Plett River Lodge

Plett River Lodge

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#13 of 14 hotels in Plettenberg Bay
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality

Finding an ideal romantic hotel in Plettenberg Bay does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Plett River Lodge, a nice option for travellers like you.

For those interested in checking out St Peters Anglican Church (3.0 mi) while visiting Plettenberg Bay, Plett River Lodge is a short distance away.

Plett River Lodge features room service and a coffee shop. In addition, as a valued Plett River Lodge guest, you can enjoy breakfast that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.

While you’re here, be sure to check out The Lemon Grass Seaside Restaurant, one of the restaurants in Plettenberg Bay with schnitzel on the menu, which is a short distance from Plett River Lodge.

Plett River Lodge looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Plettenberg Bay.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Babysitting
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Ironing service
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Room features
Room service
Room types
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
3.5 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
River View
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
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Brenda R wrote a review Jan 2020
Halifax, Canada
3.0 of 5 bubbles
This place is a little odd. Not sure what the relationship is to the restaurant there. We stayed there New Year’s Eve and hotel staff said the restaurant would be open for breakfast the next day but it wasn’t.

No safe in the room. Property is gate locked at nite with no staff on grounds.

Not much in the way of soap or shampoo provided. Bathtub and shower were not in bathroom, but outside the bathroom.

It is located on a wetland so there are lots of mosquitos around. No screens on windows and no way to get fresh air unless the windows are open. Closed windows means the rooms heat up.

Shower door fell off in other bedroom we booked for family.

Staff were friendly.

I’m not too keen on properties built in a wetland but there was nothing else available.

Thought it was a bit over priced for what we got.
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Date of stay: December 2019
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
2.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with family
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pgrobl413411 wrote a review Mar 2020
Cape Town Central, South Africa
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Great hotel
Only negatives where no a/conditioning- it was so hot and the fans provided did nothing to help other than make a noise The WiFi was no good ( I connected but so slow and therefore of no use) otherwise perfect. Staff very friendly and rooms where nice and clean. I would stay again in cooler months
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Date of stay: March 2020
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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mjones493879 wrote a review Jan 2020
York, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The owners were lovely and very helpful. The room and accommodation very clean and comfortable. Really enjoyed our stay. Good value. Bedroom was in the loft so a bit lacking in head height in places, not an issue for most people but just something to be aware of before booking
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Date of stay: December 2019
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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887verena wrote a review Jan 2020
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Worst accomodation we had in South Africa.
Nearly everything is missing, no WIFI, no Safe, no Minibar, and a lot more was missing.
No breakfast was available.
No chance to buy anything to drink (water, Coke, Wine...) at this place
The rooms were old and not renovated.
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Date of stay: December 2019
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
1.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
1.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Tanya wrote a review Jan 2020
London, United Kingdom
1.0 of 5 bubbles
If you looking for a peaceful stay, STAY away.... this hotel is ON the national road, so trucks and cars racing past ALL night.
The website does not even advise you right on top of the motorway!!! The photos are also absolutely misleading.

Staff super friendly and helpful. Staff are probably the only nice thing about this place.

Would give zero stars if that was even possible.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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tammy566 wrote a review Aug 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful location on the river, comfortable and warm sleep on the king bed, lovely restaurant, friendly staff at the lodge and restaurant. Located outside of Plett itself so was very peaceful. Overall a great stay.
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Date of stay: August 2022
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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msandi801093 wrote a review Mar 2020
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Very nice place to stay at for some peace and quietness. Rooms are very clean and spacious. Town is close enough for food and restaurant on site. The room didn't have an aircon, which wasn't a problem for the trip, but might be in summer. Over all the people are very freindly and professional, thanks.
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Review collected in partnership with this hotel
Date of stay: March 2020
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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KeithC61 wrote a review May 2014
London, United Kingdom
1.0 of 5 bubbles
The worst hotel I have ever stayed in - and the owners are rip-off artists to boot.

We checked in to the Plett River Lodge after paying a hefty deposit and arriving to be asked to be paid for the balance of our stay before we had even been shown our rooms. This was a sign of things to come: the owners are more interested in separating you from your cash than they are in making you welcome or giving you a decent stay.

Surprise number two: this hotel is ON - and I mean ON - the national road. Not "near" as the website describes. The artfully taken photos hide the fact that this is ON the national road. Wherever you are (on your porch, in bed with a pillow over your head), you hear the noise of passing cars.

The rooms were awful: my two sons (18 and 21) were given a room right on the gravel parking lot and next to the coffee shop. The door of the room had a panel kicked in (I can understand why) and the room itself was unsuited to sharing: the bathroom and the toilet had no door - they were open plan into the bedroom. This is pretty awful for anyone, but for two teenagers completely unacceptable. One teenager down - we sent him to stay with family elsewhere in Plett. One night in this noisy room and we lost the second son who also preferred to camp on the floor than stay in this hotel one moment longer.

My wife and I were put in an apparently pleasant room. We could deal a bit better with the open plan bathroom idea the hotel owners considered cutting edge. The problem was that the upstairs room had wooden floors. From 5.30 am the next morning we heard, in vivid detail, the occupant walking around, having a bath and chatting on her mobile phone. The amazing thing was that the manager of course knew this was a problem but "there is nothing we can do about it".

I won't even go into the awful thing that passes for breakfast or the undrinkable stuff that they claim is coffee or the ineptitude that passes for service. I will cut to the chase: we checked out and tried to get back the balance of our deposit, not least on the grounds that they had grossly misrepresented the hotel. Speaking to the manager did not help: "It is not policy so I will speak to the owner". (By the way, it is no wonder this hotel is so terrible: the mythical owners apparently never put foot in the place) I have tried in vain ever since to get the money back - several thousand Rands. Not a chance.

While I consider engaging the lawyers I thought I should do a community service and warn others of the fate that might befall them by checking into this awful hotel.
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Date of stay: December 2013
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
1.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
1.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Go to another hotel
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Vorsters wrote a review Aug 2016
Melkbosstrand, South Africa
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Always an excellent choice for accommodation just outside Plettenberg Bay on the N2 overlooking the Bitou River. We have stayed there a few times and we always return. We normally stay in the honeymoon suite because it is separate from the other rooms. But this time we had an additional adult and took two rooms next to each other with a beautiful view over the river. The rooms are comfortable with a king-size bed and offer a big bathroom with a shower and bath. Each room has its own little patio in front of the room with a booth to sit and enjoy sunset or the sunrise next to the river. They have a restaurant on site which serves breakfast and lunch, not included in the room rate. A hair dryer is available on request and they have a complimentary tray of coffee and tea to enjoy. The staff is very friendly and helpful and always a pleasure to deal with. They have secured parking on site. We will be back soon. We can really recommend Plettenbergbay River Lodge it is good value for money.
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Date of stay: March 2016
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: All rooms are great
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Response from prlodge2016, Manager at Plett River Lodge
Responded 12 Aug 2016
Dear Vosters Thank you for the great review. We are looking forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Regards River Lodge Team
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41pieters wrote a review Feb 2016
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
4.0 of 5 bubbles
A magnificent setting, close to Plett and on the beautiful Keurbooms River.Comfortable, sizeable rooms.The only negative ...very noisy kitchen staff from the restaurant disturbed a quiet afternoon.Will go back though, reasonable.
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Date of stay: February 2016
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from prlodge2016, General Manager at Plett River Lodge
Responded 21 Mar 2016
Good day Thank you for your stay with Plett River Lodge and review. Please accept our apologies for the noisy kitchen staff. We understand the importance of a quite afternoon when you just want to take a break from a busy life. We will definitely ask them to consider the Lodge guests. Have a wonderful day, and we hope to see you soon.
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Answer from leond411
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa3 contributions1 helpful vote
Good day Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately we are not pet friendly. We are 20 minutes drive away from the central beach and 10 minutes drive way from Keurbooms beach. Thank you
solentgirl20 asked a question Jan 2017
Portsmouth, United Kingdom27 contributions11 helpful votes
Hi - just wondered if there are any restaurants nearby - we are staying with you 24 th January Thanks Kay
Answer from ragboat
Pasadena, Maryland68 contributions24 helpful votes
There is a German, Berlin House, restaurant nearby -serves pizza, burgers. Also recommend Emily's Moon (need reservations).
Madelein wrote a tip May 2019
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Honeymoon suite has is completely secluded from the rest, with a stunning view of the dam."
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Andrew de Beer wrote a tip Feb 2019
Pretoria, South Africa28 contributions8 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Room 5 is great"
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Andy212015 wrote a tip Apr 2018
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa23 contributions6 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Family room"
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Diane D wrote a tip Mar 2018
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa115 contributions60 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"The honeymoon suite is not much more expensive than the other room, which looked nice, but were close together and question privacy."
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Karoobaby wrote a tip Jan 2017
Cape Town53 contributions6 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Ask for Room no 7"
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about Plett River Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Plett River Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Plettenberg Beach (5.3 km), Puzzle Park SA (5.5 km), and Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve (4.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Plett River Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Plett River Lodge?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Plett River Lodge?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Plett River Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Nguni Restaurant, Thyme & Again Farmstall, and Nineteen 89 Plett.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Plett River Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Are there any historical sites close to Plett River Lodge?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Global Village (6.4 km), Old Timber Shed (5.2 km), and Van Plettenberg Beacon (5.2 km).
Does Plett River Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the river view available here.
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