Whales and Waves

Rooms are pretty basic, but the beauty of the resort is its location, and manicured garden. Really beautiful

View of beach, though couldn’t swim

No pool, fridge, kettle, tv and poor wifi.

Spacious beach front property with lovely facilities like hammocks and a yoga shala / workout space. Lovely staff!!

The mattresses were really uncomfortable. Could feel the springs and we even asked to change them but didn't see much improvement.

Location is nice

Management have not interest in customer needs. Facility is old and run down. Room Was moldy. Staff aren't helpful. Over priced. Misleading information and smallest servings for food and not value for money.

Locations and the food in the restaurant

I had to book the 2 bedroom unit as the smaller units were down for maintenance. It was way too expensive for 2 people. I might try the smaller rooms in the future if I know there are no surf camps in the area.

The staff was incredibly kind, patient and accommodating. We absolutely loved the property dogs (especially Bobo) and the baby bunnies. Our family villa was a perfect fit in size and comfort, although our master bed AC didn't work consistently. We enjoyed practicing yoga in the fitness bungalow and walking down the beach to the tide pools on the rocks. The beach is beautiful after 4pm, especially during low tide - so much biodiversity to see in the sea! The surf lesson/guide was great. Sunrise and sunsets are spectacular - just remember to bring your bug spray because mossies and sand flys are wild at dawn and dusk. Locals are friendly and excited to practice their English. We appreciate that Whales and Waves offers free English language lessons for both kids and adults in the local community. We also enjoyed watching the cows randomly roam the beach road.

A number of new resort 'kinks' clearly need to be ironed out. Our driver got lost on the way from the airport to the resort, making our already long and uncomfortable drive nearly unbearable. There's no clear front desk or welcome/check in area from the drop off parking lot, so a clearly marked sign or welcome staff is needed. The sidewalk also doesn't connect to the car park, so luggage must be pulled through the grass/mud, or carried. Breakfast is not included and the menu is very limited for any stay beyond a weekend. The kitchen ran out of basic ingredients daily (like bananas) and food quality is very inconsistent - sometimes good, sometimes not at all, usually just okay. Offering a 'fresh catch' or simply daily special would make a big difference. There aren't many comfortable outdoor spaces to relax during the day because temperatures are desert hot and the sun is wicked strong. Providing permanently shaded bungalows, umbrellas, etc. on the beach or grassy areas, as well as ceiling fans in the common restaurant area would make staying outside more bearable. A pool would also dramatically change the experience, offering a cool respite when the beach is too hot. Other small '5-star service' touches would take this resort from mediocre to magnificent, like dedicated beach towels (opposed to having guests use their own bath towels), easier access to drinking water, buckets and sand toys for kids, complimentary bug spray in outdoor areas, properly setting dining tables (water and cutlery for each person without having to be asked), basic breakfast/lunch take-away boxes for airport transfer, simple and free daily planned activities or excursions like yoga, local crafts/customs, shell collecting, etc.

Area is a bit sketchy, wouldn’t go anywhere by yourself

Great location