Situated above "Bahia Formosa" (which means beautiful bay), Aquavit has panoramic views of the Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua Mountains and the coastal beaches of Plettenberg Bay, on the Indian Ocean.
We welcome you to experience, firsthand, why Plettenberg Bay is called "the jewel of the garden route." Come see this magnificient country, where the people are kind and gracious. Enjoy the pleasant climate and beauty of the Indian Ocean. This is the perfect place for exploring, hiking, whale watching or just relaxing poolside in the sun while on your South African holiday.
Aquavit is situated within minutes of the charming town of Plettenberg Bay, offering beautiful pristine beaches, great shopping and fine restaurants.
Aquavit Guest House has been selected for the Greenwood Guide to South Africa: B&Bs, guest-houses, lodges and self-catering cottages personally visited by the authors and chosen for their charm, character and for the exceptional friendliness of the owners
Accommodation
| Luxury Room One |
| Our luxury room boasts a king iron canopy bed with pure cotton percale duvet and luxurious sheeting. The Select Comfort mattress will allow you to adjust your comfort preference with your own remote control on either side. Oversized closets in the dressing room. The bath area has double basins and shower including a large bathtub to enjoy the fine amenities for soothing away the stress. Your terrace has an area to relax within steps of the 10-meter swimming pool and lovely garden while gazing at the sea and mountains. This is also our honeymoon suite |
| Guestroom Two |
| Guestroom 2 has a sunny feel and offers two single beds, which can be converted to a king bed of your preference, also overlooking the pool and garden with breaktaking views of the mountains and sea |
| Guestroom Three |
| Guestroom 3 has a queen iron bed with soft seaglass colors to help you relax while sleeping on a Select Comfort mattress with comfort control for firmness. Great sea and mountains views |
| Guestroom Four |
| Guestroom 4 has a charming canopy bed enveloped with fabric to relax you to sleep on your Select Comfort mattress. The views are spectacular! |
| Guestroom Five |
| Guestroom 5 has a queen iron bed with a spacious shower and a private sitting area on the terrace to relax and enjoy a good book. |
General Information
Each of the five smoke free en suite guestrooms, including one superior room, are individually decorated in soft warm earthy tones of stone, creams and crisp whites with personal attention to details. The contemporary design invites a mixture of coastal and antiques using only natural materials. The rooms are spacious and well appointed equipped with King, Queen and Twin sleeping accommodations. All have exceptional sea and mountain views.
| Guestrooms feature: |
| Charles Rogers Beds |
| Select Comfort mattresses with dual controls |
| coffee & tea facilities |
| refrigerators, LCD flat screen DSTV with DVD players |
| guest lounge Internet access and laptop availability |
| personal electronic safe in each room |
| hairdryers |
| heated towel racks |
| ceiling fans |
| luxury percale cotton bedding |
| feather/hypo allergenic pillows |
| under-floor heating in bathrooms and dressing areas |
| 3 bedrooms have full showers |
| 2 bedrooms have full showers and bath |
| private entrances for 3 suites |
| guest lounge with a variety of pictorial books, perfect for relaxing overlooking the pool and garden |
| complimentary welcome cordial or coffee on arrival |
| individual terraces with table and chairs and easy access to the 10 meter Infinity lap pool |
| ample parking on property |
Rates
| Room |
16 Sep '11 - 30 Apr '12 |
| King Guestroom |
R950pps, R1500 single |
| Queen Guestroom |
R900pps, R1300 single |
| Twin Guestroom |
R900-R950pps, R1300 single |
| Two Queen Guestroom |
R850pps, R1200 single |
| Policy |
| Children over the age of 12 are welcome. |
| Larger groups. If you have a larger group, or need more rooms, please contact us. We will be happy to refer you to one of our partner guesthouses. |
| Languages spoken: English and Danish |
| Credit cards taken: American Express, Visa, Master Card |
| Rates exclude; additional facilities such as laundry, telephone, fax, transportation, activities and gratuities. |
| Booking Conditions |
| 50% deposit is due at time of booking to secure your reservation |
| Full refund (less a 10% handling fee), if cancelled in writing, with a full 60 day notice |
| 50% non-refundable deposit for the months December to January |
| Check in Times |
| Check in - 15:00 to 20:00 |
| Check out - 10:00 |
Our guests enjoy a full gourmet English style breakfast, served on the terrace, with magnificent views of mountain, sea, and sky. Attention to detail is important to us, so your breakfast will taste as good as it looks - a perfect start to your day!
Our guestrooms face the sea and breezes are common a good portion of the time. Our terraces are an extension of our rooms, and although Aquavit is a smoke free environment and smoking is prohibited in these areas, with respect for all guests, a designated area is provided in the front of the guesthouse.
