Formosa Bay

Hotels
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Beekman Group
8.4 (54 reviews)
N2 National Road, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600 , Plettenberg Bay , ZA
27-39-688 5320

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Facilities

Fitness facilities
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Garden
Sauna
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Fitness facilities
Arcade/game room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good amenities
Good breakfast
Lovely grounds

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
The place is clean and has a good standard of cleanliness.
Service
8.9
The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Location
8.14
Located off main road, just outside main town, requires a car to access restaurants.
Room Quality
8.39
Rooms were a good size and very clean and comfortable.
Amenities
8.42
Great amenities for all ages.
Value for Money
8.28
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Good breakfast provided.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall a great experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:35

Property Description

Formosa Bay invites you to experience a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in the heart of Plettenberg Bay. Recreational Amenities: Dive into our outdoor pool or challenge your friends to a game on our outdoor tennis court. Unwind in the sauna after a fun-filled day, ensuring your stay is both active and rejuvenating. Dining Delights: Savor delicious meals at our on-site restaurant, where every bite is crafted to perfection, catering to a variety of tastes. Comfort & Connectivity: Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi in our cozy guestrooms, each featuring modern conveniences like electric kettles and daily housekeeping to enhance your comfort. Experience the best of Plettenberg Bay and book your unforgettable getaway at Formosa Bay today!

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: PBZ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 54 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.14
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 8.42
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Michele • solo_traveller • za
10
Excellent….we will be back
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Le-Quin • couple • za
8
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Jade • couple • za
9
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Arlene • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Lerato • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

Enjoyed my stay

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
M
Muller • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • family_with_children • za
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Hetal • family_with_children • ke
9
wonderful
Pros:

our room was exceptional, very clean and spacious

Cons:

breakfast had limited choices for vegetarian

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Louisa • extended_group • za
9
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Bhavin Gudka • family_with_children • ke
8
A good stay
Pros:

Great huge apartment which was clean, comfy and cosy.

Cons:

Not much information given upfront when checking in on the activities available and how we should book them / do them.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • family_with_children • ie
7
Nice family stay with great offerings for the kids
Pros:

The offer for kids is great, nice pools, mini golf, tennis court and play rooms. The rooms were well equipped but the cleanliness did not meet our expectations. The jumping pillows were down for maintenance. The access to the cafe was handy, offering a good selection for breakfast or lunch. The staff even organised an Easter Egg Hunt (as we stayed over the holidays) - so real focus on making this rememberable for the kids.

Cons:

The hotel was quite busy (Easter holidays) and it was pretty noisy in the evenings (loud music, party on the patios, all doors to the hallway open) - but at least the 10pm quiet time was honored and enforced.
The cleanliness was not great in our room, all tables, desk etc were very sticky. Cutlery, plates and glasses were still dirty while in the cupboards. The floor was dusty and really not clean (probably only cleaned with a broom, not wiped).

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • family_with_children • de
9
Klasse mit Kindern
Pros:

Schöne Anlage
Viele Angebote für die Kinder

Cons:

Kühlschrank war sehr laut in der Nacht!

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • za
9
Pros:

It was exellent

Cons:

N/a

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Priscila • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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DHRUTI • couple • ke
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Candice • family_with_children • ca
9
Great spot. Comfortable and great for kids.
Pros:

Lovely rooms with everything you could want.

Cons:

The floors weren’t super clean. A note for any guest coming from Canada. The culture is to not wear shoes indoors so you should ensure the floors are extra clean when Canadians stay.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Nomfundo • couple • za
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • family_with_children • za
4
Disappointing - first time in Plett and chose to stay at Formosa Bay over Beacon Island for the kid and we checked out 2
Pros:

The pools, the multi court and the restaurant made a good waffle

Cons:

Location of the resort, as well as our room location within the resort which was situated by a township and we were kept awake with music and woken up with the same music and roosters crowing, the curtains in the room were old with patches having worn out and allowing light through, cupboards were peeling, there were cobwebs on the ceiling, the couch was ripped in places, the kitchen’s crockery needs an upgrade, the bathroom shower kept dripping and the jumping pillow wasn’t working

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • za
10
Met and surpassed all expectations, made our trip more comfortable and enjoyable.
Pros:

Really Spacious room, lovely staff and the facilities were exactly as they had advertised if not better. I really enjoyed the experience as a whole they provided me on my trip.

Cons:

The abundance of activities within the property. The safety of the location. Really nice staff and really liked my room it was even better than the photos.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • za
8
Pros:

The breakfasts were good with a nice range of options. The swimming pools (cool and heated), and their surrounds, are lovely. The activities for the whole family make for a fun getaway. The area of Plettenberg Bay has a lot to offer.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee