Plettenberg Bay

The Old Rectory

Q: How much does it cost to stay at The Old Rectory ?

Stays at The Old Rectory start from around US$470 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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The Old Rectory

About The Old Rectory

A 250-year-old rector's lodge forms the heart of this fine Garden Route gem

Built by the Dutch East India Company in 1777, The Old Rectory has seen its share of change over the centuries, from church, to school, to blacksmith workshop, amid other incarnations. Today, it's reborn as a boutique hotel, its lovely Cape Dutch style blended with plenty of modern class. The hotel sits in a cul-de-sac in a quiet seaside neighbourhood of Plettenberg Bay (known to locals as Plett). Renovated to preserve the integrity of this national monument, and as a commitment to ultra comfort, The Old Rectory is a sumptuous slice of heaven on this ethereal coast.

Plettenberg Bay , South Africa

From $470 per person/per night

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The property

White exterior walls and neatly trimmed thatched roof belie the hotel's contemporary interiors. The designers and architects have achieved seamless transitions from antique to modern and back again – highlighting the original stone masonry, for instance, by preserving it behind glass panelling. The bar's yellowwood floors exude warmth; the restaurant is rustically elegant, with cast-iron chandeliers, rough cotton upholstery and crisp tablecloths; the sitting room has a seductive hearth. Outside, the elevated wooden deck offers a pool surrounded by sunloungers.

The rooms

There are 18 individually styled rooms range across the hotel's first and second floors. With a palette of bright white and colourful accents, they have a zesty, contemporary feel. They're also exceptionally comfortable, with plush pillows and mattresses and underfloor heating. King-sized beds, en-suite bathrooms with rain showers, and outdoor terraces are standard, while all but four rooms have a deep bathtub. Fourteen rooms can be linked with a neighbouring room via an interleading door – great for families.

Activities

The sanctuary-like atmosphere makes it tempting to stay indoors, emerging only for a treatment at the in-house spa. The restaurant provides a fresh, well-curated menu around the clock (room service operates from noon till nine). But Plett's beaches, landscapes and village beg investigating. It's a short stroll to the long, sandy beach, its waves perfect for surfing and swimming, paddle-boarding or windsurfing. Robberg Nature Reserve is nearby, with trails revealing pristine bush, and sightings of blue duiker and myriad birds.

Plan your stay

How to book The Old Rectory

How do I book The Old Rectory ?

The Old Rectory can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring The Old Rectory or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Rectory ?

Stays at The Old Rectory start from around $470 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Plettenberg Bay

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