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The Plettenberg Hotel

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40 Church Street, Garden Route | P. O. Box 719, Plettenberg Bay 6600, South Africa
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The Plettenberg Hotel
4.5 of 5 stars 97 Reviews
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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

We had visited in August 2011 The location was awesome! The hotel is a boutique hotel with excellent taste and big spacious well appointed rooms. Gracious service.........and breathtaking views of the bay.........We had absolute unbelievable viewing of dolphins! Would say a very very memorable stay.........they also made excelled vegetarian risotto for us! More

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Lisa Knight, General Manager at The Plettenberg Hotel, responded to this review
May 3, 2012

I appreciate your comments regarding your stay at The Plettenberg. We certainly have amazing views, and I am delighted that you have wonderful memories of our food, rooms and service. Lisa Knight More

Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Gorgeous hotel right on the water with all the amenities you expect from a 5 star hotel. Staff are super friendly, helpful and made us feel welcome. They were accommodating to any needs or requests we had. The hotel is beautiful, clean and the rooms are spacious and gorgeous. More

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Lisa Knight, General Manager at The Plettenberg Hotel, responded to this review
April 23, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful comments regarding your recent stay at our lovely hotel. I am pleased that you felt welcome and that my team and myself met all your expectations. Lisa Knight More

Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

My husband and I spent 3 days here and we were treated so graciously. The hotel is beautiful with amazing views of Plettenberg Bay. Everyone @ the hotel was wonderful and did everything they could possibly do to create a memorable visit. Thank you to Johan, Ivy, Patience, Denise, Katherine, Lee Anne @ the spa and everyone else. The food... More

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Lisa Knight, General Manager at The Plettenberg Hotel, responded to this review
April 23, 2012

Thank you for your positve review. My team are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and their friendly 5 star service. I appreciate your comments on the wonderful food at our Sand restaurant, and our amazing views from the hotel. Lisa Knight More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

We have come here for the last 3 years each time staying for longer. The staff are warm and welcoming, the rooms are beautiful, the views stunning and the food is excellent. More

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Lisa Knight, General Manager at The Plettenberg Hotel, responded to this review
April 23, 2012

Thank you for your positive review regarding our beautiful hotel and food. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Plettenberg once again. Lisa Knight More

Johannesburg, South Africa
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

My hubby and I were lucky to get a room in this beautiful hotel, driving through Plettenburg Bay. We were greeted by a wonderfully friendly lady by the name of Belinda, at reception who was so willing to assist us for the night. We chose a suite with a balcony but could quite easily have not taken the balcony option.... More

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Lisa Knight, General Manager at The Plettenberg Hotel, responded to this review
April 23, 2012

I am delighted that you had a wonderful stay at The Plettenberg. My team and myself look forward to welcoming you back to The Plettenberg on your next visit to Plettenberg Bay. Lisa Knight More

Collingwood, Ontario
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

We r staying here for 3 nts as part of our tour along the Garden Route. The staff go above and beyond and are so friendly and gentle. The rooms are large and beautifully decorated. A short walk to the main shopping area and spectacular views over the ocean. The food at the Sands restaurant has been excellent and the... More

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Lisa Knight, General Manager at The Plettenberg Hotel, responded to this review
March 15, 2012

Thank you for taking time to post a review regarding your recent stay at our property. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay, had a wonderful meal at our Sand restaurant, and enjoyed one of our amazing Mojitos. Lisa Knight. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012
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Dear Lisa, our return visit to the Sands restaurant was a very good experience. Once again the food was amazing and on this occasion the service was perfect. I can recommend  'the Seafood on the beach' it was very good and a dish that I look forward to having again, highly recommend. Thank you to Martha who looked after us... More

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Lisa Knight, General Manager at The Plettenberg Hotel, responded to this review
March 15, 2012

I am delighted that you had a wonderful meal at our Sand restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you back shortly. Lisa Knight More

Liverpool UK
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

The Plettenberg offers a combination of stunning views of the expansive bay, a beautifully designed and coordinated internal decor together with attentive staff who provide an excellent service throughout. The Plettenberg is run by a woman and it shows in the attention to detail and determination to provide a quality of service which is exemplary in every way. We have... More

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Lisa Knight, General Manager at The Plettenberg Hotel, responded to this review
February 23, 2012

Thank you for your positive comments regarding your recent stay at The Plettenberg. We look forward to welcoming you back to our beautiful hotel, during your next visit to South Africa. Lisa Knight More

Portland, Oregon, United States
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

Best features of this hotel were the restaurant ("The Sands" I think) and the views. Our dinner meal at the restaurant was top notch, with excellent seafood and service. Views from the hotel, including the restaurant, were memorable and impressive. We visited the spa next door which was surprisingly small. Apart from excellent service at the restaurant, overall hotel service/attentiveness... More

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Lisa Knight, Manager at The Plettenberg Hotel, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Thank you for your recent review and constructive comments which are currently being addressed. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Plettenberg on your next visit to Plettenberg Bay. Lisa Knight More

London
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

We enjoyed a very pleasant week end in this hotel. the location and views are stunning, overlooking the bay. The room was pleasant, clean and well laid out. After our safari this was a good place to chill out and relax. Although there is a lot to see in the area, we did very little. the food,both at dinner and... More

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Lisa Knight, General Manager at The Plettenberg Hotel, responded to this review
January 27, 2012

Thank you for your comments. I am delighted that you relaxed and enjoyed you stay at our beautiful hotel. Lisa Knight More

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40 Church Street, Garden Route | P. O. Box 719, Plettenberg Bay 6600, South Africa
Price Range: $$$

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