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WHALE WATCHERS INN, WITSAND
Guest House / Lodge | Bed & Breakfast | Self Catering 
Located in Witsand, Western Cape, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/whalewatchersinn/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Clair Pienaar
 
Whale Watchers Inn
6 Protea Street
Witsand
Western Cape
 
Please visit the establishment's website (see link above) to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details.
 
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
Whale Watchers Inn is situated in Witsand, overlooking San Sabastian Bay which has officially been recognised as "The Whale Nursery of South Africa". Witsand is situated at the mouth of the Breede River with houses overlooking the river while others overlook the sea. We are situated approximately 200m from the mouth of the Breede River. Guests can take a beautiful walk along the beach especially in the early morning and evening to view our magnificent sunset over the river.

The Inn offers affordable accommodation in 5 en-suite double rooms on a bed and breakfast basis, (four of the rooms have sea views), plus 5 family units with fully equipped kitchenettes. The units are serviced each morning and breakfast is available as an extra option. Each of our b&b rooms has a small fridge and tea / coffee making facilities. The self catering family units are fully equipped, you only need to bring your food and clothes along with you. All our bedrooms / units have TV's. Braai (barbecue) facilities are offered in the garden of the guest house. Whale Watchers Inn is wheelchair friendly, and children are also welcome.

We are situated approximately 100m from the beach, within easy walking distance for the guests. Swimming at Witsand is good. Witsand also offers lovely long walks along magnificent unspoilt beaches, fishing and bird watching. Hiking can be arranged as well as boating on the Breede River. Our beaches have become renowned amongst wind and kite surfers, visitors enjoy watching the beauty and gracefulness of these surfers gliding over the waters.
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • 5 spacious en-suite bedrooms
  • 5 self catering units
  • Satellite TV (DSTV)
  • Small fridges
  • Tea / coffee making facilities
  • Internet, telephone facilities
  • Braai (barbecue) area
  • Beautiful garden
  • Units are serviced daily
  • Laundry service
  • Wheelchair friendly
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Bird watching
  • Hiking and boating on request
  • Nearby white sandy beaches
  • Nearby mouth of the Breede River
 
 
ACCREDITATIONS:
 
  • 3 star - TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
 
 
RATES:
 
Bed & Breakfast

Sharing: R250 - R350 per person per night
Single: R350 - R450 per person per night

These rates include all teas / coffees and our full country breakfast.

Self Catering

R390 - R595 per unit per night

This rate does not include any meals.

50% deposit is required to secure booking.

Cancellation Policy

For non-arrivals (no shows), 100% of the total accommodation fee is payable.
For cancellation within 7 days (21 days in high season) of the expected arrival date,
guests will be liable for 50% of the accommodation costs should we be unable to re-let the rooms.

Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Credit Cards, Deposit / Internet Transfers, Cheques

** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
 
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
Keep on the N2 and travel for 3km on the Cape Town side of Heidelberg (Western Cape) where you will take the Witsand turn-off onto the R322. This is the only tarred road leading to Witsand. At the entrance of Witsand, turn left at the four-way stop, go straight to the beach front (3.5km) where the road turns to the left. Travel through the parking area. Follow the road straight through into Protea Road, we are the third house on the left hand side, lookout for our sign "Whale Watchers Inn".
 
 
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