Title: Bitou River Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=53823981&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Bitou River Lodge Morning coffee tastes better in serene gardens at this Plettenberg Bay retreat, where guests can lounge poolside or explore the nearby beach. ## Photo gallery for Bitou River Lodge ![Free daily buffet breakfast - Bitou River Lodge (Plettenberg Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53824000/53823981/c475edb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Luxury Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains - Bitou River Lodge (Plettenberg Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53824000/53823981/f4e9648a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Bitou River Lodge (Plettenberg Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53824000/53823981/a7cc6dbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Bitou River Lodge (Plettenberg Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53824000/53823981/3f3effa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Bitou River Lodge (Plettenberg Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53824000/53823981/7e7c5e57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Bitou River Lodge, near Adventure Land, offers a breakfast buffet in peaceful gardens. Challenge friends in the arcade/game room, find a quiet corner with a book from the library, or enjoy local and international dishes at the Bitou restaurant. ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Laundry room ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 12 - Jan 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=53823981&PinnedHotelID=53823981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=53823981&PinnedHotelID=53823981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 13 - Jan 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=53823981&PinnedHotelID=53823981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=53823981&PinnedHotelID=53823981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=53823981&PinnedHotelID=53823981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=53823981&PinnedHotelID=53823981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=53823981&PinnedHotelID=53823981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=53823981&PinnedHotelID=53823981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Luxury Double Room ![Luxury Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53824000/53823981/8a70740d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Double Room ### Highlights Patio Separate sitting area Heating TV Blackout curtains Ceiling fan Bathrobes Private bathroom - 323 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Twin Room ![Luxury Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53824000/53823981/89a738e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Twin Room ### Highlights Patio Separate sitting area Heating TV Blackout curtains Ceiling fan Bathrobes Private bathroom - 323 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPlettenberg-Bay-Hotels-Bitou-River-Lodge.h53823981.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPlettenberg-Bay-Hotels-Bitou-River-Lodge.h53823981.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.00348%2C23.34820&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bfF4Zb0skLWV_iauvtrlCNB9_YQ=) off R340, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600 #### What's nearby - Goose Valley Golf Club \- 7 min drive \- 5.3 miles - Van Plettenberg Beacon \- 12 min drive \- 8.0 miles - Plettenberg Bay Beach \- 12 min drive \- 8.0 miles - Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park \- 13 min drive \- 8.4 miles - Plettenberg Bay Country Club \- 13 min drive \- 9.1 miles #### Getting around - Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Clubhouse Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dough & co - ‬10 min drive - ‪Plato Coffee - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Seakrit Spot - ‬11 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬8 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/games room and a library. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Free newspapers, outdoor furniture and multilingual staff - A TV in reception, a front desk safe and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Bitou River Lodge feature comforts, such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes. More amenities include: - Heating and ceiling fans - Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and hairdryers - TVs with satellite channels - Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and heated floors ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90724300/90724245/66c4121b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Apartment in Goose Valley Golf Estate Plettenberg Bay - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=90724245&PinnedHotelID=90724245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11040000/11033300/11033238/a708e121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lily Pond Country Lodge The Crags - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=11033238&PinnedHotelID=11033238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21970000/21965400/21965321/f1ca8a6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elephant Country Guest House The Crags - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping 10 Exceptional 1 review £136 includes taxes & fees 16 Jan - 17 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=21965321&PinnedHotelID=21965321&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11068400/11068393/2e050325.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bayview Hotel Plettenberg Bay - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 90 reviews £141 includes taxes & fees 24 Jan - 25 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=11068393&PinnedHotelID=11068393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free uncovered self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Bitou ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Canoeing - Ecotours - Library - Outdoor pool - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - In-room microwave - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Free newspapers in lobby - Guidebooks - Limited-hour front desk - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - In a regional park - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Communal living room - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Minibar ### More - Ceiling fan - Heated floor - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Safe - Separate sitting area ## 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 staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: ZAR 2200.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 organisation. ### 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? ### Is Bitou River Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bitou River Lodge? ### What time is check-in at Bitou River Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Bitou River Lodge? ### Where is Bitou River Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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