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Lairds Lodge

4.0 star property
Colonial country house with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Exterior
Courtyard
Dining
Interior
Property grounds
Lairds Lodge warmly welcomes guests with a full breakfast each morning. Enjoy a peaceful garden massage or relax by the sun-drenched pool. Evenings are often spent exploring the well-stocked library, a guest favorite.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
20km from Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600

What's nearby

  • Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Knysna Elephant Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 13 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 20 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelateria Lateria / Ice Dream Land - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barrington’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Carol Breeze Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harkerville Market - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lairds Lodge

Upscale country house
Consider a stay at Lairds Lodge and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free internet and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Patios, electric kettles, and desks

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
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

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

Does Lairds Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lairds Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lairds Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lairds Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Lairds Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Lairds Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Lairds Lodge located?

Situated in Plettenberg Bay, this country house is steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Harkerville Saturday Village Market and Knysna Ziplines. Garden Route National Park is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

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