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Plettenberg Bay, jewel of The Garden Route, is a serene, charismatic, and hospitable town on the Indian Ocean in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Long stretches of broad, perfect golden beaches next to a sparkling sea, a breathtaking rocky peninsula, captivating unpolluted rivers, estuaries and lagoons, lofty indigenous forests and awesome endemic fynbos (Cape Floral Kingdom) inspired the early Portuguese explorers to call it 'Bahia Formosa', meaning 'Beautiful Bay'.

The temperate climate and stunning view sites render Plett, as the locals call it, perfect for a relaxing vacation, but there is plenty in the way exciting adventure on offer such as the world's highest bungee jump and tree canopy tours. Bird and nature lovers, fishing and boating enthusiasts, arts and crafts fanatics and adrenalin junkies all have a place in this astoundingly beautiful paradise. Accommodation options are as varied as the as the activities, and so there is a home away from home for everybody who wishes to explore Plettenberg Bay. Population for the city of Plettenberg Bay is around 19,445
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa beach guides .
  • Central Beach  
    Central beach is a small beach that is next to the Piesang river in Plett. The river runs into the Indian ocean and separates Beacon Island ... We recommend this beach for sunbathing.
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  • Hobie Beach  
    Hobie beach is connected to central beach in Plettenberg bay. Closer to the Lookout rocks you can, on a good day catch a few good waves. It ... We recommend this beach for surfing.
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  • Lookout Beach  
    This is a long sandy stretch of beach that at the mouth is separated by windsurfers beach. From the look out point on land you can see this ... We recommend this beach for sunbathing.
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  • Robberg Beach  
    Robberg Beach is a long sandy white beach that stretches all the way from Beacon Island to Solar Beach in Plettenberg bay. A great beach for... We recommend this beach for surfing.
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  • Plettenberg Park Hotel
    Hotel Class: 5 stars
    Boasting a stunning cliff-side location, this exclusive hotel is tucked away on a private nature reserve near Plettenberg Bay and combines excellent service and food.
  • Halcyon House
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    Situated on a quiet street close to the beach, Halcyon, Plettenberg Bay, combines the airy feel of a beach house with the elegance of a permanent home. This small guest house is also within 5 minutes’ drive of restaurants.
  • Thanda Vista B&B
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    Located just minutes from the white sandy beaches of Plettenberg Bay, along the famous Garden Route, this luxurious guest house radiates an intimate atmosphere. Thanda Vista offers guests a unique home away from home.
  • Southern Cross Beach House
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    Boasting stunning ocean views, this colonial-style guest house in Plettenberg Bay is just a short drive from the town centre and impresses with its beachfront location and tasteful décor.
  • Periwinkle Lodge Guest House
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    Situated right beside Robber Beach and over looking the Robberg Peninsula is this inviting 4-star guest house offering the very comfortable accommodation in a perfect location.
  • The Plettenberg Hotel
    Hotel Class: 5 stars
    Built on a rocky cliff, with breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains, this luxurious hotel is part of one of South Africas most established resorts.

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