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The Old Rectory

3.5 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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On the beach
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, hot stone massages
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P17,759
P20,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Suite, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Suite, Poolside

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr Bull and Meeding Street., Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600

What's nearby

  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plettenberg Bay Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nineteen 89 Plett - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Moby Dick's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Fournil De Plett Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Deck - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bungalow - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Old Rectory

Hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden at The Old Rectory. Treat yourself to a sports massage at the onsite spa. Guests can also expect to find a hair salon, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, childcare services, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

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

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1777
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: ZAR 3600.0 per night

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 8 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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

Does The Old Rectory have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Jun 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Rectory on Jul 8, 2025 start from P 17,759.04, 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 The Old Rectory pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Rectory?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Rectory?

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

What time is check-out at The Old Rectory?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Old Rectory located?

Located in Plettenberg Bay, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within a 5-minute walk of Old Timber Shed and Van Plettenberg Beacon. Plettenberg Bay Beach and St Peters Anglican Church are also within 15 minutes.

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The Old Rectory Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

G

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

10/10 Excellent

Heiko

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Eric

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

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Außergewöhnlich tolles Hotel in bester Lage! Besonders die „kleinen Aufmerksamkeiten“, Service und das freundliche Personal haben uns begeistert!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Weyers

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mit Abstand die beste Unterkunft auf unserer Südafrika Reise. Super Hotelanlage, bester Service! Das Frühstück + Abendessen waren hervorragend. Wir müssen unbedingt wieder kommen. Nur zu empfehlen!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place

Spent two nights here and loved it. Great location and service to discover the surroundings. Also amazing choice of breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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