The Old Rectory

Hotels
9.6 (223 reviews)
Cnr Bull and Meeding Street , Plettenberg Bay , za

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Great food and ambiance
Cons:
No sea view
One disappointing meal

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Rooms were clean and well-maintained, as mentioned in reviews.
Service
10
Staff went above and beyond, providing exceptional service during the stay.
Location
9.3
Beautifully situated, although some reviews noted no sea view.
Room Quality
9.84
Rooms described as amazing with comfy beds and lovely decor.
Amenities
9.29
Fabulous amenities including a private garden and outside pool.
Value for Money
9.32
Expensive for locals but seen as worth the price for a special occasion.
Food and Beverage
9.78
Dining experiences highlighted as excellent with great food and drinks.
Overall Experience
9.93
Overall experience lauded as exceptional, with many positive remarks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 22:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Spectacular Views

Exquisite Amenities: The Old Rectory offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities including a coffee machine, fridge, and flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature balconies with pool views, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in a delightful dining experience with a variety of breakfast options, including continental, Full English/Irish, or vegetarian. Guests can also unwind with a refreshing drink at the on-site bar.

Prime Location: Situated just steps away from Hobie Beach and other popular attractions, this hotel provides the perfect blend of serenity and convenience. Book your stay at The Old Rectory for a truly unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PBZ

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 223 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 10
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 9.84
Amenities: 9.29
Value for Money: 9.32
Food and Beverage: 9.78
Overall Experience: 9.93
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Rachel family_with_children ie
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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K7634EPlesleys Couples
10
Luxury despite power failure
Pros:

Spent 2 nights in this lovely hotel, just 2 minutes from the beach. Full of history the building has been thoughtfully adapted to being a hotel. We visited during the winter month of July and the place was quiet. The restaurant was busy, so the place is a popular eatery for locals.

The room was clean and welcoming. The bed was comfortable and they even provided warm hot water bottles at turn down service, which was a nice surprise.

The only downside was that they experienced a power failure, due to no fault of their making, which meant that the Wi- Fi did not always work and the lighting was limited for 24 hours. It also effected the evening meal service as they could not use the oven only the hob, but the managed the situation very well.

We would quite happily recommend the Old Rectory to friends.

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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Kitty extended_group za
10
Excellent will be back!
Pros:

It is 5 star in every way!

Cons:

The wood fire made the lounge smokey sometimes

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller za
10
Unexpected surprise. Never knew it was there. A hidden gem
Pros:

Spacious and well laid out
Amazing pool deck with lots of sun and shade

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Henta extended_group za
9
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Safari620588 NONE
10
Happy stay
Pros:

Everything we wanted and more. Location, history of building, very efficient staff who were friendly. Very , very close to beach and walk in to town. Room was excellent and very quiet.

2026-05-03 via Tripadvisor
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Sarah couple gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful. Located in the heart of Plett and a quick stroll away from the beach, yet in an amazingly tranquil spot, surrounded by greenery and ancient trees. The staff were outstanding.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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glasgow99 NONE Glasgow, Scotland
10
An Oasis in Plettenburg Bay
Pros:

Stunningly good hotel from the staff to the food and the amazingly comfortable rooms and bed. Tranquil gardens/pool areas flanked by the outdoor restaurant area. Very close to the stunning beach. Short uphill walk to the main town/restaurants and high street area. Would highly recommend.

2026-04-24 via Tripadvisor
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Jäger solo_traveller de
10
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
J
Jerry couple za
9
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Urs couple ch
8
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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TKTK18 NONE
10
Great location! Great premise! Walkable to beach
Pros:

Super relaxing stay in great location (both the hotel itself and very walkable surroundings).
We got very special help with sorting out our passport issues. Thank you!!!

2026-04-14 via Tripadvisor
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Manoke family_with_children za
10
Pros:

The staff were exceptionally friendly, and the room was clean and comfortable. The restaurant offered good food at reasonable prices.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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aimée solo_traveller za
8
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
E
Elaine couple us
7
Cons:

The room had no seating area other than one chair (and the bed). It would be nice to have at least 2 chairs inside and/or a small couch.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Anisha Salamuddi family_with_children za
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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HappyBruce NONE
10
An absolute delight
Pros:

Our stay at The Old Rectory was a wonderful way to end our South Africa trip. From the minute we arrived, everyone made every effort to ensure we had total customer satisfaction - and they succeeded completely. A huge thank you to Leon and his team for such a wonderful experience.

2026-04-01 via Tripadvisor
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Francine couple nl
9
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Mark couple ch
9
Cons:

Die Dusche ist originell, aber unpraktisch. Das Wasser ist teilweise ins Zimmer gelaufen

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Wolfgang couple at
10
Pros:

Top Abendessen im Restaurant

2026-03-15 via Nuitee