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Whale Watchers Inn

Guest House

Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 66 reviews for Whale Watchers Inn
Cleanliness
4.3/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.0/5
Marlene M - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlene M
Individual traveller

'n Lekker wegbreek, mooiste uitsig. Alles wat nodig is.

Baie aangename verblyf, goed ontvang - vriendelike en doeltreffende diens.

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A nice break, most beautiful view. Everything that is needed.

Very pleasant stay, well received - friendly and efficient service.

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Wilhelm & Jackie B - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilhelm & Jackie B
With partner

Lekker om so naby aan die strand in so vreedsame omgewing te kon bly.

Ons kon afstap strand toe en die son en see geniet sonder om bekommerd te wees oor ons besittings by die woonstel - die gemoedsrus was welkom.

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Nice to be able to stay so close to the beach in such a peaceful environment.

We could walk down to the beach and enjoy the sun and sea without worrying about our belongings at the apartment - the peace of mind was welcome.

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Rob D - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rob D
With partner

Nie aangenaam nie.

Die advertensie is misleidend, want dit dui aan dat die kamer wat ons gekies het, 'n see-uitsig het en dit is glad nie die geval nie. In teendeel kon ons skaars die see hoor. In die badkamer tussen die bad en toilet is 'n afvoerpyp, sodra 'n persoon stort, stik dit so binne in die badkamer dat jy skaars daar kan asemhaal. Die dakwaaier en vent in die slaapkamer was nie skoon nie, en dit was baie opvallend. Annelie en haar seun was baie gaaf.

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Not pleasant.

The advertisement is misleading as it states that the room we chose has a sea view which is not the case at all. On the contrary, we could hardly hear the sea. In the bathroom between the bath and toilet is a drain pipe, as soon as a person takes a shower, it gets so stuck inside the bathroom that you can hardly breathe there. The ceiling fan and vent in the bedroom were not clean, and it was very noticeable. Annelie and her son were very nice.

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Tofiek A - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Tofiek A
With friends

Was too short - beautiful place.

Whale Watchers Inn, I personally think is overpriced they can do better in that aspect but as for the stay there place is very nice.

Friedo H - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Friedo H
With partner

Needs an upgrade and an aircon/pedastal fan.

Urgently needs a lick of paint and an upgrade. Tacky bathroom and shower door, fridge could be made to look more decent from outside. Dining table chair cushions were dirty.

Idris I - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Idris I
With partner

'n Vars briesie.

Watter aangename plekkie naby die see en naby alles sal dit definitief aanbeveel vir enige iemand wat 'n wegbreek kort. Ek en my vrou het ons baie geniet.

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A fresh breeze.

What a lovely place close to the sea and close to everything would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a break. My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves.

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Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Goeie middag,
Baie dankie vir u bemoediginde terugvoering van u tyd by Whale Watchers Inn.
'n Woord van bemoediging spoor ons aan om aan te hou om ons beste diens te gee. Baie dankie.

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Riaan D - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Riaan D
With partner

Dit was baie aangenaam en lekker.

Hulle was baie behulpsaam.

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It was very pleasant and enjoyable.

They were very helpful.

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Goeie dag,
Baie dankie vir u bemoedigingde terugvoer. Dit beteken so baie vir ons en ons werkers as ons gaste tevrede is met die diens wat Whale Watchers Inn aanbied. Dit spoor ons aan om ons beste te gee.

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Etienne S - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Etienne S
Family with teenagers

Goed, maar nie fantasties nie.

Clair was 'n wonderlike en hulpvaardige gasvrou. Met slegte vakansieweer was die eenheid net te beknop vir ons gesin van 4 (volwasse kinders). Alhoewel die eenheid en beddegoed netjies en skoon was, kan ons sien dat die kompleks as 'n geheel bietjie aandag en opknappingswerk benodig (alhoewel ek verstaan hoekom Clair en haar man nie nou derduisende rande wil spandeer nie). Die WiFi (belangriker as vakansieweer sleg is) was wisselvallig swak en onvoldoende.

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Good, but not great.

Clair was a wonderful and helpful hostess. With bad holiday weather, the unit was just too cramped for our family of 4 (adult children). Although the unit and bedding were neat and clean, we can see that the complex as a whole needs some attention and renovation (although I understand why Clair and her husband don't want to spend thousands of rand right now). The WiFi (more important when holiday weather is bad) was erratically weak and inadequate.

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Gert S - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gert S
With partner

Dit was baie lekker. Die akkommodasie was netjies en pragtig.

Feitlik by die see en die Anchorage restaurant. Baie rustige omgewing met baie stapgeleenthede .

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It was very nice. The accommodation was neat and beautiful.

Practically by the sea and the Anchorage restaurant. Very peaceful surroundings with many walking opportunities.

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Adrian T - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Adrian T
With partner

Not bad okay for the purpose.

Great location and area! Good holiday destination.

Anton B - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton B
With friends

Goed ingerig en lekker naby aan die strand en 'n plaaslike restaurant.

Gasvrye diens, heerlike ontbyt.

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Well appointed and nice close to the beach and a local restaurant.

Hospitable service, delicious breakfast.

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Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Goeie dag Anton,

Baie dankie vir u bemoedigingde terugvoer. Ons is so bly dat u u oornag verblyf geniet het. Dit is altyd so bemoediging vir ons as gaste hul tyd by Whale Watchers Inn geniet.
Lekker week!

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Chris B - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris B
With partner

Dit was die lekkerste naweek wat ek nog beleef het in 'n lang tyd.

Dit was 'n fantastiese naweek. Met ons aankoms was ons vriendelik begroet deur die gasvrou en geneem na "Mom's Place" wat heerlik toegerus was met als wat 'n mens by jou eie huis het. Jy voel so tuis daar en ons sal beslis weer soontoe gaan.

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It was the most enjoyable weekend I have had in a long time.

It was a fantastic weekend. Upon our arrival we were greeted warmly by the hostess and taken to "Mom's Place" which was wonderfully equipped with everything one has at one's own home. You feel so at home there and we will definitely go there again.

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Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Goeie dag,
Baie dankie vir u terugvoering wat so positief was. Ons is so bly dat u die naweek geniet het en u terugvoeriging is so bemoediging vir ons.

Vriendelike groete,

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Seun V - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Seun V
With partner

Baie geniet.

Ontvangs en verblyf was uitstekend. Hulle sal net moet kyk na sein opvangs, geen sein gehad die naweek nie.

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Enjoyed it very much.

Reception and accommodation was excellent. They will just have to look at phone reception, had no signal for the weekend.

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Nelius B - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Nelius B

Neat.

Excellent location, clean and tidy, honest helpful people.

Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Good day,
Thank you for your positive review. It is such an encouragement for our staff and ourselves to continue to try and give our best for our guests. Your review is much appreciated.
Kind regards

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Joshua A - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Joshua A
With partner

Warm host, great place but few things need attention.

We spent 2 nights at whale watchers. Cannot fault the location, the host and value for money. However, a few things in the self catering room need attention such as the shower door and the stove. A bit of attention and refurbishment could turn the place into a 4 star establishment.

Leon P - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Leon P
With friends

Nice place to stay for a couple of days - will go there again.

See stars.

Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Good day Leon,

Thank you for your encouraging review. We do try to give our best to make our guests' stay comfortable so a word of encouragement to ourselves and our staff are greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,
Clair

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Daleen B - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Daleen B
With partner

Baie aangenaam.

Alles aangenaam. Geen probleme. Sou nader aan see verkies het.

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Very pleasant.

All pleasant. No problems. Would have preferred closer to sea.

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Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Baie dankie dat u by ons oornag geslaap het en dankie vir u terugvoering. Ons is bly om te hoor dat u tevrede was met u verblyf, dit beteken so baie vir ons en ons huishoudster.
Vriendelik groete.

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Frik S - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Frik S
With partner

Lekker gebly, maar duur vir wat jy kry.

Baie vriendelik ontvang, badkamer kort opgradering, televisie nie gewerk.

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Nice stay, but expensive for what you get.

Very friendly welcome, bathroom needs upgrading, television not working.

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Neville S - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Neville S
With partner

A comfortable overnight stay in Witsand.

We were a bit disappointed about breakfast not being available on Christmas morning, but understood the reasons.

Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Thank you for having stayed at Whale Watchers Inn for the night of 24 December. Christmas day is the one day we give all our staff off so that they can enjoy Christmas with their families. We do apologize for your disappointment.

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Deneill S - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deneill S
Family with young children

Whale Watchers is very quiet and clean. The tranquil beach setting and relaxed beach atmosphere is good for a short break or a long holiday.

See stars.

Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Goeie dag,

Baie dankie vir u positiewe terugvoer. Ons is so bly dat u u tyd by Whale Watchers Inn geniet het. Dit beteken vir ons so baie om te weet dat ons gaste gelukkig is met wat ons aanbied.

Vriendelike groete,

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Frances G - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frances G
Family with young children

Eienaars doen werklik moeite om gaste te akkommodeer.

Selfoonopvangs baie swak.

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Owners make a real effort to accommodate guests.

Cellphone reception very poor.

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Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Goeie dag!

Dankie vir u positiewe terugvoor. Ons is so bly dat u u tyd by ons geniet het en dat u tevrede was met die wat ons aanbied, dit bemoedig ons en ons werkers om alles in ons vemoë te doen om ons gaste tevrede te stel.

Vriendelike groete,

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May-mari V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
May-mari V

Het heerlik gebly en alles gehad wat nodig was.

Ons het heerlik gebly by Whale Watcher's Inn. Die verblyf was netjies, en het oor alles beskik wat ons nodig gehad het.

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Had a great stay and had everything needed.

We had a wonderful stay at Whale Watcher's Inn. The accommodation was neat, and had everything we needed.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Well located, but would not recommend.

Stove outdated, pots and pans poor quality. Some of the linens were stained, and extra blankets were dirty. Refrigerator does not seal and the bottom parts are loose and leaking. Efforts made with fresh milk, coffee, tea and sugar made available. Clean durable towels every day. Friendly reception.

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Petro U - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Petro U

Goeie ligging en veilig met vriendelike personeel.

Ons het regtig as familie van 7 volwassenes en 2 klein kindertjies baie lekker gekuier en vir 8 nagte oorgebly. Whale watchers Inn se ligging is ideaal vir gesinne met kinders, want die see is net oor die pad. Dit is veilige verblyf en deure hoef nie gesluit te word nie. Die eienaars en skoonmaakpersoneel is vriendelik. Dinge wat aandag moet kry is Big Cob se kroegstoele en stortdeur. Die WiFi ontvangs is nie 100% nie, maar het by tye goed gewerk.

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Good location and safe with friendly staff.

We really had a great time as a family of 7 adults and 2 small children and stayed for 8 nights. Whale watchers Inn's location is ideal for families with children as the sea is just across the road. It is safe accommodation and doors do not need to be locked. The owners and cleaning staff are friendly. Things that need attention are Big Cob's bar stools and shower door. The WiFi reception is not 100%, but worked well at times.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Basic neat and clean accommodation

The impression the ad created was that it was on the beach. It is very close, but the reality is that the sea views are mostly blocked by neighbors... And yet it is part of a sea break. The guest house has a comfortable braai area and the beautiful courtyard's tree full of weavers and sugar bowls provided entertainment.

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Jennifer P - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Jennifer P
With partner

Uiters teleurgestel in verblyf.

Alhoewel die ontvangs vriendelik was, was ek teleurgestel in die verblyf. Die kamer was as 'n see-uitsig bespreek wat nie korrek is nie. Die matras was baie pap en die matte het vuil voorgekom. Ons kon nie vinnig genoeg hier vertrek nie.

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Extremely disappointed in accommodation.

Although the reception was friendly, I was disappointed in the accommodation. The room was booked as a sea view which is not correct. The mattress was very soft and the carpets appeared dirty. We couldn't leave here fast enough.

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Yolanda B - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolanda B
Individual traveller

Baie aangename ervaring.

Pragtige plek en vriendelike personeel. Veilig, netjies en goeie waarde vir geld.

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Very pleasant experience.

Beautiful place and friendly staff. Safe, tidy and good value for money.

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Charl B - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charl B
Individual traveller

Fantasties.

Vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die ontbyt is amazing!

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Fantastic.

Friendly and helpful. The breakfast is amazing!

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Pieter B - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter B
With partner

Gerieflik.

Ons het baie lekker gebly, dankie vir al die moeite, kon die walvisse reg van die balkon af sien.

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Comfortable.

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you for all the trouble. Was able to see the whales right from the balcony.

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Johan F - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan F
Individual traveller

My verblyf daar was vol heimwee, en is verder perfek deur die wonderlike diens!

My verblyf daar was om my pa weer te laat ervaar die tyd toe ons nog daar permanent gebly het. Dit is nog meer wonderlik gemaak deur die besonderse diens!

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My stay there was filled with longing, and perfected by the wonderful service!

My stay there was to let my dad experience the time we lived there permanently. It was made even more wonderful by the exceptional service!

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Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Baie dankie vir u bemoediging. Ons waardeer u positiewe terugvoering wat vir ons aanspoor om ons beste te doen om te verseker dat ons gaste hul tyd by Whale Watchers In geniet.
Vriendelike groete,

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Jennifer B - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Jennifer B
Family with young children

Pragtige tuin en baie rustig.

Baie vriendelike en hulpvaardige gasvrou. Baie netjies en rustig. Loopafstand van die see af. Tuin is baie mooi en daar is baie voëls.

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Beautiful garden and very peaceful.

Very friendly and helpful hostess. Very neat and quiet. Walking distance from the sea. Garden is very beautiful and there are many birds.

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Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Baie dankie vir u woorde van bemoediging. Dit beteken so baie vir ons. Ons is bly dat u die tyd by ons geniet het.

Groete
Whale Watchers Inn.

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Ella D - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Ella D
With partner

Te duur vir wat jy kry.

Die verblyf was netjies en skoon, maar dit was taamlik oud-modies. Ontbyt is ekstra en DStv is ook uitgesluit behalwe as jy jou eie kaart saambring. Ons het by talle gastehuise van dieselfde prysklas oorgebly die afgelope vakansie, waar ontbyt en volle DStv by die prys ingesluit was. Daar was ook 'n notatjie in die badkamer opgeplak wat die gaste waarsku om nie die linne vuil te maak nie, anders gaan dit ook by jou rekening gevoeg word. Ek het nie daarvan gehou nie. Parkering is in die straat buite die gastehuis.

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Too expensive for what you get.

The accommodation was neat and clean, but it was rather old-fashioned. Breakfast is extra and DStv is also excluded unless you bring your own card. We stayed at numerous guesthouses of the same price range this past holiday, where breakfast and full DStv were included in the price. There was also a note stuck in the bathroom warning the guests not to dirty the linen, otherwise it will also be added to your bill. I didn't like it. Parking is on the street outside the guest house.

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Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Beste Elsabe,

Dankie vir u terugvoering. Ons is jammer om te sien dat die verblyf by Whale Watchers Inn nie na wense was nie.

Ongelukkig is oudhede nie almal se smaak nie. Al ons kamers het 'n dekodeerder met kaart wat die die hotel pakket van DStv kanale bied. Ons was onbewus daarvan dat u 'n probleem met die DStv gehad het en sou u graag wou help hoe om enige foute daarmee reg te stel tydens u verblyf.

Die parkering is voor, op die eiendom van die gastehuis. Dit is ook elders in Witsand die geval.

Ons het wit katoen "percale" bedlinne op al ons beddens en ons probeer om alles mooi skoon en netjies vir ons gaste te hê, maar ons het 'n paar gevalle verlede jaar gehad waar nuwe lakens en kussingslope verniel was deur haarkleursel en as gevolg daarvan het ons die kennisgewing opgesit. Jammer dat u aanstoot geneem het, dit was glad nie ons bedoeling nie.

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Suretha J - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Suretha J
With partner

Daar is 'n wesenlike verskil tussen 3-ster-verblyf hier en 3-ster-verblyf elders.

Plek kort baie ernstige onderhoud. Die matrasse moet onmiddellik vervang word. Geen waterdruk nie. Om te stort gaan jy óf verbrand, óf verkluim. Personeel bars kamer binne sonder om te klop, baie onaangenaam. Was so moedeloos met die plek, ons het 'n dag vroeër gery. Parkering totale nagmerrie, te min spasie vir groot voertuie.

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There is a definite difference between 3 star accommodation here and 3 star accommodation elsewhere.

Place needs maintenance urgently. The mattresses need to be replaced immediately. No water pressure. In the shower you either burn or freeze. Staff burst into the room without knocking, very unpleasant. Was so disheartened with the accommodation, we left a day early. Parking was a total nightmare, too little space for big vehicles.

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Whale Watchers Inn 's response

Whale Watchers Inn is inspected annually (last inspection October 2016) and graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa who has awarded us a 3-star status for the past 18 years.

We are aware that Whale Watchers Inn is furnished with antique furniture and people's taste in decor do differ.

With reference to the water pressure problem, we have very strong water pressure throughout the guesthouse as we are situated at the lowest point of Witsand and water pressure has never been a problem. In fact, we have had guests remark on how strong the pressure is and we have experienced problems with geyser pipes not being able to handle the pressure.

All our beds have top of the range Rest Assured mattresses and all mattresses are inspected by the grading council.

I have taken note of the complaint about our staff walking into rooms without knocking. Our housekeeper is very professional and if this did accidently happen once I can assure you that it was purely accidental and I apologise for that.

The guesthouse has standard parking bays for all vehicles. If the guests felt there was a problem parking and had mentioned it to us, we would have shown them that we have extra parking at the back of the guesthouse where all the big boats and towing vehicles are parked.

We are on the premises 24/7 and would appreciate it if guests would communicate any problems they might have at the beginning of their stay, to ensure that they have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Regards,
Clair Pienaar
Whale Watchers Inn - Witsand

Whale Watchers Inn
Hennie S - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hennie S
With partner

Great!

Dit was 'n baie baie aangename verblyf en gasvryheid onverbeterlik!

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Great!

It was a very very pleasant stay and the hospitality excellent!

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Baie dankie vir u bemoedigingde woorde, ons waardeer dit. Ons wens u en u gesin alle voorspoed vir 2017. Groete, Johnny & Clair.

Whale Watchers Inn
Jd J - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jd J
With partner

Uitstekende gastehuis

Dit was 'n uitstekende verblyf en naweek. Die gasvryheid 100% en dan nog die ontbyt uit die boonste gestoeltes. Ek sal die gastehuis enige tyd aanbeveel en dankie vir LekkeSlaap vir julle puik diens. Waardeer dit baie.

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Excellent guest house

It was an excellent stay and weekend. The hospitality 100% and then the breakfast from the upper seats. I would recommend the guest house anytime and thank you LekkeSlaap for your great service. Much Appreciated.

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Deconinck Aimé B - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deconinck Aimé B
With partner

Natuurverblijf.

Mooi verblijf in natuur. Stevig ontbijt, zeer vriendelijke ontvangst!

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Nature stay.

Nice stay in nature. Hearty breakfast, very friendly welcome!

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Rudu D - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudu D
With partner

Dit was baie lekker en die diens uitstekend.

Niks is vir hulle te veel moeite nie. Ons het dit voorwaar geniet. Die eienaar is selfs bereid om aandete besprekings vir haar gaste te maak. En die ontbyt is ongelooflike waarde vir geld. Ons sal definitief weer daar tuisgaan. Baie dankie.

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It was very nice and the service excellent.

Nothing is too much trouble for them. We really enjoyed it. The owner is even willing to make dinner reservations for her guests. And the breakfast is incredible value for money. We will definitely stay there again. Thank you very much.

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Baie dankie vir u bemoediging. Dit beteken vir ons so baie, Groete.

Whale Watchers Inn
Edwin A - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Edwin A
With partner

Skoon, netjies, lekker geslaap. Alles wat nodig is in die kombuis. Plek vir net een tas.

Baie gasvry. Ons het 'n tuinwoonstel bespreek en Clair was baie gaaf en ons "ge-upgrade" na 'n seefront woonstel. Daar was net 2 gaste daar toe ons daar was. Woonstel bietjie beknop met die 2 beddens in die leefarea. Negatief vir my was net plek vir een tas om op te staan. As jy 2 kinders het weet ek nie waar jy al die klere gaan sit nie.

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Clean, neat. I slept soundly. Everything necessary was in the kitchen. Room for one suitcase only.

Very hospitable. We booked a garden flat, but Clair was nice enough to upgrade us to a seafront apartment. There were only two guests when we arrived. The apartment is a bit cramped with two beds in the living room. A drawback for me was that there was only enough room for one suitcase. If you have two children, I don't know where you are going to put all of their clothes.

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Baie dankie dat u by ons gebly het en vir u terugvoering. Ons neem kennis van u voorstellings en sal werk daarvan maak. Die tweede bank waarop 'n tas kan staan was reeds by die stoffeerdery waar dit nuut oorgetrek word.

Whale Watchers Inn
Johannes L V - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johannes L V
With partner

Heerlike verblyf in puik gastehuis wat pragtig geleë is.

Gasvrou het ons met 'n heerlike koppie tee en koffie ontvang. Kamer was ruim met pragtige uitsig. Ruim, netjiese badkamer. Puik waarde vir geld.

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Wonderful stay in a great guest house that is beautifully located.

Hostess received us with a delicious cup of tea and coffee. The room was spacious with a beautiful view. Spacious, neat bathroom. Great value for money.

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Baie dankie vir u bemoediging, dit beteken vir ons so baie.
Groete,

Whale Watchers Inn
Stephan F - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Stephan F
With partner

Baie aangenaam, tuis gevoel, en gemaklik.

Whale Watchers Inn het 'n baie gemaklike huisgevoel. Die eienaars het ons baie welkom laat voel en ons het ons verblyf daar geniet.

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Very pleasant, felt at home, and comfortable.

Whale Watchers Inn has a very comfortable home feel. The owners made us feel very welcome and we enjoyed our stay there.

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Baie dankie dat u by ons gebly het en vir u positiewe terugvoering. Ons waardeer u bemoedigingde woorde wat vir ons aanspoor om te sorg dat ons die beste wat ons kan vir ons gaste te doen.
Baie dankie.

Whale Watchers Inn
Louis M - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Louis M
With partner

Voertuie staan in die straat en die kamers is nie baie skoon nie.

Die mat is blykbaar lanklaas behoorlik gestofsuig. Die badkamervenster maak oop bokant 'n buitenste area waarvandaan daar 'n vreeslike stank kom. Die badkamer se "extractor fan" raas verskriklik.

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Vehicles are parked in the street and the rooms are not very clean.

The carpet has apparently not been properly vacuumed in a long time. The bathroom window opens above an outside area from which a terrible stench emanates. The bathroom's "extractor fan" makes a terrible noise.

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Ons is geskok en teleurgesteld om Mnr Murray se aanmerkings te lees, veral nadat hy aan ons huishoudster gesê het dat hulle gelukkig met die akkommodasie was. In antwoord op die klagtes wil ek noem dat:
1. Die parkering is op die eiendom van die gastehuis. In die 20 jaar wat ons die gastehuis bedryf is dit die eerste klag wat ons hieroor gekry het.
2. Ons matte word elke week met 'n Kirby stofsuier skoon gemaak, ongeag of daar vorige mense in die kamers was of nie
3. Alle suigwaaiers maak 'n geluid. Daar is 'n skakelaar wat afgeskakel kan word of miskien net die deur van die badkamer toe maak.

Whale Watchers Inn
Gideon B - Sep 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gideon B
With partner

Dit was absoluut wonderlik. Die eienaar en sy vrou is die vriendelikste en mees behulpsame mense wat ek en my vrou op ons reis ontmoet het. Alles netjies en beslis waarde vir geld.

Met ons aankoms by die Whale Watchers Inn is ons hartlik deur Clair ontvang. Ons was verras met koffie en beskuit. Parkering was reg voor ons kamer en die kamer was perfek. Alles wat ons benodig het was beskikbaar. Ons braai-area was baie privaat en ons het ure daar vertoef. Die ontbyt was uit die boonste rakke. Die hoofstrand was 5 minute se stap vanaf die kamer en daar is fantastiese plekke om te hengel in die rivier. Vroeg saans het Clair vir ons warm water sakke gebring. Hier het ons wonderlike diens ontvang. As jy dienslewering wil hê, besoek die Whale Watchers Inn by Witsand.

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It was absolutely wonderful. The owner and his wife are the friendliest and most helpful people my wife and I have met on our trip. Everything neat and definitely value for money.

Upon our arrival at the Whale Watchers Inn we were warmly received by Clair. We were surprised with coffee and biscuits. Parking was right in front of our room and the room was perfect. Everything we needed was available. Our braai area was very private and we spent hours there. The breakfast was top notch. The main beach was a 5 minute walk from the room and there are fantastic places to fish in the river. Early in the evening Clair brought us hot water bags. Here we received wonderful service. If you want service delivery, visit the Whale Watchers Inn at Witsand.

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Baie dankie Gideon vir die woorde van bemoediging, ons waardeer dit. Ons is so bly u het die tyd by ons geniet. Groete, Johnny

Whale Watchers Inn
Kotie V - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kotie V
Family with teenagers

Jammer dit was so kort!

Ons het vreeslik lekker by Whale Watchers Inn gebly... Ons was eintlik spyt dat ons nie vir nog 'n paar aande bespreek het nie!

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Sorry it was so short!

We had a great time staying at Whale Watchers Inn... We actually regretted not booking for a few more nights!

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Corlia S - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Corlia S
Family with teenagers

Aangename verblyf!

Ons het in die tuin-eenheid agter die hoofkompleks gebly. Die eenheid was lekker privaat. Eenheid was netjies en skoon. Kombuis was goed toegerus en alles het goed gewerk. Personeel baie gasvry. Parkering was gerieflik en naby aan die eenheid.

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Pleasant stay!

We stayed in the garden unit behind the main complex. The unit was nice and private. Unit was neat and clean. Kitchen was well equipped and everything worked well. Staff very hospitable. Parking was convenient and close to the unit.

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Anna S - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna S
With partner

Goeie waarde vir geld.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die eienaars was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die ontbyt was beslis goeie waarde vir geld. Sal dit vir enigiemand sterk aanbeveel.

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Good value for money.

We had a very nice stay. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was definitely good value for money. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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M M V - Sep 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
M M V
With partner

We enjoyed our stay very much.

Perfect location. Helpful host, comfortable situation.

Skillie D - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Skillie D
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker rustige plek.

Gasvry mense laat jou tuis voel.

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Very nice peaceful place.

Hospitable people make you feel at home.

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Philip V - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Philip V
Family with young children

'n Paar dae in Witsand saam met my gesin.

Uitstekende ligging, baie skoon en netjies, baie vriendelike gashere en lekker ontbyt. Sal weer besoek. WiFi sein se sterkte en spoed kan verbeter word.

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A few days in Witsand with my family.

Excellent location, very clean and tidy, very friendly hosts and nice breakfast. Will visit again. WiFi signal strength and speed can be improved.

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Paul M - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Paul M
With partner

We would definitely come again

The room is large and well appointed, we would definitely come again.

Marié S - Nov 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marié S

Wonderlik!

Dit was uitstekend, hul het soveel moeite gedoen om ons te akkommodeer. Hul is wonderlike mense!

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Wonderful!

It was excellent, they made so much effort to accommodate us. They are wonderful people!

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Christie M - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christie M

Highly recommended.

An outstanding experience despite all the rain.

Andre B - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre B
With partner

Skoon, gasvry en ontbyt was baie goed.

Whale Watchers het heeltemal aan ons vereistes voldoen.

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Clean, hospitable and breakfast was very good.

Whale Watchers completely met our requirements.

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Cj K - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cj K
With partner

Great place, friendly owner, excellent area!

Prima plek om de omgeving te verkennen en in de juiste periode de plaats om walvissen te zien.

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Great place, friendly owner, excellent area!

Great place to explore the surroundings and in the right period the place to see whales.

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Karin V - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karin V
With partner

Gasvryheid, diensbaarheid, huislikheid.

Vir totale huislikheid, vriendelike en spontane diensbaarheid, heerlike warm ontbyt, vars beddegoed en die see op jou drumpel, is Whale Watchers Inn die ideale bestemming vir 'n vakansie by die see.

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Hospitality, service, homeliness.

For total homeliness, friendly and spontaneous service, delicious hot breakfast, fresh bedding and the sea on your doorstep, Whale Watchers Inn is the ideal destination for a holiday by the sea.

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Brian C - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Brian C
With partner

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed the stay and Johnny & Clair were great hosts.

Dick Van Bennekom N - Nov 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dick Van Bennekom N
With partner

Nice small local town!

This a nice, small local town where you normally, when it is not too windy, see the whales! Only one restaurant and it was simple but good. Room was nice, clean and comfortable with a lovely couple who own and run their Bed and Breakfast!

Anra V - Sep 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anra V
With partner

Verblyf van twee aande met ontbyt!

Dit was heerlik en 'n baie positiewe ervaring!

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Stay of two nights with breakfast!

It was delicious and a very positive experience!

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Louis C - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Louis C
With partner

Gerieflik.

Uitstekende ontbyt en ligging fantasties. Geriewe kan vernuwe word, maar sal nogtans altyd aanbeveel. Vriendelike diens en aangename ervaring in totaal.

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Comfortable.

Excellent breakfast and location fantastic. Amenities could be updated but still would always recommend. Friendly service and pleasant experience overall.

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Sheryl H - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Sheryl H
Family with teenagers

Pleasant with the most awesome breakfast.

We booked the garden flat and it was not suitable for an family of 5 adults. Very small with only one bathroom off the bedroom. The beds in the lounge NOT suitable for adults (especially the double bed.)

Arie M - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Arie M
With partner

Aangenaam en gasvry met skoon geriewe.

'n Lekker ruim kamer. Mooi see-uitsig. Lekker ontbyt. Skoon en netjies.

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Pleasant and hospitable with clean facilities.

A nice spacious room. Nice sea view. Nice breakfast. Clean and tidy.

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Andre G - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre G

Lekke!

Sien die sterre hieronder.

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Leaks!

See the stars below.

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Carlo L - Jan 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carlo L
With partner

Very pleasant stay. Hostess service was excellent.

One of the best B/B I have ever stayed in.

Liesl L - Nov 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Liesl L
Family with young children

Die perfekte verblyf vir 'n naweek weg.

'n Heerlike ruim kamer vir 'n gesin van vier, maar met geen see- of tuin-uitsig uit die spesifieke wooneenheid sal dit bietjie benoud raak vir 'n kuier langer as 'n naweek. Die ontbyt was heerlik, maar bietjie aan die duur kant, veral wanneer kinders net twee items op die spyskaart bestel en steeds R60 betaal.

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The perfect accommodation for a weekend away.

A lovely spacious room for a family of four, but with no sea or garden view from the specific residential unit it will be a bit cramped for a visit longer than a weekend. The breakfast was delicious, but a bit on the expensive side, especially when children only order two items on the menu and still pay R60.

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Ian R - Feb 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ian R
With partner

Great place.

Excellent value for money, with great hosts. Modern, well maintained property in a good position.

Ina G - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ina G
With partner

Eenvoudige, gemaklike en sentrale verblyf waarvandaan Witsand verken kan word.

Plattelandse gasvryheid uit die boonste rakke. Ons is met ons aankoms met 'n heerlike vars koppie koffie verwelkom en kon ons dadelik tuismaak in ons netjiese maar eenvoudige kamer. Ons gasvrou was baie behulpsaam met inligting oor wat om te doen en sien in die omgewing. Op haar aanbeveling het ons aandete by die strandkafee genuttig - dit was 'n lekker verrassing om sulke goeie seekos daar raak te loop. Mens voel heeltemal veilig om die kort entjie na die strand te loop. Die ontbyt die volgende oggend was uit die boonste rakke - ons was eintlik jammer ons het nie nog 'n nag daar spandeer nie.

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Simple, comfortable and central accommodation from which to explore Witsand.

Top notch rural hospitality. We were welcomed with a delicious fresh cup of coffee on our arrival and could immediately make ourselves at home in our neat but simple room. Our hostess was very helpful with information about what to do and see in the area. On her recommendation we had dinner at the beach cafe - it was a nice surprise to come across such good seafood there. One feels completely safe walking the short distance to the beach. The breakfast the next morning was top notch - we were actually sorry we didn't spend another night there.

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Alex W - Dec 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alex W
With partner

Excellent value with good and very friendly professional service

Thank you for a excellent stay. The facilities are fantastic, and the host Clare, was professional, friendly and looked after us very well. A good destination to go to.

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