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Trogon House and Forest Spa, hotel in The Crags

Trogon House offers treetop accommodations in the Tsitsikamma Forest, a 15-minute drive from the beaches of Plattenberg Bay.

breakfast was really good
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
413 reviews
Price from$148.71per night
ECO Lodge Villa Villekula, hotel in The Crags

ECO Lodge Villa Villekula enjoys a location in The Crags, 8.9 miles from Goose Valley Golf Club and 12 miles from Bloukrans Bridge. With mountain views, this accommodation features a terrace.

The dogs and other animals, the sunsets, the breakfast. attention to detail, taste in decorating. Everything. It is like being in paradise. The owners are very lovely and helpful. If you can, please eat dinner there - they are gourmet cooks. Simply a magical place. Stay there!
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
225 reviews
Price from$56.33per night
Green Hills Forest Lodge, hotel in The Crags

Located in The Crags in the Western Cape region and Goose Valley Golf Club reachable within 8 miles, Green Hills Forest Lodge has accommodations with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free...

8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
130 reviews
Price from$61.70per night
Four Fields Farm, hotel in The Crags

Four Fields Farm offers accommodations in The Crags, 21 miles from Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve.

Lovely house with an absolutely delightful horse who helped us with everything we needed and kindly let our daughter pet and feed her adorable horses.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
96 reviews
Price from$64.38per night
Hog Hollow Country Lodge, hotel in The Crags

Set on the edge of the Matjies River Gorge, this 4-star lodge features views of the surrounding valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains. It offers terraces, an outdoor pool and a sauna.

8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
60 reviews
Price from$294.53per night
Elephant Country Guest House, hotel in The Crags

Elephant Country Guest House offers accommodations in The Crags, 17 miles from Robberg Nature Reserve and 19 miles from Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve.

Great
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
10 reviews
Price from$160.94per night
Forest Nature Spa, hotel in The Crags

Nestled among a forest in The Crags, Forest Nature Spa is located close to attractions such as Birds of Eden, Monkeyland and Tenikwa Wildlife Center.

This place was so nice. It is a big luxurious house with an amazing view. They have a very friendly worker who comes in the night to put the fire. Breakfast was very good. I can't recommend this place enough, come early enough to enjoy the place!!
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
106 reviews
Price from$107.03per night
Treehouse Cottage, hotel in The Crags

Featuring a garden with a terrace, Treehouse Cottage is an apartment located in The Crags. It features views of the mountain and indigenous forest. Free WiFi is available.

Best stay during our trip so far!
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
102 reviews
Price from$50.97per night
Fairview House, hotel in The Crags

Fairview House offers accommodations in The Crags, 13 miles from Robberg Nature Reserve and 15 miles from Bloukrans Bridge. The air-conditioned accommodations are 6.9 miles from Goose Valley Golf...

9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
38 reviews
Price from$225.64per night
Beessential Farm, hotel in The Crags

Offering a garden, Beessential Farm offers accommodations in The Crags. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
5 reviews
Price from$48.28per night
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What Guests Said About The Crags:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    A beautiful region, with excellent restaurants.

    A beautiful region, with excellent restaurants. The Grootrivier and (Western Cape part of) the Bloukrans River passes are exceptional, as is Nature's Valley. The Birds of Eden is THE world leading bird conservancy -- the biggest anywhere with free flying birds in a magnificent forest with a beautiful kloof, waterfall ,,, The nearby Monkeyland and Jukani conservancies are also probably the best in Africa. Thyme & Again restaurant is also a favourite.
    Bernhard
    South Africa
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    This is definitely not a family holiday spot!

    This is definitely not a family holiday spot! It could, at best, be a backpackers lodge. The water in the bathrooms was brownish, and although there were assurances that it was healthy, we were sceptical. The rooms were tiny and barely furnished. The kitchen is communal and almost 100 meters away from the rooms - very inconvenient for those rainy days! What about the toilet and bathroom outside the rooms! We had surely booked the wrong place, and stayed only for one night out of four.
    Naledzani
    South Africa
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Its a wonderful place to stay, especially since it is 18kms...

    Its a wonderful place to stay, especially since it is 18kms from Plettenberg Bay, so its more serene than Plett over the height of summer. There is a lot to do in the vicinity. We loved our visits to the elephant sanctuary (an absolute must-do), the wolf sanctuary, Birds of Eden, Tenikwa (wildlife rehabilitation), Jukani (wildlife sanctuary, especially for Big Cats) and Monkeyland. There's a super water park (Adventureland) about 19kms away, with fabulous waterslides. We made the mistake of not booking restaurants for dinner in advance. Over late December / early January most places were fully booked, which really limited our options and we spent a lot of time calling around, which we could have avoided. I would scout the restaurants and book well in advance next time.
    Tamara Oates
    South Africa
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Everything was amazing, what a gem.

    Everything was amazing, what a gem. The food was tasty, beautiful location which resulted in beautiful pictures. Even Diesel was a pleasure to meet. We loved everything and we will definitely be coming back
    Nadine
    South Africa
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Animal sanctuaries are awesome and accommodation peaceful...

    Animal sanctuaries are awesome and accommodation peaceful with beautiful views but restuarants are very limited especially durin the month of May when they shut down. If I did it again I would probably either pack food or stay in Plettenburg bay and travel through to the Crags for a day visit to the sanctuaries.
    Rachelle
    South Africa

Explore guest reviews of hotels in The Crags

  • From $32.19 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 28 reviews
    We found everything we might need in the cottage like plates, pots, pans, pillows, blankets, etc. The cottage itself is a modest place with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, a nice view, a parking space in the garage. The hosts are such a friendly and lovely couple. The host made us very delicious breakfast and brought it early as we asked the previous night. We enjoyed our stay a lot, it definitely was a good value for money, quite close to Nature's Valley. There's also a supermarket nearby.
    Olena
    Ukraine
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 56 reviews
    The Crags Country Lodge is situated on top of a beautiful hill surrounded by forest and mountains. It is quiet and restful. No children are allowed which keeps it restful. The rooms are beautiful and tastefully appointed, the food is absolutely superb and the service friendly and efficient. The host, James, knows his wines and spirits thoroughly and surprised us with some new labels and tastes. He is supported by Alice, the chef who delighted our palates.
    Malan
    South Africa
  • From $294.53 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 60 reviews
    Breakfast was great, well presented & variety. Wonderful views from boma deck. Room was lovely design with African art and textiles. Very family-friendly, they provided cot with teddies and milk and cookies at bedtime for our toddler. It has a bath (as well as shower) which was much appreciated for little ones. Staff were lovely, friendly and accommodating. Fun to have monkeys visiting our balcony. Easy access to Plettenberg Bay if you have a car.
    Emmos
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 225 reviews
    This was a magical place to spend time on our South Africa vacation. The Villa is outstanding with the lovely rooms, resident animals/friends who gave us lots of cuddles, fabulous food and the host are very caring. I felt like I was wrapped in a warm blanket of care. Scrumptious breakfasts and phenomenal dinners. I cannot recommend this place enough! Luckily we spent three nights here but would have loved to spend even more time.
    Julie
    United States of America
  • From $32.19 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 28 reviews
    We made our own breakfasts. The hosts were very kind and helpful. The location is very close to the world-leading Birds of Eden, and equally close to the excellent Monkeyland. Conveniently close to the beautiful Nature's Valley, the magnificent Grootrivier Pass and the equally magnificent Western Cape portion of the Bloukrans River Pass. And not too far from Big Animal conservancy Jukani.
    Bernhard
    South Africa
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 30 reviews
    Cute cottage on a dairy farm, you are in the middle of nature, well equipped, a fresh bottle of milk in the fridge, you can go to the nearby farmstall to buy groceries or to eat breakfast/ lunch there (make sure that you try the milktart), friendly staff and easy communciation with the host, nice hiking recommendations for the area, we had a pleasant stay
    Natascha
    Germany
  • From $63.57 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 89 reviews
    Good location, delicious breakfast, spacious property with great views and most importantly, Gert-Jan is an outstanding host who is really knowledgable about the region and activities around Plettenberg Bay. The property is unique as it is surrounded by nature and is great if you enjoy time outside.
    Dorian
    Germany
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 225 reviews
    This was our favorite of the places we stayed in South Africa, and we hope to go back some day. The proprietors are warm, welcoming, and helpful. Breakfast was wonderful, but you should definitely plan to eat dinner here during your stay- they were some of the best of the trip.
    Nicholas
    United States of America
  • From $185.89 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 413 reviews
    Everything was perfect, this was the most special place we stayed at in South Africa. The location is magical, rooms are clean and big, food was great (breakfast and dinner) and beyond all the staff was kind and generous unlike any other place. This is a must for couples.
    Neta
    Israel
  • From $50.97 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 102 reviews
    It’s just a lovely place! Peaceful, beautiful, wonderful. The cottage provides everything you need for a relaxed getaway! Sunbirds on the balcony and you really feel like Tarzan and Jane! Many extremly beautiful placera to visit nearby. We think it’s perfect! ❤️❤️❤️
    Rebecca
    Sweden
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 225 reviews
    I have loved the place, so different from an hotel, we could enjoy the view, the animals and feel amazed by the creativity! Very good breakfast (homemade bread and granola - the only place we have stayed on the Garden Road with a truly homemade breakfast).
    Jessica
    France
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 201 reviews
    It was absolutely wonderful! Beautiful location, conveniently located between plet and natures valley. Awesome in the forrest. The "fly me to the moon" cabin is amazing, so romantic and breathtaking views!
    Wampach
    South Africa
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 56 reviews
    Gorgeous boutique hotel a short drive from Plettenberg. The staff is incredibly kind and thinks of everything. The food is fantastic. Amazing views from anywhere on the property. We did not want to leave!
    Thom
    Netherlands
  • From $185.89 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 413 reviews
    An unbelievable place that really puts you in the middle of the forest and the nature! The staff was very welcoming and the whole hotel and spa buildings are just a beautiful work of art.
    Craig
    Germany
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 63 reviews
    Great farm stay in the Crags. clean, spacious and all the facilities one would need. nice fresh breakfast was included. happy and helpful hosts.
    Stuart
    South Africa
  • From $107.03 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 106 reviews
    everything! Such a beautiful oase. the cats, the chicken, the roar in the night from the lion in the sanctuary nearby.
    Corrie
    Netherlands
  • From $185.89 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 413 reviews
    Fantastisk hotel up in the trees! Suck a superb place to relax for a while. Very nice staff.
    Madelein
    Sweden
  • From $63.57 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 89 reviews
    breakfast was self catering but ample items and wide variety. Excellent.
    joseph
    South Africa