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The Plettenberg Hotel South Africa

The Plettenberg Hotel South Africa. A premier hotel along the garden route at Plettenberg Bay with outstanding sea views.

For ocean views blending into white beach and mountain vistas, choose the iconic Plettenberg Hotel, high on a cliff in Plettenberg Bay – a beacon to all ships and tourists passing by. We rate this premier Garden Route destination in South Africa as our best-selling 5-star winner along this section of coast.

Come and see Plettenberg Bay – there are numerous outdoor activities to keep you busy and it is hard to believe that more than 400 years ago, Baron Joachim van Plettenberg arrived to survey the woods in the surrounding forests and built barracks in the bay. The bay was also home to a whaling station several centuries ago. And now, it is the Plettenberg Hotel attracting all kinds of tourists from all over the world, providing accommodation in 35 tasteful guest rooms and 2 family-friendly villas for visitors passing through or here to stay for a week or so. 

This South African landmark showcases the area beautifully, from the incredible seascapes to the lush forests inland and the many adventure activities for all ages. Indulge in airconditioned suites:

  • Double rooms are uniquely decorated with modern ensuite bathrooms and underfloor heating Luxury double rooms have a marine theme, lounges and large bedrooms with bathrooms, and garden views
  • Luxury double rooms with sea views have their own perspectives on the bay and forests, walk in showers and lounges, air-conditioning and private balconies
  • Suites are large with lounges, views of the bay and the same other mod cons
  • Premier suites have the addition of large French doors opening out onto their private balconies, separate lounges, TVs and more. 

Plettenberg Hotel is renowned for its delicious seafood menu, its views of Formosa Bay, one of the most beautiful bays in the country. If you like sophisticated dining and wining then you must hang out at Sandbar, a modern rendition of a pub in wine bar style, featuring white marble, natural oak, subtle lighting and white leather too! 

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Overview

The Plettenberg, Hotel is a famed member of The Liz McGrath Collection, located on a stunning cliff in Plettenberg Bay. It’s the ultimate South African beach retreat and a landmark that catches the eye. It’s one of the 5-star Small Luxury Hotels of the World and features 37 elegant rooms and villas, one of the best views in Africa and some of the top restaurants on the Garden Route.  

Known as “Bahia Formosa” (beautiful bay) by early Portuguese explorers, the “Plett feeling” today will enchant all and sundry with its wine estates and hiking trails in the Harkerville Forest and bungee jumping prospects at Storms River – and everything in between.

The Plettenberg Hotel South Africa is a family-friendly and honeymoon destination offering world-class cuisine focused on fresh seafood delicacies and traditional South African dishes with special deserts and some Mediterranean influences thrown in for variation.  Make the most of the high-class facilities at your fingertips including two sparkling rim-flow pools with splendid sea views, the pampering Fresh Wellness Spa, an elegant boutique and travel desk. 

Seasonal whale watching, ocean blue adventures and ocean safaris are some of the water-based activities Plett has to offer. Revel in a safari in South Africa in one of several wildlife sanctuaries around the area. Absorb the history of this stunning vacation resort as you embark on heritage walks and tours. Let us assist you to make the Plettenberg Hotel your go-to base when you explore the Garden Route to Cape Town on a dream tour of South Africa!

Amazing Holiday Packages including The Plettenberg

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Garden Route Self Drive Holiday South Africa

7 Nights
A road trip from Cape Town, through the desert Karoo landscape and coastal towns. Explore the South African Garden Route and some breathtaking destinations in the Western and Eastern Cape.
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Garden Route Self-Drive Holiday Packages

8 Nights
Self-drive itinerary begins at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. From there to Plettenberg Bay plus the famous Wilderness for some incredible beaches. Finally Amakhala Game Reserve safari.

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Activities

  • SeaFood Restaurant at The Plettenberg for fine dining by famous chef Peter Tempelhoff – what a taste sensation!
  • The Sandbar for exotic cocktails – relax in the lounge with locals and the well-heeled
  • Regular dolphin and whale sightings, bungee jumping, treetop canopy tours
  • Awesome beach and mountain views

Included

  • Luxury accommodation 
  • Breakfast

that include this property

Facilities

  • 37 individually decorated rooms and suites
  • A welcome bottle of wine a & fruit platter
  • Slippers, gowns, toiletries
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • A bottle of water & chocolates at turndown
  • Hot water bottles placed in beds in winter
  • Swimming pools, spa, boutique

Highlights

  • Famed for its conferences, weddings, honeymoons and birthday celebrations this hotel loves celebrations
  • A breath-taking setting on a rocky peninsula on the Garden Route overlooking Formosa Bay where sea creatures play and hikers gaze down from mountain forests
  • Incredible dining and cocktail venues for the glamorous and hungry – seafood, wine and ocean views
  • Amazing choice of suites with fancy facilities such as separate lounges, private decks, underfloor heating and huge showers.


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