The Plettenberg Hotel  

Perched on a rocky headland in Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route, this 5-star beach hotel has direct beach access and panoramic ocean, mountain and golden-sand views. It’s a short walk to Plettenberg Bay Beach and the town center. Expect regular dolphin and whale sightings and easy access to Garden Route adventures.

The hotel offers 37 individually decorated rooms and suites, including sea-view doubles and larger suites with balconies or terraces. Rooms come with Smart TVs, minibars, bathrobes and private bathrooms; select suites add lounge areas and extra outdoor space. The vibe is chic coastal and focused on big views and relaxed comfort.

Two outdoor sea-view pools plus an indoor pool, a sun terrace, and a Fresh Wellness Spa with massage, steam room and sauna. There’s a fitness center and a diving club, plus an activities desk to book local tours and adventures. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings, relax poolside, or stroll straight onto the beach.

Onsite business center and event facilities with meeting support, plus complimentary wireless internet across the property. Free self-parking is available and a roundtrip airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge.

Restaurant at Plettenberg focuses on fresh South African seafood and regional flavors with pool and sea views. The Sandbar is the spot for cocktails, wine and light drinks, and buffet breakfasts are served daily (for a fee). 24-hour room service is also available.