Welcome to The Long Story Boutique Guesthouse in Plettenberg Bay, offering eco-friendly rooms, modern comfort, and a peaceful garden setting just minutes from Robberg Beach and the Nature Reserve — the perfect base to explore the beauty of the Garden Route.
This intimate and luxurious boutique guesthouse will make you feel comfortable and completely at home. Open for 8 years and fully renovated in 2020, The Long Story offers a unique Garden Route experience with authentic South African hospitality.
Fall asleep to the sound of the ocean and wake to birdsong. The Long Story Boutique Guesthouse offers four spacious en-suite suites and a private villa with a kitchenette, lounge, dining area, heated pool, and outdoor shower. Each room is uniquely styled with modern amenities, including Wi‑Fi, smart TV, a tea and coffee station, a mini fridge, linen gowns, and daily housekeeping.
The Long Story Boutique Guesthouse is the perfect intimate setting for your next vacation in Plettenberg Bay.
Enjoy beautifully styled en-suite rooms, a heated pool, tranquil gardens, and personalised hospitality that makes your stay truly memorable.
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or an extended retreat, our boutique guesthouse in Plettenberg Bay offers a unique, home-away-from-home experience.
Each room at The Long Story Guesthouse blends style and comfort. From cosy en-suites to spacious suites with garden views, our rooms are perfect for couples, solo travellers, and small groups.
Amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, eco-friendly facilities, and a heated pool — everything you need for a relaxing stay in Plettenberg Bay.



Guests at our boutique guesthouse in Plettenberg Bay can explore the best of the Garden Route just minutes away. Walk the scenic trails of Robberg Nature Reserve, relax on pristine beaches, or enjoy local dining and boutique shopping.
Plan your visit to Plettenberg Bay and experience the charm of The Long Story Boutique Guesthouse. Book your stay today to enjoy direct booking benefits, personalised service, and a memorable escape along the Garden Route.
Evans and Colnes are our trusted husband and wife staff team. They have been working at Long Story for over 4 years. They will greet you upon arrival at Long Story and assist with any luggage upon request. They will show you to your rooms and once you have settled in, they will prepare your breakfasts in the morning and do housekeeping.
If you need any laundry done, they will gladly assist. They are always willing to go the extra mile to make your stay memorable. They help with anything that comes up during their time here so don’t hesitate to ask them if there is something that needs to be done or if you are having trouble with any of the amenities at the guest house.
Through the years that we have been operating as a bespoke luxury guesthouse, many of our guests have returned again and again. Have a look at all our recent reviews and feel free to write your own to let us know how your stay at The Long Story Guest House was, or send any photos you would like to share with us!
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We spent 3 glorious weeks here in December. The BnB has been newly renovated from top to toe. The rooms are beautifully decorated and the whole atmosphere was wonderful. We... read more stayed in the Middle room, which was HUGE, quiet and extremely comfortable. The level of home comforts could be seen in every detail.
The location was great with lots of trees and birds, just a short walk to the beach, in a safe neighbourhood. The breakfast was excellent, and Evans and Charles were friendly and very helpful.
Superb all-round experience and total relaxation. We can not speak highly enough of our stay here. 2 thumbs up.
We were welcomed by Evans who runs the Guest House. All bedrooms are decorated beautifully with many extra touches to make your stay more comfortable. The pool area is very... read more relaxing with plenty of bird life around the garden. Breakfasts are served
buffet style with plenty options of hot and cold to delight you.
Close to the Beach, and Safe Parking. There is a small generator which works some
essential points, Evans was still able to produced excellent plunge coffee instead of our normal cuppaccino with load shedding. We will be back.
cuppachinos
Absolutely excellence at its best. Looking for the best breakfast, hospitality and location- you will find it here. If you have a pet and wants to bring it with -... read more look no further. They get treated as well as you. Would go back definitely again.
We spent 5 nights at Long Story. The house's name gives you a hint of how long you should stay. Our stay was too short.
We stayed in the Middle... read more Room. It was comfortable and well ventilated. Staying at LS you have the impression that the owners are professional and that they understand what guests would like, more than need. Many guest houses are not as good as home. LS has small luxuries, you probably don't have at home.
Charles and Evans make delicious 5 star breakfasts and will bring you a drink when you are beside the pool. Noting is too much trouble for Charles and Evans.
The towels and linen are always fresh. Everything is spotlessly clean.
The house is about 150m from Robberg Beach. From the house to the rocks at Robberg and back, is about 6 km. We walked every day at low tide. The beach closest to the house has a lifeguard and good swimming.
The shops are nearby and we braaied and prepared salads.
We had the pleasure of being entertained by Chereen and Wayne, who are charming hosts. if you meet them you will understand why such thought has gone into the house.
We will go back for 15 days in a few months time.
I cannot say enough good things about this place! It was our favorite place that we stayed during our 3 week visit to South Africa. The charm, cleanliness, and attention... read more to detail were impressive! The bed was so comfortable, the bathroom huge, and breakfast each morning was fabulous. A big thanks to Evan for taking great care of us! We have saved the location of this guest house so we can tell all our friends about it when they visit SA.
What a wonderful BnB. This was a return visit for us and everything was again amazing. Our walks to the beach each morning , the fantastic breakfast that awaits us... read more on our return. Evans is always so willing to go the extra mile, even our dogs get blankets and biscuits for breakfast. We will definitely be back again.
We loved the set up at this guest house. Fabulous accommodation, lovely pool area and delicious breakfast. Location is good for the beach.
We enjoyed the Harkeville Parkrun, our... read more son won it and the market. Had great meals at Emily Moon and The Fat Fish
Our four night stay at Long Story was magical from start to finish. Meg is such a lovely person, nothing is too much trouble and she makes you feel so... read more welcome and relaxed.
Freshly squeezed orange juice, breakfasts cooked as you like it and freshly made breads and cakes. Table laid ready if you want to chill out and eat during the day or in the evenings. Lovely surprise of Prosecco and cakes for birthday treat too.
Meg has a wealth of knowledge and recommends some of the nicest places to visit and eat. Beautiful Robberg beach only 5min walk away too.
This is the perfect place to stay in Plettenberg Bay - safe and lovely gardens and warm pool - we will definitely return here and book well in advance.
Thankyou Megan and staff for making our stay in Plettenberg Bay so special
Our family stayed at this lovely guesthouse and we highly recommend it. Bedrooms beautifully done, right location ticked. My daughters loved the heated pool. Service led by Evan was beyond... read more all expectations.
We stayed in the New Story Suit, what a treat. We had two showers, a bath and 2 basins. My husband was in his element as there was a massive... read more TV with a sound bar.
The bed was so comfortable, I did not want to get out. The door to our rooms was a shutter, which locked from both ends (very different) but it worked. Loved the breakfast, I loved the freshly made crumpets. Evan looked after us very well, during our stay. The walk to the beach is about 5 minutes. What a beautiful way to wake up in the morning listening to the sea and the birds .
We are fully equipped for any circumstances and have put in place many protocols and backup systems to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. We try to be as sustainable as possible and have provided a water tank and a generator to be as accommodating as possible.
We also have a lovely herb and veggie garden available to all guest to pick fresh ingredients from for their next meal. Besides this, fresh and organic eggs are also available to all guests.
We have all necessary COVID-19 protocols in place to ensure your safety and a comfortable stay.