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Plettenberg Bay is a holiday maker's paradise and the eco-tourist's dream.  Its temperate climate ensures days of warm comfort ,and lazy, pleasurable evenings, seldom found anywhere else.  The area is covered with vast expanses of unspoilt Cape flora, delicate eco-systems in wetlands and lagoons, forests of unsurpassed beauty, pristine sand dunes and sun bleached beaches as far as the eye can see. The Plettenberg is an exclusive 5-star Relais & Chateaux Hotel, just below the town centre and built on a rocky headland with breathtaking vistas of sea, sand and mountains.  The hotel is splendidly luxurious and furnished throughout with stylish modern fabrics and linens.  All the rooms are unique in terms of shape, layout and design and provide the ultimate in intimate comfort and ease.  Service is impeccable but relaxed.  The hotel consists of two buildings, both with equally spectacular views of the ocean and the mountains, and is one of the best viewing sites for whale-watching during the winter months.  Next door are two self contained family villas, each with their own pool and kitchen (for self catering or chef-prepared meals).       The hotel's recently refurbished restaurant is open for buffet or full English breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea.  The lunch menu offers a variety of light meals, salads and sandwiches, which can be eaten on the terrace.  Dinners at The Plettenberg are slightly more formal - with special emphasis on fresh seafood and local produce.  There is a new wine cellar, which is also available for special occasion private dining.   FACILITIES The hotel has two swimming pools, one of which is heated, a family lounge, a gift shop and a health and beauty spa.    No. of Bedrooms The hotel has 37 superbly furnished rooms and suites, including two new luxury self-contained family "beach villas", with their own garden, pool and sundeck.  All rooms have under-carpet heating and air-conditioning, and are fully ensuite with separate bath and shower.  During the whale season, enjoy awe-inspiring sightings of dolphins and whales from the top suites. Children over 12 years of age are welcome.  Children under the age of 12 are welcome in the beach villas. Activities Whale watching (July to Sept); dolphin watching (all year) Deep sea and rock fishing Surfing and bodyboarding - the hotel is close to four beaches Scuba diving and snorkelling There are hiking trails and two golf courses nearby. Find Similar Properties