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Author: Seeff, 19 October 2022,
Area Focus

Spend the whole day at Sandbaai's Whale Coast Mall

Situated in Sandbaai, near Hermanus, Western Cape, is the acclaimed Whale Coast Mall. Nestled at the entrance of the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in Hermanus, the shopping centre is an architectural gem with award-winning design.

Whale Coast Mall has created multiple job opportunities for the locals, making it an asset to the community. The mall also provides crucial services to the surrounding areas, such as Fisherhaven, Vermont, Onrus and Hermanus.

The retail stores available at Whale Coast Mall

With 88 retail stores under one roof, you're bound to find exactly what you are looking for when shopping at Whale Coast Mall. The mall offers an exciting selection of fashion, restaurants, speciality shops and convenience stores to its locals and visitors alike. 

Well-known grocery stores such as Checkers, Woolworths and Food Lover's Market call Whale Coast Mall home.

If you're all about fashion then you'll be happy to know that popular clothing stores such as Foschini, Identity, Markham, Milady's, Mr Price, Old Khaki, Queenspark and Truworths are all available in Whale Coast Mall. There are also fashion boutique shops that you could browse for something different.

ABSA, Capitec Bank, FNB, Nedbank and Standard Bank ATMs are present for all your banking needs.

The mall also hosts a variety of home, sporting, electronics, jewellery, gift and speciality stores. 

After all that shopping you're bound to work up an appetite and will be able to grab some delicious food at Best of Asia, Fabulous Fish, King Pie, McDonald's, Mugg & Bean, Spur, Steers, The Deli Coffee Co or Wimpy.

If needed, you can even get your car washed at Eco Car Wash while you shop. The car wash operating times are as follows:

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 17:00 
  • Saturdays: 9:00 to 15:00 
  • Sundays: Closed 
  • Public Holidays: Closed

Whale Coast Mall's cinematic experience

Shoppers at Whale Coast Mall are fortunate to have the opportunity to visit the multi-purpose cinema,  Whale Coast Theatre, which is the only one in the area and even offers a special beanbag theatre for the shopping centre's younger audience. 

Whale Coast Theatre is not just a cinema, it caters for both the big screen and live performances making it incredibly unique. Cinema one offers 179 classic cinema seats and is perfect for live theatre as well as the latest movies. There are also backstage facilities for performers. Cinema two is perfect for the little ones as it offers 30 extra large snug bean bag seats the kids will love. Both cinemas are available for hire whether it's for a kid's birthday party, private function or corporate event.

Operating times and information on Whale Coast Mall

To further compliment the retail offering there is ample free parking and the restroom facilities include disabled, baby-changing and family facilities. 

Whale Coast Mall's operating times are as follows:

  • Monday-Friday: 9:00 to 18:00
  • Saturdays: 9:00 to 17:00
  • Sundays and public holidays: 9:00 to 15:00

Sandbaai is a beautiful seaside village near Hermanus that is clean, safe and family-friendly. Whether you are looking to relocate or invest, Seeff has a wide variety of homes available near Whale Coast Mall and other amenities you love. If you would like to know more or simply wish to browse properties in the area, contact one of our property practitioners today.