The Plettenberg Hotel
Perched on a rocky headland, The Plettenberg Hotel offers 5-star accommodation with ocean and mountain views, two infinity pools, and a serene spa.
The Plettenberg, a distinguished 5-star hotel, is gracefully situated on a rocky headland in the heart of The Garden Route. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the sea and mountains, with opportunities to spot dolphins and whales, and take a refreshing dip in one of two infinity pools.
Each of the 37 individually decorated guest rooms is thoughtfully equipped with a spacious en suite bathroom and a smart TV. For convenience, every room also includes a refrigerator, a hairdryer, and a telephone.
The hotel offers a variety of amenities to enhance your stay, including a selection of treatments at Fresh Wellness Spa and a gym with complimentary water. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to several golf courses, all within 3 km of the hotel.
For dining, The Plettenberg Restaurant presents progressive South African cuisine alongside panoramic views of Formosa Bay. Sandbar, a casual yet refined cocktail bar, provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks.
The hotel's location is particularly favored by couples, who have rated it 9.9 for a two-person visit.
Spa facilities at this hotel
Outdoor swimming pool Free!
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
Guest reviews· 9.4/10 (712)
The Plettenberg Hotel consistently earns high praise from guests, with many describing their stays as "incredible" and "game-changing." A recurring highlight is the "superb oceanview experience," underscoring the hotel's prime location in Plettenberg Bay. Guests frequently note the hotel's "overall good standard" and commend its comfortable atmosphere, often adding it to their "best holiday list."
While the hotel is acknowledged for its class and quality, some guests found it to be on the pricier side, noting it as "expensive but class." Recurring requests for additional amenities include a wake-up service or alarm clock, along with access to streaming services like Netflix. Nevertheless, the presence of an outdoor swimming pool, spa and wellness center, and customizable special diet menus (on request) are highly valued features contributing to the positive guest experience, as is the convenience of breakfast in the room.
What guests rated
- Cleanliness
- 9.8
- Staff
- 9.7
- Location
- 9.9
- Comfort
- 9.8
- Value for money
- 8.8
- Wi-Fi
- 9.5
- Breakfast
- 9.0
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Superb breakfast