Escape to Whale House Guest House, located near Witless Bay Church. Take a stroll through the garden or unwind on the sun-kissed terrace with WiFi at your fingertips. Previous guests praise this guesthouse for its tranquil atmosphere.
La Manche Provincial Park - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
George Street - 36 min drive - 51.2 km
The Rooms - 37 min drive - 52.2 km
Port of St. John's - 39 min drive - 53.3 km
Getting around
St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
The Captain's Table - 3 min drive
Forager at Cliffs Edge Retreat - 9 min drive
Fork - 8 min walk
Stone Ducky - 10 min drive
Tim Hortons - 7 min drive
About this property
Whale House Guest House
At Whale House Guest House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Southern Shore Arena and Witless Bay Church. Guests can enjoy the sauna, along with onsite hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
At a glance
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Hotel size
4 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Gas grills
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Ecotours nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Virtual front desk
Romance packages
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Sauna
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Stair-free path to entrance
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Gravel flooring in public areas
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Champagne service
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: CAD 100 per stay
Optional extras
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of CAD 60.00 per stay
Towels are available for an extra charge of CAD 5 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Whale House Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Whale House Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Whale House Guest House?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Whale House Guest House and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a sauna and a garden.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The hot tub was super clean and ready for use, providing a relaxing experience. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions
Room
Bed
Hot Tub
View
Coffee
Shower
Water
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
Owner very friendly and helpful
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
The unit was very well appointed. We enjoyed the ambiance, the views, the hot tub and found the bed very comfortable. A very enjoyable stay. Thanks
Hector
Hector, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
Relaxing stay at the Whale house. The room is amazing!
Only thing is the trees need to be trimmed to have a better view of the water.
Jeannie
Jeannie, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
This place is an absolute must! Jennifer was so fast responding, super sweet, and this place was absolutely beautiful. Very environmentally friendly. The hot tub was super clean and all ready when we got there. We will definitely be back😊
Ericka
Ericka, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2025
Orca room was so nice and cozy, we enjoyed a lot, use bbq and walked up to the ocean.Next time definitaly will book earlier to get ocean view with bounus a hot tub.Till next year.Happy holidays season.Thanks for positive vibes.🍁⭐️💗
Zoryana
Zoryana, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
The hot tub and harbour views were spectacular! Very cozy room. Very relaxing and great reset :)
Kayla
Kayla, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2024
Place was very clean, very easy to find. Beautiful when you could see around the trees. Only complaint was the noise (footsteps) coming from upstairs every morning. If you wanted to sleep in this was not happening. Hot tub in the humpback room was very noisy when jets are on, also the view was blocked by trees. Overall we enjoyed our stay, cute property, and great attention to detail.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 6, 2024
The hosts were great, the place was clean, everything we needed for a short stay was there. Everything was marked well, easy to find, and clear instructions were set out for the use of amenities in/around the property. Bonus points for the cruelty free products that were supplied.
There were a couple of small things that would have really gave it that extra something though. It would have been nice to have a little space to sit outside on such nice days, even just enough room for a patio chair or two. The hot tub was nice but didn’t feel as private as we would have liked due to the patio above, and the large windows from one of the other suites just off to the side. The curtains do provide some privacy but we were still very aware of the people/things around us. Speaking of privacy all of the google assistants seamed to be linked to the same account so at one point we were listening to music that was being controlled from somewhere else in the house. It took a minute to figure out what was happening. Considering the capabilities for drop ins, and the built in cameras, having all of those linked felt a little concerning.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Its lovely.
Crispin
Crispin, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2024
A nice getaway
Dave
Dave, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 29, 2023
This little hideaway is absolutely gorgeous! We enjoyed the views and the well kept hot tub. The greeters were also very entertaining!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2023
A lovely evening at the Whale House Guest House
I couldn’t have asked for a nicer evening and morning view. The room was beautiful and so comfortable.
Bonnie
Bonnie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2024
We stayed in the Blue Whale room. Very spacious room and comfortable bed. The hot tub was great. Two decks to view the water.Very attentive management that checks in with you.
We would definitely book this again.
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
Hot tub was good. Not powerful enough for me tho lol didnt seem like the jets were strong. Next time we'll do the bigger suit for the bigger hot tub. Personally i likes to have a tv in the room cuz the little google screens are so tiny. Its just how i like to relax is all. The hostess was AMAZING!!! She chatted with us like shes known us for yrs!! Very sweet friendly lady. Id recommend the whale house guest house to allmy friend's and family. We're looking forward to returning there another yr.
Angie
Angie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2022
It was amazing to have such a gorgeous view from bed - loved it! Appreciated the extras (great coffee, flavoured water in the friedge, etc.). Would have loved a comfy sitting area too for coffee TV watching. Will definitely be back!
Rolene
Rolene, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2024
Beautiful spot and we enjoyed ourselves but the heat was off when we arrived and it took quite a while it to come on. In December to arrive and it be freezing was disappointing.
Jess
Jess, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 11, 2025
We did not appreciate all the rules and the pictures are completely misleading. I would definitely not recommend this property overly priced for the amenities you get.
Rick
Rick, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 4, 2023
Humpback whale room is super small and not comfortable. A bed. Two hard chairs. Small high windows. Fine for a night. There are hiking trails near by. There is a hot tub for those who like, outside of the room.
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 21, 2023
The guy that works there was amazing but inside the bugs carpenters everywhere and I had door shut from the jacuzzi so wake up to ants crawling over me and went get shower four carpenters in there.just spray the place inside out home defense and I never complain
Warren
Warren, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 26, 2024
The footsteps of people walking in the suite above kept us awake. Sheets were cheap. Hot tub on deck was nice but took up the whole deck and there was nowhere to sit out. View of ocean not that great cause of trees and bushes.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 3, 2022
Humpback suite did not reflect the photos online. It was an average room. We paid $400 for the night and expected something more than average.
Val
Val, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 28, 2023
Room was quite cute and clean Hot tub was great Area around the room very sweet
Walls are paper thin, could here people walking around above us much earlier than we wanted to be woken
Was hoping for quiet evening of relaxation and tv but only small I pad to view with very small screen
Had everything to make coffee except something to whiten it with. When I asked
about whitner I was told to go to a close by store. Advertising indicates coffee available so I didn’t expect to have to go out to buy milk.
Rules signs everywhere. Was asked to save water by having only a 5 minute shower but it took more than that to get it hot
Two chairs provided by they were wooden and not to comfortable Would have been great for someone younger than I
Overall a sweet room with a comfortable bed but a little overpriced
dawn
dawn, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 25, 2022
Disappointing
We booked the Humpback Room for 2 nights for our honeymoon. After a lot of indecisiveness, we chose this one. The pictures online looked amazing. Upon arrival, the beginning of our honeymoon was disappointing as the room wasn’t cleaned from the previous occupant. The used blankets and sheets were all balled up at the bottom of the bed and the garbage overflowing. It took a few tries but my husband reached the owner and she showed up near immediately. She apologized “profusely”, said she was embarrassed, asked us if we wanted wine now or after the room is cleaned, and offered the cleaning fee of $50 to be refunded. We went for a walk while waiting for it to be ready. We ended up coming back and eating our food in our car. Once the room was ready we went inside again. She had brought a basket of extras - which I’m not actually sure was extras. The bottle of wine was miniature.
We were extremely disappointed for $665 we expected better.
This was our honeymoon and we wanted it to be nice.
We liked that the check in and out using the keypad was simple; We liked that they had a microwave, toaster oven, mini fridge, plug in burner, and a frying pan; We liked the hot tub.
Their garden pictures are a little outdated as the place just looked overgrown. We read about beaches in the area and misinterpreted a sandy beach
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2021
Myself and my boyfriend booked the Right Whale room for a night away and it was amazing!
The room was spotless and smelt amazing upon arrival. The utilities were modern splashed with some industrial touches. The room was very economical reserved as well which we loved. We were minutes away from the east coast trail, as well as the private board walk that leads down to the water!
The only things we would change was the motion light in the bathroom that would turn off pretty quickly while in the shower, and unfortunately the ceilings were pretty thin so we could hear every foot step from the suite above us, which would be at times kind of loud.
Overall it was so fun and we will definitely be coming back :)
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2020
Amazing stay at the Blue Whale. Beautiful room and beautiful view!