The Plettenberg Hotel, Plettenberg Bay
The Plettenberg, a 5 star Relais & Chateaux Hotel built on a rocky headland with breathtaking vistas of the sea, mountains and miles of golden sand in one of the most spectacular resorts in Africa - Plettenberg Bay heart of the 'Garden Route' and one of the world's scenic gems.
This exclusive hotel has 37 superb rooms and suites, two swimming pools - one of which is heated, Carchele Spa, award winning Wine Cellar, and The Collection Boutique and Travel Desk.
Our 37 luxury rooms and suites are all air-conditioned and offer a truly idyllic and indulgent experience. We have two swimming pools, one of which is heated, and both visually flow into the ocean below. Experience fabulous sightings of dolphins and whales in the bay from the hotel terraces. For the more adventurous there are numerous excursions and activities within close proximity to the hotel.
Other hotel facilities include an award winning wine cellar, stocked with a selection of the best local wines and available for special occasion private dining, and a Collection Boutique and Travel Desk - offering a unique selection of specialty items and clothing from the area
Sandbar is a modern and chic cocktail bar, whilst Sand serves progressive South African cuisine with the emphasis on fresh seafood and local produce. The restaurants décor introduces the elements of sand and sea into the dining experience.
Experience fabulous sightings of dolphins and whales in the bay from the hotel terraces. For the more adventurous there are numerous excursions and activities within close proximity to the hotel.
The Beach House and Look-Out Villa are family friendly private beach getaways situated next to the main hotel, with their own swimming pools and access to all hotel facilities.
The Beach House is situated next to the hotel's main building. Decorated in soft creams and blues with bleached wooden floors, it makes the ideal private getaway, while still having access to all the main hotel facilities and a 24-hour butler service.
The Beach House consists of two en-suite bedrooms, a large sitting room with fireplace, dining room and small service kitchen. The main bedroom leads onto a sundeck and plunge pool, with spectacular views of the bay and mountains. The house is fully air-conditioned.
Lookout Villa
Overlooking one of the world's most beautiful bays, this African contemporary house enjoys a view of magical sunrises, whales breaching in the winter months, and pods of dolphins rejoicing the whole year round.
Gentle sandy and ocean colours filter through the house with a mix of textures and lighting that creates a warm and relaxing atmosphere. A mix of dark stained floors and sisal carpeting are throughout the house.
Sand at The Plettenberg
This restaurant embraces views of Formosa Bay that are unsurpassed along this stretch of the beautiful South African coast. The mood is relaxed, the décor stylish contemporary, and the food modern South African. Sand is open for breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner.
Breakfasts offer a sumptuous buffet of fresh fruit, cheeses, cold meats, cereals and yoghurts, or a full cooked English breakfast of your choice.
Keep an eye open for the chef's special "cooked breakfast" selection.
Experience two of the most unique activities in and around Plettenberg Bay on the day of your choice:
Ocean Blue Adventures offer a 2 hour ecological adventure, which leaves from Central Beach and heads east past a bird sanctuary, traverses the bay and cruises back along the inside of Robberg. On the tour you will usually encounter dolphins, some shark species, seals, pelagic seabirds as well as Southern Right and Humpback whales during their season.
Tenikwa wild life awareness centre: Step into the world of the charismatic Cheetah. Enjoy a one hour guided tour of South Africa's seldom seen lesser cats such as Serval, Caracal, African Wildcats and the rare Black-footed Cat. This is a opportunity to get close to some amazing creatures.
