Emily Moon River Lodge

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

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Exterior
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; pizza
Plasma TV, fireplace
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; pizza
Family Suite, Garden View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$399
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Explore the area

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Rietvlei Road, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Goose Valley Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Robberg Nature Reserve
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Room

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Superior Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Plettenberg Bay

At Emily Moon River Lodge, you'll be 5.7 km (3.6 mi) from St Peters Anglican Church and 6 km (3.7 mi) from Plett Puzzle Park. Highlights at this country house include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and free breakfast. .The restaurant, Simon Bar, serves pizza. The country house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Plettenberg Bay country house include Van Plettenberg Beacon and Old Timber Shed.

What's nearby

  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Knysna Elephant Park - 18 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Adi’s Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Fournil De Plett Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Deck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Emily Moon River Lodge

Country house in Plettenberg Bay with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Emily Moon River Lodge offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at Emily Moon River Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Plettenberg Bay country house is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Emily Moon River Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

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

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • 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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Emily Moon River Lodge Country House
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Emily Moon River Lodge?

Yep, Emily Moon River Lodge has a free self car park.

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

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emily Moon River Lodge on 29 Sept 2025 start from NZ$398.53, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Emily Moon River Lodge?

The closest beach to Emily Moon River Lodge is Plettenberg Bay Beach (5.5 km).

Does Emily Moon River Lodge have a pool?

Emily Moon River Lodge has 2 outdoor swimming pools.

What makes Emily Moon River Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Emily Moon River Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Emily Moon River Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Emily Moon River Lodge?

No, Emily Moon River Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Emily Moon River Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Emily Moon River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Emily Moon River Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.