The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory is located in the heart of Plettenberg Bay on South Africa’s Garden Route, just a short stroll from the beach. The heritage property sits within easy reach of Plett’s white-sand beaches, the Keurbooms Lagoon and the Robberg Nature Reserve, making it a convenient base for exploring the wider Garden Route while still offering a calm, tucked-away retreat from the town’s bustle.

The Old Rectory has 18 stylish suites, including Pool-Facing Suites and Garden Suites, both inspired by the region’s flora and fauna and individually designed with contemporary South African art. The Pool-Facing Suites each have a private terrace overlooking the hotel garden and milkwoods towards the pool, while the Garden Suites have their own private enclosed garden and a slightly different en-suite configuration.

Yes, The Old Rectory has a tranquil in-house spa offering signature journeys, facials, aromatherapy massages and grooming rituals. Set within the hotel’s peaceful enclosed garden, the spa is designed as a genuine escape for guests, with treatments ranging from performance-driven facials to full self-care journeys during a stay.

Yes, The Old Rectory is a family-friendly boutique hotel in Plettenberg Bay with thoughtful touches for guests travelling with young children. Its central yet peaceful setting makes it easy for families to reach the beach, restaurants and local attractions, while the enclosed garden and generously sized suites give children room to play without losing that sense of calm.

A stay at The Old Rectory includes fully serviced luxury accommodation, daily breakfast, wifi and laundry. Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s own Restaurant 1777, where the menu draws on the property’s heritage as a National Monument as well as the provenance of local Garden Route ingredients, making it a destination in its own right for guests and outside visitors alike.