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Bitou River Lodge

Bed and breakfast

Off the R340, Wittedrift Road

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

The rooms are big and beautifully designed

Location and very quiet

Friendly staff
8 mentions

Amazing quality room and truly the best service

So peaceful, plentiful birds on the river, lovely staff & great breakfast, comfo…

Breakfast available
8 mentions

There is wonderful outdoor seating right by the river, and breakfast is served o…

My dad raved about the breakfasts, saying they were better than breakfasts he ha…

Great location
6 mentions

Very peaceful and secluded yet a short trip to the beach and restaurants

Location, Service & staff

Clean rooms
1 mentions

I loved the layout and it's cleanness

Good value
1 mentions

The breakfast was delicious, although for the price, there could have been bette…

Overview

Bitou River Lodge is situated on the banks of the Bitou River, 11.8 km from Plettenberg Bay. It features a swimming pool and each room opens onto the garden leading to the river. Each individually decorated room has a patio and comes equipped with a fan and a TV. The bed is draped in mosquito nets and the private bathroom includes a bath and shower. A farmhouse breakfast is served every morning at Bitou River. A number of restaurants serving a range of local and international cuisines can be found within 7 km. Guests can enjoy a swim in the pool or explore the wetlands by canoe. The guest lounge provides a comfortable area to relax with a book or play a game of chess or solitaire. Free Wi-Fi and private parking is available. The Plettenberg Bay Airport is 19 km from the property.

Traveller reviews

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Shani

couple

June 16, 2026

10

We were warmly welcomed by Kerry and Clint to their lovely peaceful property. Our accommodation was comfortable and very

Very peaceful and secluded yet a short trip to the beach and restaurants.

M

Mignon

couple

April 26, 2026

10

Beautiful scenery! Amazing quality room and truly the best service

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Ursula

couple

April 8, 2026

10

Location, Service & staff

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TANJA

solo_traveller

March 16, 2026

10

So peaceful, plentiful birds on the river, lovely staff & great breakfast, comfortable large beds in the rooms with fresh linen

T

TrudyMeier

couple

March 15, 2026

9

Pure relaxation! Nature setting! Very close to the center!

Fantastic place! The rooms are big and beautifully designed. There is wonderful outdoor seating right by the river, and breakfast is served on the terrace surrounded by birds – a true paradise for nature lovers. Pure relaxation! The hosts are incredibly kind. Manuel, who served breakfast, also took us on a canoe trip, which was a wonderful experience in stunning nature. The location is perfect if you’re looking for tranquility, yet it’s only about eight minutes from the center of Plettenberg Bay. We even extended our stay by one night (we would have stayed longer if our travel plans allowed it). Highly recommended!

K

Kevin

couple

January 14, 2026

5

Our most expensive stop on our holiday and not worth the value

Location and very quiet. Manual was a great help.

S

Sandra

couple

January 12, 2026

8

Peaceful, animal life, delicious breakfast

Beautiful location

T

Tamlyn

family_with_children

October 20, 2025

10

Tranquil Piece of Heaven!!!

We felt so welcome from the second we arrived!!! Home away from home :) Highly recommend this little piece of heaven!

K

Kim Ørum

extended_group

August 4, 2025

8

Relaxing place

Place to relax and enjoy nature

K

Kim Ørum

extended_group

August 4, 2025

8

Relaxing place

Scenic and quiet place.

T

Tanya

couple

March 21, 2025

10

My folks will be back!

I booked the stay for my elderly parents. They have told me so many lovely things about the property: the setting along the Bitou estuary, the bedrooms, the views and the hosts who were exceptionally attentive and caring and friendly. They even booked a restaurant for my folks that was wheelchair friendly. My dad raved about the breakfasts, saying they were better than breakfasts he has had in 5-star hotels all over the world. My mom loved the tranquility and sounds of nature. Thank you so much for making my parents' stay so special.

A

ANGELA MARIA

couple

March 3, 2025

8

The staff was very friendly, we felt warmly welcomed, they also brought us gluten free rusks. The place is beautiful, and it is a nice spot to relax and be in nature. The breakfast was delicious, although for the price, there could have been better options.

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Steve P

couple

January 23, 2025

10

Super Lodge on the river..

The rooms a lovey, with a fantastic private patio area which looks out onto the river. The mornings in the garden were great and Manny does a superb at preparing a special breakfast every morning. Highly recommended..

N

Nicole H.

extended_group

January 13, 2025

9

beautifully decorated rooms, comfy beds, idyllic garden, tasty breakfast

G

Garry

couple

October 29, 2024

10

Thank you team Bitou for a beautiful stay .

When we arrived, we were greeted with a warm friendly welcome from our host Kerry. Our overall stay was outstanding, each day started with a beautiful breakfast prepared by Manny. Manny was an absolute gem, he was on hand to make our stay as comfortable and memorable as possible which he achieved with question.

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Susan

extended_group

October 29, 2024

10

Enjoyed my stay in this lodge with peaceful atmosphere

Everything was exceptional well and organised. I loved the layout and it's cleanness. It's a place to book again in future and recommend to some else

G

Georgie

couple

June 20, 2024

10

absolutely charming place and wonderful staff. a real hidden gem in Plett. thank you for incredible hospitality.

beautiful

R

Rob

extended_group

May 28, 2024

10

Environmently friendly place. Great bird spotting.

W

wenche

couple

April 7, 2024

10

The owners are really fantastic, and goes the extra mile to make your stay fantatic

K

Kevin

couple

March 1, 2024

7

Pleasant but not as good as previous visits.

Beautiful location. Bathroom a bit tired..... Breakfast lovely.

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Children's playground, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Games room, Water sport facilities on site

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered

General

Indoor fireplace, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Laundry

Double Room

This room features a patio and opens onto the garden leading to the river. It comes with a TV, fan and the bed is draped in mosquito nets. The private bathroom includes a bath and shower. Please take note this room cannot accommodate extra guests.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 5 bathrooms
Twin Room

This room features a patio and opens onto the garden leading to the river. It comes with a TV, fan and the bed is draped in mosquito nets. The private bathroom includes a bath and shower. There is an extra sofa bed available in this room. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and room category and may be lower than indicated in the policies.

Max 3 guests 25 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 06:30 until 10:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that due to 200 metre unfenced river frontage and an unfenced swimming-pool, children under the age of 7 cannot be accommodated at the property. Please note that only the number of guests indicated at booking can enter Bitou River Lodge. Outside guests are not allowed on the property.Dear visitor, within this region we are currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:39 AM

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