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Reviews of Emily Moon River Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1 Rietvlei Road, 6600 Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

#5 of 33 hotels in Plettenberg Bay

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 265 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    9.0
    A great hideaway spot with lots of character and excellent rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Maybe a few food and drink options throughout the day.

    We thought Emily Moon was incredibly charming and interesting. The food was great and staff were generally lovely.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Even after 10 years still a great place. Well maintained and good hospitality.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's in high demand so booking well in advance is advised.

    Very clean, very comfortable accommodation in a separate chalet with lovely views over the surrounding countryside.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Overall lovely stay though! beautiful location, very clean and neat and tidy. The food outstanding!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mini bar very overpriced. The bubble bath doesn't actually make any bubbles, and the slippers are those cheap disposable ones, which for the price could be better quality. Overall though we enjoyed our stay, we are not sure if it is worth the money paid.

    The breakfast was a nice extra and delicious! Dinner at the restaurant was also outstanding. The room was neat and clean and the most beautiful location overlooking the winding river!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    10
    Just loved this amazing property. Round every corner Steak filet the best ever. Staff helpful & friendly. Beautif
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Outstandingly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bottled water provided in the room was the bare minimum. We ran out of water each day before dinner even though spending the day outside of the hotel.

    Amazing views, great destination, great menus

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    Peaceful luxury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would be great if the restaurant was still open for lunch but I think they stopped doing this awhile ago. Maybe more comfy chairs or loungers for the rooms patio/deck

    Everything was amazing, our room looked over the river and was almost completely private from neighbours. Lots of nice little touches in the room. We enjoyed also being able to take the kayak out on the river. The restaurant was also wonderful with great meals and well priced. Staff wonderful and kind. This was our favourite stay in South Africa

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    9.0
    Very relaxing stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view was just beautiful! We enjoyed staying at the pool in the evening and having a drink while watching sunset on the terrace! The interior was very special with a lot of little details! Food was also very delicious!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    9.0
    5 star setting, accommodation and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    advertised an aircon on booking.com but there was only a fan and it was very hot!

    Stunning setting, gardens and beautiful room. Food was excellent at the restaurant and a great breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    10
    Absolutely perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Magnificent location, eclectic and stunning interior design, warm & friendly staff, delicious food (for goodness sake have the butter chicken curry, it is life-affirming), and views for days that change every 10 minutes as the sun moves along its course. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very beautiful hotel, with some improvements on evening meni
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was mediocre

    Voew of the rooms is amazing and very comfortable. Very helpfull staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable stay, it was a pity that we chose the wrong room, the front rooms are absolutely beautiful with fabulou
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The dissimilarity to any other establishment, vibtant colours will lots of special areas. A surprise around each corner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    10
    Amazing Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was lovely, highly recommend!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    10
    Beautiful Birthday Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    This is such a beautiful location we didn’t make it into town. We chose the restaurant first and accommodation second so we could relax and enjoy my birthday celebration. The food was incredible (and so affordable) and the hospitality some of the best we’ve had in SA.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Love this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    8.0
    Great short getaway with very good service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool area and walkways very tired…better at night than in the cold light of day

    Super bedroom and restaurant

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    10
    Would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    BEAUTIFUL location. Host was personable and gracious. Lovely meal onsite.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    9.0
    It was a truly beautiful experience. We will definitely return for another stay, hopefully longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately our sleep was disturbed by the noisy air conditioner and fridge switching on and off. Perhaps the fridge could be placed in the cupboard in the dressing room?

    Breakfast was good. I just didn't like being forced to sit at a table right next to a family with 3 noisy small children just because the waiters all wanted the tables they were serving to be close to one another. We loved the canoeing and swimming in the pool. And our request for a special table for dinner (it was our wedding anniversary) was successful, making our evening even more special. The food was delicious and service was very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unique in design and location with friendly service and focus on luxury comfort

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    10
    Heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No faults

    A very special place to stay . Can’t fault it and just sorry only had availability for 1 night .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    They don't provide lunch or non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day, despite having two restaurants, which struck us as odd. However, the housekeeping staff kindly prepared a sandwich for us.

    It's a really beautiful lodge. The reception, the pool, the restaurant all very beautiful. Very serene kind of vibe. Great room with a cute little garden and an outside shower (love it). Great breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wish we could have stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms and views were amazing. The rooms were clean and big, staff were amazing,

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Excellent Location, Lovely Room, staff and food excellent

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    8.0
    Great quirky place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our River facing room needed updating.

    Great restaurant food/atmosphere. Brilliant customer service.

    Stayed in January 2024

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