South Africa Accommodation | Garden Route

The Plettenberg

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. Our 38 luxury rooms and suites are all air-conditioned and offer a truly idyllic and indulgent experience. We have two swimming pools, one of which is heated and both visually flow into the ocean below. Our Beach House is decorated with simplicity and crisp elegance in natural creams and blues with it's own swimming pool. Experience fabulous sightings of dolphins and whales in the bay from the hotel terraces. For the more adventurous there are numerous excursions and activities within close proximity to the hotel. The hotel includes a wine cellar, stocked with a selection of the best local wines and available for special occasion private dining, and a gift shop - offering a unique selection of specialty items and clothing from the area.

ACCOMMODATION

The Beach House

Our Beach House is situated next to the hotel's main building. Decorated in soft creams and blues with bleached wooden floors, it makes the ideal private getaway, while still having access to all the main hotel facilities.

The Beach House consists of two en-suite bedrooms, a large sitting room with fireplace, dining room and small service kitchen.

The main bedroom leads onto a sundeck and private swimming pool, with spectacular views of the bay and mountains. The house is fully air-conditioned.

The Lookout Villa Overlooking one of the world's most beautiful bays, this African contemporary house enjoys a view of magical sunrises, whales breaching in the winter months, and pods of dolphins rejoicing the whole year round.

Gentle sandy and ocean colours filter through the house with a mix of textures and lighting that creates a warm and relaxing atmosphere. A mix of dark stained floors and sisal carpeting are throughout the house.

The main bedroom boasts an incredible view and leads out onto the deck and private pool. Sheers and heavy curtains play on the windows giving a romantic feel to this bedroom. Candles and roses are beside beds and in bathrooms adding to the ambience. Another room is done in duck egg toile with a mix of cane and light wood. High cane headboards, fitted night base covers, beautiful linen and appliquéd cushions give the house a warm and luxurious feel.

The open plan lounge and dining room are on a split level. From here you can enjoy beautiful ocean views. The galley kitchen is well stocked and beautifully designed. The house is equipped with flat screen televisions, DVD players and every other mod con one could imagine.

7 Premier Suites

These suites are superbly and individually decorated with varied views of the sea. Most of the Premier Suites has French doors and step out balconies. All of these suites have under floor heating and are air-conditioned.

5 Suites

Our Suites have sea views and consist of a separate lounge and bedroom. All suites have under carpet heating and air-conditioning.

6 Luxury Double Rooms with Sea Views

These are large luxury rooms with sea views and small step-out balconies. All have walk in showers, under floor heating and air-conditioning.

10 Luxury Double Rooms

These rooms have different views - some with side views of the sea and some with garden views. These spacious and comfortably furnished rooms have walk in showers, under floor heating and air-conditioning.

8 Standard Double Rooms (also available for single occupancy)

These standard twin and double-bedded rooms offer the same exceptional style and décor found in the suites and luxury double rooms but do not have sea views. These rooms are all air-conditioned.

FACILITIES

At the turn of the century, the original hotel building was a beach house belonging to the Thesen Family of Knysna. Today the Plettenberg consists of two buildings with equally spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua Mountains. Our two swimming pools visually flow into the ocean and miles of pristine beaches are just two minutes away. Enjoy breakfast in our sunroom, whilst watching dolphins at play and migrant whales during the winter months.

Laundry & Dry Cleaning
24 Hour room service (Limited after 9pm)
Air Conditioning
Under-carpet Heating Mini Bar (Blue Wing Only)
2 Swimming Pools
Close proximity to 4 beaches
Whale watching (July-Sept)
Dolphin watching (All year)
Deep sea and rock fishing
Hiking trails
2 Golf courses nearby
Surfing and bodyboarding
Scuba diving and snorkeling
5km from Robberg Nature Reserve
20km from Tsitsikama National Park