Bitou River Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Bitou River Lodge is situated on the banks of the Bitou River, 11.8 km from Plettenberg Bay. It features a swimming pool and each room opens onto the garden leading to the river. Each individually decorated room has a patio and comes equipped with a fan and a TV. The bed is draped in mosquito nets and the private bathroom includes a bath and shower. A farmhouse breakfast is served every morning at Bitou River. A number of restaurants serving a range of local and international cuisines can be found within 7 km. Guests can enjoy a swim in the pool or explore the wetlands by canoe. The guest lounge provides a comfortable area to relax with a book or play a game of chess or solitaire. Free Wi-Fi and private parking is available. The Plettenberg Bay Airport is 19 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

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1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tamlyn
South Africa South Africa
“We felt so welcome from the second we arrived!!! Home away from home :) Highly recommend this little piece of heaven!”
Tanya
South Africa South Africa
“I booked the stay for my elderly parents. They have told me so many lovely things about the property: the setting along the Bitou estuary, the bedrooms, the views and the hosts who were exceptionally attentive and caring and friendly. They even...”
Angela
Colombia Colombia
“The staff was very friendly, we felt warmly welcomed, they also brought us gluten free rusks. The place is beautiful, and it is a nice spot to relax and be in nature. The breakfast was delicious, although for the price, there could have been...”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms a lovey, with a fantastic private patio area which looks out onto the river. The mornings in the garden were great and Manny does a superb at preparing a special breakfast every morning. Highly recommended..”
Garry
Australia Australia
“When we arrived, we were greeted with a warm friendly welcome from our host Kerry. Our overall stay was outstanding, each day started with a beautiful breakfast prepared by Manny. Manny was an absolute gem, he was on hand to make our stay as...”
Susan
South Africa South Africa
“Everything was exceptional well and organised. I loved the layout and it's cleanness. It's a place to book again in future and recommend to some else”
Rob
South Africa South Africa
“Environmently friendly place. Great bird spotting.”
Wenche
South Africa South Africa
“The owners are really fantastic, and goes the extra mile to make your stay fantatic”
Matthijs
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautifully located and very nice family running the place.”
Kevin
South Africa South Africa
“Wonderful location and river views with very accommodating owners and wonderful service. The rooms are well appointed and the beds fantastically comfortable. Breakfast was also seriously good. We are just very sorry we were unable to stay longer....”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Bitou River Lodge

9.9
Host review score
Bitou River Lodge
Come enjoy our charming farm style lodge on the banks of the Bitou River. The old farm has been newly renovated and our gardens manicured. Our peaceful hideaway is the perfect spot for complete relaxation, 10 minutes from Plettenberg Bay. We have 5 spacious rooms that seamlessly blend the charm of luxury farm style living. Its private and tranquil. Birders paradise. Wake up to the birds chirping along the river, enjoy the poolside vista away from the world. Enjoy the much needed downtime. What holidays are made for.....
We would love to have you stay and can recommend loads of amazing bucket list experiences to do in Plett. There is so much more to do than you know.
Being 10 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Plett, its just far enough to feel like you away in the country side with no one around. Many gorgeous trails to walk and cycle, blue flag beach, 5 star restaurants, wine farms, unbeatable wildlife sanctuaries, adventure sports and so much more.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 7 years are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

7 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 850 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 20:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that due to 200 metre unfenced river frontage and an unfenced swimming-pool, children under the age of 7 cannot be accommodated at the property.

Please note that only the number of guests indicated at booking can enter Bitou River Lodge. Outside guests are not allowed on the property.

Please inform Bitou River Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 20:00:00.