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The Plettenberg, situated on a rocky headland in Plettenberg Bay, along the famous Garden Route – is the ultimate South African seaside escape.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.

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