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A pool with a view of a sunset over a body of water and distant mountains.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with a drink, and a view of the sea.
A dining area with tables set for two, potted plants, and a view of the sea.
A room with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a book.

1. The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel
Lookout Beach Precinct
Germany
Heike
CA $514
CA $596 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Plettenberg Hotel
A modern outdoor deck with wicker chairs and a glass balustrade overlooking a scenic landscape.
An indoor swimming pool with a view of the sunset, a mosaic wall, and seating areas.
A hanging chair with cushions in a room with large windows overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a small ottoman, and a view of the sea.

2. Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
Wilderness Beach
United States
Alison
CA $551
CA $643 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
A coastal property with a large house, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean and town at dusk.
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a central seating area, and a view through the glass doors.
An outdoor dining area with wooden flooring and tables set for a meal, overlooking a scenic view of the ocean and mountains.
A coastal property with a large building, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

3. Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Plettenberg Bay
United Kingdom
Peter
CA $246
CA $283 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
A waterfront property with docked boats, a marina, and industrial buildings with chimneys.
A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, outdoor seating, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.
A restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed ductwork, and a dining area with tables set for two.
A waterfront property with a modern building, a dock, and a swimming pool.

4. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa
Thesen Island
United States
Gregory
CA $281
CA $327 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Turbine Hotel and Spa
A wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy beach with ocean views.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a white sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, wooden beams, and hanging plants. Tables are set with white tablecloths and surrounded by wicker chairs.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

5. Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Robberg Beach
United Kingdom
D
CA $222
CA $255 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
A spacious lounge area with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, a central tree, and a bar with shelves of bottles.
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a landscaped front yard with potted plants.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a mirror. There is a view of the outdoors through a glass door.
A hotel room with a large window offering a mountain view, a bed with a brown blanket, a desk with a chair, and a modern wall design.

6. The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
George
United States
Gordon
CA $262
CA $304 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
A balcony with a view of a calm lake, a dock with a boat, and a table with a bottle and glasses.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reflective black floor, seating areas with sofas and chairs, artwork on the walls, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
A room with a view of a lake, a wooden table with a decanter and two glasses of red wine, and a bed with a teal bedspread.
A large, multi-story hotel with a waterfront view, a dock with a boat, and a well-maintained lawn.

7. St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna
Knysna
United States
Lillian
CA $383
CA $440 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
St James of Knysna
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a desk, and a view of the garden through a glass door.
An outdoor garden setting with tables and chairs arranged for dining, surrounded by lush greenery and a building in the background.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a collection of bookshelves.
A spacious room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining table with a tray of items, and a view of a swimming pool through large windows.

8. Hunter's Country House

Hunter's Country House
Plettenberg Bay
Germany
Kerem
CA $306
CA $360 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Hunter's Country House
A swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, white chairs, a wooden table, and large umbrellas providing shade.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a stone wall, a wooden reception desk, a dining area with chairs and a table, and two large hanging light fixtures.
A beach with footprints, a white umbrella, and a chair.

9. The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory
Central Beach Area
United Kingdom
LOUISE
CA $579
CA $665 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Old Rectory
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a large potted plant.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a swimming pool.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area with a white cabinet and a small table, a large window with a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a pool in the background.

10. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
United Kingdom
Tina
CA $257
CA $299 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Exterior
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden stool, a vase with flowers, and a view of greenery outside.
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a small table with books.
Lounge

11. Tamodi Lodge and Stables

Tamodi Lodge and Stables
Keurboomstrand
United Kingdom
Ayeshah
Tamodi Lodge and Stables
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a table, and an umbrella.
A beachside view with a sunset, a wooden deck with white lounge chairs, and a rocky shoreline.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a beach at sunset.

12. Beach Villa Wilderness

Beach Villa Wilderness
Wilderness Beach
United Kingdom
michael
CA $260
CA $303 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Beach Villa Wilderness
A modern living room with a fireplace, glass shelves, and a view to the outside.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a round mirror, and a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and fireplace. Large windows offer a view of the sea.

13. Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
United States
William
CA $325
CA $374 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a scenic view.
A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a landscape, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

14. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Knysna
United States
Ibrahima
CA $336
CA $387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
A resort with a wooden deck, a swimming pool, and thatched-roof huts.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a view, and a dining area with a bottle of champagne.
A thatched-roof building with a welcoming entrance, surrounded by natural vegetation.
A spacious living area with a view of mountains, a wooden coffee table, and two white lamps.

15. Gondwana Game Reserve

Gondwana Game Reserve
Mossel Bay
United Kingdom
Jordan
CA $1,790
CA $2,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Gondwana Game Reserve
A wooden bridge leading to a house with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a pond.
A large indoor swimming pool with a central staircase, large windows, and a balcony.
An outdoor covered patio with a wooden ceiling, wicker furniture, and a central table with chairs.
A bar area with wooden paneling, a bar counter, and multiple bar stools. There are several chairs and a table with a glass top.

16. The Manor House at Fancourt

The Manor House at Fancourt
George
Germany
Anja
CA $785
CA $902 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Manor House at Fancourt
A stone building with a glass facade and a wooden deck leading to a pool.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a chessboard, and a bed with a view of trees.
A log cabin with a pool, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.
A dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden tables, and chairs.

17. Tsala Treetop Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge
Plettenberg Bay
United States
Saeeda
CA $1,333
CA $1,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Tsala Treetop Lodge
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a desk lamp, a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A modern building with a white facade, large windows, and a landscaped garden with various plants and trees.
A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central bar area.

18. Fancourt

Fancourt
George
United States
Petro
CA $287
CA $333 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Fancourt
An outdoor wooden deck with seating and a glass door leading to a modern interior.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, built-in shelving, a central blue chest of drawers, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and shelves with plants.

19. Crags Country Lodge

Crags Country Lodge
The Crags
United Kingdom
Peter
Crags Country Lodge
A dining table with two plates of food and drinks, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas.
A poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror. There is a window with curtains, a plant, and a view of the outdoors.
A large, multi-story house with a spacious roof deck and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

20. Cinnamon Boutique

Cinnamon Boutique
Wilderness
United States
Milanka
CA $221
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Cinnamon Boutique
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Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The experience and the views were wonderful. The rooms were spotless. The staff friendly and excellent"
Olav 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay!"
Alison 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. I would return in a heartbeat if travels bring me there - and I would bring as many as I could."
Gregory 1-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Turbine Hotel and Spa
The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing location, decor and service. Highly recommend staying here."
Maria 1-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
The Plettenberg Hotel

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