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The Plettenberg
Plettenberg Bay · South Africa
93.8EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$from ~$301 / night
- Beach
- beach
- couples
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #3183
The Plettenberg Hotel & Spa
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
1,764 guest reviews analysed
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Distinctions
Reader distinction- Industry awards
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
84.8 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 1,764 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Agoda and Google.
Most noted: service.
Best for
- couples
- families
- beach
- long stays
About The Plettenberg Hotel & Spa
The Plettenberg Hotel & Spa is an EMPTYJET property in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. The hotel features two villas, each offering rooms with a private pool and a spacious deck overlooking the beach and surrounding mountains. Guests have direct access to sweeping golden beaches and views of the Indian Ocean. Dining options include Amelia’s, a restaurant specialising in seafood.
With its prime city location along the Garden Route, The Plettenberg Hotel & Spa combines coastal access with private villa accommodation, making it suitable for a range of travellers seeking comfort and scenic surroundings.
Why it stands out
The Plettenberg Hotel & Spa is listed for its EMPTYJET status, private pool villas, direct beach access, and seafood dining at Amelia’s. Its location in Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route provides guests with ocean and mountain views, making it notable for both leisure and scenic stays.
Key facts
- Keys
- 2 villas
- Children
- very baby friendly
- Type
- Beach
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Beach access — views of the Indian Ocean, distant mountains, and sweeping golden beaches
- Swimming pool — evidence: Beach House With a spacious private deck and pool overlooking both the beach and surrounding mountains
Rooms
- Rooms with private pool — Beach House With a spacious private deck and pool overlooking both the beach and surrounding mountains
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
- World Travel AwardsWinner · South Africa's Leading Beach Hotel2010
- American Express The Hotel Collection
Location
-34.0500, 23.3667 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
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