Plettenberg Bay

The Plettenberg Hotel

Name: The Plettenberg
Address: Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Price range: From US$280 per person, per night

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The Plettenberg

About The Plettenberg Hotel

Five-star fabulousness at this iconic hotel in Plettenberg with panoramic sea views.

Perched on a rocky headland in the heart of one of South Africa’s favourite seaside vacation towns, The Plettenberg is a luxurious hotel that showcases some seriously breath-taking vistas from long stretches of golden beaches to mountains and dense, green forests. The accommodation and service are five-star fabulous, and the hotel is popular with people looking for some top-end relaxation and pampering. Plettenberg itself is a holiday resort with an interesting history and lots of nature reserves on its doorstep, so there's plenty to see and do - unless sunbathing on the beach or poolside is your dream, in which case The Plettenberg is pretty good for that too.

Plettenberg Bay , South Africa

From $280 per person/per night

Retreat

37 Rooms

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Property details

The property

The main area includes two restaurants and numerous plush seating areas. The marine-themed SeaFood Restaurant has a menu inspired by the freshest locally sourced products that are served all day. Try the chive and parmesan-crusted linefish and grilled king tiger prawns or delicious low-roasted crispy duck with exotic mushrooms. Off the Sun Lounge, The Sandbar is a charming and well-stocked bar, where you can taste fine wines, cocktails and mocktails, and a range of the barman's creations. There's a gift shop, a wellness spa in the courtyard and two pools overlooking the sea.

The rooms

The Plettenberg has 35 individually designed rooms. All feature soft and soothing décor, en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and spectacular views. The room types include luxury double rooms with under-floor heating and balconies, and suites with under-floor heating, a lounge and a bedroom. There are two villas with private pools: The Beach House - a fully equipped home, with a deck and exclusive butler service; and the Lookout Villa -an exclusive home with full views of the bay.

Activities

Guests can relax in the pool and enjoy the spectacular views or indulge in therapeutic treatments at the wellness spa. The Plettenberg is close to the town and many attractions and activities in the area. The adventure–rich Garden Route is world–renowned for its excellent selection of outdoor activities: from regular dolphin and whale sightings to bungee jumping, treetop canopy tours, wildlife activities and other adrenalin pumping (and relaxing) pursuits in the surrounding countryside.

Why we love it

The building – it’s a converted 19th-century mansion and commands a second glance, even the second, third and fourth time you see it!

Insiders Tip

Forget worries about data roaming - each room comes with a ‘Handy’ phone, loaded with credit and available to use for international and local calls, GPS maps, and cool area guides.

Something to think about

The service is pretty much faultless, but the hotel is quite large so don’t expect first-name terms or to see the same faces every day.

Plan your stay

How to book The Plettenberg

How do I book The Plettenberg?

The Plettenberg 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 Plettenberg 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 Plettenberg?

Stays at The Plettenberg start from around $280 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.

South Africa

Plettenberg Bay

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