Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Garden Route » Route 62 » Plettenberg BayThe Whaling StationThe Whaling Station is situated within the new secure 18-hole Goose Valley/Turtle Creek Golfing EstateDescriptionWithin 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
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