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11 Echo Road | Fish Hoek, Cape Town 7975, South Africa
Best fare found from Dallas to Cape Town: €835

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4 of 5 stars
thomkat73   8 contributions
New York City, New York
Nov 17, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

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. more

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4 of 5 stars
trelynWales   3 contributions
wales
Oct 13, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

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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4 of 5 stars
terry1town   3 contributions
Columbia, SC
Jul 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

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. more

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5 of 5 stars
kytomatillo   29 contributions
kentucky, usa
Sep 29, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
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My wife and I just returned from a fabulous trip to the cape peninsula, south africa. We spent 5 nights at A Whale of a Time. We were greeted first by Right Whales directly in front of our apartment! The gorgeous view of False Bay was right there at every moment. The whales really must also find this a great... more

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5 of 5 stars
JeroenStruyk   168 contributions
Delft, The Netherlands
May 30, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

It is the best place to stay: the accommodation itself, the biggest beds we have ever had, good shower, big kitchen, good pool in the garden. Every day they cleaned the apartment. Then the location is the best in the area, a 5 minute walk to the sea, another 5 minutes to the sandy beach of Vishoek. Near Cape Town,... more

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4 of 5 stars
Celtic-Wanderer   95 contributions
SCOTLAND
Mar 25, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

Great location is what sells this self contained property with views to die for!! The staff were very helpful and friendly and nothing seemed a bother to them. We stayed 7 days and enjoyed spectacular sunrises and sunsets most days. Within walking distance of the town....but rembember, great views, mean up hill on the way back.....Would prefer a larger apartment,... more

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5 of 5 stars
suze267   4 contributions
Scotland
Aug 4, 2006

We stayed here for 4 nights during July 06. Absolutely wonderful. Stunning views from rooms across the Bay (unfortunately we didn't manage to see the whales as our weather wasn't very good). Very quiet, very safe. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. On good days you get your breakfast served on the veranda whereas the rainy days its served at... more

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11 Echo Road | Fish Hoek, Cape Town 7975, South Africa