Southern Right whale season in Walker Bay | Generally June to December
Panoramic Walker Bay view from Whale Waters in De Kelders

De Kelders · Walker Bay · Western Cape

Where the ocean takes centre stage


An exclusive-use coastal lodge in De Kelders, with uninterrupted 180-degree views over Walker Bay and space for up to fourteen guests.

8 en-suite bedrooms
Sleeps up to 14
Exclusive use
180° Walker Bay views

A private coastal home for time together


Whale Waters is an elegant eight-bedroom self-catering lodge created for families, friends and colleagues who want to stay together without giving up comfort or privacy. Set above the shoreline in De Kelders, the house looks across Walker Bay from its living spaces, sea-facing rooms and generous stoep.

Every booking is exclusive. The shared living areas and facilities are reserved for your group alone, while bedrooms are prepared according to your confirmed guest count. Settle in, slow down and enjoy the house at your own pace.

Ocean-facing living room at Whale Waters A king protea arrangement on the dining table

Experience Whale Waters


Step inside the house and discover the light, space and Walker Bay setting that make Whale Waters such a memorable place to stay together.

Everything you need for an easy group stay


The open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge flow towards the ocean-facing stoep, creating one relaxed central space for cooking, gathering and unwinding.

  • Fully equipped self-catering kitchen and separate scullery
  • Open-plan lounge and dining area
  • Indoor braai and gas fireplace
  • Ocean-facing stoep and plunge pool
  • Wi-Fi and Smart TV
  • Laundry facility
  • Secure off-street parking
The open-plan lounge facing the sea
Living room
The self-catering kitchen with its gas range
Kitchen
The long dining table looking through to the lounge
Dining
The lounge with its built-in indoor braai
Indoor braai
Loungers along the stoep facing Walker Bay
Stoep
The plunge pool on the stoep at sunset, looking out over Walker Bay
Plunge pool

Eight en-suite rooms across three levels


Whale Waters sleeps up to fourteen guests in six double rooms and two single rooms. The arrangement gives a group the pleasure of staying under one roof, with private en-suite space when the day winds down.

Walker Bay at Whale Waters

Top floor

Walker Bay

A spacious top-floor king room with a spa bath, shower, double vanity and private sea-facing balcony.

Sleeps 2King bedSpa bathSea-facing balcony
Hermanus at Whale Waters

Top floor

Hermanus

A light-filled top-floor king room with a bath, shower and private sea-facing balcony.

Sleeps 2King bedBath & showerSea-facing balcony
Stanford at Whale Waters

Top floor

Stanford

A flexible top-floor room with twin beds that can be configured as a king, an en-suite shower and sea-facing windows.

Sleeps 2Twin or kingEn-suite showerSea-facing windows

View all rooms & sleeping arrangements

Whale season · Generally June to December

Whale season from the comfort of home


Southern Right whales visit Walker Bay during the South African winter and spring, with sightings generally possible from June to December. At Whale Waters, the bay is part of the view, allowing guests to watch the water from the stoep and sea-facing rooms.

Walker Bay during Southern Right whale season
De Kelders and the Walker Bay coastline from the air

De Kelders · Gansbaai

Discover the Cape Whale Coast


De Kelders is a peaceful coastal village on Walker Bay, just outside Gansbaai. Dramatic shoreline, marine life and the wider Overberg are all within reach, while Whale Waters gives your group a private home to return to.

Explore De Kelders

Straightforward rates for your exclusive stay


In 2026, Whale Waters is R8 150 per night for up to six guests, plus R900 per additional guest per night, to a maximum of fourteen. Children aged five and under stay free; guests aged six and older count towards the applicable guest rate.

Minimum stays

1 night midweek · 2 nights over weekends · 3 nights over long weekends

Work out your stay


Per night R9 950 R1 244 a head
Total stay R19 900

R8 150 covers the first 6 guests, plus R900 each for 2 more. Children aged five and under stay free.

Whole-house rates. The house is let to groups of six to fourteen guests.

Sunset over Walker Bay from De Kelders

Your Walker Bay
stay awaits

Whether you are visiting for whale season, a family celebration or time away with friends or colleagues, Whale Waters gives your group the freedom of an exclusive coastal home overlooking Walker Bay.