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

Perfectly situated, close to stores and the beach. Accommodation was great. The hosts Marinda and Francois were so welcoming. The breakfasts were wonderful - fresh ingredients and exactly at the time requested. Every piece of the stay was packed with attention to detail by the hosts.

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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
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Franmarel

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Centrally located and just 1 km 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, snorkelling and fishing. The bed and breakfast is 22 km from Birds of Eden and a 13-minute drive from Robberg Nature Reserve.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • 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 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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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
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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    Matthew
    South Africa South Africa
    “Perfectly situated, close to stores and the beach. Accommodation was great. The hosts Marinda and Francois were so welcoming. The breakfasts were wonderful - fresh ingredients and exactly at the time requested. Every piece of the stay was packed...”
  • Christoffer
    Portugal Portugal
    “The most lovely hosts! Delicious breakfast with everything you would wish for, comfy bed, most beautiful view, wonderfully located!! We would love to come back and would recommend a stay to 110%! :)”
  • Janet
    Guernsey Guernsey
    “The breakfast was excellent. We were made to feel so welcome. It was like visiting friends rather than just staying in a guest house.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Francois & Marinda de Klerk

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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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Franmarel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • 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 terrace
  • 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
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse 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 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Executive lounge access
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Franmarel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-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 cancelled, with no refund given. The hotel apologizes for any inconvenience.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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

  • Room options at Franmarel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Franmarel is 200 yards from the centre of Plettenberg Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Franmarel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Archery
    • Pub crawls
    • Game drives

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