Franmarel
13 Wilder Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Their breakfasts are incredible”
“Wonderful hosts breakfast was next leve”
“Francois and Marinda are fantastic hosts”
“But the best thing about this guesthouse is the wonderful hosts”
“Lovely breakfasts🤤 great location- steps away from restaurants and bars and ver…”
“A beautiful guesthouse in a great location in Plettenberg Bay”
“The owners were very nice and lovely and the views from the rooms was incredible”
“Amazing location very comfortable spaces to relax and enjoy”
“Secure parking, great views and plenty of relaxing comfortable areas to chill ou…”
“There was secure parking, and a common dining area with a microwave and utensils…”
Overview
Centrally located and just 1 km from the beach, Franmarel in Plettenberg Bay offers a covered patio with sea, mountain and lagoon views. Free WiFi is available. The brightly decorated rooms will provide you with a flat-screen TV, a patio and tea and coffee facilities. The private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Breakfast includes international continental platters as well as English, Irish breakfast options. Barbecues can be arranged for a surcharge. Restaurants and supermarkets are located within 5 minutes’ walk from Franmarel. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge with a fireplace and a small library. The common area has a microwave, small fridge, toaster and coffee station. Laundry services can be arranged on request. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including game viewing, hiking, diving, snorkelling and fishing. The bed and breakfast is 22 km from Birds of Eden and a 13-minute drive from Robberg Nature Reserve.
Traveller reviews
Nastassia
couple
May 14, 2026
“Amazing”
Amazing place to stay. Francois and Marinda are fantastic hosts! They made us feel like home. Lovely breakfasts🤤 great location- steps away from restaurants and bars and very very safe! I highly recommend you to stay here!
Tabitha
couple
May 9, 2026
Everything! A beautiful guesthouse in a great location in Plettenberg Bay. But the best thing about this guesthouse is the wonderful hosts. Francois and Marinda were so kind and can’t do enough for you. Their breakfasts are incredible!
Philippa
solo_traveller
May 9, 2026
“The service, views and accommodation were very nice and lovely.”
The owners were very nice and lovely and the views from the rooms was incredible.
Kerrin
couple
April 19, 2026
“Wonderful spot full of charm. Highly recommend fab breakfast and super hosts”
Amazing location very comfortable spaces to relax and enjoy. Wonderful hosts breakfast was next leve
Matthias
couple
April 4, 2026
“Everything was fantastic! Central Place, near to the Beach and delicious Restaurants. Breakfast was by far the best that”
That we have to leave 😂
Raymond
couple
March 16, 2026
“Plett Perfection”
Gorgeous hosts who came across that their primary aim was to ensure you had the best of times in SA. Location is perfect for a walk to the main Street and it's shops and restaurants. Francois was excellent at recommending restaurants and interesting places to go. As other reviews probably testify the breakfasts are amazing.
Markus
couple
March 9, 2026
Beautiful B&B with charming hosts, an excellent breakfast and beautiful view. Definitely the best breakfast we had during our trip in South Africa. Thank you very much for the excellent service and kindness.
Christina
family_with_children
March 6, 2026
“Everything was great”
Lovely hosts, amazing breakfast and breathtaking view from the terrasse. Just a few minutes walking distance into town. Would definetly come back.
Michael
couple
February 25, 2026
Excellent location. Great hosts! Kind and welcoming. Great facilities. Breakfast excellent.
walter
couple
February 21, 2026
“Brilliant stay in an amazing place on our Garden Route trip. Hosts were very welcoming and made us feel at home ♥️”
Great hosts and views from the deck and an awesome breakfast treat every morning 🥰
Clive
couple
February 13, 2026
“The Jewel of Plettenburg”
Francois & Marinda are the most amazing hosts you could wish for. This home from home guest house is in a quiet location but very close to all Plettenburg has to offer. The breakfast is something very special which everyone should experience. Secure parking, great views and plenty of relaxing comfortable areas to chill out makes this accommodation stand out from the rest.
Colin Campbell
couple
January 27, 2026
“Home from home”
Lovely hosts and great location
Alexander
couple
January 14, 2026
“Awesome view!”
Very nice terrace, great breakfast, very nice people! PS: dont miss Robberg!
Paul Bayley
couple
January 10, 2026
“Welcomed from minute 1 until the end of our stay.”
This was the best breakfast I’ve ever had in RSA. It should win an award! Awesome
Anuttam vinayak
couple
January 10, 2026
“A wholesome stay in Plettenberg bay”
This property has our heart. The room was tidy, and the kitchen had all the amenities we needed. It has a nice ocean view as well. There was secure parking, and a common dining area with a microwave and utensils for self-cooking. The breakfast was very good too. But the highlight of our stay was the hosts — Francois and Marinda were the sweetest. They made our time in Plettenberg Bay a million times more memorable.
Emily
couple
January 9, 2026
“Lovely and perfectly located accommodation in Plett!”
The people, location, parking option, breakfast and facilities. Would 100% book again! We were so pleasantly surprised by this B&B.
Nadine
couple
December 12, 2025
“A place we’d return to in a heartbeat.”
Our stay with François and Marinda was absolutely wonderful and easily the most memorable of our trip. From the moment you arrive, you feel genuinely welcomed and completely at home. They are the kind of hosts everyone hopes for – warm, thoughtful, and simply outstanding. The rooftop terrace offers a beautiful view, and breakfast up there is a real treat. Each morning began with a fresh homemade fruit starter, and everything they served was delicious. They also have an incredibly sweet and relaxed dog named Jessie. They also shared fantastic tips for the next part of our journey (Nanaga :)). The location is ideal for exploring the area, with restaurants and supermarkets just a short walk away. All in all, a place we’d return to in a heartbeat.
Paul
couple
November 16, 2025
“Simply the BEST!”
We will never forget Marinda & Francois and their beautiful Franmarel guesthouse. Don’t miss staying here during your Garden Route driving adventure! Such warm and generous South African hospitality, such comfort and care, outstanding breakfast and excellent suggestions for our daily exploring of Plettenberg Bay and surrounding area.
Saskja
couple
November 2, 2025
Wounderful stay in Plett Francois and Marinda are a wonderful couple and made our stay in Plett very enjoyable. Self made breakfast everyday and very assisting in organising our daily programm. Would highly recommend.
Fabian
couple
October 16, 2025
“We had an amazing time!”
The hosts were exceptional! We felt welcome from the moment we arrived. The breakfast was perfect, and they gave us fantastic tips and recommendations for our activities. Parking was safe behind a fence. Everything in the city is absolutely walkable.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Windsurfing, Canoeing, Hiking, Fishing, Cycling, Bowling, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Water park, Game drives, Temporary art galleries, Pub crawls, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Archery, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, 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
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Indoor fireplace, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Allergy-free room, Heating, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace, Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, 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
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Shared lounge/TV area, Luggage storage
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Offering mountain and valley views, this room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea-and-coffee-making facilities, and has an en suite bathroom. Percale linen, bathrobes, towels and a hairdryer are available and free toiletries are provided.
Deluxe Queen Room
Offering sea, mountain and valley views, this room has direct access to a shared sundeck/balcony. It is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, and has an en suite bathroom. Percale linen, bathrobes, towels and a hairdryer are available and free toiletries are provided.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Offering views of the surrounding mountains and valley, this room features a seating area with flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea-and-coffee-facilities and an en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Percale linen, bathrobes, towels and a hairdryer are available and free toiletries are provided. This room has direct access to the upper-level sun deck.
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