The Plettenberg, South Africa

Adam Chapman

The Plettenberg is simply stunning. The views are just out of this world! It is top class, exclusive accommodation with fine food in the most incredible of settings. It is one of the first choices for honeymooners and discerning travellers wanting the best accommodation on offer in the region.

  • Adam Chapman

The Plettenberg, a 5 star Relais & Chateaux Hotel built on a rocky headland with breathtaking vistas of the sea, mountains and miles of golden sand in one of the most spectacular resorts in Africa - Plettenberg Bay. The 38 luxury rooms and suites are all air-conditioned and offer a truly idyllic and indulgent experience. The hotel hosts two swimming pools, one of which is heated, and both visually flow into the ocean below. Here you can experience fabulous sightings of dolphins and whales in the bay from the hotel terraces.

Location

Plettenberg Bay. Approximately 45 min - 1 hour's drive from George Airport, 10 – 15 min to Knysna, approximately 5 hour's drive from Cape Town and 3 – 3 ½ hours from the Eastern Cape Game Reserves.

Highlights

  • Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this exclusive hotel enjoys a world class location and provides modern, elegant accommodation.
  • Dine at Sand, the restaurant at The Plettenberg to enjoy seafood delicacies and their famous Karoo lamb, accompanied by the finest South African wines.
  • Enjoy diving, tennis, golf or laze on the terraces, overlooking the Tsitsikamma mountains and watching the whales and dolphins in the Bay.
  • This restaurant offers panoramic views of Formosa Bay that are unrivalled. The mood is tranquil, the decor chic and modern, and the food deliciously South African.

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Car park
  • Room service
  • Security
  • Spa
  • Conference facilities
  • Boutique
  • Award winning wine cellar
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Gardens
  • Cocktail bar and many more

Activities

Close proximity to 4 beaches for whale watching (July-Sept) and dolphin watching (all year), deep sea and rock fishing, hiking trails, 2 golf courses, surfing and body boarding, scuba diving and snorkelling, Robberg Nature Reserve, Tsitsikama National Park and plenty more activities.

Meal Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Child Policy

Children over the age of 12 are welcome. Children under the age of 12 are welcome in The Beach House and The Lookout Villa.

Accommodation

The Plettenberg offers 38 rooms and suites in total including standard rooms, luxury rooms, luxury sea view rooms, suites, premier suites, the Beach House with 2 bedrooms and the Lookout Villa with 3 bedrooms.

Star Rating 1 reviews

Read Reviews of the The Plettenberg

Honeymoon to South Africa and United Arab Emirates during November 2011

Nice hotel, the best in Plettenberg with helpful staff.

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Customer Review

Holiday to South Africa during January 2012

South Africa Review

We loved South Africa. From Table Mountain in Cape Town, Stellenbosch in the wine country, Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route and Amakhala in the Eastern Cape we feel we managed to cram in two weeks so many wonderful aspects ofSouth Africa had to show and are desperate to return and see more of th...

Rated... 5stars

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Celia Pool

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Timezone:
EAT (UTC+2)
Language:
English, local languages
Currency:
South African Rand
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
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