Whale Phin Guest House

Whale Phin Guest House Guest House accommodation in Mossel Bay Western Cape

Description

At Whale-Phin Guest House is out of town in a safe and tranquil area.  We are situated on a dune, come and enjoy the unspoilt ocean and “Fynbos” views. From your room spot whales in season, dolphins and plenty of garden birds all year round. Five minutes walk from clean and safe beach. At Whale-Phin Guest House offers you accommodation in 5 fully equipped B+B en-suite bedrooms of which two can be utilised for self-catering. Wireless internet, e-mail, fax and credit card facilities. Use Whale-Phin as a base to discover the Garden Route. Come and sleep to the music of the ocean

At Whale-Phin Guest House is situated 14km out of town away from all the hustle and bustle, in the safe and tranquil suburb of Reebok.  We are on a dune overlooking the bay of Mossel Bay. Enjoy the unspoilt views over the Indian Ocean and “Fynbos” nature reserve adjacent to Whale-Phin. From your room, balcony or sundeck spot whales in season, dolphins frolicking the waves and plenty of garden birds all year round. Whale-Phin is a five minutes walk away from our clean and safe beach.

At Whale-Phin Guest House is built on three levels, the owners occupy the top level. The centre level is used for bed and breakfast and consists of three en-suite bedrooms, dining room and balcony with a beautiful ocean view. The bottom two rooms, with garden entrances, are self-catering units but are also used for bed and breakfast, both have ocean views and direct access to the sundeck.

At Whale-Phin Guest House offers you wireless internet, e-mail, fax and credit card facilities. We are close to two good restaurants namely Vaaljapie Station Restaurant with its traditional Afrikaner cuisine, and Stonehill Restaurant perfect for fine dining. A free shuttle service is available to some of the restaurants in town.

At Whale-Phin Guest House is situated 14km from Mossel Bay town centre, 25km from George airport, 95km from Knysna and 82km from Oudtshoorn. This makes Whale-Phin the ideal base from where to discover the Garden Route.

 Mossel Bay, the Western Cape’s Town of the Year 2007/8, offers you a huge variety of activities. 10km from Whale-Phin you can enjoy a game safari and meet 4 of the big 5 on a private game reserve. Meet the great white sharks in their own environment while shark cage diving. In whale season, July to November, take the whaleboat and go up to 50m from the friendly ocean giants , or just cruise around Seal Island with it’s 2000 plus seals.

Mossel Bay is also known for the water sports and its clean and safe beaches. Horse riding, hiking, bungy jumping, 4x4 and quad bike experiences are some of the activities that can be enjoyed. Take a trip on the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe, South Africa's last remaining scheduled Steam Train.

Accommodation

At Whale-Phin Guest House is a three-storey log house situated on a dune overlooking the Indian Ocean and the adjacent “Fynbos” nature reserve. The top level is occupied by the hosts Louis and Joy. The middle floor comprises of the dining room, lounge, kitchen, 3 en-suite B+B rooms and a balcony overlooking the ocean. The bottom two units, with garden entrances and ocean views, are self-catering units that may be used for bed and breakfast as well.

Whale Room

 Whale Room is an en-suite bed and breakfast room, with a shower over the bath and is fitted with twin beds.  Whale Room overlooks the ocean and has direct excess to the balcony. The room is fully equipped including TV, tea/coffee maker, fan, heater, clock radio and a mini bar. Spot whales and dolphins from your room. Non-smoking room. Serviced daily.

Dolphin Room

Dolphin Room is an en-suite bed and breakfast room, with a shower over the bath and is fitted with a double bed.  Dolphin Room overlooks the ocean and has direct excess to the balcony. The room is fully equipped including TV, tea/coffee maker, fan, heater, clock radio and a mini bar. Spot whales and dolphins from your room. Non-smoking room. Serviced daily.

Oyster Room

Oyster Room is an en-suite bed and breakfast room, with a bath and hand shower and is fitted with two single beds.  Oyster Room does not have an ocean view. The room is fully equipped including TV, tea/coffee maker, fan, heater, clock radio and a mini bar. Spot whales and dolphins from the balcony. Non-smoking room. Serviced daily.

Pheasant Unit

Pheasant Unit, fitted with a double bed, is on ground level and has a garden entrance and direct access to the sundeck. This is a self-catering unit but can also used for bed and breakfast. The unit is en-suite, shower only, and fitted for self-catering including a two-plate stove, microwave, fridge, crockery, cutlery, TV; all you need to bring is toiletries and beach towels. Spot whales and dolphins from your room. Serviced daily, except during high season. Non-smoking room.

Lavender Unit

Rates

Tariff for B+B: From R 275 per person sharing; Single from R350.

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