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Emily Moon River Lodge

4.0 star property
Country house in Plettenberg Bay with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; pizza
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (King) | 1 bedroom, minibar, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Family Suite, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Family Suite, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £158
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul

Room options

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Luxury Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, designer toiletries

Luxury Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, designer toiletries

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Rietvlei Road, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600

What's nearby

  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 16 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Knysna Elephant Park - 18 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Fournil De Plett Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Adi’s Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Emily Moon River Lodge

Upscale country house
At Emily Moon River Lodge, you can look forward to free breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Make sure that you enjoy lunch, dinner and pizza at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self-parking
  • A billiards/pool table, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Emily Moon River Lodge boast comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
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
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 organisation.

Property is also known as

Emily Moon River Lodge Plettenberg Bay
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Frequently asked questions

Does Emily Moon River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Emily Moon River Lodge?

As of 6 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emily Moon River Lodge on 15 Jul 2025 start from £158.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Emily Moon River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emily Moon River Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emily Moon River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Emily Moon River Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Emily Moon River Lodge located?

Situated in Plettenberg Bay, this country house is within 6 miles (10 km) of St Peters Anglican Church, Plett Puzzle Park and Plettenberg Bay Beach. Van Plettenberg Beacon and Old Timber Shed are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Emily Moon River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10

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

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

Sehr schöne, einzigartige Unterkunft mit extrem gastfreundlichen Gastgebern
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10

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

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

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

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

Prachtige lodge gelegen aan de rivier. Kamers zijn super gedecoreerd en ruim.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10

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

10/10

Perfeito
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10

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

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10

Amazing accommodation with the best breakfast and dinner you can wish for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10

Tolles Hotel mit sehr großzügigen Zimmern. Sehr gutes Restaurant am Abend; nachmittags ausgezeichente Pizza, sehr beliebt.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10

“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

8/10

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

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

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

Lugar incrível!! Uma vista maravilhosa e o hotel, cheio de detalhes charmosos!

8/10

10/10

10/10

The room was spacious and very clean and comfortable. We had a delicious dinner with gorgeous views. Couldn't recommend it more.

10/10

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.