The Plettenberg Hotel in Plettenberg Bay

The Plettenberg Hotel offers 37 individually decorated guest rooms and two family-style villas. Each room includes a spacious en suite bathroom, smart TV, refrigerator, hairdryer, and telephone. Many rooms feature ocean or bay views, and some have balconies. The villas provide extra space and private pools. All accommodations include tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning, and heating.

The Plettenberg Restaurant serves progressive South African cuisine with panoramic views of Formosa Bay. The menu focuses on local seafood, including beer-battered hake, tuna, and steak. Breakfast is a buffet with a la carte options. The Sandbar is an informal cocktail bar for evening drinks. Guests can also order room service or dine on the terrace. Special diet menus and kids' meals are available, and the initial minibar stock is complimentary.

The hotel has two infinity pools, one heated, overlooking the ocean. The Fresh Wellness Spa offers treatments such as massages, body scrubs, facials, and couples massage, plus a steam room and spa lounge. A fitness centre with complimentary water is on site. Guests can also enjoy outdoor activities like biking, golf at courses within 3 km, and guided tours. Sun loungers, beach chairs, and pool towels are provided.

The Plettenberg is on a rocky headland in the heart of the Garden Route, overlooking Plettenberg Bay. It is a short walk down to the beach and a steep uphill walk to the town centre with shops and restaurants. Nearby attractions include Robberg Nature Reserve (for hiking), Knysna Elephant Park, and Outeniqua Transport Museum. The hotel offers free parking, airport shuttle, and car hire. Guests often spot dolphins and whales from the property.

Services include a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/out, luggage storage, and a tour desk. The hotel provides meeting and banquet facilities, a business centre, and fax/photocopying. Family services include babysitting, board games, and children's amenities like a baby bathtub and mini robe. Pet-friendly accommodations come with pet baskets and bowls. Other services: room service, laundry, dry cleaning, airport transfers, and safety deposit boxes. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.