Emily Moon River Lodge is situated a few kilometres from the centre of Plettenberg Bay, away from the town and within natural and scenic surroundings. This property is a popular choice due to the beauty of both the property and its surroundings.
The suites each have a private deck and are individually decorated with African and Indian artwork that the owners have collected throughout the years.
Emily Moon is the perfect retreat for guests who enjoy a quiet setting within natural surroundings and is an excellent place to sit back, relax and soak up the sun.
Emily Moon creates a private experience for guests who enjoy tranquil and natural surroundings. Staying at this lovely, airy property will create a memorable experience.
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Rooms
The hotel consists of 16 suites with options ranging from Luxury Suites, Honeymoon Suites and Family Suites, all of聽which are individually decorated and offer a mixture of modern and unique furnishings. Each suite features a large en suite bathroom with a shower and a soaking tub from where you can take in views of the surrounding scenery. Alternatively, you can sit on your own private viewing deck, connected to each suite's sitting room, to take in the views. Underfloor heating, Wi-Fi access, a cosy fireplace and a ceiling fan add to guests' comfort and convenience.聽
Location
Plettenberg is a great location for a short stay as you explore the Garden Route. This coastal town comprises good restaurants and white, sandy beaches.
Food and drink
No trip to the Emily Moon River Lodge is complete without a trip to the renowned Emily鈥檚 restaurant. The dining experience is eclectic and the dining hall is decorated with African artwork, sculptures and photography. The restaurant overlooks the Bitou River and is open for dinner, offering an international menu and an extensive wine list. Meanwhile, Simon鈥檚 Bar is a craft beer bar and artisan pizza restaurant with a wood-fire oven.
Families
The lodge can cater for families in their two Family Suites. Children will enjoy the natural setting of the lodge together with a range of activities they can enjoy at the lodge or a short walk away.
Honeymooners
Enjoying a secluded and scenic location, Emily Moon's romantic setting caters for honeymooners and special occasions. The property has two dedicated Honeymoon Suites, which offer outdoor showers, great river views and complete privacy.
Facilities and activities
There are two swimming pools for guests to enjoy. Rates include a car washing service, morning newspapers and use of bicycles and river canoes.
Tour ideas in Plettenberg Bay
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Emily Moon River Lodge as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Sailing & Sea Kayaking Sailing & Sea Kayaking
Sailing & Sea Kayaking
There are a few outfits that offer sailing trips into Plettenberg Bay as well as sea kayaking. Apart from spectacular offshore coastal scenery, it is very likely that at some stage, a close encounter with the marine animals will occur so you can get very close to them.
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Plettenberg Bay and nearby places
- Knysna 19 miles away
- Tsitsikamma Forest 30 miles away
- Wilderness 46 miles away
- The Klein Karoo 50 miles away
- Oudtshoorn & Surrounds 74 miles away
- The Cango Caves & Swartberg Pass 80 miles away
- Calitzdorp 103 miles away
- Port Elizabeth 129 miles away
- Addo Elephant National Park 143 miles away
- Amakhala Game Reserve 159 miles away