Discover Plettenberg Bay's Premier Hotels: Your Guide to a Perfect South African Getaway

Nov 06, 2025 0

Many of South Africa’s charms come together in Plettenberg Bay. Set on the iconic Garden Route, “Plett” is the kind of place where you can walk through ancient forests in the morning and be on the beach in the afternoon. Embracing South Africa’s wilder side is par for the course here.

Beaches are a big part of life in Plett - perfect for lazy days or getting active. Stroll along the shores of Lookout beach and, as the name suggests, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins. Or grab your surfboard and head for Robberg.

Take little ones to see wild monkeys at Monkeyland, or trek through magical indigenous forests at Birds of Eden. Robberg Nature Reserve is a must if you love to mix nature with a good hike amongst prehistoric rocks, caves and sand dunes. South Africa’s smallest wine growing region is big on variety.

Beacon Island Resort: Award-Winning Family Friendly Resort on The Garden Route

Beacon Island Resort, in the heart of the picturesque Garden Route region, is one of the Western Cape’s premier resort hotels. Surrounded by forests, mountains, sun-kissed beaches, and the vastness of the ocean, this award-winning Plettenberg Bay hotel and resort is a relaxing destination for family holidays, corporate events, and romantic breaks.

Each of the hotel’s 200 en-suite rooms are equipped with DStv, a mini-fridge, uncapped WiFi, a comfortable double bed and feature beautiful views of the ocean or lagoon. For even more oceanfront relaxation, the hotel’s eight suites include a private lounge, balcony and sea-view showers.

With two of Plettenberg Bay’s best beaches on our doorstep, a choice of indoor and outdoor pool to choose from, as well as a fitness centre and spa, the hotel has everything you need for a beachfront holiday. For business guests, there’s self-service workstations, business support services and a boardroom and meeting room for hosting Garden Route events.

From breakfast overlooking the beach to sundowners with uninterrupted ocean views, and from ocean-fresh seafood to grilled steaks, the bars and restaurants at Beacon Island are some of the best in Plettenberg Bay. Get the best rates at our TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice hotel when you join our frequentguest rewards programme.

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Accommodation Options at Beacon Island Resort

Standard Rooms: All Standard Rooms have views of either the ocean or lagoon and are designed for a comfortable and relaxed stay in Plettenberg Bay.
Suites: Suites are sea-facing, with sea-view showers, separate lounge, dressing room, and balcony.
Timeshare & SunSwop: Experience more at Southern Sun Resorts when you become a member of our holiday timeshare programme.

Timeshare and SunSwop

Timeshare owners at Beacon Island Resort pay an annual fee to enjoy shared ownership of one of the beautiful rooms that can be then used for an unforgettable Southern Sun Resorts holiday. Best of all, our timeshare programme opens up a world of holiday opportunities including automatic SunSwop membership, the chance to earn SunRands, and the option to holiday in over 4,300 resorts globally with our RCI partnership. Take a look through the Annual Report to find out all you need to know about Beacon Island Resort.

As a SunSwop member your holiday weeks are exclusively for you to decide how to use them. Whether you rent it out privately, gift it to a friend, exchange it for a stay at one of our other Southern Sun Resorts, or even swop it for a holiday from RCI’s global portfolio, the choice is up to you. And, if you can’t use your week, the Rental Pool allows you to deposit it for someone else to buy.

To ensure you enjoy all the benefits without the stress, you can now sign-up, pay, and swop online. Find out more here.

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Sales & Rentals

Whether you’re a timeshare owner in one of our resorts wanting to rent or sell your week, or if you’re in the market to buy timeshare in one of our resorts, Southern Sun Timesharing is here to assist you. Southern Sun Timesharing has successfully been helping timeshare owners sell and rent their weeks for over 25 years.

If you’d like to find out more about buying a timeshare week at one of our resorts, please contact our sales office or the property.

General Information & Location

Check-in/Check-out: You can check-in after 14h00 and check-out is before 10h00 at Beacon Island Resort. Talk to the guest services team about a late check-out or early check-in at Beacon Island Resort if required.
Location: Beacon Island Resort is conveniently located in the heart of the picturesque Garden Route region. You can find a map for Beacon Island Resort here.
Nearby Attractions: Guests staying at Beacon Island Resort are close to Goose Valley Golf Course and Tsitsikamma Forest.
Parking: Yes, there is parking at Beacon Island Resort.
Beach Access: Yes, Beacon Island Resort is directly on the beachfront.
Backup Power: Yes, Beacon Island Resort has a backup power source that will switch on in case of load shedding or a power outage.

Restaurants & Bars

At Beacon Island Resort you can dine in Captain’s Cabin restaurant and enjoy drinks at Sea Lounge Bar. Robberg Room restaurant serves the best seafood and steak dinners in Plett.

Breakfast: Breakfast is offered at Beacon Island Resort. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfasts in Beacon Café and Gazebo Lounge at Beacon Island Resort.

Wellness & Leisure

Spa: Yes, Beacon Island Resort has a spa. You can find out all about Jiwu Spa and Salon, treatments, spa packages, and special offers here.
Gym: Yes, there is a gym at Beacon Island Resort. Guests can work out in the gym 7 days a week.

Services & Amenities

WiFi: Yes, guests at Beacon Island Resort, enjoy free uncapped WiFi during their stay.
Swimming Pool: Yes, Beacon Island Resort has 2 heated pools. There is an outdoor and indoor pool for guests.
Amenities: Beacon Island Resort has two swimming pools, a concierge, shuttle service and other great amenities to help you have a memorable stay.
Shuttle Service: Yes, Beacon Island Resort has a shuttle service for guests.
Meetings: Yes, Beacon Island Resort is great for meetings. There are 2 venues to choose from with space for up to 150 guests.

The Plettenberg

Voted #1 Hotel in South Africa in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, The Plettenberg is a five-star seaside sanctuary set on a rocky headland in Plettenberg Bay, along the iconic Garden Route. The Plettenberg, situated on a rocky headland in Plettenberg Bay, along the famous Garden Route - is the ultimate South African seaside escape.

The hotel offers easy access to all of the area’s attractions as it's centrally located in Plettenberg Bay. The bay is situated within a narrow coastal stretch of 300 kilometres between Mossel Bay and the Tsitsikamma Mountains, known as the Garden Route.

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At Amelia’s, guests indulge in world-class cuisine where the bounty of the sea takes centre stage - a dining experience as captivating as the view itself.

The hotel's restaurant, SeaFood at The Plettenberg, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves modern international cuisine featuring local produce and fresh seafood. Alternatively, a tapas menu is offered at lunch for guests who are lounging on the terrace or by the pool.

Leading off from the sun lounge, The Sandbar is an elegant, contemporary cocktail bar and lounge with a striking décor, blending glass, white leather, marble and natural oak.

Children are welcome at The Plettenberg and families are advised to book the Beach House or the Lookout Villa for the most spacious accommodation. Alternatively, some of the rooms can interconnect to create a multi-bedroom option. On arrival, children are greeted with an ocean-themed activity book, and during their stay they can make use of children's bathroom amenities, dressing gowns, slippers, DVDs and a welcome gift found in their room. For those looking to celebrate a special occasion, romantic turndowns with sparkling wine are available at night.

Guests can make use of the two outdoor swimming pools, the spa and gym equipment, which is provided in a bag for personal use. There's also a boutique and laundry facilities on site, while complimentary Wi-Fi can be accessed throughout the property.

There are a wide variety of excursions offered to guests in the locality, which the concierge team at The Plettenberg will be more than happy to book for you. Activities to enjoy in the local area include hiking at the Plettenberg Reserve, ocean safaris, mountain biking, golfing and birdwatching.

Accommodation Options at The Plettenberg

Rooms are elegantly furnished, featuring large windows and contemporary bathrooms. All room types include tea/coffee, complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning and under-floor heating.
The Double rooms are stylish and spacious, while the Luxury Double rooms feature a small sitting area. Some also come with a private balcony offering wonderful views of Plettenberg Bay and the ocean.
Suites are open and bright, featuring a separate spacious living area, and some can be interconnected to accommodate families.
Two larger accommodation options are also offered, which are perfect for families. The Beach House has two en suite bedrooms, a large sitting room with fireplace, a dining room and a kitchen. In addition, its private swimming pool offers views of the surrounding mountains and the sea.

Other Charming Stays in Plettenberg Bay

Beyond the well-known resorts, Plettenberg Bay offers a variety of unique and charming accommodations:

Eco-Hotel: A three-bedroom, family-owned eco-hotel inhabited by numerous animals, offering a peaceful stay surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Owner Managed Guest House: A charming guest house with just two-bedrooms, a sunny terrace, inviting pool, and beautifully decorated rooms.
Sleek Suites and Cottages: Stylish accommodation on the edge of Keurbooms Nature Conservation Park with stunning views and total tranquillity.
Colonial-Style Accommodation: Nestled amidst 40 acres of manicured grounds, offering an elegant stay in rural Edenbrook with antique furnishings.
Pet-Friendly Hotel: With quaint and colorful interiors, this hotel is within walking distance of town and the beach.
Self-Catering Apartments and B&B: Conveniently located moments from the beach, offering contemporary style rooms with tea and coffee making facilities.
Hunter's Country House: An unequivocally luxurious wilderness lodge with capacious four-posters beds, lavish bathrooms, and family cottages with their own pool.
Georgian Manor House: Overlooking Keurbooms River lagoon, ensconced by the Tsitsikamma Mountains, offering an elegant country retreat.
Colonial Structure with Ocean Views: Enjoy far-reaching views of the ocean in this rose-covered white-wood colonial structure with quaint rooms and antique pieces.
Super Stylish Guest House: A fun guest house with a youthful spirit, modern beach-chic interiors, a great restaurant, and a popular 'Happy Hour'.
Cape-Dutch Style Home: Offering idyllic country living with spacious rooms, modern bathrooms, and pastoral views.
Guestrooms with Sea Views: Six charming guestrooms, decorated in nautical hues and themes, boasting beautiful sea views.
Bright and Contemporary Hotel: Enjoying far-reaching views across Plettenberg Bay, offering doubles, family suites, and cottage accommodation.
Modern Hotel Moments from the Ocean: Perfect for couples and families, offering spacious suites decorated in bright and airy nautical palettes.
Emily Moon River Lodge: Filled with Indian, African, and Balinese interiors, providing guests with a magical hideaway on the banks of the Piesang River.
Luxury Guesthouse: Located in The Crags with excellent equestrian facilities, featuring individually decorated rooms filled with antique pieces.
Beachfront Boutique Hotel: With simple yet elegant design and interiors furnished with stylish decor and artworks, offering pretty gardens surrounding the pool.
Treetop Accommodation: Utterly magical treetop accommodation just 10km from Plettenberg Bay, perfect for romantics and families alike.

Summary of Hotels in Plettenberg Bay
Hotel Name	Type	Key Features
Beacon Island Resort	Resort Hotel	Beachfront, family-friendly, multiple pools, spa, restaurants
The Plettenberg	Luxury Hotel	Sea views, fine dining, spa, multiple pools, family-friendly
Eco-Hotel	Boutique Hotel	Family-owned, animal inhabitants, peaceful countryside
Owner Managed Guest House	Guest House	Charming, sunny terrace, inviting pool
Emily Moon River Lodge	Lodge	Indian, African, and Balinese interiors, magical hideaway