The Plettenberg Hotel - Plettenberg Bay
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5-star coastal hotel on a rocky headland with panoramic ocean views in Plettenberg Bay
Accommodations & Villas
The Plettenberg Hotel offers 35 individually decorated rooms and two family-style villas. Each room includes spacious en suite bathrooms and smart TVs. The two-bedroom villa features a private pool, providing extra space for families or groups.
Dining & Bar
The Plettenberg restaurant serves progressive South African cuisine with panoramic views of Formosa Bay. The Sandbar offers an informal yet sophisticated cocktail bar for evening drinks. Private dining experiences are available upon request.
Wellness & Pools
The hotel has two infinity pools with ocean views, one of which is heated. Fresh Wellness Spa provides treatments such as facials, massages, and body scrubs. The spa includes a steam room, spa lounge, and beauty services like manicures and pedicures.
Location & Activities
The Plettenberg is located on a rocky headland in the heart of the Garden Route. Guests can spot dolphins and whales from the hotel and walk to Lookout Beach in 5 minutes. Golf courses are within 2 miles, and nearby attractions include the Robberg Nature Reserve and Knysna Elephant Park.
Pet-Friendly Services
The hotel welcomes dogs with pet basket and bowl amenities. Pet-friendly accommodations and special amenities for dogs are available. The location also provides easy access to coastal walks suitable for pets.
- Location: Rocky headland on the Garden Route, 5-minute walk to Lookout Beach
- Rooms: 35 rooms and 2 family villas with private pool option
- Dining: Progressive South African cuisine at The Plettenberg restaurant
- Wellness: Fresh Wellness Spa with steam room and personalized treatments
- Pools: Two infinity pools, one heated, with ocean views
- Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome with pet baskets, bowls, and special amenities
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Off-site parking lot
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Squash
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room view
- Garden view
- Partial View
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Plettenberg Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 441 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 4.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Plettenberg Bay, PBZ |
Location
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