Holiday Stays

Emily Moon River Lodge

Lodge Plettenberg Bay · Western Cape

About

Luxury 4-star accommodation on the banks of the Bitou River in Plettenberg Bay, featuring 16 lodge suites with river and mountain views.

Accommodation

16 suites: 6 superior luxury, 8 luxury, and 2 family suites. Each features spacious living area, well-appointed bathroom, wooden viewing deck, fireplace or air-conditioner, wi-fi, minibar, and satellite TV. Decorated with rare artifacts from Africa and beyond, set in an indigenous garden with river, wetland, and mountain views.

Facilities

Emily's Restaurant (6pm-9pm daily): upscale African-inspired dining with candlelit service and river views. Simon's Pizza Bar (Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-9:30pm): wood-fired pizzas, South African wines, and cocktails with Bitou River sunset views. Multi-purpose event venue available. River setting for relaxation and winter whale watching nearby.

Location & Surroundings

Plettenberg Bay on Rietvlei Road, 1.4km off the N2 highway. Six hours from Cape Town; 2.5 hours and 230km from Port Elizabeth Airport. Near Goose Valley golf course and Keurbooms and Bitou Rivers in Tsitsikamma. Winter whale watching on nearby coastline.

Rooms

Superior Luxury Suite

Spacious suite with private wooden viewing deck and well-appointed bathroom, decorated with rare artefacts and found items from Africa and beyond.

From
R3,250

Luxury Suite

Spacious suite with private wooden viewing deck and well-appointed bathroom, decorated with rare artefacts and found items from Africa and beyond. Selected units feature a private treehouse with river

From
R3,250

Family Suite

Garden-facing family suite with private wooden viewing deck and well-appointed bathroom. Features a private treehouse with river views; bedroom does not have direct river views.

From
R3,250

Location

Address

Rietvlei Road, Plettenberg Bay

Get Directions → Plettenberg Bay Guide →

Directions

Located on Rietvlei Road, approximately 1.4km off the main N2 highway. Approximately 6 hours drive from Cape Town via the N2 highway. Approximately 230km (2.5 hours) from Port Elizabeth Airport. Situated near Goose Valley golf course and the Keurbooms and Bitou Rivers in the Tsitsikamma region. GPS:

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Features

Mountain Views River Views 4-star Rating Wetland Views African-themed Décor With Antique Furnishings And Collectibles 16 Lodge Suites Seasonal Log Fires In Restaurant Boutique Estate Wine List Homegrown Produce Used In Kitchen Antique Indian Arches On River Deck Private Treehouse In Selected Suites Friday Night Live Music Friday Happy Hour 50% Off Drinks 6–7pm Wednesday Pizza Specials

Activities

Whale Watching River Exploration

Amenities

Air Conditioning Wi-Fi Swimming Pool DSTV Fireplace Restaurant Bar Minibar Function Venue River Deck Indigenous Garden Wood-fired Pizza Oven Vegetable Garden Wooden Viewing Deck

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