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About the lodge
An overview of The Plettenberg Hotel.
The Plettenberg, situated on a rocky headland in Plettenberg Bay, along the famous Garden Route – is the ultimate South African seaside escape.
Highlights
- Experience panoramic views over the pristine and endless beaches of Plettenberg Bay when staying at The Plettenberg Hotel.
- All accommodations at the hotel offer stylish and comfortable options.
- Facilities include a restaurant, bar, two refreshing pools, a spa, a boutique shop, and a sun lounge.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome at the hotel. Child rates will apply.
The Details
The Plettenberg Hotel is perfectly located on the Garden Route and overlooks the scenic Plettenberg Bay. This luxurious 5-star hotel offers panoramic views over the pristine and endless beaches of Plettenberg Bay, one of South Africa's finest.
The hotel comprises 35 well-appointed rooms: Double Rooms, Luxury Double Rooms, Suites, Premier Suites, the Beach House, and the Lookout Villa.
Double Rooms
Each Double Room is individually decorated and offers a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed or twin beds, an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, under-floor heating, a bottle of wine on arrival, complimentary minibar, complimentary morning newspaper, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite television, in-room safes, fluffy bathrobes, luxury bathroom amenities, a hairdryer, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Luxury Double Rooms
Luxury Double Rooms feature a bedroom with a king-size bed or twin beds, an en-suite bathroom, a lounge area, air conditioning, under-floor heating, a bottle of wine on arrival, a complimentary minibar, complimentary morning newspaper, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite television, in-room safes, fluffy bathrobes, luxury bathroom amenities, a hairdryer, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some of these rooms also boast spectacular sea views.
Suites
The spacious Suites feature a bedroom, en-suite bathroom, lounge area, air conditioning, under-floor heating, a bottle of wine on arrival, a complimentary minibar, complimentary morning newspaper, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite television, in-room safes, fluffy bathrobes, luxury bathroom amenities, a hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a step-out balcony or private terrace with spectacular ocean views.
Premier Suites
Each Premier Suite boasts a separate or open-plan lounge, a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, under-floor heating, a bottle of wine on arrival, a complimentary minibar, complimentary morning newspaper, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite television, in-room safes, fluffy bathrobes, luxury bathroom amenities, a hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a private balcony overlooking the bay and surrounding area. One Premier Suite features direct access to the pool area.
The Beach House
The Beach House is perfect for families or friends traveling together. It consists of two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a large lounge area with a fireplace, a dining room, a small kitchen, satellite television, a DVD player, and a private deck overlooking the beach and surrounding mountains of Plettenberg. Amenities include a welcome bottle of wine, a complimentary minibar, a daily newspaper, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, luxury bathroom amenities, and twice-daily housekeeping.
The Lookout Villa
The Lookout Villa is the perfect option for families or a group of friends. It features three bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms, a spacious open-plan lounge, a dining area, a kitchen, satellite television, a DVD player, a private swimming pool, and a garden. Amenities include a welcome bottle of wine, a complimentary minibar, a daily newspaper, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, luxury bathroom amenities, and twice-daily housekeeping.
The hotel facilities include a restaurant, a bar, two refreshing pools, a spa, a boutique shop, and a sun lounge.
The Plettenberg Hotel is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a luxurious getaway on the Garden Route.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, buffet breakfast, a complimentary welcome drink on arrival, and a complimentary minibar.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 3 Jan 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows The Plettenberg Hotel personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 Apr 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Breakfast daily, complimentary welcome drink on arrival, VAT and tourism levy
Special offer
R 4 340
Normally R 6 510
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Breakfast daily, complimentary welcome drink on arrival, VAT and tourism levy
Special offer
R 6 720
Normally R 8 960
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Breakfast daily, complimentary welcome drink on arrival, VAT and tourism levy
Special offer
R 6 400
Normally R 8 960
Festive
1 Dec 2026 – 15 Dec 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Breakfast daily, complimentary welcome drink on arrival, VAT and tourism levy
Special offer
R 5 970
Normally R 8 960
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Stay 3 Pay 2: Valid 1 April – 30 September & 1 – 15 December 2026 | Stay 4 Pay 3: Valid 1 March – 31 October & 1 – 15 December 2026 | Stay 7 Pay 5: Valid from 1 March - 19 December 2026 (Excluding Easter weekend on all specials)
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to The Plettenberg Hotel: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- All ages
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
No dedicated family unit.
Child rates
On request and subject to availability, an extra bed can be placed in a Suite or Premier Suite only for a child under 12 at R1,300.00 per night (inclusive of breakfast for the child).
Notable exceptions
- A maximum of two adults are permitted to occupy one double room. If three adults are travelling, or two adults and one child, a second room must be booked at the full room rate. Extra beds for a child under 12 are only available in a Suite or Premier Suite, on request and subject to availability. No dedicated family unit is offered.
Water safari
Out on the water.
Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at The Plettenberg Hotel. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.
Kayak
Stormsriver Kayak and Lilo
A two-and-a-half-hour Kayak & Lilo adventure up the Storms River Gorge in the Tsitsikamma National Park. Guests kayak (or hike if sea conditions are unsafe) to the gorge, paddle up on double sit-on-top kayaks through pools, caves and ancient indigenous forest, then switch to specially designed inflatable lilos to access the narrower upper sections of the gorge. Includes return transfers from Garden Route accommodation, park entrance, and kayak & lilo fees.
Duration: approximately 2–3 hours in Stormsriver National Park. Available 08:00–17:00 or 09:00–18:00. Minimum age: 5 years. Children of all ages welcome when supervised by parent/legal guardian. Double sit-on-top kayaks and lilos provided. Qualified English-speaking driver/guide included. Toll fees included. Lunch and beverages for guests' own account. Booking and prepayment essential; subject to weather conditions and supplier cancellation policy.
- Cost
- From R 2 151. From R 2 680 per person (tiered pricing by group size)
- Availability
- Subject to availability and weather conditions; advance booking and prepayment required
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
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Plan your dream safari at The Plettenberg Hotel.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at The Plettenberg Hotel: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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