Formosa Bay

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Located only 1.9 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar
Beekman Group
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

  • 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 center

  • Game room

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Kim
South Africa South Africa
“Nice size apartment. Has everything you need in a self catering unit. Very neat and modern.”
Bhavin
Kenya Kenya
“Great huge apartment which was clean, comfy and cosy.”
Fredrick
India India
“Good location and good facilities. BF was v good. The staff was supportive.”
Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a huge apartment - three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Everything was clean! Staff were nice and friendly.”
Thiagopulu
United States United States
“Great room. Great garden Great breakfast. Room is very big. Bed was very comfortable. Omelet breakfast was delicious. Lots of nice facilities that unfortunately I didn't have enough time to use. Beautiful garden with lots of friendly bunnies.”
Enrico
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was great and room comfortable and clean.”
Noxolo
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was great, the lady serving was very fast and ensured to serve it while it was still warm, good service you are giving to the guests and always ready to help, and you treated everyone you served with respect regardless of their age and...”
Trevor
South Africa South Africa
“The Staff was good and the room was big with the bath and shower option and the fact I had a work space.”
David
South Africa South Africa
“Really Spacious room, lovely staff and the facilities were exactly as they had advertised if not better. I really enjoyed the experience as a whole they provided me on my trip.”
Paul
South Africa South Africa
“The breakfasts were good with a nice range of options. The swimming pools (cool and heated), and their surrounds, are lovely. The activities for the whole family make for a fun getaway. The area of Plettenberg Bay has a lot to offer.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Waffling Whale Cafè
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

Resort facilities at Formosa Bay

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar

House rules

Formosa Bay takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. That's about $61. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-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 that full payment is processed when the booking is made.

This resort imposes a group limit and booking conditions, has special check-in procedures, and requires additional deposits and indemnities. If you are part of a group or multi-party booking of greater than 12 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

Please note that all our facilities are cashless. Card payments are accepted.

Please note that some amenities, such as the hot tub, may have limited availability depending on the water conditions at the time.

During the student week period, Persons under the age of 25 will not be allowed occupation at this resort unless they are accompanied by a person over 25 years of age throughout their stay. During this week, a breakage deposit of R3 000 will be required upon check in. Should you be in the process of making a reservation, or have booked this resort for purposes of students, please contact your reservations office to make alternative arrangements.

Due to recent heavy rains, some outdoor activities and facilities are temporarily unavailable. Availability of facilities will be dependent on the weather and property conditions present during your stay.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Formosa Bay