"We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right"
...Nelson Mandela
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Nestled on a hill above Plettenberg Bay, Whalesong Hotel & Hydro offers breathtaking views of the Keurbooms Coastline and Tsitsikamma Mountain Range. The spacious, comfortable bedrooms will satisfy the most discerning taste and offer panoramic views from private decks. Everything, from décor to facilities, has been chosen with comfort and pleasure in mind.
The Von Zoe Salon & Spa offers rejuvenating facials, laser treatments, hot stone therapy, aromatherapy massages, manicures, pedicures and a host of other specialised beauty treatments while the Greenhouse Hair Specialists invite you to relax in a tranquil setting while being pampered by qualified and experienced hairstylists.
Additional facilities include a General Practitioner, Powerplate, an Exclusive Lingerie Boutique, Thyme & Again Home Industry, Coffee @ Whales, the Bird and Butterfly World and Maggie’s Restaurant.
Ideally situated, Whalesong Hotel & Hydro is just minutes from the pristine beaches, golf courses and a wide range of activities on the Garden Route, including marine encounters with Dolphins and Whales.
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
- @ Whales Restaurant
- Coffee @ Whales
- Al Fresco dining on the viewing deck
- Bar Facilities
- Maggie’s Tea Garden & Restaurant
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Facilities & Activities
- Hydro Health Centre
- Von Zoe Salon & Spa
- Greenhouse Hair Specialists
- General Practitioner
- Powerplate
- Exclusive Lingerie Boutique
- Thyme & Again Home Industry
- Lounge & Bar
- Swimming Pool & Sun Terrace
- Boardroom
- Business & Conference Facilities
- Butterfly, Bird & Animal World
- 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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Venue |
U-Shape |
School |
Cinema |
Boardroom |
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The Blue Morpho |
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150 |
120 |
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| Monarch |
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| Dolphin Boardroom |
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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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Conference Capacities and Group Activities
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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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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
- @ Whales Restaurant
- Coffee @ Whales
- Al Fresco dining on the viewing deck
- Bar Facilities
- Maggie’s Tea Garden & Restaurant
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Facilities & Activities
- Hydro Health Centre
- Von Zoe Salon & Spa
- Greenhouse Hair Specialists
- General Practitioner
- Powerplate
- Exclusive Lingerie Boutique
- Thyme & Again Home Industry
- Lounge & Bar
- Swimming Pool & Sun Terrace
- Boardroom
- Business & Conference Facilities
- Butterfly, Bird & Animal World
- 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.
|
Venue |
U-Shape |
School |
Cinema |
Boardroom |
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The Blue Morpho |
70 |
150 |
120 |
30 |
| Monarch |
35 |
70 |
60 |
- |
| Dolphin Boardroom |
- |
- |
- |
14 |
- 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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| | |
|
Conference Capacities and Group Activities
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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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| |
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Child Policy
Children welcome.
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| | |
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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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