Putt and play at The Plettenberg

Golfers are invited to escape the city and head for the Garden Route where The Plettenberg’s ‘Putt and Plett’ package offers the ultimate getaway for outdoor enthusiasts wanting to enjoy the famed ‘Plett feeling’. During the cooler months when other parts of the country are hauling out the woollies, Plettenberg Bay remains inviting, boasting mild weather conditions and pleasant, sunny days.

The Putt and Plett package at The Plettenberg includes luxury accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis with a complimentary minibar, as well as a round of golf at the Gary Player-designed Goose Valley Golf course, complete with the use of a golf cart. The 5-star treatment further includes a 3-course dinner in the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, as well as a rejuvenating spa treatment to the value of R550 at the Fresh Wellness Spa.

The Plett Winelands is home to 18 wine farms and is fast becoming a major attraction on the Garden Route, being ideally suited to cooler-climate varietals such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Visit the award-winning Newstead Lund Family Wine Estate to indulge in a scrumptious lunch with a 2-varietal wine tasting, which is also included in the Putt and Plett package.

Enjoy 30% discount on whale watching and dolphin encounters from Plett-based activity partners Ocean Blue Adventures, as well as visits to the trio of animal sanctuaries of Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and Jukani.

With more than 25 top-notch golf courses along the 250-km stretch of coastline, the Southern Cape is widely recognized as South Africa’s golfing mecca. This, alongside the unsurpassable scenery and a beguiling diversity of seaside cliffs, white sandy beaches, lagoons and evergreen forests, makes The Plettenberg’s Putt and Plett package an ideal getaway not only for golfers, but for the whole family. (Putt and Plett package: valid until 31 October 2023, from just R2 815 per person sharing per night – SA Residents only)

About The Plettenberg 

The Plettenberg, part of The Liz McGrath Collection, is situated on a rocky headland in one of South Africa’s most spectacular beach towns. Tucked neatly into the Garden Route, Plettenberg Bay boasts a year-round temperate climate, pristine beaches and dense green forests, making it the ultimate South African seaside escape. The 5-star Small Luxury Hotels of the World property has direct beach access and showcase some of the most breathtaking vistas in Southern Africa, with views of the ocean, mountains and endless stretches of golden sand. The hotel features 37 beautifully appointed guest rooms, including 12 Suites and two spectacular Villas. 

Guests may enjoy world-class cuisine where deliciously fresh dishes are served in a mesmerizing seaside setting. The Sandbar is the perfect spot for pre- or post-dinner drinks, as well as tea, wine and meticulously crafted signature cocktails throughout the day. Guests may relax at one of two pools with stunning sea views, or in the Summer Lounge or Terrace, before getting pampered at the Fresh Wellness Spa, or enjoy a workout in the gym. Whether visitors are looking for a romantic seaside escape or an action-packed family holiday, The Plettenberg is the ideal place to relax, unwind and recharge.