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Formosa Bay

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Plettenberg Bay with outdoor pool and restaurant

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When visiting Plettenberg Bay, Formosa Bay is a great choice to consider. Guests can relax at the sauna, work out at the fitness center, or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a garden are other highlights.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Hair salon

For families (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is $70
$80 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3

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  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Apartment with Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Apartment with Patio

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Apartment with Patio

  • Garden view
  • 101 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room with Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Apartment with Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
N2 National Road, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600

What's nearby

  • Plett Puzzle Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lawnwood Snake Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Radical Raptors - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrington’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dough & co - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Plato Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Le Fournil De Plett Bakery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Formosa Bay

When visiting Plettenberg Bay, Formosa Bay is a great choice to consider. Guests can relax at the sauna, work out at the fitness center, or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf
  • Playground

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Mini golf
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 1000 per stay
  • Spring Break deposit: ZAR 3000 per stay (for stays between 23 November - 14 December)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

This property is professionally cleaned.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Please note: Each self-catering accommodation is equipped with a barbecue. Barbecues cannot be used by guests staying in other guestrooms. Portable barbecues are not allowed on the premises.

This property's onsite restaurant is independently operated.

Units booked may not be sublet or split between separate guests during the duration of the booking. Fees are incurred if the number of guests checking in varies from the number established at booking.

Also known as

Formosa Bay Condo Plettenberg Bay

Formosa Bay Condo

Formosa Bay Plettenberg Bay

Formosa Bay

Formosa Bay Hotel

Formosa Bay Plettenberg Bay

Formosa Bay Hotel Plettenberg Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Formosa Bay offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Formosa Bay does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Formosa Bay?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Formosa Bay?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Formosa Bay?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Formosa Bay?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Formosa Bay and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness center. Formosa Bay also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Formosa Bay?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Formosa Bay like?

Formosa Bay is located a short 10-minute walk from Plett Puzzle Park.

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Reviews

Formosa Bay Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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  • Breakfast was great and the restaurant was nice. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A comfortable stay as always.
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Formosa bay was a great experience. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The place in clean and have some great amenities for all ages.
Tamar, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent hotel with helpful and friendly staff. They could not do enough for us to make our stay pleasant and comfortable.
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Perhaps the only place in South Africa where we were not treated well. The staff always looked unfriendly, as if they were doing us a favor, with no cordiality at all. Breakfast was charged separately, and the staff made no effort to explain how it worked. On the positive side, our room (which was actually almost an apartment) was enormous — the biggest we have ever stayed in. It included a huge living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and even an outdoor barbecue area. It’s a shame we were just passing through, stayed only one night, and it was raining. We were unable to make the most of the place’s potential.
Guilherme, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Formosa Bay a must to try.

This is a fantastic resort. Massive grounds. Clean and tidy. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The resort offers a lot. Very safe and conveniently close to Plettenberg Bay. This was a business trip but will be back for a pleasure trip
ANNELINE, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice surroundings, spacious room, quiet pool. Friendly stuff
Diana, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed it . It a pity one has to pay to play Fuzzball and the video games in the games room did not work.
Denise, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A hotel very much aimed at families, however the walls are so thin you can hear those families, and tv’s and snoring coming from next door and across the hall. Luckily it quietened down before midnight. For couples the B&B offer may not provide the quiet we were looking for depending on your neighbours. Otherwise the twin room we had was huge with a similarly huge bathroom , with full bath and separate shower. Plenty of storage, a fridge and tea and coffee facilities. Foreign plug sockets and modern decor. Two issues, bedside light to window side does not work, and standard lamp in seating area likewise doesn’t work.
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Business trip with other travelers as well and we all stayed her, thanks for a great experience
Elmarie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were a good size and very clean and comfortable. Good breakfast. Lovely grounds and pool and play facilities for children. Located off main road, just outside main town, so would recommend a car to get to restaurants, shopping and beaches.
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again

Really nice place to stay. Breakfast was great & restaurant was nice. We used the laundry facilities too. Convenient location to go to Birds of Eden / Jukani / Monkeyland. Would stay here again!
Kaitlyn, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean place. Our room was very big! The views are really nice. Food was excellent and the staff…best we have found so far on our trip!
tamara, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
amed, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Fantastic value for money. Room was huge and well furnished. TV channels excellent. Grounds lovely with rabbits roaming free. Gym with sauna. Good (but small) pool with water slide. Breakfast good.
Trevor, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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Andreas, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Breakfast start too late and only from 7:30?
Johann, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Bad Breakfast and Dirty Pool 😢

The sparkling pool is what attracted me to make the booking; it is extremely hot during this time of year and the pool had big chunks of green slime on the bottom of the pool sadly we were not able to use it; super dissappointing as the hotel is tip top as far a cleanliness goes in the rooms. Breakfast pork sausage was raw but as I had to rush off to work was not possible to have my breakfast redone. So not a good experience at all.
Debbie, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Quarto bonito, grande e limpo. Porém as áreas comuns estavam sujas. Parece ter havido uma festa e os balões e a sujeira ficaram no deck pelos 2 dias que ficamos lá. Tudo que você quer usar paga a parte: sala de jogos, academia, sauna, golf. A piscina aquecida diziam estar aberta mas ficou os 2 dias com cobertura e não dava pra usar. Estava frio pra usar a outra entao não aproveitamos nada do hotel. O cafe da manha é a la carte e começa tarde as 8 hs. Sentamos e ficamos 10 minutos esperando a atendente que estava passando pano no chao e nos ignorou. Saimos sem tomar cafe pois só tinhamos 40 minutos , ja perdemos 10 e meia hora pra sevico a la carte não dá.
Mariana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente escolha.. bonito, Excelente infraestrutura, ótimo pra criança. Falou uma piscina aquecida.mas ótimo
FELIPE, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Wir fanden unseren Aufenthalt schrecklich. Die Tür zum Apartment war absolut unsicher und hat bei jedem Windzug laut gewackelt, sodass unsere Kinder nachts schlecht schlafen konnten. Des Weiteren ist die Unterkunft absolut heruntergekommen, Löcher in der Couch, kaputte Möbel, Schimmel und Flecken im Badezimmer. Es fand keine tägliche Zimmerreinigung statt. Die Fenster waren vergittert und mit Milchglas, weil sie zum Parkplatz, zur Straße oder zum Innenhof mit Grill und permanenter Geruchsbelästigung raus führten. Leider garkeine Unterstützung seitens Expedia.
Sarah, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

lovely place

lovely place with lots to keep you busy. Very good for families. We were lucky it was quiet when we went so great for a couple but definitely more of a family resort with free roaming bunnies all over the place and lots of activities to keep the kids busy.
Christos, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A jewel in Plett

Lovely place in a lovely town. A come back to it kind of stay.
Jazz, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely property. Big spacious 2 bedroom cottage. Only negative was the noise heard from the neighboring houses.
Erica, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay overall and will return anyday again on my next business trip
ALAN, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel, clean
Renato, 1-night trip