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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Forest Gate Brewery & Distillery in Plettenberg Bay offers a modern apartment with a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a minimarket, and a variety of amenities including an outdoor fireplace and indoor play area. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Mexican, pizza, and Texmex cuisines with vegetarian options. Brunch, lunch, and dinner are available, complemented by a bar offering cocktails. Outdoor seating and barbecue facilities enhance the dining experience. Convenient Location: Located 15 km from Plettenberg Bay Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Goose Valley Golf Club (11 km) and Robberg Nature Reserve (16 km). Free on-site private parking and a shuttle service provide added convenience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 double beds
Bedroom 3
1 bunk bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Uvitha
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved everything. They were very accommodating. Everyone was friendly. Breakfast was yummy. And everyone always has a smile
  • Glenda
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was very friendly and so accommodating. It was fabulous for the special price we received. Thank you! The breakfast was a bonus!
  • Martyn
    South Africa South Africa
    exceptional value. the Saturday ribs special was brilliant. great cooked buffet breakfast was included. good amenities especially for kids.
  • Jennifer
    South Africa South Africa
    What a pleasure! Spotlessly clean, delicious breakfast- a complete 10/10!
  • Edward
    South Africa South Africa
    A variety of activities for families. Very welcoming staff team! Enjoyed a pizza pasta special at the restaurant and bike ride around the site.
  • Lee-anne
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked the people. It was clean. SO the price was good and I got a room with a bed and toilet and shower and basin. And then I got a stunning breakfast. I sat and did some work in the restaurant and so it all worked out well. The people were...
  • Tharon
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved how everyone made me feel at home. Even the food was exceptionally delicious
  • Kate
    Australia Australia
    Something for everybody and great value for money!
  • Grobler
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything! From the stay, go the Restuarant, to the paddle was Amazing!
  • Saschia
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved it ! Was such a nice experience. A nice family place to stay by 🥰🥹!! And very comfortable

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.

Managed by Forest Gate Brewery and Distillery

Company review score: 9.1Based on 482 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company information

After years of working in yachting and hospitality we decided it was the right time to take the next step and open our own holiday accommodation. These apartments are the first step in realising our dream and we are very excited to be able to welcome you to join us on our adventure! We have big plans to continue to grow for the future and would love for you to share your thoughts and opinions with us so that we can continue to improve so that you will keep coming back time and again.

Property information

Forest Gate is a family-friendly resort located in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. Our focus is to create a vibrant community atmosphere where families can enjoy a range of affordable accommodation and exciting experiences. We aim to unify families and local residents through interactive entertainment, themed events, and collaborative partnerships with local businesses, making us the premier choice for recreational fun in the area. Forest Gate Resort offers a variety of accommodations tailored to everyone—from solo adventurers to families seeking fun and relaxation. The resort is packed with amenities, including a kids' play area, putt-putt golf, go-kart rides, bike rentals, and a fully equipped arcade. Nature lovers will enjoy the great outdoors with activities like scenic forest walks, padel courts, and horse riding—all right on the property. Whether you're chasing excitement or a peaceful retreat, Forest Gate Resort has something for everyone. We have everything you need for your stay, as our self-catering units have a fully equipped kitchen, including a fridge, microwave, gas stove, kettle, toaster, and cooking equipment. All units offer free wi-fi, separate bedrooms, private bathrooms, a lounge and dining area, a personal terrace with a braai area, and lots of communal open space. There is ample free parking directly in front of your property. We will be there to meet you and show you around when you check in.

Neighbourhood information

We are ideally located on the idyllic Garden Route only 6km from Plettenburg Bay, offering easy access to all the local shops, restaurants, amenities and activities. There is so much to do, whether it is shopping, hiking, swimming with seals or just chilling on the beach, there is something for everyone so you definitely will not be bored! Some of the popular points of interest near Forest Gate include Knysna Elephant Park, Bloukrans Bridge, Wolf Sanctuary, Adventure Land, Zipling, Robberg Peninsular and Garden of Eden National Parks, The Knysna Heads, Plettenberg Bay Beaches and the Harkeville Saturday Farmers Market plus much, much more!

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Two Brothers
    • Cuisine
      Mexican • Pizza • Tex-Mex
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Forest Gate Brewery & Distillery takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 950 is required on arrival. That's about US$54. 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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
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 allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Forest Gate Brewery & Distillery in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of ZAR 950 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.