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The Plettenberg Hotel

★★★★★ 40 Church Street, Plettenberg Bay, ZA

9.4 guest rating· 1046 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Experience a 5-star stay at The Plettenberg, where each of the 37 guest rooms is uniquely decorated and equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable and stylish retreat.

Spectacular Views and Relaxation

Indulge in the beauty of the rocky headland location, offering stunning vistas of the sea and mountains. Unwind by one of the two infinity pools or enjoy a rejuvenating treatment at the Fresh Wellness Spa, making your stay truly unforgettable.

Culinary Delights and Entertainment

Delight your taste buds at The Plettenberg Restaurant, serving delectable South African cuisine with panoramic views of Formosa Bay. End your day with a cocktail at Sandbar, the perfect spot to unwind and soak in the sophisticated ambiance.

Book your luxurious getaway at The Plettenberg now for a truly exceptional experience.

Rooms & rates

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Beach House

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p>Guests of The Beach House have easy access to all hotel amenities in the adjacent buildings, while being able to relish the privacy this accommodation offers. Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms lead off a large sitting room with fireplace, a dining room and a small service kitchen. It also comes with flat-screen televisions, satellite TV channels and DVD players. The Beach House is perfect for families or friends travelling together.</p> <p>Further features and amenities: breakfast daily at The Plettenberg, on arrival welcome drink and fruit platter in room, complimentary minibar, bottled filter water at turndown, air conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, flat screen, satellite TV, hairdryer and luxury bathroom amenities, daily housekeeping service, tea and coffee facilities, secure parking.</p> <p>Room size: 150 square metres / 1615 square feet.</p>

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 33 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Single bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Indoor private bath (no mineral springs)
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p>Double Rooms with a seaside setting. Neutral colors with accents of blush and blue create a wonderfully light atmosphere, complementing the beautiful seaside setting. Air-conditioning throughout the rooms ensure ultimate comfort for guests, year-round.</p> <p>Further features and amenities: breakfast daily at The Plettenberg, complimentary minibar, welcome drink on arrival, bottled filter water at turndown, air conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, flat screen, satellite TV, hairdryer and luxury bathroom amenities, daily housekeeping service, tea and coffee facilities, secure parking.</p> <p>Room size: 30 to 47 square metres / 323 to 506 square feet.</p>

Luxury Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 37 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Single bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Indoor private bath (no mineral springs)
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p>Luxury Double Room - King bed, with choice of Twin set up - Garden or pool view - Sitting area - Breakfast daily at The Plettenberg - Complimentary minibar Further features and amenities: - Welcome drink on arrival - Bottled filter water at turndown - Air conditioning - Complimentary WiFi access - Flat screen, satellite TV - Hairdryer and luxury bathroom amenities - Daily housekeeping service - Tea and coffee facilities - Secure parking - Room size: 37 to 52 square metres / 398 to 560 square feet Luxury Double Rooms have garden or swimming pool view and are decorated in shades of aqua to reflect the marine environment surrounding the hotel. Each features its own sitting area and bedroom with en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning throughout to ensure the most comfortable stay. Views vary, depending on the location of each room.</p>

Luxury Double with Sea View

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

<p>Luxury Double Room with sea view - King bed, with choice of Twin set up - Breakfast daily at The Plettenberg - Complimentary minibar Further features and amenities: - Welcome drink on arrival - Bottled filter water at turndown - Air conditioning - Complimentary WiFi access - Flat screen, satellite TV - Hairdryer and luxury bathroom amenities - Daily housekeeping service - Tea and coffee facilities - Secure parking -Room size: 38 to 54 square metres / 409 to 581 square feet Offering the ultimate in comfort, the rooms come with a spacious sitting area, walk-in showers and air-conditioning. Guests can enjoy the gorgeous hues of sunset from the comfort of their room or from their private step-out balcony or terrace, with a close-up view of pods of whales or dolphins when they move in towards the bay.</p>

Premier Suite

Sleeps 3 · 50 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Indoor private bath (no mineral springs)
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p>Premier Suite - King bed, with choice of Twin set up - Step-out balcony or terrace - Open plan lounge - Breakfast daily at The Plettenberg - Sea views Further features and amenities: - Welcome drink on arrival and fruit platter in-room arrival - Complimentary minibar - Bottled filter water at turndown - Air conditioning - Complimentary WiFi access - Flat screen, satellite TV - Hairdryer and luxury bathroom amenities - Daily housekeeping service - Tea and coffee facilities - Secure parking - Room size: 50 to 78 square metres / 538 to 840 square feet Each of them boasts breathtaking views over the bay and surrounding area, which may be also be enjoyed from a private step-out balcony. In addition, one Premier Suite also features direct access to the pool area. With an open plan lounge, bedroom with en-suite bathroom, as well as air-conditioning, these Suites ensure the most pleasant of stays.</p>

Suite

Sleeps 2 · 48 m²

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Indoor private bath (no mineral springs)
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p>Suite - King bed, with choice of Twin set up - Step-out balcony or terrace - Partial ocean view - Breakfast daily at The Plettenberg - Complimentary minibar Further features and amenities: - Welcome drink on arrival and fruit platter in-room arrival - Bottled filter water at turndown - Air conditioning - Complimentary WiFi access - Flat screen, satellite TV - Hairdryer and luxury bathroom amenities - Daily housekeeping service - Tea and coffee facilities - Secure parking - Room size: 48 to 70 square meters / 517 to 753 square feet Generous in size, the Suites all feature a step-out balcony or private terrace from which to fully take in the spectacular ocean views. An open plan lounge and bedroom with en-suite bathroom, as well as air-conditioning, offer luxury and comfort for our guests, allowing them to truly relax and feel at home.</p>

Lookout Villa

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

<p>Lookout Villa - Three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms - King beds or Twin set up - Private Pool and gardens - Breakfast daily at The Plettenberg - Spacious open-plan lounge - Dining area - Full kitchen - On arrival Welcome drink and fruit platter in-room - Complimentary minibar - Bottled filter water at turndown - Air conditioning - Complimentary WiFi access - Flat screen, satellite TV - Hairdryer and luxury bathroom amenities - Daily housekeeping service - Tea and coffee facilities - Secure parking - Room size: 190 square metres / 2045 square feet. Pods of whales and dolphins, darting seagulls and ocean views may all be enjoyed from this most exclusive accommodation. Featuring three-bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, The Lookout Villa is perfect for families or groups of friend. Guests are able to take full advantage of the spacious open-plan lounge, dining area, and well-stocked galley kitchen inside, while a private swimming pool and garden encourage the joys of outdoor living.</p>

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Hot spring bath
  • Fitness center
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Street parking
  • Breakfast in the room
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Beauty Services
  • Bike tours
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bowling
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Diving
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Pedicure
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Squash
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Steam room
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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40 Church Street, Plettenberg Bay, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.41046 reviews

+ Outstanding service+ Beautiful location+ Great food qualityCleanliness issuesValue for money concernsRoom maintenance needed
Cleanliness7.8
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.1
Amenities9.8
Value for Money8.8

Exceptional

10.0

Excellent

Nothing

Greg · ZA · 2026-07-25

Guest review

7.0

everything the location how clean it is

not very kids friendly

Meera · AE · 2026-07-17

A Perfect Honeymoon Stay – Truly Exceptional

10.0

We spent three wonderful days at The Plettenberg during our honeymoon, and it was exceptional from start to finish. The décor is beautiful, our suite was luxurious, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Service throughout the hotel was flawless, and the food was consistently outstanding. Our stay was memorable in every way, and we highly recommend The Plettenberg to anyone looking for a truly special experience.

theg218 · KILMACOLM, RENFREWSHIRE, SCOTLAND · 2026-07-14

RETURNING GUESTS

10.0

BREAKFAST WAS GREAT AND THE STAFF WERE VERY ATTENTIVE IN THE RESTAURANT, BAR , RECEPTION AND BEDROOMS.

ANNELIE DIRKER · ZA · 2026-07-14

We'll be staying there again when we visit the area.

10.0

The location, the aesthetics heated pool, the most amazing view from the room we booked, stone throw from the beach and the food was 👌

The lady assisting us with our payment the day we checked out was so rude. We had a mishap with our dates and the hotel accommodated us still but on check out we were not sure if bookings.com debited the amount. The lady treated us like we didn't have money to pay the amount that bookings.com did not debit and that little incident was so distasteful. The one who helped us check in was the complete opposite, very professional and helpful.

Petronella · ZA · 2026-07-09

Will be a treasured memory.

10.0

What a magnificent stay. Can’t wait to stay again.

Not a thing

Wendy · ZA · 2026-07-05

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for ZAR 1,350 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for ZAR 1,350 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.