Hotel · Central Plett & Beachfront

Whalesong Hotel & Spa

6.5 / 10Pleasant· 144 reviews1 Marine Drive, 6600 Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
6.5
from 144 reviews
  • Pool
  • Sea view
  • Golf
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
Terrace dining tables looking out over the bay, beach and mountains

About this hotel

Thatched, and high above the bay

The hotel sits high on a hill, a double-storey thatched building looking out over a wide bay with mountains framing the coastline behind. The sea views from the terrace restaurant are the real thing here rather than an optimistic tag. Rooms have vaulted ceilings and private balconies, and most of the 32 en-suite bedrooms have their own wooden viewing deck.

The dining room has no walls

The Blue Whale Restaurant serves contemporary South African cooking under exposed thatch beams, open-sided so the view is part of the meal. A large sundeck alongside handles the more casual end, with craft gin tastings and sundowners, and there is a play corner for children, which makes it family-friendly rather than merely tolerant.

A pool deck, one level down

The swimming pool sits on a separate level from the main building, with striped loungers and garden borders around it. The spa does full body massages and hot stone therapy for the afternoons when nobody wants to move. Free WiFi and secure parking are provided.

The rating is worth reading

One hundred and forty-four guests have rated it 6.5, noticeably lower than most places to stay in town, so it is worth working through the reviews before you book. What is not in dispute is the position: high on the hill, with the Keurbooms coastline and the Tsitsikamma mountain range in front of you.

Rooms, check-in and check-out

Star grading
4-star
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00

Facilities and amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Golf course
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Non-smoking
  • Breakfast available
  • Sea view

Where this hotel is

Whalesong Hotel & Spa sits in Central Plett & Beachfront. See every place to stay there, or browse the whole of Plettenberg Bay.

Rates and availability

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