Franmarel

13 Wilder Street, 6600 Plettenberg Bay, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>231</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
232 reviews

Super friendly hosts - both very extraordinary helpful with advice for going out, further travels and full service around the clock! Breakfast - self made by our hosts - was amazing!! Blue Room - ours - had a great ocean view, absolutely recommendable! Jessi - the owners dog - might pay you a visit sometime ;-)

Pascal Germany
a room with a table and chairs on a patio at Franmarel in Plettenberg Bay
a bedroom with white furniture and a bed and a window at Franmarel in Plettenberg Bay
a bedroom with a bed and a view of the ocean at Franmarel in Plettenberg Bay
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Franmarel

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Centrally located and just 0.6 mi from the beach, Franmarel in Plettenberg Bay offers a covered patio with sea, mountain and lagoon views. Free WiFi is available. The brightly decorated rooms will provide you with a flat-screen TV, a patio and tea and coffee facilities. The private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Breakfast includes international continental platters as well as English, Irish breakfast options. Barbecues can be arranged for a surcharge. Restaurants and supermarkets are located within 5 minutes’ walk from Franmarel. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge with a fireplace and a small library. The common area has a microwave, small fridge, toaster and coffee station. Laundry services can be arranged on request. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including game viewing, hiking, diving, snorkeling and fishing. The bed and breakfast is 14 mi from Birds of Eden and a 13-minute drive from Robberg Nature Reserve.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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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
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Plettenberg Bay
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  • Pascal
    Germany Germany
    “Super friendly hosts - both very extraordinary helpful with advice for going out, further travels and full service around the clock! Breakfast - self made by our hosts - was amazing!! Blue Room - ours - had a great ocean view, absolutely...”
  • Bradley
    South Africa South Africa
    “The hosts are super warm and welcoming! Breakfast was delicious and prepared with love. We definitely will come back and stay with them again!”
  • לי
    Israel Israel
    “It was very clean and safe, as well as the owners were very nice! and attentive😃 An excellent breakfast !!!”

Hosted by Francois & Marinda de Klerk

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Host Review Score
Francois & Marinda de Klerk
Franmarel is set in the heart of beautiful Plettenberg Bay and overlooks the wonderful Tsitsikamma Mountain range and the bay and lagoon of Plettenberg Bay. We are very centrally situated, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars and the beach. After a day soaking up the sun and the many activities in and around Plettenberg Bay you can relax on our covered patio and open deck with a glass of wine and admire the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, sea and lagoon before you stroll into town for a lovely meal at some of the best restaurants on the Garden Route. There is a cozy lounge with fireplace and our small library offers reading to everyone's tastes. The common area also has a small fridge, microwave and toaster for the use of our guests. Braai facilities are available on request. Our legendary breakfasts includes international continental platters as well as the usual English/Irish breakfast options all accompanied by warm personal service and is served on the deck overlooking the wonderful view or in our cozy dining area should the weather not be the best. Our comfortable rooms ensure a good night's rest. Free wi-fi is available as well as secure off-street parking. We are not subject to loadshedding and operates off-grid to a large extend.
Franmarel Guest House where a warm welcome and true South African hospitality awaits you by your hosts Francois and Marinda. We feel very fortunate to be able to live in one of the most beautiful places in South Africa in a lovely home that we love to share with our guests from all over the world. We also love meeting new people and making them feel welcome in our little part of paradise, Plettenberg Bay.
Plettenberg Bay is called the jewel of the Garden Route and boasts 5 Blue Flag beaches. We have everything that nature can provide, from mountains, challenging to easy walking/hiking trails, game watching, dolphin and whale watching. There are encounters with game such as elephants, monkeys, cheetas, birds, snakes, wolves, at the surrounding game farms. There are wine tastings, prize winning restaurants, and interesting markets and shops for that special gift to take home. The people are warm and friendly and very helpful towards our visitors. For adrenalin junkies there are skydiving, the world's highest bungy jump, surfing, diving, mountain bike routes and deep sea fishing. Our climate is temperate which makes Plettenberg Bay suitable for visiting all year round. We are approximately 22km from Birds of Eden and Monkeyland and a 13 minute drive to the famous Robberg Nature Reserve.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Franmarel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Basic free Wifi 7 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Executive lounge access
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Franmarel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Franmarel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Unfortunately, Franmarel is unable to accommodate bookings for stag/hen parties or school leavers ('Matric Rage').  Any such bookings will be canceled, with no refund given. The hotel apologizes for any inconvenience.

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

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Franmarel

  • Guests staying at Franmarel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte

  • Franmarel is 650 feet from the center of Plettenberg Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Franmarel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Archery
    • Bar crawls
    • Game drives

  • Room options at Franmarel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from Franmarel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.