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Emily Moon River Lodge

4.0 star property
Country house in Plettenberg Bay with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Exterior
1 bedroom, minibar, blackout drapes, free WiFi
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; pizza
Plasma TV, fireplace
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; pizza

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is P11,734
P13,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19

Room options

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Bathroom

Luxury Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, designer toiletries, bathrobes

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Plettenberg Bay is home to Emily Moon River Lodge. Van Plettenberg Beacon and Old Timber Shed are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Knysna Ziplines and Salt River Lookout. Plett Puzzle Park and Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Rietvlei Road, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600

What's nearby

  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Knysna Elephant Park - 18 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Fournil De Plett Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Adi’s Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Emily Moon River Lodge

Upscale country house
At Emily Moon River Lodge, you can look forward to free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and pizza at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Emily Moon River Lodge have comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Simon Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Emily Moon River Lodge Plettenberg Bay
Emily Moon River Lodge
Emily Moon River Plettenberg Bay
Emily Moon River
Emily Moon River Hotel Plettenberg Bay
Emily Moon River Plettenberg
Emily Moon River Lodge Country House
Emily Moon River Lodge Plettenberg Bay
Emily Moon River Lodge Country House Plettenberg Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Emily Moon River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Emily Moon River Lodge?

As of Aug 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emily Moon River Lodge on Aug 18, 2025 start from P 11,734.49, 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.

Is Emily Moon River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emily Moon River Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emily Moon River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Emily Moon River Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Emily Moon River Lodge located?

Situated in Plettenberg Bay, this country house is within 6 mi (10 km) of St Peters Anglican Church, Plett Puzzle Park, and Plettenberg Bay Beach. Van Plettenberg Beacon and Old Timber Shed are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Emily Moon River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ido

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had bats living in our roof, apparently knowingly by the owner (they built a house for them on the near cabin and they migrated to ours). We had to go to bed and sleep with constraint scratching and sliding noises, that was terrible. When we brought it to the attention of the team, they didn’t even bother apologising. The dinning experience over dinner and breakfast was terrible - worst service I’ve seen for a while and average food (it’s quite expensive considering its surroundings). Stay away! The place itself is beautiful, well equipped and has nice facilities, it’s a shame that the staff is so untrained.

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

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

A gem with an amazing view (and great restaurant)!

This is a wonderful place to stay in Plett, and every room has amazing views and is tastefully decorated. Great food, great service, great rooms, great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne, einzigartige Unterkunft mit extrem gastfreundlichen Gastgebern
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Filipe

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

Best bed ever

Exuberante. Quarto e cama super confortáveis, vista fenomenal da sacada e do banheiro. Banheiro imenso com banheira. Café da manha excepcional também. Ótimo para casais em lua de mel. Unico problema foi o wifi caso realmente precise se comunicar, mas para nós não foi problema já que queria me desligar do mundo.. rss
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

My Favourite Plett Hotel

Absolutely amazing. Lovely rooms overlooking a lagoon with fabulous interior decorating making a really wonderful ambience. Service is excellent and position is good too. This is my second stay (first in the new rooms); I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Fantastisch

Herzlicher Empfang. Das Emiily Moon regt auch beim Zeiten Besuch nach einigen Jahren zum Staunen ein: Die Lage, der Blick auf den River, überall inspirierende Kunst ohne aufdringlich zu wirken. Das Essen war toll, das beste Rindsfilet auf unserer Reise. Top Preis-Leistung.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Beautiful and so comfortable

Emily Moon is just perfect. The rooms are so comfortably we barely wanted to leave them, particularly the fantastic bathroom and stunning view from each balcony. Nevertheless the restaurant is superb, and all the staff are so friendly - we felt so at home and wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prachtige lodge gelegen aan de rivier. Kamers zijn super gedecoreerd en ruim.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot and gorgeous sunset view. Good restaurant. Was surprised they did not recognize or do anything special for our honeymoon however
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Davi

Perfeito

Perfeito
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Alwyn

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

African themed lodge with great views

Secluded location with great views over the valley and river. Great breakfast on the terrace. Rooms are suite style in lodges and have great facilities.Quirky ambience with african theme

8/10 Good

Karlheinz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

D.

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

Amazing!

Amazing accommodation with the best breakfast and dinner you can wish for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles Hotel mit sehr großzügigen Zimmern. Sehr gutes Restaurant am Abend; nachmittags ausgezeichente Pizza, sehr beliebt.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tristan, Reigate, Surrey

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

A Small piece of heaven

“To travel hopefully is better than to arrive” so the saying goes. But our arrival at Emily Moons blew this theory out of the water! From the attractive entrance we knew we had chosen somewhere special and the warm welcome at Reception confirmed this. We were shown to our river lodge which was spacious,beautifully furnished and luxurious with so many thoughtful touches that it’s hard to list them all. Candles, pool/beach towels in a basket we could take with us on a day out, umbrellas, a torch, and plentiful supplies in the bathroom as well as fresh milk in the fridge, replenished daily. Oh, and the view! The lodges have been cleverly positioned so none are overlooked. From your balcony deck The Bijou river winds seaward providing ever changing bird life with each tide. So that’s the accommodation. Now to the food. Breakfast is two fold and plentiful. You can order a selection of cooked breakfasts and also there is a bountiful buffet full of every type of fruit, cereal, fresh bread, jam, muffins, mini quiche to suit all tastes. As a guest you are automatically reserved an evening table at Emily’s restaurant. If you wish to dine elsewhere or in Simon’s bar above, where they serve tasty wood fired pizzas, they will release your table for resale. The Food is top notch and the staff are fantastic. We loved every minute of our stay here. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gardenroute

Die Lage des Hotels ist super. Das Essen im Restaurant ist ausgezeichnet. Es wird nur alles sehr schnell reserviert und es geht sehr hektisch zu. Das Servicepersonal wirkt sehr unorganisiert.Das Frhstück ist exzellent. Nur insgesamt müsste das Hotel mal rundum erneuert werden. Es sei denn, man liebt den Vintage Style. Zimmer war gemütlich, jedoch waren nachts im Dach ständig Tiere unterwegs (Mäuse etc.) Dadurch war der Schlaf sehr beeinträchtigt
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Zach, Oakland, CA

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

Fantastic spot!

Stunning hotel with lots of character and refined details. Luxurious, spacious rooms with beautiful views of Bitou River. Friendly, professional service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Favorite place in S. Africa!

We loved our time at Emily Moon. Way too short. Staff went out of their way to help us on multiple occasions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Renata

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

Muito charmoso!

Lugar incrível!! Uma vista maravilhosa e o hotel, cheio de detalhes charmosos!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

sophie , london

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

Beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff.

The room was spacious and very clean and comfortable. We had a delicious dinner with gorgeous views. Couldn't recommend it more.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

room with a view

Room with its balcony overlooking the river valley was great. What a great view.Good to have a real fire for chilly evenings. Food in restaurant top rated.