Trogon House offers treetop accommodation in the Tsitsikamma Forest, 15 minutes’ drive from the beaches of Plattenberg Bay.
Pascal
Switzerland
This is a hidden gem.
We were not lucky with the weather when we arrived there - but we wished we could stay longer.
The place is well hidden in the forest and you can fully immerse yourself in the relaxation. The views at the sunrise and the sunset are amazing and also you can watch the birds directly from the shower.
The breakfast was delicious as well as the dinner.
Featuring a garden with a terrace, Treehouse Cottage is an apartment located in The Crags. It features views of the mountain and indigenous forest. Free WiFi is available.
John Brian
Germany
Sally and Margarete are outstanding Persons. Best Communication, best Tips, lekker Place. Thank you so much! watching the birds is lovely! From there, you can reach all the Spots around, very easy. Go there, you will love it!
Nestled amongst a forest in The Crags, Forest Nature Spa is situated close to attractions such as Birds of Eden, Monkeyland and Tenikwa Wildlife Centre.
Bart
Belgium
Nice retrait with great views, quiet, small-scale stay, good massage options
Set on the edge of the Matjies River Gorge, this 4-star lodge features views of the surrounding valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains. It offers terraces, an outdoor pool and a sauna.
John
United Kingdom
Very unusual location in the forest and a very vivid reminder of South Africa.The rooms were spacious and accessible with all the amenities you would expect from a very special hotel.
Offering an outdoor pool, Buffelsdam Country House is located in the Crags. Free WiFi and streaming accessare available. This country house surrounded by fynbos and offers rooms in Cape Dutch style.
Boasting pool views, Colourful BnB features accommodation with patio, around 19 km from Goose Valley Golf Club. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
Vadim
United Arab Emirates
We picked Colourful BnB for its location on our way when travelling by car across South Africa. Honestly, we planned it just for a night break and weren’t expecting much. But Wow - we wish we had booked to stay longer and make it our accommodation for exploring the Garden Route. It's more than BnB! The house is spacious and well equipped (even some musical instruments are there). The wood for BBQ, wines and crafted beer were prepared for our arrival. We heartily thank Gert-Jan for his advice to upgrade our initial booking and for his hospitality. The hosts are really love their place.
Featuring garden views, Amelia's Cottage offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 17 km from Goose Valley Golf Club.
Andrew
Kenya
Amelia and her family were great hosts. She organised for her son to get me from Plettenberg to her cottage and I'm very grateful for that kind gesture.
The cottage is conveniently located, very close to birds of eden and walking to and fro was a joy.
I would certainly book her cottage again.
Featuring sea views, Rainforest Ridge Eco Resort in The Crags features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a bar.
rupesh
India
Amazing location… serene and peaceful… positive vibes… warm reception… Benn was an excellent host. His approach towards the guest is more than a client… A must visit experience on garden route… All the best Benn for all your future endeavours and thank you for hiking trail and local African experience….
Boasting mountain views, ECO Lodge Villa Villekula features accommodation with patio, around 14 km from Goose Valley Golf Club.
Russell
Australia
A quirky and interesting off grid guesthouse with lots of colorful collectible decorations. A bit cool but we slept well.
Very reasonable price and very good fresh cooked breakfast.
A beautiful region, with excellent restaurants. The Grootrivier and (Western Cape part of) the Bloukrans River passes are exceptional, as is Nature's Valley.
The Birds of Eden is THE world leading bird conservancy -- the biggest anywhere with free flying birds in a magnificent forest with a beautiful kloof, waterfall ,,, The nearby Monkeyland and Jukani conservancies are also probably the best in Africa.
Thyme & Again restaurant is also a favourite.
Bernhard
South Africa
4.0
Scored 4.0
This is definitely not a family holiday spot!
This is definitely not a family holiday spot! It could, at best, be a backpackers lodge. The water in the bathrooms was brownish, and although there were assurances that it was healthy, we were sceptical. The rooms were tiny and barely furnished. The kitchen is communal and almost 100 meters away from the rooms - very inconvenient for those rainy days! What about the toilet and bathroom outside the rooms! We had surely booked the wrong place, and stayed only for one night out of four.
Naledzani
South Africa
10
Scored 10
Its a wonderful place to stay, especially since it is 18kms...
Its a wonderful place to stay, especially since it is 18kms from Plettenberg Bay, so its more serene than Plett over the height of summer. There is a lot to do in the vicinity. We loved our visits to the elephant sanctuary (an absolute must-do), the wolf sanctuary, Birds of Eden, Tenikwa (wildlife rehabilitation), Jukani (wildlife sanctuary, especially for Big Cats) and Monkeyland. There's a super water park (Adventureland) about 19kms away, with fabulous waterslides.
We made the mistake of not booking restaurants for dinner in advance. Over late December / early January most places were fully booked, which really limited our options and we spent a lot of time calling around, which we could have avoided. I would scout the restaurants and book well in advance next time.
Tamara Oates
South Africa
10
Scored 10
Everything was amazing, what a gem.
Everything was amazing, what a gem. The food was tasty, beautiful location which resulted in beautiful pictures. Even Diesel was a pleasure to meet. We loved everything and we will definitely be coming back
Nadine
South Africa
8.0
Scored 8.0
Animal sanctuaries are awesome and accommodation peaceful...
Animal sanctuaries are awesome and accommodation peaceful with beautiful views but restuarants are very limited especially durin the month of May when they shut down. If I did it again I would probably either pack food or stay in Plettenburg bay and travel through to the Crags for a day visit to the sanctuaries.
We found everything we might need in the cottage like plates, pots, pans, pillows, blankets, etc. The cottage itself is a modest place with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, a nice view, a parking space in the garage. The hosts are such a friendly and lovely couple.
The host made us very delicious breakfast and brought it early as we asked the previous night.
We enjoyed our stay a lot, it definitely was a good value for money, quite close to Nature's Valley. There's also a supermarket nearby.
Breakfast was great, well presented & variety. Wonderful views from boma deck. Room was lovely design with African art and textiles. Very family-friendly, they provided cot with teddies and milk and cookies at bedtime for our toddler. It has a bath (as well as shower) which was much appreciated for little ones. Staff were lovely, friendly and accommodating. Fun to have monkeys visiting our balcony. Easy access to Plettenberg Bay if you have a car.
This was a magical place to spend time on our South Africa vacation. The Villa is outstanding with the lovely rooms, resident animals/friends who gave us lots of cuddles, fabulous food and the host are very caring. I felt like I was wrapped in a warm blanket of care. Scrumptious breakfasts and phenomenal dinners. I cannot recommend this place enough! Luckily we spent three nights here but would have loved to spend even more time.
This hotel was amazing! Set in the middle of a forest. Beautiful outdoor space. Rooms were gorgeous. Staff were lovely. We especially loved talking to Wonderful. Such an interesting man and he made our stay so welcome and interesting. Evening meal was good. Limited menu and you booked in advance. We would highly recommend a night or two here. Loved it! It was our favourite accommodation in South Africa.
Uber-family friendly, your kids can run around and have fun, go to play area or swim in the pool or simply play in the cottage garden. Very convenient location, close to Natures Valley, Plett but also away enough from holiday crowd. Incredible nature and surrounds. Lovely hosts. I miss this place already. We came with our 10 and 3 years old and we all had so much rest and fun. We will be back!
We made our own breakfasts. The hosts were very kind and helpful. The location is very close to the world-leading Birds of Eden, and equally close to the excellent Monkeyland. Conveniently close to the beautiful Nature's Valley, the magnificent Grootrivier Pass and the equally magnificent Western Cape portion of the Bloukrans River Pass. And not too far from Big Animal conservancy Jukani.
Beautiful farm close to Plettenberg Bay! The rooms are nicely designed, super quite and have a great view on the almond fields. Derek and Davina were super welcoming, explained a lot about the farm activities and gave us the real South African experience by inviting us to a family Braai! Derek is a great cook and breakfast was amazing as well! We would definitely recommend staying here!
Gert-Jan is a super host, very kind and friendly! The B&B is indeed very colourful and cosy! You have everything you need to cook a very nice breakfast and wine and beers are also available to purchase if you want. Bear in mind there aren't restaurants near by. The place is lovely and conveniently close to the animal sanctuaries "birds of Eden" and "Monkey Island".
Cute cottage on a dairy farm, you are in the middle of nature, well equipped, a fresh bottle of milk in the fridge, you can go to the nearby farmstall to buy groceries or to eat breakfast/ lunch there (make sure that you try the milktart), friendly staff and easy communciation with the host, nice hiking recommendations for the area, we had a pleasant stay
This was our favorite of the places we stayed in South Africa, and we hope to go back some day. The proprietors are warm, welcoming, and helpful. Breakfast was wonderful, but you should definitely plan to eat dinner here during your stay- they were some of the best of the trip.
Everything was perfect, this was the most special place we stayed at in South Africa. The location is magical, rooms are clean and big, food was great (breakfast and dinner) and beyond all the staff was kind and generous unlike any other place. This is a must for couples.
I have loved the place, so different from an hotel, we could enjoy the view, the animals and feel amazed by the creativity! Very good breakfast (homemade bread and granola - the only place we have stayed on the Garden Road with a truly homemade breakfast).
We were served a lovely healthy breakfast on the patio. The location was close to Plettenberg Bay and all the attractions like Birds of Eden and the Snake park were very close. Loved the peace and quite and beautiful garden and dam.
Gorgeous boutique hotel a short drive from Plettenberg. The staff is incredibly kind and thinks of everything. The food is fantastic. Amazing views from anywhere on the property. We did not want to leave!
An unbelievable place that really puts you in the middle of the forest and the nature! The staff was very welcoming and the whole hotel and spa buildings are just a beautiful work of art.
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