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Bella Manga Country Escape

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with 2 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Plett Puzzle Park

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, bed sheets
Lounge
Silo rooms | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, bed sheets
Exterior
Located near Plett Puzzle Park, Bella Manga Country Escape offers daily manager's receptions and genuine hospitality. Relax by the lobby fireplace or enjoy two pools with sun loungers. Free WiFi, arcade room, laundry facilities, and multilingual staff for weddings and excursions.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double en-suite Rondavel | Exterior

Double en-suite Rondavel

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Macaw Self-Catering Suite | Living area

Macaw Self-Catering Suite

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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunbird Rooms | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, bed sheets

Sunbird Rooms

10.0 out of 10
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Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Pillowtop bed
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Rondavel | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, bed sheets

Family Rondavel

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Silo rooms | Bathroom | Towels

Silo rooms

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Nguni Forest Lodge 3 (6 adults/2 kid) | Terrace/patio

Nguni Forest Lodge 3 (6 adults/2 kid)

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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Refrigerator
3 bedrooms
Day bed
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Porcupine Forest Lodge 1 | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, bed sheets

Porcupine Forest Lodge 1

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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Peacock Self-Catering Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, bed sheets

Peacock Self-Catering Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Honey Badger Forest Cottage 2 | Terrace/patio

Honey Badger Forest Cottage 2

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Day bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

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Uplands, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600

What's nearby

  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 22 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park - 23 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary - 32 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Knysna Elephant Park - 37 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Down to Earth - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Emily Moon - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Chocolate Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪pinchers café at Pennypinchers - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Bella Manga Country Escape

Bed & breakfast near Plett Puzzle Park
At Bella Manga Country Escape, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a billiards/pool table
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and portable fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Living room
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 150.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 150.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Bellamanga
Bellamanga Country House
Bellamanga Country House B&B
Bellamanga Country House B&B Plettenberg Bay
Bellamanga Country House Plettenberg Bay
Bellamanga Country House
Bella Manga Escape Plettenberg
Bella Manga Country Escape Bed & breakfast
Bella Manga Country Escape Plettenberg Bay
Bella Manga Country Escape Bed & breakfast Plettenberg Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Bella Manga Country Escape have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Bella Manga Country Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bella Manga Country Escape?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Manga Country Escape?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Bella Manga Country Escape?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bella Manga Country Escape located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is within 16 mi (25 km) of Plett Puzzle Park, Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park, and Radical Raptors. Harkerville Saturday Village Market is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Bella Manga Country Escape Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MA

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

WONDERFUL!

STUNNING! The place is absolutely beautiful, tranquil and peaceful. Lovely sounds of birds all the time. Lovely, lovely accommodation, food and friendly service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piet

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

Prachtig landgoed

We hadden het weer niet helemaal mee maar toch genoten we van het zwembad, de leuke huisjes, het heerlijke ontbijt en de vriendelijke uitbaatster die heel wat informatie en tips gaf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren absolut zufrieden!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great stay with kind and helpful people

Our family loved the stay at Bella Manga. The people are so kind and helpful. The kids loved feeding the donkeys and felt at home! Breakfast is great and tasty! The family rondaval was clean and spacious! We couldn’t wished more and would be more then happy to return. It was for us a holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Amsterdam

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

Wonderful idyllic retreat

A wonderful idyllic retreat in the hills just at a 15mins drive from Plett. A variety of accommodation, the rondavels are very cute. There are communal areas with couches tables and honesty bar. We stayed only one night but wished we had booked for longer. Would love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Trevor

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

PERFECT GARDEN ROUTE LOCATION

Great Welcome from well informed hosts. The property has been renovated to a high standard without loosing it's African charm. Unlike so many places in Plett. The description on the Hotels.com site is what you get. The WiFi could be quicker but if you choose a holiday in this type of location get on with it. It works. Breakfast is served outside when the weather allows which makes for a great start, is made to order and more than adequate. Parking is on site and security good .

8/10 Good

David, Mozambique

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Great Hosts

You will find your Hosts, Ray and Fiona an absolute pleasure whilst being very accommodating to your requests and providing insights for exploring this beautiful part of the World. Don't be afraid to ask if anything missing in your room or if something is not up to your standard. You will find them very receptive and only too pleased to put it all right.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Charmig lantstuga

Charmig stuga på landet där ägarna var väldigt omtänksamma :)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

location not very convenient

beautiful place but the location is very much out of town, the rooms do not have tvs and they also do not have wifi which made it very difficult for us, overall not a very convenient place for us.

10/10 Excellent

Fabrizio

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

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Lara, New York

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

Quiet time in the Uplands

Spent two days there and it was wonderful! The breakfast was fantastic, the location was perfect, the bed was sooo comfortable and the owners are truly lovely. They helped us when our bakkie broke down too, so they were a real blessing. Very thankful we booked a room there. We will be back! Thanks again!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

paulo, lon.

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

Lovely place - lovely people

Had a great stay - the proprietors are fab and really make you welcome.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R, Gwytherin

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

Home from home.

From the moment I arrived to my departure I was made to feel very welcome and that included the two super friendly dogs. I stayed in a B&B roundhouse with a big comfy bed and power shower, there are large grounds to relax in and a fair sized salt water swimming pool. The breakfasts are huge, it was an effort to get up and go out exploring all the sites of local interest. I was only there two days, it will be a week next time.

6/10 Okay

Simone, Johannesburg

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

Escape to nature

Set about 15mins grom Plett main town its a beautiful drive to the house. Owners are friendly. Room is not cleaned each day so totally self-catering and self-cleaning. Grounds are well kept.

6/10 Okay

VCB

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Too Cold to Sleep Comfortably!

The cottage was nice but I would not recommend it during the winter months June - August SUPER cold. There was no way of warming up. We were given three hot water bottles for a party of 6, to help us keep warm...lol. We went to a nearby restaurant 2 hours early in order to stay warm and enjoy our evening around a fireplace. Upon arrival we checked in with the owner at the main lodge where breakfast was to be served. After smelling the oder from the TWO large dogs we opt out of having breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Canada

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

Beautiful location

Had the best welcome here. Very friendly service and quite an outstanding property. Not that close to the main areas but well worth the stay.

10/10 Excellent

Badpups, UK

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

Beautiful location and Friendly Owners

We were staying in the 3 bedroom Forest Lodge and it was ideal for us being a family of 5. Beautifully located slightly away from the main buildings and very peaceful. Breakfast was great with everything we wanted and very tasty. Fiona and Ray were great hosts and recommended some lovely local restaurants for us to try.

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Noelle, Genadendal (ZA)

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

Geweldig mooie ligging!

Heerlijk rustig gelegen, en een geweldige natuur. Echt genoten van de dagen die we daar waren. Fantastisch.

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