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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Our visits to Plett were crowned by our stay at The Long Story.
Excellent accommodation, perfect position, away from the madding crowds and yet close enough to enjoy our morning... read more walks to touch the rocks at Robberg beach.
The décor of The Long Story is stylishly elegant. The lounge and dining areas open onto the pool area for inside-outside living.
We loved the comfort of our rooms and our crisp fresh white bed linen.
Our bedrooms were serviced daily by Charles and Evans whilst we were blissfully oblivious, enjoying ourselves by the pool, or out.
Breakfast was unrivalled and on a par with the best.
We heartily recommend The Long Story to anyone wanting to visit Plett. In fact, our first visit in November was so good, that we decided in January on a second visit, which was just as good as the first. More
Friends, if you want to truly enjoy an incredibly comfortable and magical vacation, you need to visit this place! Every part of this home is built and decorated with love... read more and an incredible sense of design. The owner of the house, surrounded us with care and hospitality! Every day we had an amazing breakfast, thanks to the host and the waiters for their work. In the evenings, you can spend time by the fireplace, enjoying a fine wine. This place will always remain in our heart, and we will be happy to return to stay here. And like this time, we planned to stay for one night, and stayed for four. . that was our Long story. See you soon! More
Attention to detail first class
Lovely decor and interior
Great chilled environment
Helpful staff
Love the location of this place. Right near Robberg 5 beach. Great for surfing... read more or just chilling.
Great experience, will def be back!
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.
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 .
Stayed for the weekend, it was superb. Long Story Guest house, new renovations has turned it into a Gem. Modern, clean and comfortable. Situated in the heart of Plett, with... read more lots to do. I will really return for another visit.
Without a doubt the best guest house we have EVER stayed in! Meg has decorated her home beautifully, creating a relaxed beach house vibe, but luxurious at the same time.... read more She was so friendly and helpful during our stay. The breakfast prepared daily was simply delicious! From the homemade granola with beautiful fresh fruit, to the pancakes with mascarpone and banana bread...it was all to die for!
The location is very convenient, just a short 5 min walk to the local beach.
All in all, absolutely nothing we could fault. Thank you.
We had a wonderful time at Long Story Guesthouse.
Evan and his team are very friendly and made us feel very welcome.
The rooms are beautifully furnished and everything was... read more spotless.
The breakfast was just perfect.
We had an incredibly great time and will definitely be back.
Thanks!
A perfect family holiday. My 2 daughters (teenagers) absolutely loved the location - walking distance to the beach. The rooms have utilized the space extremely well, making you feel... read more at home. They are also beautifully decorated which appealed to me!
The pool area gives off the perfect holiday vibes. Evans and his incredible team are amazing, ensuring every need is met with a smile and willingness to please. Breakfast is an absolute treat - highly recommend the french toast!! We are already planning our next trip to The Long Story Guest House
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 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.