Situated in Plettenberg bay and built on a rocky headland with breathtaking vistas of the sea, mountains and miles of golden sand, The Plettenberg Hotel, originally a turn of the century beach house, offers spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and Outeniqua Mountains as well as miles of golden sand - a slice of African paradises, an eco-tourists dream - one of the most luxurious hotels in Africa,

The eternal weather ensures days of warm comfort and lazy, pleasurable evenings seldom found anywhere else and is home to vast expanses of unspoiled Cape flora, delicate eco-systems in wetlands and lagoons, forests of unsurpassed beauty, pristine sand dunes and sun bleached beaches as far as the eye can see.

Consisting of 37 superbly furnished rooms and suites (7 Premier Suites - 5 Luxury Suites - 7 Luxury Double Rooms - 9 Luxury Double Rooms - 8 Standard Double Rooms) including the luxurious Blue Wing, The Plettenberg invites you to indulge in an idyllic experience. Each room is exquisitely unique and During our whale season from July to October, enjoy awe-inspiring sightings of dolphins and whales from top suites.

2 Beach Houses:

The Beach Houses are situated next to the hotel's main building. The 'Beach House' has 2 bedrooms and the 'Lookout Villa' has 3 bedrooms. Each Beach House comprises: large sitting room with fireplace - dining room - service kitchen - sundeck with private swimming pool (one of which is heated)

Hotel Facilities:

  • The "Sand at the Plettenberg" Restaurant and Pool Terrace
  • 2 Swimming Pools (courtyard pool heated)
  • Breakfast sunroom
  • Wine Cellar
  • Health and Beauty Spa
  • Gift Shop

Nearby Amenities:

  • Close proximity to 4 beaches
  • Whale watching (July-Sept)
  • Dolphin watching (All year)
  • Deep sea and rock fishing
  • Scenic hiking trails (including the world-renowned Otter Trail)
  • 2 Golf courses nearby
  • Surfing and bodyboarding
  • Scuba diving and snorkeling
  • 5km from Robberg Nature Reserve
  • Tsitsikama National Park
  • Knysna Elephant Park
  • Monkeyland
  • Glider flights