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

Located only 3 km 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 particularly 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 centre

Games room


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
8.9
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:

  • Jan
    Germany Germany
    It is the perfect fit for a family and kids in general. The serveral in- and outdoor playgrounds are realy good so the kids have a lot to discover while the parents are able to enjoy the pool, gym or sauna.
  • Björn
    Germany Germany
    Nice playgrounds for the kids, Waffles were awesome, could do laundry
  • Ncebakazi
    South Africa South Africa
    My friend and I had a lovely stay at the resort. My friend used both swimming pools and enjoyed herself. The staff was great, exceptional service. The food was great. We had an issue with one of the bedside lamps which was fixed on the same day we...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Resort facilities of Formosa Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
Bedroom
  • Linen
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
  • Table tennis
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
  • Games 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Water slide
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Water slide
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 04:00 to 10:00

 

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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 1000 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 41. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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
Need-to-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 property will not accommodate hen, stag 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Formosa Bay

  • Room options at Formosa Bay include:

    • Apartment
    • Suite

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

  • The prices at Formosa Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Formosa Bay has 1 restaurant:

    • The Waffling Whale Cafè

  • Check-in at Formosa Bay is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Swimming Pool
    • Tennis equipment

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

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

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