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The Old Rectory

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel with spa

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Buffet
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
On the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Cnr Bull and Meeding Street., Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Place, Old Timber Shed
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Plettenberg Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Van Plettenberg Beacon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite, Garden Area

Luxury Suite, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, Poolside

Luxury Suite, Poolside

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Plettenberg Bay

On the beach.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Old Timber Shed and Van Plettenberg Beacon. Also, Plettenberg Bay Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and St Peters Anglican Church is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Timber Shed - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Van Plettenberg Beacon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Peters Anglican Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrington’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dough & co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Seakrit Spot - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Plato Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The pie shop - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Old Rectory

3.5-star beachfront hotel with spa
The Old Rectory offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Old Rectory. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Plettenberg Bay hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 10 buildings
  • Built in 1777
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Old Rectory offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 8 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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  • Parking included
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The price is CA $419
CA $487 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
The Plettenberg Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: ZAR 3600.0 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Old Rectory Hotel Plettenberg Bay
Old Rectory Hotel
Old Rectory Plettenberg Bay
Old Rectory
The Old Rectory Hotel
The Old Rectory Plettenberg Bay
The Old Rectory Hotel Plettenberg Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Rectory to the airport?

The Old Rectory is 4.5 mi (9-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Rectory?

As of Mar 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Rectory on Mar 26, 2026 start from CA $679, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Old Rectory have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Rectory.

How close is The Old Rectory to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Rectory offer free breakfast?

The Old Rectory does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Rectory?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Old Rectory?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Old Rectory?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Old Rectory have a pool?

The Old Rectory features an outdoor pool.

Does The Old Rectory have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Old Rectory have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Swedish massages.

How close is The Old Rectory to downtown Plettenberg Bay?

The Old Rectory is 0.4 mi away from Plettenberg Bay.

The Old Rectory Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Veyrier-du-Lac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel de charme organisé autour d’un ancien presbytère. Équipe au petit soin, piscine très agréable et de très bon vins
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Weyers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

G

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, friendly staff, cute bar and excellent breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely boutique hotel

This was part of trip where we had a longer stay of 3 nights we really enjoyed it here the hotel had a lot of character, rooms were nice not huge but had all that you needed. It was a good location for very good nearby restaurants, and a nice but busy beach within walking distance, also boat trips within walking distance. The food was amazing very large portions. Anything you need the staff will help with bookings for boat trips and restaurants. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tigest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A dream venue

This place is perfect! 2 minute walk to the beach, amazing rooms, and great food. The staff were really accommodating and generous with their support for activities and queries. On a rainy day, I decided to book a treatment at the spa and it was excellent! My favourite aspect of this venue was their display of South African artists. I adored the art and even managed to visit some of the artists studios after leaving the hotel to make purchases. Highly recommend this venue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Favourite Spot in my Favourite Town

Absolutely love the rectory, it feels like you are at a retreat close to the beach. we always have the most relaxing time here. The decor is amazing, and the establishment is clean and well run.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tigest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

This place was AMAZING! The staff were lovely. The building itself is an architectural treat, and the room was perfect. The food...wow! For sure, make sure you try the Shakshuka for breakfast. They even packed me a perfect hiking breakfast for a day of early morning hiking. The beach is 2 seconds from the accomodation and was beautiful (and safe!). One a rainy day, I visited their on ground spa and was not disappointed. My favourite thing about the place was their artwork - largely featuring local artists. I loved their art so much I visited one of the artists studios (in Knysna) and bought up big! Clearly...I highly recommend this place :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

We were absolutely spoilt by the hotel staff. The service was fantastic and little personal touches every day added to the overall experience. The food was great. Free breakfast had a great selection of freshly prepared dishes. Lots of space around the pool. 2min walk to the beach, 10min walk along the beach to a few restaurants, ATM, a cafe. A hidden gem in a perfect location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible! The rooms are impeccably clean, modern and fresh, and the staff provide many additional thoughtful touches. Dinner was superb in the restaurant, and the location was everything!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Plett’s the perfect place as base for garden route holiday - the old Rectory was simply amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved every minute of my 8 nights. The hotel was charming, the staff so kind and helpful and the food delicious. My room was always spotless and was very stylish with everything I needed and a little bit of outside space.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Absolutely gorgeous hotel, fantastic staff and food. A beautiful haven here in Plettenberg
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in historic setting.

A lovely small hotel, nicely furnished, quiet, a good location near the beach and with an excellent and creative restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic boutique hotel, beautifully designed, integrating art from South Artists and keeping with the heritage of the property. The staff were friendly, warm and professional and provided an excellent service. The hotel has a lovely pool, and is 2 min walk from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent room, service and food

Excellent in all aspects, would recommend. Under rated dining, both steak and fish cooked to highest level, room large, quirky lay out and very good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful new hotel by the beach

Beautiful new hotel set in historic building in lovely gardens right by the beach. The pool area was relaxing and the service was generally great (a few staff seemed new and had to check on things before giving us answers, but everyone was very friendly, warm, and professional). We didn’t eat at the restaurant for dinner but the drinks and breakfast were great. The massage at the spa was just ok, but good value for the price. The beach in front of the hotel is stunning (but the water is freezing), and they will set up beach chairs and umbrellas for you on request. The rooms were new and very comfortable, the only thing we didn’t like is that the open plan shower got water all over the place (though it looked great, not super functional). Overall a wonderful stay, we wished we had planned an additional day here to relax on our road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Three Night Stay

Easy to find with a good size car park. Beautiful white washed buildings on a hill set back from the bay. The beach was a two minute walk down the hill so there was no direct view of the sea from the rooms. Check in was very friendly and efficient and we were given a tour of the building, gardens and pool area - all very nice, peaceful and comfortable with interesting artwork by the pool and on the covered verandah eating area. Pool was refreshing and it was also possible to access the beach via a side gate and short footpath, with staff taking parasol and sun loungers down for guests. Stayed in Room 1 which had a little garden with two sun loungers and a view of the sea beyond the car park and adjacent small access road. Room was a good size with a large comfortable bed and soft crisp linens. Bathroom was also a good size with a toilet off the bathroom, double sinks and a large shower with plenty of hot water and a good flow. Also possible to open the sliding door and have a semi-outside shower. Plenty of towels, including large bath towels all of which were soft. Room was well equipped with tea/coffee station, refrigerator, safe, air conditioning and fan. Everywhere was very clean. Wi-fi was best in reception but poor in the room and outside areas. Breakfast was brought to the table and included continental and hot cooked to order, both very nice. Had dinner twice which was very good. Service was excellent with very attentive and friendly staff. Would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

V, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection!

I couldn’t recommend this hotel enough. New hotel that opened in October 2017. Stylish and modern design. Comfortable and big rooms. Everyone was friendly, smiley and provided a great service. Food at the restaurant was really good. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel. 1 minute walking to the beach. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. We didn’t want to leave and would like to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Bruce A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brand new hotel for the discerning traveller

Brand new hotel. Staff training teething problems.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Freundliches Personal, 2 min zum Strand, super Massage und gutes Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel with an amazing restaurant and very nice staff. Out rooms were really nice with amazing showers! Only the pool area is a bit small.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024