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| Whalesong Hotel & Hydro |
Location: Western Cape - South Africa
Whalesong Hotel & Hydro is situated in Plettenberg Bay on the world famous Garden Route in the Western Cape. Whalesong Hotel & Hydro is a unique holiday destination, and is situated in South Africa’s most charming of coastal towns, Plettenberg Bay. The lodge, a short distance above the town centre, has fantastic views of the bay, the mountains and the ocean beyond. Although stylish, it is quintessentially African - the inspiration for its design and concept is from the bush. Accommodation is in thatched rooms, and features include a boma and ethnic artwork. 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.
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Accommodation
24 luxurious en-suite bedrooms including 6 family rooms.
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In-Room facilities
Telephone, Ceiling Fans, Hair-Drier, Tea/Coffee Station, Guest Amenities, Mini Bar, Television
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Dining Options
A gourmet dining experience with cuisine for the entire family A fusion of international and traditional cuisine with a choice of a la carte or buffet menus Featuring a sundeck with breathtaking views
- @ Whales Restaurant
- Coffee @ Whales
- Al Fresco dining on the viewing deck
- Bar Facilities
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Facilities & Activities
- Hydro Salon & Spa
- Von Zoe Salon & Spa
- Greenhouse Hair Specialists
- Powerplate
- Lounge & Bar
- Swimming Pool & Sun Terrace
- Boardroom
- Business & Conference Facilities
- Golf Courses and Swimming Beaches in close proximity
- Day Excursions along the Garden Route
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Conference Capacities and Group Activities
The Blue Morpho & Monarch Conference Rooms are situated in close proximity to Whalesong Hotel & Hydro at Formosa Bay while the Dolphin Boardroom is located within the Hotel.
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U-Shape |
School |
Cinema |
Boardroom |
The Blue Morpho |
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| Monarch |
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- 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
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.
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| Tourist Information |
Weather Conditions
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 / summer rainfall.
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What to take
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.
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Child Policy
Children welcome.
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General Information
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.
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Directions & Map
Driving from Knysna on the N2, turn right (from Port Elizabeth turn left) into Marine Drive at the Shell Ultra City. The security entrance to Whalesong Hotel & Hydro is situated on the right.
Printable Map 
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