The Plettenberg
40 Church Street, Plettenberg Bay 6600 South Africa
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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitised in high-temperature wash
- Face masks required for guests in public areas
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Floors marked for social distancing
- Hand sanitiser available to guests & staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
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Updated 21/05/28 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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#3 of 14 in Plettenberg Bay
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Travellers' Choice
The Plettenberg, a member of The Liz McGrath Collection, is situated on a rocky headland in one of South Africa's most spectacular beach towns - tucked neatly into the Garden Route, Plettenberg Bay boasts a year-round temperate climate, pristine beaches and dense green forests, making it the ultimate South African seaside escape. The 5-star Small Luxury Hotels of the World property has direct beach access and showcases the most breathtaking vistas in Southern Africa, with views of the ocean, mountains and endless stretches of golden sand. The hotel features 35 beautifully appointed guest rooms, including 12 Suites and two spectacular Villas. Guests may enjoy world-class cuisine courtesy of SeaFood at The Plettenberg, where Executive Chef Kaylinn Shabalala serves deliciously fresh seafood dishes. The Sandbar meanwhile is the perfect spot for pre- or post-dinner drinks, as well as tea, wine and meticulously crafted signature cocktails throughout the day. Guests may relax at one of two pools with stunning sea views, or on the Sun Lounge & Terrace, before getting pampered at the Fresh Wellness Spa, or indulging in a spot of shopping at the Collection Boutique. Whether visitors are looking for a romantic seaside escape or an action-packed family holiday, The Plettenberg is the ideal place to relax and unwind, recharge and reinvigorate.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycle rental
Babysitting
Highchairs available
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Shallow end in pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
Squash offsite
Tennis court offsite
Board games / puzzles
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
Waxing services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Mountain view
Ocean view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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Green
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Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
Location
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Grade: 86 out of 100
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40 Church Street, Plettenberg Bay 6600 South Africa
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We have been very fortunate to stay at this very prestigious hotel, from the word go we had a amazing time. Very friendly and helpful staff, beautiful interior, views and great food! Thank you MJ and team for making our stay so special, we wish you all the best! #5stars
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Response from MJ Birch, General Manager at The Plettenberg
Responded 2 days ago
Dear yolana101, Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We're so happy to see that your stay with us left you with such amazing memories! We look forward to welcoming you back in future. Kind regards, MJ, Wiida & The Team
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Great location and well designed interiors. What takes this place to a higher level are the staff. Welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Room well appointed, but My heart sunk when we were informed about a wedding during our stay. After voicing my concerns with the general manager MJ, we were moved (and upgraded) before the wedding for the rest of our stay - all handled with efficiency and smiles. Delicious breakfast and dinners, with everything at the standard you would expect. MJ really is a top class GM and appreciated his problem solving approach and chats when checking everything was going well with our trip. I would definitely return.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear LondonPiggy, Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. It was lovely having you stay with us and we love seeing how much you enjoyed spending time at the hotel. We're very glad that we managed to exceed your expectations and very much look forward to welcoming you back with your next visit. Kind regards, MJ, Wiida & The Team
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My husband and I needed some proper R&R and The Plettenberg ticked all the boxes and more. Such a peaceful and beautiful environment and outstanding views. We used the 2 x pools often and enjoyed drinking cocktails at the poolside. The service was impeccable. We thoroughly enjoyed the leisurely and delicious breakfast selection daily and the early morning walks on the beach prior. The proximity to beaches, restaurants and shops was very convenient. Special mention to MG, Wiida and Aldo for making us feel so at home. We left feeling so refreshed and will definitely be back hopefully very soon!
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Sarahvb2013, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. It is lovely to see how much you enjoyed your time at the hotel. Sipping on a cocktail while enjoying the fabulous views over the ocean from the heated pool should be on every person's bucket list and we're glad to see that you've ticked this! We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Kind regards, MJ, Wiida & The Team
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Lovely hotel. Rooms very spacious and lots of high quality amenities. Staff went out of their way to welcome us, provide us with things to do, and to accommodate our dietary requests (they have a separate vegan menu, which is excellent, though do take care as some dairy items did slip through). Breakfast was also very good, with a wide selection, and again, plenty of vegan items. Really happy about that. There was also a really personal touch from staff, with managers doing the rounds to ensure everything was top class. Location-wise, it’s lovely, and in a very secure residential area. Restaurants are all a very short uphill walk away (not sure why one reviewer suggested otherwise). Would love to return.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled
Room Tip: Our room was near reception, which was noisy on one night due noise from the bar, but outside...
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Steven B, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We're very glad to see how much you enjoyed your stay with us. We have shared your feedback with the team in the restaurant and we'll ensure we address any slipups that may take place as this should not happen. We would love to see you return as well and look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, MJ, Wiida & The Team
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We, traveling as a couple with a 4-year old child, enjoyed our stay very much and can highly recommend staying here! The room (we stayed 2 nights but not in the main house) was well appointed, clean and had a little terrace. We enjoyed a wonderful Afternoon Tea on the day of arrival. The pool was heated and faced the ocean. The restaurant had great views and good food. The wine menu was great as well. The staff in general was very professional and welcoming. We especially appreciated the little things for our daughter: amenities and pens for her as well as a bathrobe in the room and a child menu in the restaurant. The adjoining beach is wonderful for taking a walk or to play in the sand. There are only two small things where we would see potential for improvement. The side building would need its own little reception. Every time we needed something (towels for the pool, a drink or an umbrella) we had to call the main building. The second thing would be to have umbrellas already stationed in the room.…
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Response from MJ Birch, General Manager at The Plettenberg
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Piswig, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. It is lovely to see how much you and your family enjoyed your time with us. Thank you as well for the suggestions for improvements noted in your review - we highly value having our guests provide feedback on their experience as this ensure we are always striving to improve and to provide the best product possible. We look forward to welcoming you back in future. Kind regards, MJ, Wiida & The Team
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very expensive hotel, service and food is sub standard, not special, rooms and tired, no effort made to create an experience. At best a 4 star hotel experience anywhere. They don’t deserve to do well. Hospitality should be about creating experiences, memorable nights away and food and drink experiences that last a lifetime.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Responded 13 Apr 2022
Good afternoon Inspired67349395979, May I please ask that you contact me directly on gm@plettenberg.co.za so that we can engage and I can better understand the circumstances around your stay with us. I look forward to hearing from you. MJ
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A Hotel with a spectacular view over the ocean.Friendly helpful staff . Home from home comfortably spacious rooms .Beautiful decorated rooms and lounge and lobby areas . Its a place to vist for a tranquil experience.This hotel is well maintained.Always a pleasure to vist one of my favorite places.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Meinrust, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It is always a pleasure to see guests returning to their home away from home and we always try our best to ensure the experience is truly special. We look forward to welcoming you back with your next visit. Kind regards MJ, Wiida & The Team
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Sea breathtaking view room, complimentary wine. Absolutely clean and a very good air conditioner. The hotel has got two swimming pools ( one heated). The beach is very near with quite a large restaurant with beautiful view. It’s a little town centre is 5 min walk but quite lovely, there are several shops and a little market where you can go for lunch to buy street food( very nice) All the big restaurants are quite far ( take a taxi) but the meals are great. The concierge was quite helpful to organise for us all restaurants and activities. We had a river trip, monkey and birds sanctuaries (super!)
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled
Room Tip: All good restaurants are quite far from the hotel and bookings are essential
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Zhanna K, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. It is wonderful to see how much you enjoyed your time with us and in Plettenberg Bay and we hope to welcome you back again in future. Kind regards, MJ, Wiida & The Team
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The Staff where unbelievably professional, friendly and always helpful. The view, the food, the service and the accommodation was world class. Wendy & Honest where my personal favourite as well as management staff. Thank you for a wonderful time xxx mwah 💋
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Response from MJ Birch, General Manager at The Plettenberg
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Nomad28361264331, Thank you for the wonderful review. We're very privileged to have an amazing team at the hotel and they enjoy nothing more than meeting new guests and welcoming back old friends. We hope to see you again and look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, MJ, Wiida & The Team
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Talking about over promise and underdeliver, the prices are 5 star luxury, service and food are at best 3 star, no effort what so ever is made for the guest experience, delayed at check in room not ready, booked in main house but tried to put us in the other building, clearly overwhelmed by the business levels, breakfast was ordinary limited choice and offering no WOW. Rooms were old and bartered needs a makeover. Living of there reputation of old.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Response from MJ Birch, General Manager at The Plettenberg
Responded 08 Mar 2022
Good afternoon Truffle Hunting Chef, May I please ask that you contact me directly on gm@plettenberg.co.za so that we can engage and I can better understand the circumstances around your stay with us. I look forward to hearing from you. MJ
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PRICE RANGE
US$166 - US$242 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapePlettenberg Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
37
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about The Plettenberg
Which popular attractions are close to The Plettenberg?
Nearby attractions include Garden Route (0.1 km), St Peters Anglican Church (0.2 km), and Whale Tail Lookout Point (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Plettenberg?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at The Plettenberg?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Plettenberg?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Plettenberg?
Conveniently located restaurants include SeaFood at The Plettenberg, Grand Africa Lookout Beach, and The Lookout Deck.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Plettenberg?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does The Plettenberg have airport transportation?
Yes, The Plettenberg offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is The Plettenberg located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.9 km away from the centre of Plettenberg Bay.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Plettenberg?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Plettenberg offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.