Mallard River Lodge

Mallard River Lodge

Mallard River Lodge is a small, exclusive country house, embracing the southern bank of the Bitou River, with 180 degree views from each of the five, free-standing, luxury chalets. Conveniently situated in the most spectacular region of the Garden Route, they are close to the town of Plettenberg Bay which is a mere 4 km away with its world renowned beaches, shops and restaurants.

Rooms

All of the rooms have hand painted murals above the beds depicting the different aspects of bird life on the river. Each room has a sitting area complete with a fireplace, mini bar and tea/coffee making facilities. A private deck is standard on each unit from which there are magnificent views.

All the bathrooms have the same luxurious layout. The bath is situated under a large window that looks out over the valley. Guests can bird watch from the bath as well as from the shower. Under floor heating and heated towel rails ensure comfort all year round.

Dining

Breakfasts are served in the sunny dining room or out on the deck. Each morning, during breakfast, the hosts make a point of advising guests of places to visit, where to eat and shop and any other information they might need to know. Dinners are served on request.

Activities

For the energetic, there are canoes for paddling up the river to bird watch and there are numerous hiking trails and walks at the Robberg Nature reserve, Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve or on the long stretches of unspoilt beaches nearby. Two Golf Courses are very close by and horse riding, whale and dolphin watching, bungi jumping, glider trips and lots, lots more can be easily arranged.

Mallard River Lodge: 2km past Plettenberg Bay (towards Port Elizabeth), turn left into Rietvlei Road and follow the 1.5km dirt road.

Contact Details

Telephone: +27-(0)44 5332982
Facsimile: +27-(0)44 5330687

Email address:
info@mallardlodge.com