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Tsala Treetop Lodge

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A stone building with a glass facade and a wooden deck leading to a pool.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a chessboard, and a bed with a view of trees.
A log cabin with a pool, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.
A dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden tables, and chairs.
A wooden deck with a patterned rug, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$1,580
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Explore the area

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Off N2 10km W Of Plettenberg, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Place, Knysna Elephant Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Plettenberg Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Goose Valley Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite

Tsala Suite

  • Valley view
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A secluded lodge surrounded by dense forest, with multiple buildings and a prominent stone structure on a hill.

Tsala Villa

  • Valley view
  • 116 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Plettenberg Bay

A luxury stay in Plettenberg Bay awaits you at Tsala Treetop Lodge. You'll be steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Harkerville Saturday Village Market. Highlights at this lodge include in-room plunge pools, free WiFi and fireplaces. .A day of pampering can include Swedish massages and facials along with reflexology and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Zinzi, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Plettenberg Bay lodge include Knysna Ziplines and Garden of Eden.
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Elephant Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 14 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 21 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 24 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harkerville Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gelateria Lateria / Ice Dream Land - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Plato Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dough & co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Fournil De Plett Bakery - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Tsala Treetop Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Tsala Treetop Lodge. The lodge can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Plettenberg Bay lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1999
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Tsala Treetop Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and DVD players. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include Swedish massages, facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

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  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 162 reviews
The price is AU$496
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Zinzi

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Private plunge pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1999
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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 allowed, but service animals are welcome

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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Tsala
Tsala Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge Plettenberg Bay
Tsala Treetop Plettenberg Bay
Tsala Treetop Hotel Harkerville
Tsala Treetop
Tsala Treetop Lodge South Africa/Harkerville
Tsala Treetop Lodge Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge Plettenberg Bay
Tsala Treetop Lodge Lodge Plettenberg Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tsala Treetop Lodge?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Tsala Treetop Lodge?

As of 6 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tsala Treetop Lodge on 7 July 2026 start from AU$1,580, 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 Tsala Treetop Lodge?

Yep, Tsala Treetop Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tsala Treetop Lodge?

The closest beach to Tsala Treetop Lodge is Plettenberg Bay Beach (10 km).

Is there a spa on site at Tsala Treetop Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments, as well as Swedish massages.

What makes Tsala Treetop Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as private plunge pools and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tsala Treetop Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Tsala Treetop Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private plunge pools in the guestrooms.

Does Tsala Treetop Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tsala Treetop Lodge?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tsala Treetop Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tsala Treetop Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Tsala Treetop Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Tsala Treetop Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic experience throughout
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saeeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best ever, nice experience, area around it perfect for nature lovers. The hotel location allows you to enjoy the night stars like no other place( except in the desert)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liezel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vlad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kuljinder

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

Honeymoon on Garden Route

One of the most unique and amazing places we’ve ever stayed! Lovely resort of treehouses built in a remote setting with all the amenities you could need. The staff were all super friendly and could not do enough to help you was an absolute pleasure to have them there. Would recommend to anybody travelling on the garden route or staying in Plettenberg to stay here it would make an unforgettable memory.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Esse hotel é perfeito, em tudo! o quarto é sensacional, passa uma sensação de estar em cima das arvoes, com uma vista maravilhosa. O Atendimento de todos é muito simpático. A comida é maravilhosa do restaurante e do café da manha, voltaria mil vezes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aussergewöhnlich Lage und sehr schöne Suiten
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A little bit of paradise

Wonderful place in the middle of the wild. Great amenities, great rangers, great animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views, beautiful bird life, close to good walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdulelah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the best hotel I have been ever in my whole life. The hospitality was beyond outstanding they check the room twice per day they prepare every single thing for you even the tiny details they will take care of it. For the facility I have not seen this type of facility in my whole life, a suite on the tree this is amazing with the the best view of the mountain everything around, very peaceful. The Clean is very very clean rooms. There were two restaurant inside the Tesla all of them are amazing and the food is nice. Tesla there is the bar in my experience that I would not see any hotel with this type of experience in my whole life like what they have
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best bit was the monkeys and the baboons. The staff were very lovely, still struggled to do soft fried eggs but hey ho
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Fabulous spot but food a let down

This is an amazing property with 5 star facilities and service to match. It was let down by the food unfortunately but otherwise I would highy recommend this romantic spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tsala Treetop Lodge is a 5 star romantic hotel set in amongst a forest of trees and overlooking a tree clad canyon. The rooms are outstanding as is the service. The view from the balcony is wonderful and the in lounge real fire was a great touch. Our room had its own plunge pool which was a bit cold but on the one hot day this was very refreshing. Service is a bit amateur but very enthusiastic and kind. The thing that let down the property was the food quality. My potjie was excellent but the rest of my party found their food dry. The omelette in the morning was greasy, smelled of overcooked oil and was virtually inedible. The choice on the buffet was good. I would stay here again but hope food gets an uplift.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Treetop Delight

We really appreciated the genuine care of the staff and the magnificent treetop setting. Dinner was good, but breakfast among the trees was the real highlight. Both the rooms and surrounding gardens were exquisite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

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

Wonderful

Everything was wonderful. A paradise of relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PHIL

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

Absolute Perfection

Few places will match the experience of staying here. Expensive, yes, but worth every penny. The accommodation is superb and the rooms so comfortable. The grounds fabulous, service immaculate and almost guaranteed that you will see either monkeys or baboons on your doorstep. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Lives up to expectations - highly recommend.

Tsala lives up to its reputation and your expectations. It's a magical haven for R&R. The attention to detail across the site is superb. We enjoyed two nights in a luxury villa, with incredible views. The rooms are immaculate, supremely comfortable and well presented throughout, and the outdoor shower was a great surprise - nothing like waking up and smelling nature. A minor drawback is the pools aren't heated, and ours had a lot of canopy cover so didn't benefit from the sub's heat either (it's noted though that Tsala are aware of this and working on it despite significant engineering challenges!). We dined at both Zinzi (the public restaurant) and Tsala (the guests restaurant), and enjoyed both but the latter did step it up a notch. Both are really well presented and comfortable, and boast strong wine lists. The service was generally superb, save for a few individuals that were cold and somewhat aloof (one a Manager). Given the price point of Tsala it did leave a slight bitter taste in the mouth unfortunately. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Fabulous experience

The concept is great. The views are spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and outstanding - Accomodation, Dinner and especially the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr Asma

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

أبدااااع وتميز

منتجع مميز جدا .. السكن في غابة على رءوس الأشجار العالية تجربة رائعة .. كل شيء هنا مميز الأكل الخدمات الموظفون الأجواء .. أنصح به .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantisches Baumhaus, wunderschöne Lage, Affen vor der Haustür, freundliches Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Tranquil and elegant

Nestled in tree tops, nothing but tranquility and elegance surrounds you at Tsala Lodge. It was a great place to do day trips, and return for a relaxing and lovely meal. The staff was extremely helpful, particularly Karin who helped sort out our outings. This is a definite return place for us:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GS

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

Place where you can be one with nature.

It is just a brilliant place to stay. Away from all the hustle and bustle of city and not too far from it either. You need to be there to experience the difference. Most helpful management team I have ever come across.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie

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

Beautiful Hotel in a Wonderful Setting

Tsala was a breathe of fresh air on our honeymoon - the hotel is beautiful, set in a gorgeous, temperate forest setting, with the rooms overlooking a forested ravine. The staff are very friendly, the meals are delicious and the rooms are so luxurious - the best bath I think I've ever had!! We've recommended this hotel to our parents and would happily stay again ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018