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11 Echo Road, Fish Hoek 7975, South Africa
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A Whale of a Time
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Ranked #3 of 6 Speciality lodging in Fish Hoek
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Delft, The Netherlands
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“The best place to stay in the Western Cape province”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2007

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, Kalkbaai, Cape of Good Hope, etc.
We will remember the view from the apartment the most, we enjoyed it every moment we were "home" in the apartment.

  • Liked — The quality of the apartment and the view.
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • Stayed February 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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SCOTLAND
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145 reviews 145 reviews
Reviews in 71 cities Reviews in 71 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
“Whale of a View!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2007

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, next time...but other than that, a great spot to spend time!

  • Liked — The views and helpful staff!
  • Disliked — washing machine/dryer in apartment would be a great facility
  • Stayed February 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Scotland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Fabulous!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 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 your breakfast bar. Beds were very comfortable with fresh white linen. We had rooms next to each other - both were comfortable and roomy. So much more than just a B&B. Recommend to any and all. Ideal location for exploring the Cape.

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11 Echo Road, Fish Hoek 7975, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR5,033 - 9,227

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