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Housed in a National Monument building dating back to 1777, The Old Rectory is a modern boutique hotel close to some of Plettenberg's gorgeous golden beaches.
The original Cape Dutch features have been delightfully revived with clean white walls and bold colours, while quirky features like wooden beams and exposed stone walls retain the building’s original character. From a back garden gate, you can walk to the golden sands of Hobie Beach in just two minutes. For the local restaurants and coffee shops of Plett, as Plettenberg Bay is affectionately known, it’s a short drive, and there’s a spacious car park on-site for those guests stopping on their road trip along the Garden Route. There’s a small pool with decking to lounge around and a small and perfectly formed spa for traditional massage therapies and beauty treatments.
Why we love The Old Rectory, Plettenberg Bay
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The Old Rectory is a tranquil oasis yet just a short drive to the town's boutiques, cafés and restaurants
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Opposite the hotel, there’s another piece of Plettenberg history to discover: The Timber Shed is a National Monument, built by the Dutch East India Company in 1786
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We love the direct access to the incredible sands of Hobie Beach, perfect for an early morning or sunset stroll
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At night you can hear the ocean waves from some of the suites
Rooms
The heritage building means the each of the Suites differs in layout. The décor is bright and calming – think elegant white-washed walls and modern furnishings. Garden Suites are accessed from a stone path and have their own private garden and semi-outdoor rain shower, which features a sliding door that opens up to a small courtyard. Closer to the pool, the Pool Suites have freestanding bathtubs and a terrace with retractable dividers that are great if you’re booking more than one suite for a stay with family or friends.
Located closer to the pool, these modern suites are ideal for small groups and families. Interconnecting suites available.
- air-conditioning
- king-size bed
- rain shower and freestanding bathtub
- outdoor terrace
These suites have a semi-outdoor shower and private garden.
- air-conditioning
- king-size bed
- semi-outdoor rain shower
- private garden
Facilities
At the restaurant, the head chef is passionate about creating dishes of locally sourced and sustainable produce. Breakfast here is plentiful; choose from pastries, granola and fruit accompanied by a menu of cooked-to-order hot dishes. The bijou bar is a lovely space to spend an evening, where copper finishes and tapestry chairs pack plenty of character into the small room.
What's Included
Breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant
Take the private path to the beautiful golden sands of nearby Hobie Beach, head to the Timber Shed across the road and learn about this National Monument built by the Dutch East India Company or explore the galleries and boutique shops with a visit to Plettenberg town.
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