Whale View Manor Guesthouse

In historic Simon's Town, Cape Town — directly opposite a secluded beach and minutes from Boulders Beach and Fisherman's Beach. This beach guesthouse sits near Table Mountain National Park and local attractions like Simon's Town Country Club and the Warrior Toy Museum.

An eclectic, art-filled manor with bougainvillea courtyards and a fragrant reception area. Ten guestrooms — six with spectacular Atlantic ocean views, four with garden and mountain outlooks — all with en suite bathrooms, pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, flat-screen TVs and satellite. Staff are known for creative service, from breakfast on the beach to a high-tea in the garden.

Pamper at the on-site spa offering massages, body treatments and facials. Enjoy the bar/lounge, restaurant, a diving club, picnic area and a tour desk to book local excursions. Practical perks include free on-site self-parking, transfers, laundry/dry cleaning, car rental, ironing and a safe-deposit box.

On-site business center and luggage storage. Complimentary wireless internet and in-room desks make it easy to stay connected.

Restaurant serves freshly prepared meals with the aroma of freshly ground coffee and a complimentary English breakfast each morning overlooking the ocean. Room service (limited hours) is available and the team can arrange special breakfasts on the beach or garden high-tea; lunch and dinner bookings are recommended.