Hideaways on Robberg Beach and Keurbooms that sleep 10 to 14
Our Plettenberg Bay hideaways for big families sit on or near Robberg Beach, with one on the quieter sands of Keurbooms. They sleep 10 to 14: 90 Beachy Head has seven en-suite bedrooms right on the beach, and Lalapanzi is a few minutes’ walk from Robberg 5. Each house sets its own rules for young children, so check the notes before you book.
Christmas here is a beach-house Christmas: early swims, outdoor showers for sandy feet, long lunches on the deck and evenings around the fire. At 90 Beachy Head it is “a tribute to family life beside the sea”, and from the verandahs at Bombora you may see dolphins in the bay.
Hideaways in this guide
90 Beachy Head
Beachy Head House
Bombora
Lamu House
LalapanziOur quick picks in Plettenberg Bay
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Which Plettenberg Bay beach suits a big family?
Robberg Beach is the natural choice for a big family: a long sweep of sand below Beachy Head, with three of the five houses in this guide on it or a short walk away. Keurbooms, north of town, is quieter with bigger waves, so swim there with care.
For 2026/27, Lookout, The Dunes, The Waves, Singing Kettle and Nature’s Valley hold full Blue Flag status, and Robberg 5 is a Blue Flag pilot site (Garden Route District Municipality). Wherever you swim, stay in the designated areas, as currents can be strong.
Three houses put the beach within an easy walk:
- 90 Beachy Head: “immediately on the beach”, with outdoor showers for coming up from the shore.
- Beachy Head House: a wooden pathway through the dune forest leads down to Robberg Beach.
- Bombora: Keurbooms Beach is 300m away, and “the beach is never jam-packed with people”.
July–November
Best months for whales in the bay · South African Tourism
2.1km Gap Circuit
About 30 minutes at Robberg Nature Reserve · CapeNature
Blue Flag 2026/27
Lookout Beach and four more · Garden Route District Municipality
Which of our Plettenberg Bay hideaways suits your family?
If you are looking for a Plettenberg Bay beach house for a big family, start with 90 Beachy Head for up to 14, or Beachy Head House and Bombora for 12; for 10, choose Lamu House or Lalapanzi. Every one has been hand-picked and personally visited by our team, and each sets its own rules for young children, noted below.
90 Beachy Head
Sleeps 14 · seven en-suite bedrooms · eight bathrooms · solar-heated pool · on Robberg Beach
Best for: three generations with children aged 10 and over · Signature: right on the beach
90 Beachy Head sits “immediately on the beach”, with views of Robberg Nature Reserve, the Outeniqua mountains and Nature’s Valley. Seven double en-suite bedrooms spread across tiers of open-plan living, and outdoor showers wait for sandy feet coming up from the shore.
A downstairs lounge with a kitchenette and TV room leads to a separate boma, so older children have a space of their own, and the house is serviced daily. Children under 10 can’t be accommodated; 14-night minimum from 15 December to 15 January.
Beachy Head House
Sleeps 12 (10 adults, two children) · five en-suite bedrooms · seven bathrooms · heated pool · wooden path to Robberg Beach
Best for: a group that cooks together · Signature: a games and cinema room
A wooden pathway runs from Beachy Head House through the dune forest to Robberg Beach. The kitchen was designed for entertaining and can be closed off so a chef works away from the crowd, and all but one of the bedrooms look out to the ocean.
Three levels wrap around a quad with the pool and outdoor dining, and a games and cinema room below keeps windy afternoons busy. The house is serviced daily, and supermarkets and cafés are within walking distance, so the cars can stay parked.
Bombora
Sleeps 12 · five en-suite bedrooms · five and a half bathrooms · heated plunge pool · 300m to Keurbooms Beach
Best for: cousins and a quieter beach · Signature: whales and dolphins from the verandahs
Bombora seems carved out of the hill above Keurbooms, and guests watch “whales and dolphin play and spout from the long verandahs all year round”. The beach is 300m away, around a peninsula of houses, and Enrico’s restaurant is about 200m from the door.
On the first floor, a games room with table tennis sits beside four en-suite bedrooms, one with twin singles and two bunk beds for the cousins. The plunge pool in the main suite’s courtyard is heated like a hot tub and has no net, so children swim with an adult close by. Seven-night minimum from 15 December to 15 January.
Lamu House
Sleeps 10 · six bedrooms · five bathrooms · courtyard pool · five minutes’ walk to Sanctuary Beach
Best for: two families who like their own space · Signature: a private suite with its own lounge
Lamu House opens its Zanzibar doors onto a north-facing courtyard, sheltered from the south-easter, where the pool laps the edge of the verandah. There is “an abundance of intimate and secluded spaces to slip off to”, and five fireplaces around the house.
A private suite just off the main living areas has two bedrooms sharing a bathroom, its own lounge and a yoga room, which suits a second family or grandparents. Children under eight can’t be accommodated, though babies in arms are welcome; 14-night minimum from 15 December to 31 January.
Lalapanzi
Sleeps 10 (up to four children) · five bedrooms · four bathrooms · plunge pool · a few minutes’ walk to Robberg 5
Best for: being looked after · Signature: two outdoor baths
Lalapanzi means “lie down and rest” in Xhosa. This Cape Dutch farmhouse-style beach house on the Robberg peninsula was renovated by fashion designer Tabitha Webb, with two outdoor baths, a verandah about 15m long with a large fireplace and built-in fireside seats in the living room.
Live-in staff clean, tend the fires and can cook, so you need not go into town. The room next to the main bedroom makes a natural children’s room and a camper cot is provided, but the plunge pool is not covered or fenced, so it doesn’t suit young children who can’t swim. Seven-night minimum from 15 December to 15 January.
More for big groups
- BLOU: sleeps 28 (up to 22 adults) in 11 bedrooms at Keurbooms.
- Hamptons House: sleeps 20 in seven bedrooms, steps from the Beachy Head shoreline.
- 42 Beachy Head: sleeps 18 in eight bedrooms, with a full-frame sunrise over the ocean.
Which Plettenberg Bay house is right for your group?
When is the best time to visit Plettenberg Bay?
Visit from December to February for summer on the beach, and from July to November for whales in the bay. Mid-December to mid-January is the busiest stretch, so book the large houses months ahead.
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Southern right and humpback whales visit the bay, and July to November is the best time to see them (South African Tourism).
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December to February is summer on the Garden Route, the season for long days on Robberg Beach and Keurbooms.
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Christmas, New Year and Easter book first, and most houses in this guide set longer minimum stays over the holidays.
How do you get to Plettenberg Bay, and what should you book early?
Most guests fly into George Airport, about an hour and a half’s drive from Plettenberg Bay along the N2. From Cape Town, Plettenberg Bay is about five hours’ drive east on the N2 (South African Tourism).
- Minimum stays: from 15 December to 15 January, Bombora and Lalapanzi ask for seven nights and 90 Beachy Head for 14; Lamu House asks for 14 nights from 15 December to 31 January.
- Book early: Christmas, New Year and Easter in the large houses. Whale and dolphin boat trips run weather permitting and need booking ahead.
- Getting around: a car is easiest. From 90 Beachy Head you can follow the beach paths to Beacon Isle, and Beachy Head House is within walking distance of supermarkets and cafés.
- Beaches: Lookout, The Dunes, The Waves, Singing Kettle and Nature’s Valley hold full Blue Flag status for 2026/27 (Garden Route District Municipality).
- Robberg: the nature reserve is 8km south of town. The Gap Circuit is a 2.1km walk of about 30 minutes; the 9.2km Point Circuit is not recommended for young children (CapeNature).
Questions about staying in Plettenberg Bay
Which Plettenberg Bay beach houses sleep 10 or more for Christmas?
90 Beachy Head sleeps 14 on Robberg Beach, Beachy Head House and Bombora each sleep 12, and Lamu House and Lalapanzi each sleep 10. For a bigger group, BLOU sleeps 28. Christmas books months ahead, so enquire early.
Can we bring toddlers to a Plettenberg Bay beach house?
Which Plettenberg Bay houses are right on the beach?
90 Beachy Head stands immediately on Robberg Beach, and Beachy Head House has a wooden path through the dune forest to the sand. Bombora is 300m from Keurbooms Beach, and Lalapanzi a few minutes’ walk from Robberg 5.
What is the minimum stay over Christmas in Plettenberg Bay?
From 15 December to 15 January, Bombora and Lalapanzi ask for seven nights and 90 Beachy Head for 14. Lamu House asks for 14 nights from 15 December to 31 January.
Which Plettenberg Bay beaches have Blue Flag status?
For 2026/27, Lookout, The Dunes, The Waves, Singing Kettle and Nature’s Valley hold full Blue Flag status, and Robberg 5 is a pilot site. Swim only in designated areas, as currents can be strong.
Can you walk Robberg Nature Reserve with young children?
Yes, on the Gap Circuit, a 2.1km walk of about 30 minutes. The 9.2km Point Circuit is not recommended for young children. The reserve is 8km south of Plettenberg Bay, and Lalapanzi is about 10 minutes’ drive away.
Which airport do you fly into for Plettenberg Bay?
Most guests fly into George Airport, about an hour and a half’s drive from Plettenberg Bay on the N2. From Cape Town, the drive is about five hours.
How do we book a beach house in Plettenberg Bay with Perfect Hideaways?
Choose a hideaway and send your dates and group size through our enquiry form, or call +27 21 790 0972. Every Plettenberg Bay hideaway in this guide has been personally visited by our team.
