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Emily Moon River Lodge

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; pizza
Luxury Family Unit | Minibar, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Plasma TV, fireplace
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Rietvlei Road, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Goose Valley Golf Club
    3 min drive
  • Plett Puzzle Park
    7 min drive
  • Van Plettenberg Beacon
    8 min drive
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, designer toiletries, bathrobes

Luxury Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, designer toiletries, bathrobes

Superior Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Emily Moon River Lodge

4-star Plettenberg Bay country house with in-room fireplaces
2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free country house. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Emily Moon River Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Emily Moon River Lodge features 2 outdoor swimming pools. Dining is available at one of the country house's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Plettenberg Bay country house also offers a terrace, an arcade/game room, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Emily Moon River Lodge is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Simon Bar - This restaurant specializes in pizza.
Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Simon Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Emily Moon River Lodge Plettenberg Bay
Emily Moon River Lodge
Emily Moon River Plettenberg Bay
Emily Moon River
Emily Moon River Hotel Plettenberg Bay
Emily Moon River Plettenberg
Emily Moon River Lodge Country House
Emily Moon River Lodge Plettenberg Bay
Emily Moon River Lodge Country House Plettenberg Bay

Emily Moon River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ido, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had bats living in our roof, apparently knowingly by the owner (they built a house for them on the near cabin and they migrated to ours). We had to go to bed and sleep with constraint scratching and sliding noises, that was terrible. When we brought it to the attention of the team, they didn’t even bother apologising. The dinning experience over dinner and breakfast was terrible - worst service I’ve seen for a while and average food (it’s quite expensive considering its surroundings). Stay away! The place itself is beautiful, well equipped and has nice facilities, it’s a shame that the staff is so untrained.

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem with an amazing view (and great restaurant)!
This is a wonderful place to stay in Plett, and every room has amazing views and is tastefully decorated. Great food, great service, great rooms, great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My Favourite Plett Hotel
Absolutely amazing. Lovely rooms overlooking a lagoon with fabulous interior decorating making a really wonderful ambience. Service is excellent and position is good too. This is my second stay (first in the new rooms); I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and so comfortable
Emily Moon is just perfect. The rooms are so comfortably we barely wanted to leave them, particularly the fantastic bathroom and stunning view from each balcony. Nevertheless the restaurant is superb, and all the staff are so friendly - we felt so at home and wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot and gorgeous sunset view. Good restaurant. Was surprised they did not recognize or do anything special for our honeymoon however
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Alwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
African themed lodge with great views
Secluded location with great views over the valley and river. Great breakfast on the terrace. Rooms are suite style in lodges and have great facilities.Quirky ambience with african theme

10/10 Excellent

Tristan, Reigate, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Small piece of heaven
“To travel hopefully is better than to arrive” so the saying goes. But our arrival at Emily Moons blew this theory out of the water! From the attractive entrance we knew we had chosen somewhere special and the warm welcome at Reception confirmed this. We were shown to our river lodge which was spacious,beautifully furnished and luxurious with so many thoughtful touches that it’s hard to list them all. Candles, pool/beach towels in a basket we could take with us on a day out, umbrellas, a torch, and plentiful supplies in the bathroom as well as fresh milk in the fridge, replenished daily. Oh, and the view! The lodges have been cleverly positioned so none are overlooked. From your balcony deck The Bijou river winds seaward providing ever changing bird life with each tide. So that’s the accommodation. Now to the food. Breakfast is two fold and plentiful. You can order a selection of cooked breakfasts and also there is a bountiful buffet full of every type of fruit, cereal, fresh bread, jam, muffins, mini quiche to suit all tastes. As a guest you are automatically reserved an evening table at Emily’s restaurant. If you wish to dine elsewhere or in Simon’s bar above, where they serve tasty wood fired pizzas, they will release your table for resale. The Food is top notch and the staff are fantastic. We loved every minute of our stay here. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zach, Oakland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic spot!
Stunning hotel with lots of character and refined details. Luxurious, spacious rooms with beautiful views of Bitou River. Friendly, professional service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favorite place in S. Africa!
We loved our time at Emily Moon. Way too short. Staff went out of their way to help us on multiple occasions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

sophie , london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff.
The room was spacious and very clean and comfortable. We had a delicious dinner with gorgeous views. Couldn't recommend it more.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
room with a view
Room with its balcony overlooking the river valley was great. What a great view.Good to have a real fire for chilly evenings. Food in restaurant top rated.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming high quality with fabulous views
Very relaxing stay, superb location and bags of character

10/10 Excellent

Knowatall, Jackson, WY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over the Moon!
Beautiful, cozy hotel, close to Plettenberg Bay. The place is quiet, welcoming (great staff and ownership), and superbly outfitted in the rooms. The food is excellent. My only complaint was that we there in winter, so the day was too short to truly enjoy sundowners outside. I imagine that in the summer it is beyond exquisite.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne, einzigartige Unterkunft mit extrem gastfreundlichen Gastgebern
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Filipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best bed ever
Exuberante. Quarto e cama super confortáveis, vista fenomenal da sacada e do banheiro. Banheiro imenso com banheira. Café da manha excepcional também. Ótimo para casais em lua de mel. Unico problema foi o wifi caso realmente precise se comunicar, mas para nós não foi problema já que queria me desligar do mundo.. rss
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisch
Herzlicher Empfang. Das Emiily Moon regt auch beim Zeiten Besuch nach einigen Jahren zum Staunen ein: Die Lage, der Blick auf den River, überall inspirierende Kunst ohne aufdringlich zu wirken. Das Essen war toll, das beste Rindsfilet auf unserer Reise. Top Preis-Leistung.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prachtige lodge gelegen aan de rivier. Kamers zijn super gedecoreerd en ruim.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Davi

Perfeito
Perfeito
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Karlheinz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Amazing accommodation with the best breakfast and dinner you can wish for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles Hotel mit sehr großzügigen Zimmern. Sehr gutes Restaurant am Abend; nachmittags ausgezeichente Pizza, sehr beliebt.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gardenroute
Die Lage des Hotels ist super. Das Essen im Restaurant ist ausgezeichnet. Es wird nur alles sehr schnell reserviert und es geht sehr hektisch zu. Das Servicepersonal wirkt sehr unorganisiert.Das Frhstück ist exzellent. Nur insgesamt müsste das Hotel mal rundum erneuert werden. Es sei denn, man liebt den Vintage Style. Zimmer war gemütlich, jedoch waren nachts im Dach ständig Tiere unterwegs (Mäuse etc.) Dadurch war der Schlaf sehr beeinträchtigt
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito charmoso!
Lugar incrível!! Uma vista maravilhosa e o hotel, cheio de detalhes charmosos!