Emily Moon River Lodge
Nature lodge in Eastern Cape
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this nature lodge rental
The Emily Moon River Lodge is made up of secluded lodges which are all individually decorated. The property is 7 km from the lush green areas of the Roberg Nature Reserve.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Eastern Cape
Available Rooms
1 King or 2 Single • 1076 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 King • 592 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King or 2 Single • 1076 ft²
Sleeps 4
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 King • 592 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 Single • 592 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
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Reviews
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9.0
Stunning setting, gardens and beautiful room. Food was excellent at the restaurant and a great breakfast
advertised an aircon on booking.com but there was only a fan and it was very hot!
10.0
Le site est incroyable
Les chambres sont très belles très bien décorées et la vue sur la rivière exceptionnelle
Le petit déjeuner est excellent - c’est la 2 eme fois qu’on y va -
10.0
Fabulous
9.0
Uitzicht, eten, personeel
9.0
Prachtige ruime kamer, oog voor leuke details, adembenemend uitzicht! Goede badkamer en airco/verwarming. Heel proper. Goede wasservice wel wat aan de duurdere kant. Smaakvol ontbijt, keuze tussen verschillende opties.
Ontvangst viel wat tegen: we hebben geen uitleg gekregen over de faciliteiten van het hotel of een rondleiding, geen WiFi-code etc. De eerste avond hadden we gereserveerd in Deli restaurant en daar was de communicatie ook vreemd. Ze probeerden de slechte ontvangst wel goed te maken maar we voelden ons niet heel welkom… Bovendien erg toeristisch, je moet er van houden om te ontbijten tussen mensen die heel de tijd foto’s nemen omdat het zo’n mooie plek is.
10.0
Emily Moon was the best hotel we've stayed in so far! Excellent service, beautifully furnished rooms and a great view. There was a fireplace which made the room cozy and a bathtub with a view!
We regret not staying longer!
10.0
Another amazing stay at this very special place. Everything about it was great.
nothing
10.0
Such a magical place. So much thought and care has gone into every aspect and there is something to look at with every turn. Stunning setting, gorgeous rooms, delicious food and cocktails, the friendliest staff. Within 5 mins we decided to extend our stay by a night.
Loved everything
10.0
Delicious individually prepared breakfast with good choice.
Nothing
10.0
Wonderful location. Our room overlooked the ox bow bend of the river.
Rooms were very tastefully decorated with verandah and large bathroom.
We loved the whole ambience of reception area, room, facilities and dining.
We had the best dinner of our trip at Emily Moon.
Nothing
10.0
Beautiful suite with fantastic views. In spite of the heavy rains it was amazing to sit on the covered deck and enjoy the nature and surroundings. Friendly and helpfull staff and we appreciated that the owner took her time to chat over breakfast.
10.0
The location is beautiful and the Suite we had was great. The decor and African/Asian theme was truly amazing.
The restaurant and food was good, we will come back and try the Pizza's next time.
We checked in at 13:30 and apart from the snacks in the minibar you could not order any food. Not even a cheese board or a toasted sandwich.
10.0
I loved the layout of the room and bathroom. Great furnishings very well put together. The manager was very friendly and always accommodating. The hotel has a
great atmosphere but also offers serenity and privacy.
Friday night dinner was loud and due to the celebration. It was at the end of the holiday season and not a great place to eat due to the crowds.
10.0
Emily Moon is easily one of the best places I have ever stayed. It is absolutely breathtaking. Worth every cent.
We only wish we booked our stay for longer because we didn’t want to leave!
The views are INCREDIBLE. The room is beautiful. The food at the restaurant is amazing. The staff are lovely.
I really couldn’t fault our stay at all.
7.0
Beautiful room with amazing views, two lovely restaurants and lots of spaces to chill.
I wouldn’t recommend coming for Christmas. We had a great Christmas lunch but after that the whole hotel shuts down (no access to food/drinks etc) and felt empty.
We were told we would be able to order a platter to our room on Christmas evening since the restaurant would be closed but then no platter appeared and we couldn’t get hold of anyone. Ended up driving into Plett where no restaurants could take us so had a Wimpy in the petrol station which wasn’t what we’d hoped for Xmas dinner!
10.0
beautiful views, quiet area, privacy, delicious food.
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9.0
The food was not on the same level as the rest of the restaurant and same as the service
10.0
Staying at Emily Moon River was best night we had on our Trip.
From the design to the staff, every thing was just amazing.
Reception welcomed us and showed us around.
The room we got was clean and well equiped (also had a great view),
The pool was real nice and Private for the guests.
We had dinner at the Emily's restaurant which was super tasty!
We really enjoyed our time there,
highly recommended :)
6.0
lovely place, all the potential
very outdated and not hygienic
10.0
Absolutely stunning setting. So unassuming at the entrance hidden away, then WoW.
The place is absolutely gorgeous. Perhaps a slightly later check out to absorb the final beauty of the establishment.
9.0
The location is great and felt like a home from home. I wished we could have stayed longer. The food was also amazing, and the friday night pizza and beers (plus music and dancing) was great fun. All of the staff, with the exception of very grumpy lady upon check in, were friendly and helpful. The owner (plus his cute dog) were present and provided some very useful tips on things to do in the local area. I would recommend this property and would certainly return!
5.0
The room looks good
The restaurant is very good.
DO NOT MAKE YOUR LAUNDRY THERE!!!
We had a very bad experience. They were supposed to take our laundry bags on 7am and return it by check out time (11). Only on 9am someone came to take our bags and again, said it will be ready until checkout.
We checked out on 10am and once again, they told us it will be ready on 11. We paid a fortune for each piece and it was super expansive. We went out and came back on 11:30, and still it wasn’t ready. We were waiting for another hour and finally they came with the laundry. It was returned in the same dirty bags we brought it in, and they told us that on two on the bags the clothes are still wet. We put the bags in the car and right after, an employee came running and said that one of her pants is in there. She started picking in our bags, almost dropping it to the ground, and found her pants there (meaning they put other stuff with our laundry). Also, it has a bad smell.
We had a long ride after so we didn’t even had the option to dry the wet clothes.
We paid so much and have to give it again to get cleaned. Oh and they didn’t even apologised for the time we spent, for the wet clothes and for picking into our bags to find that jeans.
For now there are three missing items!!
Other than this and the many ants in the bath it was nice, but we left with a really bad taste.
10.0
It was our wedding anniversary so we treated ourselves to a night at Emily Moon on our holiday in SA. Such a lovely location and room. Your own garden suite.
Especially loved the fire in the room which we used as the night was chilly. The room was very spacious and beautifully decorated. Bed very comfortable and lovely bedding.
Booked a meal at the restaurant that night and the service and food were exceptional. Very much enjoyed and the view of sunset from the restaurant is stunning. Breakfast was equally delicious in the morning.
Lovely to spend the afternoon relaxing in the stunning seating areas watching the birds flit around.
No hairdryer
The chairs on the top terrace are instruments of torture! Would have loved some more comfortable ones to enjoy the wonderful view.
Some maintenance and updating is required in the bathroom but it was super clean.
10.0
One of the most beautiful views to offer and such an unique place!
Great vibe all the way round with attentive staff and owners and such great ideas at the whole place!
Definitely a must in Plettenbergbaai
10.0
Lovely breakfast.
Great location.
No complaints.
FAQs
How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Eastern Cape?
The average price for a rental in Eastern Cape is R 1,215 per night. This rental is R 90 above the average.
Is parking included with this nature lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Emily Moon River Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this nature lodge?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Emily Moon River Lodge. Enjoy the water!
Is Emily Moon River Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Emily Moon River Lodge?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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