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Lairds Lodge

4.0 star property
Colonial country house with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Property grounds
Courtyard
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$402
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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20km from Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Knysna Elephant Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Plettenberg Bay

At Lairds Lodge you'll be steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Harkerville Saturday Village Market. Highlights at this Colonial country house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast. .At the country house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Plettenberg Bay country house, you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Knysna Ziplines and 3.6 km (2.3 mi) from Garden Route National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Knysna Elephant Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 14 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 20 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gelateria Lateria / Ice Dream Land - ‬10 min drive
  • Barrington’s
  • ‪Carol Breeze Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harkerville Market - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lairds Lodge

Colonial country house with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Lairds Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Colonial Plettenberg Bay country house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lairds Lodge offers 17 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Plettenberg Bay country house provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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
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, Diners Club and cash.

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

Lairds Lodge
Lairds Lodge Plettenberg Bay
Lairds Plettenberg Bay
Lairds Lodge Country Estate South Africa/Harkerville
Lairds Lodge Country House
Lairds Lodge Plettenberg Bay
Lairds Lodge Country House Plettenberg Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lairds Lodge?

Lairds Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lairds Lodge?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lairds Lodge on 1 Oct 2025 start from AU$402.30, 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 parking available at Lairds Lodge?

Yep, Lairds Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lairds Lodge?

The closest beach to Lairds Lodge is Plettenberg Bay Beach (11.1 km).

Does Lairds Lodge have a pool?

Lairds Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Lairds Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lairds Lodge.

Does Lairds Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is served at Lairds Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lairds Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lairds Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lairds Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lairds Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lairds Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annelize

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful garden Beautiful room Staff amazing, decor stunning, check out the bar area 🍸
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The friendliest staff, most beautiful hotel and delicious food..everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Average but friendly

Hello, it seems like Covid has taken its toll on Lairds Lodge. It seemed like it was in need of an upgrade. The
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Israel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptional, rooms are absolutely stunning and the food was amazing! Wish we were staying here longer as this has been our favourite place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary, Worcestershire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff make this place special. When you arrive and are greeted personally by each of the staff, you realise that this is going to be special. Lesley, Bani and the rest of the team make you feel very special during your stay and provide much help and advice about things to do, places to visit etc. The breakfasts were the best we’d had during the whole of our holiday and the dinners were equally as good. Fabulous place, love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ramin

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

Unique experience

Really amazing Lodge, a unique experience with superb food , exceptional actually
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely charming lodge. Nice room, good breakfast. Disastrous unpaved access road (deep holes) which could easily be rectified. Recommend visiting nearby elephant reserve.

10/10 Excellent

Rahshel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful hotel with very friendly staff. The breakfast was amazing and very luxurious. the only downside was it was a few minutes outside of town about halfway between Plettenberg and Knysna.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Accommodation

Our family stayed at Lairds Lodge so we booked 2 rooms and accommodations were beautiful. The staff could not have been nicer and the breakfast was a culinary delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, New York, NY

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

Beautiful lodge, lovely staff, delicious meals!

Laird's Lodge provided a wonderful retreat away from the more touristy section of Plettenberg Bay. The grounds were beautiful and the staff was lovely. They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. The food was delicious -- you will not leave hungry. The breakfasts were gorgeous and not to be missed!

10/10 Excellent

neal , uk

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

Fantastic service and food

Stayed for 3 nights. Wonderful hotel with really excellent service. We ate here twice and the food was very good. Breakfast was a real treat every morning. Location is very good for both Kynsa and Plettenberg bay.

10/10 Excellent

MR S J

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

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Laird's Lodge

An excellent establishment. Rooms very well appointed and staff were most helpful and friendly. The one meal we had was superb and there are plenty of wines on offer from South Africa. I would definitely return.

6/10 Okay

macs, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

First class staff & service. Nice food.

Room allocated dark, cold & seemed damp. Bathroom/toilet facilities very basic and poor quality. No heating provided. Imaginative food but limited choice. Accommodation over-priced.

10/10 Excellent

EIMEAR

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

Spectacular!!!

Spectacular stay from start to finish. Tea and biscuits on arrival then a bottle of champagne and chocolates in our room. The interior design is wonderful and each room more interesting than the next. The food was out of this world dinner and breakfast were both perfect. A really brilliant place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Retreat

We stayed for three nights and loved it. Great food, wine, staff, location and surrounding areas.

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette, Dublin

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

Piece of heaven

Absolutely beautiful place to stay! Staff couldn't have been nicer and food and friendliness at meals made it like a big house party!

10/10 Excellent

John, Cork

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

Excellent guesthouse

Great guesthouse in a peaceful setting outside Plettenberg Bay. The staff were great and the food was excellent. They have a lovely pool area also.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful service and superb food

Extremely friendly with great staff. Cuisine absolutely the best.

10/10 Excellent

Rema, hampshire

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

Beautiful, luxurious country house

This is the second time that we have chosen to stay at Lairds Lodge. If anything the second visit was even better than the first. The hospitality of the staff and their willingness to make your stay a complete delight is outstanding. The accommodation is so comfortable, with room 11 providing an enormous amount of space for us. The lodge is close to many attractions and areas of interest and finally the food is amazing. Not any choice as the meal is determined beforehand, but you can choose the number of courses and each is a culinary feast.

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Leamington Spa

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

A good recommendation

Treated ourselves with a stay here for our 49th wedding anniversary and were not disappointed. The establishment decor is very interesting, the room was large and well furnished, complete with large candle in the bathroom, although this may have more to do with the recurring power cuts in SA, which were handled well. We also ate dinner there which was very elaborate. An alternative fish dish was provided for my non-meat-eating husband but this was not as good as the set meal. Service was excellent. We usually prefer to stay nearer to towns but with dinner available this wasn't a problem. Weren't able to enjoy the lovely pool area as the weather was stormy.

8/10 Good

marcus

Liked: Staff & service