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Grand Africa Rooms and Rendezvous

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only hotel perfect for exploring Plettenberg Bay

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Grand Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Free daily full breakfast
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Bath House | Courtyard view
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
27 Main Street, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach
    10 min walk
  • Van Plettenberg Beacon
    12 min walk
  • Old Timber Shed
    14 min walk
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    10 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Grand Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View

  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Grand Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bath House

Bath House

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Plettenberg Bay

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find St Peters Anglican Church and Plettenberg Bay Beach. Also, Van Plettenberg Beacon is within half a mile (1 km) and Old Timber Shed is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 10 min walk
  • Van Plettenberg Beacon - 12 min walk
  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park - 5 min drive
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nineteen 89 Plett - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Fournil De Plett Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Adi’s Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Deck - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Seakrit Spot - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Grand Africa Rooms and Rendezvous

4-star adults-only hotel perfect for exploring Plettenberg Bay
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Grand Africa Rooms and Rendezvous. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Belle Époque Plettenberg Bay hotel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 bars on the beach
  • Built in 2004
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Grand Africa Rooms and Rendezvous offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Plettenberg Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 beach bars and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public winery tours
  • Shopping mall
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Plasma TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 12 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750.00 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 12 years old aren't allowed.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Grand Africa Rooms and Rendezvous Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 56 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would love to stay again.
The rooms are lovely and purposefully quirky and the staff were absolutely the best. We arrived late, due to some travel difficulties, and were tired and hungry. They couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jarrad

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not to 4 star standard unfortunately
Walked into a room with no linen on the bed, which was solved later, hair all over the basin and counter, which we requested to be cleaned. On return the counter was cleaned but the basin and surrounds not. At this point I asked to speak to management, who was very apologetic and said will be in touch with me further. Coffee machine was broken asked for coffees, they never arrived. Both meals we had there were not to order, Room service took over an hour, arrived cold with no cutlery. When asked why is was ice cold they suggested to reheat it. The restaurant had 4 tables. We asked to speak to management again, the front of house said they were too busy and gave us a voucher to stay free nights in future.... I said rather than throw money at the problem, maybe the manager to speak to me and hear what the issues are, and I returned the voucher. I was then promised management would call before 5pm that day. 3 days later... nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old architecture and decorations were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, amazing view!
We had a great stay at the Grand Africa! Its in a great location in town with an amazing view out from the terrace. The rooms were uniquely decorated in an old Africa lodge style whilst still being modern. All the staff were very friendly and the service was great. Best carrot cake we've ever had available in the cafe!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!
Absolutely unique hotel with the best views and awesome decor. Food in the restaurant is amazing too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We( The Grand) will rock you.
We had a fabulous 2 days at the Grand. Nothing was to much trouble and everyone went out of their way to make our stay special. Would like to mention Gary, Janine and Happiness who were absolutely superb. The rooms were excellent as always and we loved every minute of our stay. These are some of the reasons we always return to the Grand in Plett.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated with amazing views over Plettenberg Bay this amazingly quirky hotel provided us with fabulous accommodation, great food (breakfast & dinner), and a great base for exploring the local area. The welcome was warm, and staff very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fabulous location with lots of character
Brilliant location in central Plettenberg Bay offering great a la Carte breakfast options and beautiful rooms with character. A 5 min walk to several good restaurants and 5-10 mins down to the beach. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location and lots of character
Brilliant location in central Plettenberg Bay offering great a la Carte breakfast options and beautiful rooms with character. A 5 min walk to several good restaurants and 5-10 mins down to the beach. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ovely stay and phenomenal views of the bay.
Lovely boutique hotel with huge restaurant dining facilities. Bedroom was lovely, beds were high and needed a small stool to get into (helped with enjoying the sea view over the balcony) bed were comfy and the room was clean and well stocked with honesty mini bar. The bathroom was very art deco and as big if jot bifgger than the large kingsize bedroom. Double shower, bath and wardrobes. Additional beach bag and sari were available for use as well as an umbrella, not that we used either but it was a nice touch. Additionally when looking for this hotel it is now pink exterior, not the cream pictured, should you get lost looking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing room, food, and service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon bliss
We stayed at the grand for part of our honeymoon in October. The hotel is gorgeous and full of personality and charm. We were upgraded to room 8 which has an amazing view of the bay and a balcony. The hotel kindly gave us complimentary bubbles on our arrival to celebrate our honeymoon. The room was huge with the most comfortable bed of our whole trip I’d say. Amazing double shower and free standing bath. They were just at the last stages of the renovation while we were there so I’ll look forward to going back to see how it all finished up. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend for something slightly different and memorable. Also the fresh cut long stem red roses throughout the hotel and our room are a really nice touch. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too shabby to stay.
Sadly this establishment is more shabby than chic. The entire place feels unloved and in need of a massive refurb! We felt so uncomfortable that we left the following day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

sarah

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

8/10 Good

Paul, South Lincolnshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Wacky, nostalgic hotel with great view
Staying here was a different experience. Hotel harks back to the inter-war years of the grand hotels with decor and furnishings themed accordingly. This theme continues into bed heights (ours must have been a meter from the floor!) and the placement of light switches, which in our room were not designed to be turned off from the bed. However, the staff were lovely, as were the breakfasts served up on the patio overlooking the panorama of Plettenberg Bay with the Tsitsikamma Mountains beyond. We ate at the hotel on one of our two evenings and enjoyed nicely-presented, tasty food with quality wines available by the glass.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very tired hotel - aims to be shabby-chic but is definitely more shabby than chic. It could be great but it needs a lot of attention to bring it up to standard. French beds very high, no problem but could be for elderly or someone less mobile. Shower floor tiled crazy paving style with steeply sloping tiles and is very uncomfortable for standing. Pool area not inviting, only 2 sunlongers and not comfortable.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
no shower no windows form without function
terrible room - not even a shower just a hand held tub shower and no shower curtain. lighting in room deficient switches complicated to operate. service staff were excellent. restaurant had great view. location is very good right in the middle of downtown so walkable. form without function...unfortunately could not sleep comfortably in a tall high small bed and with no windows in room and only ventilation available from a standing round portable loud fan...very uncomfortable experience overall

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved this room. The decoration, style and view were outstanding. Location is also fantastic for local bars shops and restaurants. Although it did not affect us or our stay in any way, drawback for some may be the lack of air conditioning and inability to receive wifi signal in the room (no.5).

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant place to stay.
Fantastic place breakfast very good, friendly staff would definitely stay again, highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glorious old style place with fantastic views.
First off, the place is unique in it's design and special architectural features. Views of the sea are great from many vistas. Staff is super friendly, gracious and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Semion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique experience
Rooms of this hotel are decorated in very special style. Bed is very high and you need to use a stool to climb. No shower, only bathroom with candle lights. Nice balcony with ocean view. In this room there is a feeling of 100 years ago. They also have nice restaurant. Nice stuff - we left early before breakfast and they prepared for us some takeaway.