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Corné Moodie

Amazing high tea experience!

Review of The Plettenberg
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 08 Oct 2022
Wow what an amazing experience! My wife and I visited the Plettenberg Hotel for a high tea and it was an absolute treat. The sweet and savoury bites were out of this world and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The cherry on top was certainly the school of dolphins having fun right in front of us in the ocean - what a breathtaking view! Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience. You will definitely see us again. You guys are a 10/10!
Date of stay: October 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Melissa Theron, General Manager at The Plettenberg, responded to this review
Responded 15 Oct 2022
Dear Corne232456,

Thank you for your review of your recent visit to the Hotel. We are delighted that you enjoyed the views, marine life and of course our High Tea offering.

We look forward in welcoming you back soon.

Warm regards,
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Reviewed 16 September 2022

The hotel is in a wonderful location over looking Plettenberg Bay and Keurbooms Lagoon/River. Staff were very friendly, efficient and helpful. Nothing is perfect, but this hotel and it's staff are as close as it can be.

Room tip: All rooms vary! Rooms on east side do have sea views.
Date of stay: September 2022
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Melissa Theron, General Manager at The Plettenberg, responded to this reviewResponded 15 October 2022

Dear NeilL233,

The Plettenberg team is grateful for your review.

We are happy you enjoyed our location and views and complimented the friendliness, efficient and helpful staff we have.

Warm regards,



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Reviewed 8 September 2022

With one of the best views in the world from your breakfast table and excellent service and professional staff the signature location of The Plettenberg, it remains our family's preferred place of stay in Plettenberg Bay

Room tip: Sea view rooms
Date of stay: September 2022
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Melissa Theron, General Manager at The Plettenberg, responded to this reviewResponded 15 October 2022

Dear doup2018,

Thank you for choosing to stay at the Plettenberg Hotel, we are even more grateful for the positive review you left us, especially regarding our views & professional staff.

We trust you and the family will return in the near future.

Warm regards,

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Reviewed 23 August 2022

We visited The Plettenberg as part of our honeymoon in South Africa and it was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, we had a beautiful room overlooking the ocean and the food was incredible. The French toast at breakfast was superb and the Mermaid's Dream cocktails are a must try!

Date of stay: July 2022
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Melissa Theron, General Manager at The Plettenberg, responded to this reviewResponded 15 October 2022

Dear suzie194,

Thank you for giving us a perfect rating. I’m sure the entire Plett Team enjoyed catering to your needs as much as you enjoyed your stay.

We trust you will visit us again when you are next in South Africa.

Warm regards,

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Reviewed 21 August 2022 via mobile

We visited the Plettenberg Hotel while on honeymoon and it has left a lasting impression for us since. The staff were so welcoming and always very helpful and polite. Our room was immaculate and the view over the bay was spectacular. Would highly recommend a visit for somebody doing the garden route.

Room tip: The breakfast was amazing!
Date of stay: August 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Melissa Theron, General Manager at The Plettenberg, responded to this reviewResponded 15 October 2022

Dear Companion43218084382,

Thank you for your positive comments. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to see you back at the Plettenberg to celebrate your 1st Wedding Anniversary.

Warm regards,

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Reviewed 1 July 2022 via mobile

We arrived and were greeted by a vibrant welcoming front desk and outstanding panoramic sea views from the restuarant . All the managers are eager to help and are excited to recommend places to go on Plett. The hotel is very peaceful and serene with beautiful sea gulls having a drink on the edge of the infinity pool . The breakfast is perfectly presented and they had a lovely menu for our son who was eager to try something new each day. Including pan cakes, french toast, waffles :)

When I walked into our "Beach House", I was shocked by how perfectly clean and well looked after the property is. There was not a thing out of place. We had our own heated pool and the house faces perfectly over the sea and gets amazing morning and afternoon sun. Light and bright with hints of blue throughout. My son was super surprised by his huge king bed with massive TV with all the channels he enjoys. He had special kids bubble bath, shower gel and he had his own little gown with a welcome bag. Of course, I enjoyed my Morton Brown products which smell lovely.

We loved the top heated pool which had views surrounding the bay. The conceirge/duty manager was really sweet, gave my son goggles for the pool and a bucket and spade when we walked down to the beach.

I think the most memorable thing for me was how happy everyone is. From the security to the general manager. It felt like home to us!

Date of stay: July 2022
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Melissa Theron, General Manager at The Plettenberg, responded to this reviewResponded 15 October 2022

Dear JanineS1822,

We really do appreciate your most wonderful review of your stay with us earlier this year. I am delighted that that family enjoyed the Hotel, Villa as well as the little treats we offer to children.

We do hope you will return to the Plettenberg on your next visit to the area.

Warm regards,

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