The Whaling Station

The Whaling Station is situated within the new secure 18-hole Goose Valley/Turtle Creek Golfing Estate

Description

Within walking distance is the lagoon and beaches.
Bake in the sun around our swimming pool, while enjoying the views of the ocean and lagoon. Relax under the bohma,and watch the sun set over the ocean, while sipping on sundowners. Enjoy a traditional South African Barbeque, by arrangement in the bohma! Relax around the swimming pool on a hot summers day, and enjoy the superb views. We have great views from our bar - Where refreshing beverages are served.

In 1912 a whaling station was established and operated for less than a decade. Today you can view these magnificent creatures basking in the warm waters of Plettenberg bay from our lookout deck.
Situated on seven acres with fynbos indigenous to the garden route, The Whaling Station Bed & Breakfast is ideally positioned to enjoy the peace and excitement of Plettenberg Bay with its wide variety of activities.
A five minute canoe trip from the front of the property across the Plettenberg Bay lagoon will take you to the largest and most exclusive Plettenberg Bay beach – accessible only by boat.
Or just relax in the sun around the swimming pool letting the beauty of the Plettenberg Bay view and tranquil sounds of the ocean and lagoon and soothe your soul.

As the gold light of the evening sun sets over the ocean, our guests are welomce to enjoy refreshing sundowners under the thatched lapa and savour the delightful aromas and tastes of a traditional South African barbeque as enjoyed for many years on the garden route.

In the morning you can lie in, and revel in the serene beauty of extensive views of Plettenberg Bay. The family suites each have a full bathroom with private atriums. 

Set on seven acres of unspoiled fynbos, 2 km east of Plettenberg Bay within the secure Goose Valley Golf Estate lies the Garden Route’s original Whaling Station, now a family friendly, waterfront Bed and Breakfast and Spa. Indulge in a treatment, jacuzzi or steam bath, enjoy never-ending views of the lagoon and ocean from most rooms, public areas and swimming pool. Canoe across the lagoon directly to Plett’s most exclusive beach. Restaurant on the Estate, or enjoy a braai in the thatched lapa by arrangement. All rooms have WiFi and DSTV. TGCSA 3-Star Bed and Breakfast.

 2 km east of Plettenberg Bay on the banks of the Keurbooms Lagoon lies the Garden Route’s original Whaling Station, long since transformed into a TGCSA 4-Star accredited family friendly, waterfronting Bed & Breakfast boasting its own in-house Spa.

We invite you to indulge in a Spa treatment, Jacuzzi or steam bath, savour never-ending views of lagoon and ocean, to canoe across the lagoon directly to Plett’s most exclusive beach accessible only by boat, to enjoy a dinner or braai in our thatched, fireplace-warmed lapa (on arrangement); there is also a restaurant on the Estate.

This tranquil retreat is set on seven acres of unspoiled indigenous fynbos within the secure and renown Goose Valley Golf Estate with its Gary Player designed, 18 hole golf course and driving range - get your clubs out !

All suites are equipped with wireless connectivity and DSTV.

Accommodation

Rooms and units

Family Suite 5

Includes: B & B

Family suites have full bathrooms with private atriums & wireless connectivity

Features available

Double en suite 3

Includes: B & B

Rooms have full bathrooms and wireless connectivity

Contact Details The Whaling Station (044)5336074 (044)5336074 Enquire now View Rates View Directions

Attractions

Experience tree top tours or the famous bungi jumping at Bloukrans! Excellent shore and deep sea fishing, for both salt water species as well as trout.

Boat trips on the sea or cruises up Keurboom's River, canoeing, scuba diving, mountain biking or horse riding. Boat based whale and dolphin trips, offer a unique experience to view these amazing mammals, as well as seals, sharks
and Pelagic birds.

In Plettenberg Bay there is something to do for everyone, from the most adventurous to the most sedentary. With so much on offer, it's never a question of what to do but whether there is enough time to fit it in!

Golf - the Whaling Station is situated within the new secure 18-hole Goose Valley/Turtle Creek Golfing Estate.
Very attractive green fees for guests
A 5 minute paddle in one of our canoes across the lagoon will take you to Plettenberg Bays most exclusive beach – accessible only by boat
Tennis courts on estate
Bicycles available for hire
Resident fly fisherman (lessons available)
Close to town & main shopping centre
Restaurant on estate
Exclusive river picnic / sundowner trips on our power boat
Full spa treatments with jacuzzi and steam room (available)
Each suite has DSTV including the comfortable dining and living room where coffee / tea station is available.
Please note Plettenberg Bay bed & breakfast can offer baby sitting facilities on request.

Activities on the Premises
Teambuilding

Activities Nearby
Trout Fishing, Bird Watching, Scuba Diving, Fishing, Golf, Bicycle Touring, Canoeing / Kayaking, Fishing - Deep Sea, Fishing - Fly, Fishing - Freshwater, Fishing - Saltwater, Health & Fitness, Horse Riding, Jet-Skiing, Kite-Surfing, Paddling - Canoeing, Paddling - Kayaking, Paddling - Sea Kayaking, Rowing, Sailing - Dingies, Sailing - Yacht Charters, Scuba/Snorkeling, Skydiving, Surfing, Waterskiing, Windsurfing, Yachting, Walking, Hiking / Backpacking, Whale Watching

Nearby Attractions

Accolades

:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading

TGCSA Star Grading

Facilities

• 5 Family suites with views of Plettenberg Bay Views
• 2 Doubles
• Dinner on request
• Full bar
• Traditional braai’s / fish & meat in thatched lapa (by arrangement) with Plettenberg Bay Views
• A 5 minute paddle in one of our canoes across the Plettenberg Bay lagoon will take you to Plett’s most exclusive beach – accessible only by boat
• Children welcome / baby sitting (available)
• Tennis courts on estate
• Bicycles
• Very attractive golf rates for guests
• Resident fly fisherman (lessons available)
• Our Plettenberg Bay Accommodation is within a secure golf estate.
• Close to Plettenberg Bay town & main shopping centre
• Restaurant on estate
• Exclusive river picnic / sundowner trips on our power boat
• Full spa treatments with jacuzzi and steam room (available)
• Each suite has DSTV including the comfortable dining and living room where coffee / tea station is available.

The Whaling Station which offers Plettenberg Bay accommodation is situated within the secure 18-hole Goose Valley/Turtle Creek Golfing Estate (adjacent to the fourth tee). Our position and access to the golf courses together with very attractive rates for guests, make The Whaling Station in Plettenberg Bay a great destination for golfers.

Our Plettenberg Bay accommodation fronts onto the Keurboom’s lagoon opening the way for our guests to enjoy a wide range of water sports and recreational activities on Plettenberg Bay Lagoon itself. River picnics and sundowner trips on our power boat are a must for any visitors to PlettenbergBay.
A five minute paddle in one of our canoes across the lagoon will take you to Plettenberg Bay’s most exclusive beach – accessible only by boat. Our resident fly fisherman is available to give lessons, and you can have your catch of the day prepared on an open fire in the lapa by our resident chef in a traditional garden route barbeque.

The swimming pool with its infinity weir means you can enjoy tanning and swimming together with the spectacular view of the Plettenberg Bay lagoon and sea.

Our Plettenberg Bay accommodation offers you a all round experience with our Spa you can relax and have full treatments in our jacuzzi and steam room available. Bicycles and Tennis courts on our Plettenberg Bay estate ensure that you will not have to go far to have a wonderful time here with us.
Children are welcome and baby sitting can be arranged. We offer dinner on request and have a full bar.

Our Plettenberg Bay accommodation offers five luxury family suites together with two doubles suites each with tranquil views of Plettenberg Bay. The family suites each have a full bathroom with private atriums.
All suites include a living / dining room (with coffee and tea station), DSTV and lead onto a large patio and expansive lawns.

Facilities and Services
Fax, Internet Access, Airport Shuttle Service, Parking Available, Babysitting Service, Laundry Service, Garden, Braai / Barbecue, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool, Off Street Parking, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Fireplace on the Premises, Communal Satelite TV, Adsl, Internet

Facilities in Rooms/Units
Air-Conditioning in Rooms, Satellite TV in Rooms, Television in Rooms, Tea and Coffee in Rooms, Heater in Rooms, MNET in Rooms, Adsl, Internet Connection