The Bitou River Lodge is a superb guest house. The rooms are well appointed with lovely views acoss the garden to the river with its water lillies and reeds in which are many birds; a truly tranquil scene. Sue was very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and we ate far too well. I wish we could have spent more... More

Stayed 3 nights at Bitou River Lodge and it was perfect. Very clean accommodation with everything you need. The bed was very comfortable the best one out of all of our guest houses. Zinzi the dog is very friendly, and very well trained not to enter the guests rooms. The garden down to the river is beautiful, with lots of... More

On our road trip around the Western Cape one of the best places we found to stay was the Bitou River Lodge. The guesthouse setting, by the side of the river filled with a tangle of colourful waterlilies, is very picturesque and tranquil, and the available canoes looked inviting. Our room was clean, spacious and comfortably and tastefully furnished. Our... More

My wife and I have stayed at Bitou twice over the last few years, and we really can't recommend it highly enough. We've just returned from a 5 night stay over Easter with other members of our family who have all been converted to its brilliance! The Lodge is just FANTASTIC, it's nestled next to the Bitou River with all... More

Beautiful location outside Plett, well-tended lawns, inviting river and very friendly hostess and dogs. The whole breakfast was delicious and varied, and we slept deeply - although we would recommend sleeping masks, or getting up early. Bit of a trek to the nearest restaurant, but Enrico's is worth the journey. Thanks Sue (and Zindzi!), we'll be back.

We stayed here about 10 years ago and had a wonderful time. It hasn't changed. Of all the places we stayed in South Africa - this was the most friendly and Sue is the most perfect host. The situation beside the Bituo river is perfect and there are canoas are availed to use

Beautiful location in Plettenberg bay. the view is just great, Bitou River and nothing else. Very nice places to go out for dinner. An absolutley must is to have a car! Will most likely stay again in Bitou River lodge on my next trip to Plett. -Peter

We think this place is awesome and a great spot to explore the Garden Route from. Sue was keen to look after us from the time we arrived - and provided particularly fantastic breakfasts - and the location is sensational. We were able to have some lovely barbecues and were disappointed not to have a had time to canoe down... More

We were so lucky to find this lovely Guest House. We arrived when it was very hot and to just relax on the verandah outside our room overlooking the river with all the trees was beautiful and peaceful. Sue was so helpful with advice - where to go for dinner; reservations for us; information about polo being played while we... More