• Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Located only 1.9 mi from the famous Plettenberg Bay Beach, Formosa Bay Resort is a welcoming, lifestyle resort with on-site attractions for kids of all ages. This resort, with its freestanding self-catering chalets is set in tranquil gardens and found in the heart of the Garden Route, where there are many sights to enjoy and places to explore. Ideal for a romantic getaway or a well deserved family break.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Beekman Group
Hotel chain/brand

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Game room


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
6.6
Low score for Plettenberg Bay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Noxolo
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was great, the lady serving was very fast and ensured to serve it while it was still warm, good service you are giving to the guests and always ready to help, and you treated everyone you served with respect regardless of their age and...
  • Teresa
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is very central,everything is 5 minutes away.Unit has everything,the balcony overlooking the pool is pretty and relaxing.
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    Our brief stay was very comfortable. The room was spacious, very clean, and quiet. We enjoyed the full kitchen and balcony.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Waffling Whale Cafè
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Resort Facilities at Formosa Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Waterslide
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Fitness center
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Formosa Bay takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 1000 is required on arrival. That's about USD 52. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Formosa Bay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

It is a requirement that all Guests provide proof of identification in order to receive room keys. Guests may use their valid ID, driver's license or passport as proof of identification. Failure to do so may result in occupation of your booking not being permitted

Please note full payment is processed when the booking is made.

This resort imposes a group limit and booking conditions, and has special check-in procedures, and require additional deposits and indemnities. If you are part of a group or multi-party booking greater than 13 guests, please be sure to check directly with the resort as soon as possible after receiving confirmation of this booking.

To ensure well managed access to backup power during loadshedding, please note that our Resorts operate generators in defined timeslots. Please consult your Resort's Reception for more information in relation to resort-specific timeslots

This resort may apply special conditions and charges to booking/s made within the dates considered to be student Rage week. Please contact your reservation consultant for more information.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Formosa Bay

  • Check-in at Formosa Bay is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Formosa Bay include:

    • Apartment
    • Suite

  • The prices at Formosa Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Formosa Bay has 1 restaurant:

    • The Waffling Whale Cafè

  • Formosa Bay is 0.7 miles from the center of Plettenberg Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Formosa Bay is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Formosa Bay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis equipment

  • Guests staying at Formosa Bay can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental