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The Plettenberg Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Exterior
Surfing/boogie boarding
Luxury Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Meeting facility
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • BarBarBar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Map
40 Church Street, Garden Route, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Popular LocationPlettenberg Bay Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationGoose Valley Golf Club5 min drive
  • AirportPlettenberg Bay (PBZ)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationRobberg Nature Reserve12 min drive

Room options

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room | View from room

Luxury Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Non Smoking, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Non Smoking, Partial Sea View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 517 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Plettenberg Bay

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Plettenberg Bay hotel, you'll find Plettenberg Bay Beach and St Peters Anglican Church. Van Plettenberg Beacon and Old Timber Shed are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 2 min walk
  • Van Plettenberg Beacon - 12 min walk
  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Plettenberg Bay Country Club - 6 min drive
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lookout Deck - 8 min walk
  • Le Fournil De Plett Bakery - 6 min walk
  • Adi’s Kitchen - 7 min walk
  • Moby Dick's - 17 min walk
  • Nineteen 89 Plett - 9 min walk

About this property

The Plettenberg Hotel

5-star beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools
The Plettenberg Hotel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Spa services, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury The Plettenberg Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Plettenberg Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Plettenberg Hotel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Plettenberg Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Fresh Wellness Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 220 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 15 2024 to June 30 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Breakfast
  • Business center
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Recreation facilities
  • Spa
  • Spa/Beauty services
The property is closed between May 15 and June 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 1350.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 220 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 1350.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Hotel Plettenberg
Plettenberg Hotel
The Plettenberg Hotel Hotel
The Plettenberg Hotel Plettenberg Bay
The Plettenberg Hotel Hotel Plettenberg Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Plettenberg Hotel to the airport?

The Plettenberg Hotel is 4.9 mi (10-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Plettenberg Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Plettenberg Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Plettenberg Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Plettenberg Bay Beach and 8.3 mi (16-min drive) from Arch Rock Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Plettenberg Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Plettenberg Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 220 per person. Please note that breakfast will be unavailable between May 15 2024 and June 30 2024 (subject to change).

Is there a casino at The Plettenberg Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Plettenberg Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Plettenberg Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Plettenberg Hotel have a pool?

The Plettenberg Hotel features 2 outdoor pools. One of the pools will be unavailable from May 15 2024 to June 30 2024 (dates subject to change).

Does The Plettenberg Hotel have a restaurant?

The Plettenberg Hotel is home to Restaurant at Plettenberg, which features seafood and ocean views. One of the dining venues will be unavailable from May 15 2024 to June 30 2024 (dates subject to change).

Does The Plettenberg Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Fresh Wellness Spa, where you can enjoy massages, facials, and body treatments. Note that spa services and facilities will be unavailable from May 15 2024 until June 30 2024 (subject to change).

How close is The Plettenberg Hotel to downtown Plettenberg Bay?

The Plettenberg Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Plettenberg Bay.

The Plettenberg Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 126 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SWISS HOUSE

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noisy at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

hayley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular hotel with spectacular service! We had an incredible suite with world class sea views. Staff are wonderful, held, friendly and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

PATRICK

Excellent location and security.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, staff and room. The hotel is great and all the amenities in our room were amazing. I would highly recommend this hotel 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Epic
What an amazing hotel! This was one of the highlights on our trip - the staff are next level friendly and helpful :) . The hotel was a highlight of our trip, the views were amazing, breakfast was great - we cannot wait to come back. Special thanks to Samantha on reception for been so lovely and helpful for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful furnishings. Superb food. Excellent views. Professional and friendly and helpful staff. Only one issue that door leading into room not soundproof and lock not according to international safety standards.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023