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Tsala Treetop Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with spa services and a restaurant

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Tsala Suite | Outdoor pool
Tsala Villa | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
Lobby
Body treatments, Swedish massages, facials, reflexology

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

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Tsala Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Tsala Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
  • Valley view
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Tsala Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • Valley view
  • 116 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Off N2 10km W Of Plettenberg, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600

What's nearby

  • Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Knysna Elephant Park - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 13 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 21 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Carol Breeze Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Heath Cafe & Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Tsala Treetop Lodge

Luxury lodge in a rural location
A terrace, shopping on site, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Tsala Treetop Lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Swedish massage, a body treatment, or a facial. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Zinzi, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a gift shop, and a front-desk safe
  • Wedding services, laundry services, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as private plunge pools and 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches like fireplaces and premium bedding.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Zinzi

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Private plunge pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1999
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Tsala
Tsala Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge Plettenberg Bay
Tsala Treetop Plettenberg Bay
Tsala Treetop Hotel Harkerville
Tsala Treetop
Tsala Treetop Lodge South Africa/Harkerville
Tsala Treetop Lodge Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge Plettenberg Bay
Tsala Treetop Lodge Lodge Plettenberg Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Tsala Treetop Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tsala Treetop Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tsala Treetop Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tsala Treetop Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Tsala Treetop Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Tsala Treetop Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this luxury lodge is steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Harkerville Saturday Village Market. Knysna Ziplines and Garden Route National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Tsala Treetop Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vlad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

liezel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kuljinder

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

Honeymoon on Garden Route

One of the most unique and amazing places we’ve ever stayed! Lovely resort of treehouses built in a remote setting with all the amenities you could need. The staff were all super friendly and could not do enough to help you was an absolute pleasure to have them there. Would recommend to anybody travelling on the garden route or staying in Plettenberg to stay here it would make an unforgettable memory.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aussergewöhnlich Lage und sehr schöne Suiten
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A little bit of paradise

Wonderful place in the middle of the wild. Great amenities, great rangers, great animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views, beautiful bird life, close to good walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

pierre

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

10/10 Excellent

Abdulelah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the best hotel I have been ever in my whole life. The hospitality was beyond outstanding they check the room twice per day they prepare every single thing for you even the tiny details they will take care of it. For the facility I have not seen this type of facility in my whole life, a suite on the tree this is amazing with the the best view of the mountain everything around, very peaceful. The Clean is very very clean rooms. There were two restaurant inside the Tesla all of them are amazing and the food is nice. Tesla there is the bar in my experience that I would not see any hotel with this type of experience in my whole life like what they have
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Hannah, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best bit was the monkeys and the baboons. The staff were very lovely, still struggled to do soft fried eggs but hey ho
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Fabulous spot but food a let down

This is an amazing property with 5 star facilities and service to match. It was let down by the food unfortunately but otherwise I would highy recommend this romantic spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tsala Treetop Lodge is a 5 star romantic hotel set in amongst a forest of trees and overlooking a tree clad canyon. The rooms are outstanding as is the service. The view from the balcony is wonderful and the in lounge real fire was a great touch. Our room had its own plunge pool which was a bit cold but on the one hot day this was very refreshing. Service is a bit amateur but very enthusiastic and kind. The thing that let down the property was the food quality. My potjie was excellent but the rest of my party found their food dry. The omelette in the morning was greasy, smelled of overcooked oil and was virtually inedible. The choice on the buffet was good. I would stay here again but hope food gets an uplift.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Treetop Delight

We really appreciated the genuine care of the staff and the magnificent treetop setting. Dinner was good, but breakfast among the trees was the real highlight. Both the rooms and surrounding gardens were exquisite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

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

Wonderful

Everything was wonderful. A paradise of relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

PHIL

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

Absolute Perfection

Few places will match the experience of staying here. Expensive, yes, but worth every penny. The accommodation is superb and the rooms so comfortable. The grounds fabulous, service immaculate and almost guaranteed that you will see either monkeys or baboons on your doorstep. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Lives up to expectations - highly recommend.

Tsala lives up to its reputation and your expectations. It's a magical haven for R&R. The attention to detail across the site is superb. We enjoyed two nights in a luxury villa, with incredible views. The rooms are immaculate, supremely comfortable and well presented throughout, and the outdoor shower was a great surprise - nothing like waking up and smelling nature. A minor drawback is the pools aren't heated, and ours had a lot of canopy cover so didn't benefit from the sub's heat either (it's noted though that Tsala are aware of this and working on it despite significant engineering challenges!). We dined at both Zinzi (the public restaurant) and Tsala (the guests restaurant), and enjoyed both but the latter did step it up a notch. Both are really well presented and comfortable, and boast strong wine lists. The service was generally superb, save for a few individuals that were cold and somewhat aloof (one a Manager). Given the price point of Tsala it did leave a slight bitter taste in the mouth unfortunately. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Fabulous experience

The concept is great. The views are spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Amazing and outstanding - Accomodation, Dinner and especially the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dr Asma

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

أبدااااع وتميز

منتجع مميز جدا .. السكن في غابة على رءوس الأشجار العالية تجربة رائعة .. كل شيء هنا مميز الأكل الخدمات الموظفون الأجواء .. أنصح به .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantisches Baumhaus, wunderschöne Lage, Affen vor der Haustür, freundliches Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Tranquil and elegant

Nestled in tree tops, nothing but tranquility and elegance surrounds you at Tsala Lodge. It was a great place to do day trips, and return for a relaxing and lovely meal. The staff was extremely helpful, particularly Karin who helped sort out our outings. This is a definite return place for us:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018