalesong Hotel & Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Whalesong Hotel & Spa. Enjoy the water!

Is Whalesong Hotel & Spa pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Plettenberg Bay

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Plettenberg Bay?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Whalesong Hotel & Spa pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Whalesong Hotel & Spa?

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