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Located just minutes from the white sandy beaches of Plettenberg Bay, along the famous Garden Route, this luxurious guest house radiates an intimate atmosphere. Thanda Vista offers guests a unique home away from home. Watch whales frolic in the bay while you enjoy a full English breakfast. Three of the 5 guest rooms boast fantastic sea views, with the remainder overlooking the garden area. With Keursboom Lagoon only 300 metres from Thanda Vista, guests can participate in numerous water sport activities. Explore the area either by foot or canoe. After a long and active day you can marvel at the sunset from one of the rooftop terraces or read a book in your cosy guest room.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Plettenberg Bay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Guido
    Belgium Belgium
    Our host Ben was wonderful, he gave us all the great tips how to organize our three days at Plettenberg. Highlight was clearly our hike on the Robberg (stunning views) and the day in the Tsitsikamma NP. Breakfast was great with eggs made to...
  • Sheila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was good. Varied selection including cooked options. The view was terrific.
  • Hans
    South Africa South Africa
    We stayed at a little paradise and were spoilt by wonderful hosts in every regard. We've never experienced such an excellent breakfast inter alia the variety of fruit. A place to return again and again.

Managed by Thanda Vista

Company review score: 9.9Based on 42 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The owner Ben Moolman welcomes you to Thanda Vista - and he promises that, with his intimate knowledge of the area, you will find there is so much to do you will want to stay forever. Ben had retired from a long career in the mining industry. He purchased Thanda Vista and took the reins in the busy season of 2018. He immediately started renovating the guesthouse to create a unique holiday experience for his guests.

Property information

Thanda Vista (thanda meaning love in Zulu) is an exclusive Bed & Breakfast establishment just minutes from the white sandy beaches of Plettenberg Bay. Originally build as a family house, previous owners JP and Petro van der Walt later converted the house into a bed and breakfast facility. Having had a long history of successfully operating Thanda Vista they decided to finally retire in a nearby town.

Neighbourhood information

All the various animal sanctuaries in our neighbourhood are well visited by our guests i.e. Birds Of Eden ( 2 1/2 acres of forest covered with a net), Monkeyland (with exotic Monkeys and Apes), Tenikwa (various small cats and tame Cheetahs), Elephant Sanctuary (an education on Elephants), Jukani Wild Life Sanctuary (with 30 big cats, not only from Africa but also from South America and the East housed in big camps, Wolf Sanctuary, Ladywood Snake Park, etc.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Thanda Vista
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 07:00 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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Thanda Vista 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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about Thanda Vista

  • Room options at Thanda Vista include:

    • Double
    • Twin

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

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

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Thanda Vista is 0.8 miles from the centre of Plettenberg Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding