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The Old Rectory
W. Cape-Cape Town-Garden Route · South Africa
Cnr Bull and Meeding, 2View location
9.8/10Excellent34 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/10 10.0
Service9.8/10 9.8
Comfort10.0/10 10.0
Condition10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood9.0/10 9.0
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About The Old Rectory
A boutique heritage restoration, The Old Rectory is a sophisticated hotel located in the heart of Plettenberg Bay, one of South Africa's most loved coastal towns. Immaculately restored, this national monument, built in 1777, has been reimagined into an intimate boutique hotel.
With only 18 luxury suites and a short stroll from the beach, you can expect a personal, world-class experience. Enjoy the spa, in-house restaurant, and sparkling pool, or explore the nearby town attractions. Charming architectural details, centuries of heritage, and luxurious amenities make for a world-class getaway.
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With a stay at The Old Rectory in Plettenberg Bay (Central Beach Area), you'll be steps from Old Timber Shed and Van Plettenberg Beacon. This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Plettenberg Bay Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from St Peters Anglican Church.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
By ocean
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Important information
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Property Alerts
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.
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You need to know
- Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
Xhosa
Afrikaans
English
Nearby attractions
Old Timber Shed
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Van Plettenberg Beacon
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Plettenberg Bay Beach
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St Peters Anglican Church
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Robberg Beach
2 km / 1.2 mi
Plett Puzzle Park
3.1 km / 2 mi
Old Nick Village
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Radical Raptors
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Robberg Nature Reserve
7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Knysna Elephant Park
10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Garden Route National Park
11.3 km / 7 mi
Harkerville Saturday Village Market
13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Arch Rock Beach
13.9 km / 8.7 mi
Knysna Ziplines
15 km / 9.3 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Year of most recent renovation: 2016
- Total number of rooms: 18
- Number of floors (main building): 1
- Suites: 18
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- Harbour
- Beach
- Golf course
- Entertainment Area
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Local and international calls
- Transfer serviceExtra charge
- Secure parking
- Valet parking
- Airport Shuttle
- Room service
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
- Babysitting service
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour security
- Fireplace
- Hotel safe
- Garden
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Sun terrace
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Dining area
- Clothes dryer
- Electric kettle
- Towels and bed linen
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking area
- Smoking area
- Highchairs
- Poolside snack bar
- Breakfast room
- PrinterExtra charge
- PhotocopierExtra charge
- Business centre
- FaxExtra charge
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungers
- Parasols
- TV lounge
- Sauna
- Steam bathExtra charge
- Hot tubExtra charge
- MassageExtra charge
- Spa treatmentsExtra charge
- Spa centreExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Breakfast served to the table
- Continental breakfast
- Hot breakfast
- Breakfast a la carte
- Early bird breakfast
- À la carte lunch
- À la carte dinner
- Special dietary options
- Picnic
- LGTBIQ friendly
- Children get free accommodation, meals payable on the spot
- Identification card at arrival
- Flight information required
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
Upon availability
Room types
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SUITE LUXURYSUITE • LUXURYSUI.LX-3
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- LUXURY
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SUITE LUXURY
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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Room code: SUI.LX-3
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DOUBLE POOL VIEW KING BEDDOUBLE • POOL VIEW KING BEDDBL.KG-VP
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- POOL VIEW KING BED
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DOUBLE POOL VIEW KING BED
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- POOL VIEW KING BED
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Room code: DBL.KG-VP
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SUITE LUXURYSUITE • LUXURYSUI.LX-1
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- LUXURY
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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SUITE LUXURY
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- LUXURY
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: SUI.LX-1
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DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW KING BEDDOUBLE • GARDEN VIEW KING BEDDBL.GV-KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- GARDEN VIEW KING BED
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DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW KING BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- GARDEN VIEW KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.GV-KG
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Old Rectory
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reviews shown
Jose
A perfect place to unwind and enjoy the amazing weather and beautiful surroundings. Excellent clean and well designed accommodation, professional friendly staff that go out of their way to assist you and ensure you enjoy your stay. Delicious food for breakfast and at the 1777 restaurant.
Excellent.
Excellent.
LOUISE
Hotel was great. Friendly staff, great room, very clean.
Simon
Flawless really. Great staff, well thought out bed rooms, main building and pool, located very near the beach.
Eric
Hotel de charme organisé autour d’un ancien presbytère. Équipe au petit soin, piscine très agréable et de très bon vins
G
Lovely property, friendly staff, cute bar and excellent breakfast
Julie
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.
Tigest
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.
Alex
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.
Tigest
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 :)
Agnieszka
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!
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!
Verified traveler
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!
Verified traveler
Perfect
Plett’s the perfect place as base for garden route holiday - the old Rectory was simply amazing
Verified traveler
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.
Verified traveler
Absolutely gorgeous hotel, fantastic staff and food. A beautiful haven here in Plettenberg
Daniel
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.
Verified traveler
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.
John
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
Rachel
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.
Verified traveler
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.
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.
V
Perfection!
I couldn’t recommend this hotel enough. New hotel that opened in October 2017. Stylish and modern design. Comfortable and big rooms.
Everyone was friendly, smiley and provided a great service.
Food at the restaurant was really good. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel.
1 minute walking to the beach. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping.
We didn’t want to leave and would like to return soon.
Everyone was friendly, smiley and provided a great service.
Food at the restaurant was really good. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel.
1 minute walking to the beach. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping.
We didn’t want to leave and would like to return soon.
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The Old Rectory
Cnr Bull and Meeding, 2, Plettenburg Bay, South Africa
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