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Providing garden views, Stanley Island in Plettenberg Bay provides accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a private beach area, a restaurant and a bar. Free WiFi is provided. Units are equipped with a kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with river views. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. The lodge has a grill. There's a sun terrace and a playground at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. Keurbooms Beach is 1.6 miles from Stanley Island, while Goose Valley Golf Club is 2.5 miles away. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 8.7 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

FREE parking!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    Everything was amazing about this hotel: the location, the rooms, the setting, the Zebras, the beach bar and the breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay at Stanley Island
  • Victoria
    Chile Chile
    Best place in Plett. Everything was perfect, the room well equipped, spacious and beautiful decoration. Dinner and breakfast were stunning. There is a very friendly cat 🫶🏾
  • Oren
    Israel Israel
    The views and peacefulness of the island, the friendly staff, the fireplace
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The most incredible stay on Stanley Island. The rooms were decorated so beautifully, the grounds were amazing. The restaurant was lovely and food exceptional, really kind staff. And of course.. zebras! It was a truly special stay. The boat worked...
  • Chris
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Amazing location, peaceful. Glorious views from your couch and bed. Perfect for sunrise. Tranquil surroundings and relaxed atmosphere. Staff was friendly and helpful. Zebra's , birds and bush buck were amazing to see.
  • Charles
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was excellent! We had a booking error that the staff helped us to resolve quickly. The grounds and lodging are well maintained. Eating breakfast on the patio while watching the zebras and other wildlife is a treat,
  • Becca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had the most incredible stay at Stanley Island. The food, rooms and setting were so beautiful, and especially the service from Fanny at the restaurant made our visit! We will definitely be recommending this place to our friends.
  • Emma
    United States of America United States of America
    rooms had lovely design and were very well appointed including excellent coffee options lots of space and attractive location
  • Sharon
    Israel Israel
    First - the Zebras! the room is beautiful and the restaurant was great!
  • Sahar
    Israel Israel
    Good to know - Getting to this hotel is via shuttle\boat that they have (no additional payment unless it's late at night). A very nice place, nice room and beautiful view with Zebras in front of your window. The team was very nice and helpful,...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Stowaway Bespoke Hideout
    • Cuisine
      Local • European • South African
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Stanley Island
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    • Private check-in/out
    • Express check-in/out
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year

    Spa

    • Full-body massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    Stanley Island takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 15 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 255 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Stanley Island of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

    FAQs about Stanley Island

    • Room options at Stanley Island include:

      • Family
      • Double
    • Stanley Island offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Private beach area
      • Beach
      • Couples' massage
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Neck massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Full-body massage
      • Back massage
      • Foot massage
    • Stanley Island has 1 restaurant:

      • Stowaway Bespoke Hideout
    • The prices at Stanley Island may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Stanley Island is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Stanley Island is 3.7 miles from the center of Plettenberg Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Stanley Island can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • À la carte
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.