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Reviews of The Plettenberg Hotel 5 stars

40 Church Street, 6600 Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

#3 of 34 hotels in Plettenberg Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 473 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Making a concerted effort to endorse the paradise effect of this stunning property.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The "men in blue suits"......aloof and boring. Housekeeping Staff requires better training and a bit more sophistication in order to navigate more pristine finishing touches generally.

    The Front-of-house Ladies, Enthea, Martha and other Team Members, are the Backbone of the hotel. Very helpful, friendly and undoubtedly, makes the effort to contribute to a Guests' memorable.stay and experience. Simply wonderful. Restaurant waiters.......really great!.....oh! and the Barman, Honest.........is a national treasure at the hotel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    10
    I will be back!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location, incredibly comfortable room and excellent service.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful setting, wonderful and friendly staff, sumptuous breakfasts. This is really a great hotel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Service was phenomenal

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    8.0
    Nic stop by
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old wooden windows ,old room doors u need to lock your room with the key

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    10
    Another delightful stay in this little gem of a luxury hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing !

    Another wonderful stay in this gem of a hotel. From the moment you check in you start to feel the special elegant and restful ambiance of this beautifully decorated hotel. Rooms are tasteful, light and airey with a lovely nautical feel. Bed also extremely comfortable. Beer battered hake served in the restaurant was some of the best we have ever eaten and their breakfasts are what one would expect from a 5 star establishment - fabulous ! To Ian, thank you for going above and beyond to make our stay special ! We will be back again.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heated pool was not operational

    Excellent choice and quality

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    10
    Absolutely fabulous place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely fabulous hotel. Staff were incredible. Facilities amazing. Food out of this world

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Our room had amazing views aver the sea.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything was perfect in this hotel. Views, food, location etc. can’t fault it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    NA

    Both breakfast and location excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic view and location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    No lift in hotel. Too many stairs.

    All good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    It surpassed the five-star rating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    NOTHING

    Our stay was exceptional, the breakfast, the dinner, the staff, the room, everything was AMAZING.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is split across two locations with two small pools. Perhaps segment the adults from those with small and noisy children across the two locations?

    Good location. Food was excellent. Lovely decoration. Great bar with excellent selection of whiskies.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is spectacular and the hotel exceeded our expectations, I would definitely stay there again again. The service we received from the stuff is amazing, we actually wanted to extend our stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing staff to welcome you.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Can heaven really be better than this?
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only that we were unable to extend our stay because so many other people obviously know about this place (jokes!)...nothing to complain about.

    The views outside our suite must be unparalleled. We had bright sunny, if somewhat chilly, weather that emphasized the jaw-dropping beauty of the waves coming into Lookout Beach. It really is glorious. The staff were very quick to help us deal with our trailer (this was a break during our camping trip) and were always friendly, helpful and informative. After a bracing swim and body-surfing at Lookout, we spent a delicious half-hour warming up in their heated pool across the road continuing to drink in the lovely sea views. The restaurant serves delicious meals in the evening, one of which we shared with old friends who happened to be visiting Plett at the same time. The breakfasts were superb, with lots of variety to suit anyone's taste and allowing us as ever to enjoy the blue skies and seas, even from an inside table. The beds were sumptuous and the room was tastefully tastefully decorated. This really is a high class establishment that has attracted a strong interest from international visitors. It certainly deserves every bit of the high reputation it has built up and made the most of its almost unique position.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    The Plettenberg is a joy to spend two nights .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved it all

    Loved receiving a balloon tied to a bottle of wine as a welcome back gift !

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The pools were small and not enough room for sun beds. The space in between was limited hence felt a bit cramped.

    The breakfast choice was excellent, the restaurant was excellent for dinner as was the complementary mini bar. The views were breathtaking, and the staff were attentive and cheerful. The general decor was beautiful. Great security.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    2-day escape for my partner and I, it was relaxing, comfortable and perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location is excellent, views are beautiful and the breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Fabulous Seaview hotel in beautiful Plettenberg
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Located within easy walking distance of Main Street & the Whale viewpoint.The view from the hotel is magnificent. It is worth every penny to book a Seaview room. Our room was very comfortable and well appointed. We enjoyed a delicious dinner at the hotel on our first night. All the staff and management were friendly and very welcoming. Car parking is directly outside the hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    A beautiful location and the highest levels of care from everyone who works there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike

    The views are absolutely stunning, and the rooms were so comfortable. What made our stay next level amazing was the team that works there, who when they knew I was pregnant and my partner was injured went out of their way to make us feel as cared for as possible. I’ve never been so well looked after, we can’t wait to come back and see everyone again!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. We loved it so much we opted to extend our stay. Beautiful location and the most accommodating and welcoming staff, no ask was too much bother. Food was exceptional for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 10/10

    Stayed in March 2024

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