The Plettenberg stands on the rocky headland at the Lookout Beach end of Plettenberg Bay, with the sand a two-minute walk away and the Indian Ocean in front of you. It is a five-star property with a very high guest score, and it is the most luxurious hotel in the town. Rooms range from double and luxury rooms to suites with partial sea views and premier suites with full sea views. There are two outdoor pools, a spa, a bar and a seafood restaurant with ocean views, plus a garden, a terrace and a few shops on site. Parking is free and so is Wi-Fi. The hotel also arranges surfing and body boarding for guests, and a health club nearby. It is a place for beach holidays and special occasions, and it suits couples, families who want comfort and anyone who plans to spend time in the water rather than on the road.
Where it is and how to get around: the hotel is at 40 Church Street in the Lookout Beach precinct. Plettenberg Bay Beach is a two-minute walk, the old timber shed and the Beacon are within a short stroll, and Robberg Beach is about four minutes away by car. Plettenberg Bay airport is around ten minutes by car, and the Robberg Nature Reserve, the Bloukrans Bridge and Tsitsikamma are all easy drives. Many of the town's best restaurants are close, so you can leave the car parked for a day or two.
The rooms
The entry-level double room is compact at about thirty-three square metres, and the luxury room is larger. The premier suite with sea view is the one to choose for a special stay, and the partial sea view suite is a good middle option. Rooms have air conditioning, premium bedding with a pillow menu, large televisions and round-the-clock room service, and children get their own robes and slippers.
Good to know
The buffet breakfast carries an extra charge, so factor it into your budget. A paid airport shuttle is available. Pets are allowed, with a limit of one and some restrictions. Check-in opens at three in the afternoon, with late arrival possible during limited hours, and check-out is at eleven. The hotel is at the top of the price range for the Garden Route, so look at a range of dates, and book early for the December and Easter holidays, when Plettenberg Bay is at its busiest.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Seafood restaurant with ocean views
- ✓Bar and terrace
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Two minutes from the beach
Good questions
How far is The Plettenberg from the beach?+
Plettenberg Bay Beach is about a two-minute walk, and Robberg Beach is a few minutes away by car. Many restaurants are close too.
Is breakfast included?+
The buffet breakfast is listed as an extra charge, so check your rate. Free parking and Wi-Fi are included.
Is it close to Robberg Nature Reserve?+
Yes, the reserve is a short drive from the hotel, as are the seal and boat trips that leave from the town.
