Hotels on the beach in Garden Route, South Africa
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Garden Route. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in September 2026.
The List 7 Amazing Beach Hotels in Garden Route
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1 The Old Rectory
Plettenberg Bay
Located in Plettenberg Bay, a few steps from Wedge Beach, The Old Rectory provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room comes with an electric tea pot, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with pool views. All guest rooms include a closet. The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. Languages spoken at the reception include Afrikaans, English and Xhosa. Goose Valley Golf Club is 2.9 miles from The Old Rectory, while Robberg Nature Reserve is 4.1 miles away. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 3.7 miles from the property.
Address Cnr Bull and Meeding Street Show on map- Swimming pool
- Turkish bath
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2 Dolphins' Playground Beachfront B&B Robberg Beach
Dolphins' Playground Beachfront B&B is located 246 feet from Robberg Beach in Plettenberg Bay, 3.4 mi from Robberg Nature Reserve. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. The rooms offer sea and mountain views and are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms have access to the sun deck on the property. Every room features a private bathroom equipped with a shower. There is a shared lounge at the property. The staff are available to share their local knowledge and information on activities and attractions. The area is popular for golfing, tennis, cycling, sailing and hiking. Robberg Nature Reserve is 1.6 mi from Dolphins' Playground Beachfront B&B, while Kurland Polo Fields are 17 mi away.
Address 3 Tillamook Ave Show on map- Tennis court
- Water park
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3 Milkwood Manor on Sea
Plettenberg Bay
Overlooking the Keurbooms River lagoon and the Indian Ocean, Milkwood Manor is located on the shores of Plettenberg Bay. It has direct access to the beach and offers a bar and a restaurant. All rooms feature tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a TV, hairdryer, heater, fan, electronic safe and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Manor. With two lounges, one at ground floor level and one upstairs there is ample space for relaxation. A full English and continental breakfast is served exclusively to the Manor’s guests on the terrace of the breakfast room, with views of the landscapes, beach and lagoon. The area is a good spot for fishing lovers. During the season, it is also possible to see whales and dolphins in the surroundings. The Robberg Nature Reserve is 10 km away and the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve is 30 minutes away by car. Port Elizabeth is 230 km away.
Address Salmack Road, Lookout Beach Show on map -
4 The Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Robberg Beach
Located in Plettenberg Bay and a 2-minute walk from the beach, The Robberg Beach Lodge offers luxury accommodations with Indian Ocean, garden or Robberg Nature Reserve views. It features 2 outdoor pools, a sun terrace and a braai area. The stylish, air-conditioned rooms are individually decorated and come with a veranda and feature contemporary furnishings and earthly colored walls. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, fridge, wardrobe and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms have wooden beamed ceilings and wooden parquet floors. A buffet breakfast is served daily and the bar serves a variety of beverages and local wines. Several restaurants, galleries, cafés and bars are located in Plettenberg Bay, a 5-minute drive away. The Robberg Beach Lodge is located in the heart of the Garden Route. Robberg Nature Reserve and Goose Valley Golf Course are a 10 minutes’ drive away by car. Free private parking is available on site.
Address 89 Beachy Head Drive Show on map- Swimming pool
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5 The Bungalow
Plettenberg Bay
The Bungalow provides beachfront accommodations in Plettenberg Bay. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, full-day security, and a concierge service, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The bed and breakfast provides parking on-site, an outdoor swimming pool, and room service. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms have a terrace. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. There is an on-site bar. The area is popular for canoeing, and car rental is available at this 4-star bed and breakfast. Guests can relax near the outdoor fireplace at the bed and breakfast. Wedge Beach is a few steps from The Bungalow, while Goose Valley Golf Club is 2.9 miles away. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 3.7 miles from the property.
Address 5 Meeding Street Show on map- Swimming pool
- Water sports facility
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6 Plett Beachfront Guest House
Plettenberg Bay
Located in Plettenberg Bay, Plett Beachfront Accommodations offers dormitories and private rooms only a short walk from Central Beach. The tour desk can help guests organize activities such as whale watching, fishing and canoeing. Each of the rooms is individually decorated and the private rooms feature a bathroom with free toiletries. They are cooled with a fan and come equipped with a flat-screen TV. Guests can relax in the lounge and bar or enjoy a meal in the restaurant next door. Other local restaurants are available within a 500-yard distance. Guests can explore the Robberg Nature Reserve, only 5 mi away. Two golf courses are available nearby, with Plettenberg Bay Country Club and Goose Valley Golf Estate both within 3.1 mi. Free private parking is available and guests can enjoy a day trip to other towns on the Garden Route, such as Knysna, only a 35-minute drive away.
Address Hopwood Street, Central Beach Show on map -
7 Point Village Hotel and Self Catering
Mossel Bay
Point Village Hotel is located a few yards from the Indian Ocean, at the end of Mossel Bay’s peninsula, and 0.6 mi from Mossel Bay harbor and town center. The spacious and colorful rooms offer partial bay views. All accommodations options include a flat-screen TV. Standard rooms have a small kitchenette, and the self-catering apartments have a fully equipped kitchen. A full breakfast is available at oceanfront Delfinos Restaurant, a 1-minute walk away. There are also many restaurants within a 15-minute walk of the hotel. Hotel Point Village is 2.5 mi from Mossel Bay Golf Club and 0.6 mi from Van Riebeeck Sports Complex. Boat trips run from the harbor to Seal Island and there are seasonal whale watching cruises. Set on a part of the coast called The Point, the hotel is 7.5 mi from Mossel Bay Airport and 28 mi from George Airport. A shuttle service is available to and from both airports.
Address 5 Point Road, Point Village Show on map- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Pool tables
- Water sports facility
- Pets are welcome
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