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Ocean Watch Guest House

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Family Villa | Terrace/patio
Shell Room
Free daily full breakfast
Outdoor dining
Lobby lounge
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Upscale guest house by the ocean

Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Ocean Watch Guest House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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12 Perestrella Street, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Place, Van Plettenberg Beacon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Plettenberg Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St Peters Anglican Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Cabin Room

Cabin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Captain Room

Captain Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Caribbean Suite

Caribbean Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Rose Room

Rose Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shell Room

Shell Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Colonial Room

Colonial Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Plettenberg Bay

With a stay at Ocean Watch Guest House in Plettenberg Bay, you'll be by the ocean, just a 5-minute walk from Van Plettenberg Beacon and 8 minutes by foot from Old Timber Shed. .This guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from St Peters Anglican Church and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Plettenberg Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Van Plettenberg Beacon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Timber Shed - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Peters Anglican Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrington’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dough & co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Plato Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le Fournil De Plett Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thai Ying - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Ocean Watch Guest House

Ocean Watch Guest House offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 4 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 organization.

Property is also known as

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Ocean Watch Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed in the Captains room and it’s very nice. Easy access to the pool. Nice breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel, London

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a magnificent property with great facilities. Well located enough. But Plattenberg is a plain soulless residential seaside town. No quality in terms of restaurants. The property is closed to shops, cafés and beach (if you don’t mind the very steep hike back).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for such a wonderful stay. We loved the villa, views and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ocean

Wonderful location with amazing views. We stayed in the Caribbean suite which had everything you could possibly want
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Duggan Garden Route 2025

Lovely hotel, exactly as described on line. Had a minor issue on check but this was resolved quickly a very effectively. Wonderful rooms, shared indoor and outdoor spaces, plus views to die for. We’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house, stunning view of ocean, lovely staff . Restaurants within walking distance and safe to walk to at night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Ocean Watch Plettenberg Bay

We stayed in the Rose Room. It was compact. All rooms were fully changed daily. Breakfast very average. Staff and owner friendly. Common areas were spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent guest house - would recommend to anyone. Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Derbyshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great place the views are stunning, outside areas are more than you could wish for, and a room with a view over the bay 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful ocean view

Excellent clean, modern, comfortable room and guest house. Amazing location with a great view from both our room and the adjacent patio just outside our door. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Great location, felt very safe walking around. Staff is great. Rooms are very nice and comfortable and breakfast is top notch!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Handy overnight stop

Our room was small but comfortable with nice views. This property is large but a useful stopping point. Restaurant very close to walk to for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Satveer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay!

Absolutely loved my 2 night stay here. It felt like home. The space was so welcoming, clean bright and spacious. Views were incredible. Room felt like I was at home. The bed was super comfortable. Vanessa was wonderful & friendly. The guesthouse is a short walk from the main town and has some great restaurants close by. Highly recommended Ocean watch! Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Henry, NORTH MIAMI BEACH

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Millom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place, the view from the terrace was outstanding and the service and room were excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A room with a view!!

Beautiful guest house. Fantastic staff. Breakfast was lovely. Walkable to some great restaurants. Well located and a great base to see surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gideon, Armonk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing place. Beautiful, clean ,modern with attention to every detail. Highly recommended, the manager and staff are wonderful. in short - a must.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Place in Plett

Wonderful Setting, close to town and an exceptional host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Altaf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to Stay in Plett

Fantastic location, great views from the room, friendly staff and the owner was a great host. highly recommend this property if you are planning a trip to Plettenburg.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022