Comfortable Accommodations: Stanley Island in Plettenberg Bay offers family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and garden views. Each room includes a balcony or patio, ensuring a pleasant stay.
Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a private beach area, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. The lodge features a modern restaurant serving local, European, and South African cuisines, alongside a bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Convenient Location: Located 14 km from Plettenberg Bay Airport, Stanley Island is close to attractions such as Keurbooms Beach (2.9 km) and Robberg Nature Reserve (14 km). Hiking enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.
Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, Stanley Island is praised for its convenient location and scenic surroundings.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
“Pool. Zebras in the area. Braai area (+Braai pack). Tasty food.”
Baloyi
South Africa
“Everything was wonderfully set. Kitchen equipment was on par. The place was very clean and very comfortable.”
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Tim
Germany
“Loved the whole concept of this island with the zebras and black and white interior with great attention to detail!! The apartment had everything we needed (just curtains or black shades were missing on the windows for it to stay darker longer)...”
Gary
South Africa
“We celebrated a 50th birthday weekend at Stanley Island, and what an absolute treat it was! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by incredibly friendly staff and even surprised with a complimentary bottle of wine — such a thoughtful...”
Louis
South Africa
“Friendliness of the staff, cozy dining venue with a friendly fire on a chilly night, beautiful room supplemented with absolutely anything one might need. The short boat ride to the establishment was extra special”
Tina-amy
South Africa
“We had a wonderful stay! The lodge was peaceful and quiet during the off-season, making it the perfect place to relax. Seun the cat was such a lovely companion throughout our visit. The kitchen was impressively well-equipped—more than enough for...”
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Elsa
South Africa
“A unique location and such a treat to see the zebras and birdlife. Beautiful setting and well equipped units. Staff were super!”
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Ann
United Kingdom
“This place is amazing, from the little boat to get you there to the breakfast watching the zebras. Gutted that we had only booked for one night. Make sure you have the breakfast picnic”
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Frankie
France
“The most enchanting place to stay - A wonderful haven of peace and tranquility - Great for meditation and mindfulness especially with antilop and zebras to greet you in the morning. The staff were so nice and friendly - They really made us feel at...”
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Donatello
Italy
“Location, decor and furniture and of course zebras”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Stowaway Bespoke Hideout
Cuisine
Local • European • South African
Open for
Dinner • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian
Facilities of Stanley Island
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Private beach area
House rules
Stanley Island takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 06:30
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 280 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Stanley Island in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
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