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Lairds Lodge

4.0 star property

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Exterior
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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20km from Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Place, Harkerville Saturday Village Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Knysna Elephant Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Plettenberg Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, free wired internet

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, free wired internet

Luxury Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, free wired internet

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Plettenberg Bay

Lairds Lodge places you next to Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within 2 miles (3 km) of Harkerville Saturday Village Market. This 4-star country house has 17 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Elephant Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Harkerville Saturday Village Market - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 18 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 24 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelateria Lateria / Ice Dream Land - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barrington’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Harkerville Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Heath Cafe & Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Road-Side Coffee House - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Lairds Lodge

Guests of Lairds Lodge enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. There's free parking, as well as an airport shuttle for a fee (available on request). Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free wired internet and TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Patios, coffee makers, and safes are also standard. Housekeeping is not available.
Recreational amenities at the country house include an outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 center

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-6 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

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

Is free cancellation available at Lairds Lodge?

Lairds Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Lairds Lodge?

As of Apr 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lairds Lodge on Apr 24, 2026 start from $250, 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.

What is there to do near Lairds Lodge?

This country house is located in Plettenberg Bay, just steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. You'll also find Garden Route National Park and Harkerville Saturday Village Market within a short drive.

Is there a spa at Lairds Lodge?

Spa services at the country house include massages.

Does Lairds Lodge feature a casino at the property?

No, Lairds Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Lairds Lodge?

No, this country house doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does Lairds Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Lairds Lodge serves free full breakfasts from its restaurant.

Does Lairds Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Lairds Lodge.

What is the closest airport to Lairds Lodge?

The closest major airport to Lairds Lodge is Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is 8.4 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Lairds Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lairds Lodge was an amazing find. We loved it from the moment we arrived. Number one were the Staff they were more than fantastic! Attentive, helpful, smiley and fun. The Lodge is beautifully appointed, we loved the decor and the little touches. The meals were fabulous, well prepared and fresh. Delicious! The rooms were large comfortable and clean with a great outlook and a small patio to enjoy. The gardens were so well stocked and looked after, the whole gave a beautiful relaxing feel.. Thank you to Lesley and her team she was charming and very knowledgeable of the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Private dining
View from room
Main swimming pool
Garden
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

10/10 Excellent

Annelize

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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.