Bitou River Lodge

4.0 star property
Upscale bed & breakfast with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Luxury Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
TV, heated floors
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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Popular amenities

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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
off R340, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Popular LocationGoose Valley Golf Club7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlettenberg Bay Beach14 min drive
  • Popular LocationKnysna Elephant Park22 min drive

Room options

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Plettenberg Bay

Located in Plettenberg Bay, Bitou River Lodge is in a rural area and in a regional park. Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Plettenberg Bay Beach and Arch Rock Beach. Robberg Nature Reserve and Garden Route National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended.

What's nearby

  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park - 11 min drive
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 14 min drive
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 20 min drive
  • Knysna Elephant Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Checkers - 8 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean - 8 min drive
  • The Lookout Deck - 10 min drive
  • Le Fournil De Plett Bakery - 9 min drive
  • Steers - 9 min drive

About this property

Bitou River Lodge

Upscale bed & breakfast near Plettenberg Bay Beach
Located close to Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park, Bitou River Lodge provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Bitou, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Outdoor furniture, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Bitou River Lodge offer comforts such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and heated floors

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bitou

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Canoe available
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Heated floors
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 2200.00 per person

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bitou River Plettenberg Bay
Bitou River Lodge Bed & breakfast
Bitou River Lodge Plettenberg Bay
Bitou River Lodge Bed & breakfast Plettenberg Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Bitou River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bitou River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bitou River Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bitou River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bitou River Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bitou River Lodge located?

Situated in a regional park, this bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Plettenberg Bay Beach, Arch Rock Beach, and Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park. Robberg Nature Reserve and Garden Route National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Bitou River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

43 external reviews