Whalesong Hotel and Hydro

Whalesong Hotel and Hydro

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Garden Route, Western Cape

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Stars : 4

Capacity : 48

Price : R750

Full Description

The lodge is a short distance above the town centre of Plettenberg Bay with fantastic views of the bay, the mountains and the ocean beyond. Although stylish a touch of African design embraces the decor. The thatched accommodation provides every guest the opportunity of staying in one of the 24 spacious and comfortable en-suite bedrooms including 6 family rooms - at Whalesong everyone is welcome from gran to the kids! 

In-Room facilities at Whalesong include a telephone, ceiling fans, hair-dryer, Tea and Coffee stations, guest amenities, mini bar, and television. A gourmet dining experience awaits the entire family when visiting @ Whales, with attentive service, gracious hospitality and a fusion of international and traditional cuisine.  The large sundeck with expansive ocean views offers an alternative, casual dining experience and is an ideal venue to enjoy cocktails and sundowners. Coffee @ Whales, Maggie’s Tea Garden & Restaurant as well as private venues such as The Barn are also within the vicinity.

Whalesong is a chic hotel in a happening town. In it one feels the vibrant pulse of the new South Africa. Whalesong is Plettenberg Bay accommodation at its finest.

Whalesong Hydro Health

Whalesong Hydro Health specialises in natural treatments to help you in your quest for health, and excels in Holistic Massage and Bodywork offering quality health and wellness treatments.

Treatments include various Massages, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Hot Stone Therapy, Shiatsu, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Kinesiology and Rolfing by professional therapists.  The Hydro also offers Spa Steam Treatments, Herbal Ozone Spa Bath, Salt Scrubs and Body Wraps.

In addition, specialised slimming packages, including the effective Hawkins International Slimming Machine with 65 programmes, are available.

Butterfly World and Tea Garden

A short drive from the Hotel is the Butterfly and Bird World and Maggie’s Tea Garden 7 Restaurant. Stroll Amidst exotic butterflies in an indoor tropical garde, enjoy a cup of tea and choos from a variety of traditional South Arican meals.  A spacious venue caters for private functions, weddings and conferences in a beautiful setting.

Additional Activities

• Whale & Dolphin watching & sea safaris
• Water sports, deep sea fishing & cruises
• Walking trails in the indigenous forest
• Sporting activities including golf & polo
• Scenic flights and air adventures
• Eco-adventures on horseback
• Adrenaline activities
• Bungi jumping & skydiving

The Garden Route offers activities and adventure to suite all interests. View ourGarden Route Activities for more information and list of things to do in the area.

Business/Conference Facilities: The Blue Marpho & Monarch Conference Rooms are situated in close proximity to Whalesong Hotel & Hydro at Formosa Bay.  This spacious conference room overlooks the beautiful Butterfly World. Incentive Programmes and a list of recommended Team Building Facilitators, who are familiar with the property and offer a professional service, are available on request.

Attractions in the nearby vicinities

• Alternatively visit the surrounding areas of Knysna, Tsitsikama and George
• Play golf on one of the golf courses situated within 500m of the hotel
• Experience Whale and Dolphin watching, water sports and sundower cruises
• Discover the forest in a unique way – horse riding, mountain bike trails and forest walking trails
• Adventure activities like bungi jumping, diving and sea kayaking

Weather in the Garden Route

Traditionally winter months extend between June and August, with August being the coldest month.  Temperatures range from min 13 degrees C, to max 17 degrees C.  Most of the rainfall occurs between August and September but, falls with in a winter rainfall. During summer, light weight comfortable clothing is recommended. A warm jacket for the evenings, hat, sun screen, binoculars, camera Swimming costumes, batteries & comfortable walking shoes.

History of Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay was named after Governor Joachim von Plettenberg, who incorporated the bay under the administrative sovereignty of the Dutch-East India Trading Company in 1778. The Company used the place primarily as a shipping port for the hardwood timber that grew everywhere. Later on there was a whaling station built here, which was active until 1920.

Long before Van Riebeeck landed at the Cape, Portuguese explorers like Bartholomew Dias in 1487 charted the bay, followed 90 years later by Manuel da Perestrello, who aptly called it Bahia Formosa or the Bay Beautiful. The first white inhabitants were the 100 men stranded here for 9 months when the San Gonzales sank in 1630. In 1763 the first white settlers in the Bay were stock farmers, hunters and frontiersmen from the Western Cape.

 

For your tailormade leisure holiday,weekend away or conference or company teambuild, let the African Chapter Tours assist you with make your nexxt African Chapter a sensational one.

Why not give an special gift voucher to family or friends on their special occassion giving them something different like an adventurous activity along th Garden Route or an animal encounter such as an elephant interaction, a memory to keep for ever!

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Activities and Facilities

• Fishing
• Bar
• Beauty Treatments
• Boat Cruises
• Children
• Coffee Stations
• Conference
• En-suite Bathroom
• Fans
• Golfing
• Non motorized water sports
• Pool
• Team Building
• Viewing Deck
• Water Sports

NOTE : Some of the activities and facilities are not covered by the rate quoted and may be surchargeable.

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Rates

Valid from 1November 2011 to 30 April 2012/ September and October 2012:  R750  per adult sharing bed and breakfast and R375 per child sharing per night.

Low season rates apply for travel in May to August 2012 at R570 per person per night.

Value Adds:

1. Stay for 3 night stay or more receive Complimentary back,neck and head massage.
2. Complimentary transfers to town or beach.
3. Family offer-  1st child u12 stays for free. Little Legend Kids Programme includes playstation, DVD, Video Games, Board Games, Painting and drawing equippment - at no extra charge!

Rate at Whalesong Hotel and Hydro Includes:

• Accommodation in Standard or Family Rooms with private patio and en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower.
• Breakfast served Daily

Rate at Whalesong Hotel and Hydro Excludes:

• Dinner and further meals
• All items of a personal nature
• Drinks purchased during your stay with Whalesong
• Additional Activities - Butterfly & Bird World
• Whalesong Health Hydro and Zoe Beauty Salon
• Conference Facilities

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