Kurland Hotel, is located near the picturesque beach resorts of Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley, in the heart of the Western Cape's Garden Route in South Africa.

This Tatler award winning 5 star small luxury hotel has just 12 suites, and has acquired a reputation as an exclusive hideaway. Kurland Hotel is located on a vast 700 hectare (1700 acre) Estate of great natural beauty, between the mountains and the pristine beaches of Nature's Valley. The vistas are breathtaking.

Kurland has been designed with exceptional facilities for family holidays, and enjoys a Mediterranean climate, which makes this the ideal year round destination for fun vacations and family reunions. Once they have experienced Kurland, families from around the world return again.

Time is of no consequence at Kurland, and guests set their own pace. Kurland aims to provide comfort, serenity, and great hospitality and ensures that guests have the pleasure of engaging in country pursuits and new experiences. Kurland is a great escape offering bed & breakfast accommodation.

Kurland has just 12 tastefully decorated and spacious suites. For the comfort of guests all suites have oversized beds, exquisite linens, huge en suite bathrooms, a lounge area and terrace, and are equipped with modern facilities such as telephones, satellite television, safes, mini bars, heated towel rails and under floor heating.

The superior suites all have private pools, which enjoy magnificent views of the estate, whilst the luxury suites have secluded courtyards and water features.

Children of all ages are welcome at Kurland, which boasts extensive play areas and a dedicated childre'ns dining conservatory.

The Luxury and Superior suites all have private loft rooms that are specially furnished for children with their own en suite bathrooms.

Accommodation options:

• Elegant Suites
• Luxury Suites
• Superior Suites
• Family Suites
• Honeymoon Suites.

The central Homestead area of Kurland Hotel is a welcoming haven in the evening. The Sitting room provides a convivial atmosphere where guests may enjoy a drink with canapes before dinner in front of the log fire and experience true 5 Star, Relais and Chateaux hospitality.

The Homestead offers 3 other sitting areas. Enjoy an aperitif on The Verandah, and watch the sun set over the swimming pool; choose the intimacy of The Library or relax in The Blue Room.

The standard of Kurland cuisine is an outstanding example of the very best of South African food and wine. Dining in the candlelit dining room is a memorable experience.

Kurland Hotel has been listed on the Top 100 restaurants on the much acclaimed Diners Club International dine 2007 award.

Wherever the mood takes you; to The Library, The Verandah, The Pool, The Courtyard, your private terrace, The Chef's Table, or the Rose Gardens, an elegant setting will be arranged either for more intimate meals or for group celebrations.

Weather permitting The Courtyard offers a distinctly romantic Mediterranean ambience, with its picturesque fountain and candelabra.

Plettenberg Bay is a very special holiday destination that is blessed with an eternally warm climate that evokes the urge for lazy days on the beach, languid sunsets and sundowners, to be followed by lingering dinners. The Tsitsikamma Mountains form the backdrop to both pristine sandy beaches and eco-sensitive riverine forests and wetlands. The spectacular scenery and the relaxed atmosphere are to be cherished and are seldom found elsewhere.

Whatever your length of stay at Kurland Hotel, there is simply not enough time to experience everything that the Plettenberg Bay area has to offer, so why not let our dedicated concierge suggest an activity plan that is tailored to your interests?

Enjoy the thrill of country pursuits in magnificent surroundings on the beautiful Kurland Estate. Walk, jog or cycle the vast 700 hectare Estate, take an outride by horseback, experience professional polo tuition, or enjoy the exhilaration of a quad bike ride. Our staff will be delighted to arrange an activity plan for your stay.

Our Luxury Spa is an intimate sanctuary of calm, located within the Kurland Hotel. What more refreshing way to unwind upon arrival or for a little self-indulgence during your stay. Our Spa facilities include a private steam room, sauna room, therapy rooms, a relaxation area, a gym and a refreshing plunge pool.

Further afield, you can enjoy a visit to an elephant sanctuary, dolphin and whale watching, a treetop canopy tour, bungee jumping and yacht cruises, just to name a few activities and attractions.

The Kurland Hotel and Polo Estate is a unique venue with top-class infrastructure for product launches, conferences, corporate events, exhibitions and corporate Think Tanks. Many leading corporates have identified brand synergies with Kurland and have selected Kurland Hotel as their venue of choice for a number of events.:

Rates vary between High and Low Season. Please enquire for relevant rate.

Rates Quoted Are:

• Per person per night sharing.
• Single Supplement R670 per night.
• B&B Inclusive of full breakfast, all non-alcoholic beverages, including teas and coffees etc.
• Quoted in South African Rands (ZAR).
• Subject to change without prior notice.
• Inclusive of 14% VAT (subject to change).
• Children under 5 no charge, 5 - 12 years old are ZAR 725 - 1270. Children's rate applies to Loft rooms only.

Complimentary services include:

• Use of hotel sauna, steam room, and gym.
• 24-hour Internet access in the library.
• Quad bikes, mountain bikes and tennis court.
• Cafe Complet every day consisting of tea, coffee, cakes and pastries on the verandah.
• Secure parking on private estate.
• Children's Shetland pony rides (ages 1-6).