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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house ! Impeccably clean rooms and tasteful decor.The staff's hospitality was unmatched, offering great local recommendations and the location was ideal—close to the beach and attractions. A genuine home away... read more from home in Plettenberg Bay. Highly recommend!
Second time we have stayed here and it feels like you are staying in a luxurious home with all you could possibly need !! Such comfy beds, crisp linen, black... read more out curtains- you cannot help but have the best sleep.
The house is soooo stylish.
Walking distance to ROBBERG 5 so we got daily beach walks in with ease.
It’s small things like if you want to bake a cake it has everything you could need , including sharp knives to cut it.
Lovely small pool. Serviced daily which is a great help.
Wonderful neighborhood.
If you are looking for a place in plett - this is it.
We stayed in Long Story for a few days on a leg of our first trip to South Africa. Simply put, it’s a little haven of luxury. Beautiful decor throughout,... read more the rooms and facilities are spotless and very comfortable. The bed was glorious! The pool ( which was heated) area and garden is beautifully crafted and very relaxing ( watch out for the rubber snakes! 😂).The staff ( Evans and Isaac) were very caring, attentive and kind. Breakfast was excellent and always served with a smile. The location is perfect as it is a few minutes walk to the stunning beach. It was an absolute treat and will highly recommend. Thank you so much Chereen and Wayne for a very memorable time. We will be back! More
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.
From the moment we arrived Megan, the Hostess with the mostest greeted us with a warm smile, showed me where to safely park then invited us to our room. I... read more cannot emphasize enough the friendliness and helpfulness of Megan, nothing is too much trouble for her to ensure every guest experiences a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Every morning Megan is there to ensure you have whatever you wish, Breakfasts are individually cooked to order, within reason, everything you wish you get.
One word about this Guest House, "WOWEE".
Good sized pool with loungers all around, some in the sun some in dappled shade, very easy access to rooms via a sloping deck to full wooden decking surrounding the pool area. Security is tops, doors may be left open at nights with a lockable security gate.
Megan is "The Long Story", without her input the ratings would tumble. She is frequently around and always willing, without being intrusive, to suggest trips and to make bookings for evening meals. Megan is an encyclopedia of local knowledge.
If I were able to honour her with a medal for helpfulness and sociability, it would be a solid gold one.
We stayed at Long Story in Jan 2019 and enjoyed it so much that we went back with 3 other couples in February this year. We were not disappointed, Meg... read more and her staff could not have looked after us better.
The rooms are great, the sun loungers luxurious, the beach is a short walk, the breakfasts are fantastic and Meg cannot do enough for her guests.
Hopefully we will be back.
Long Story Guest House is stylishly decorated with a beautiful garden and relaxing atmosphere. The sumptuous breakfasts were served on the deck next to the pool or in the open... read more plan living area, prepared by the friendly, enthusiastic staff, using fresh ingredients from the garden. The mattress was on the firm side and the copper plumbing in the bathroom on the weird side, but otherwise very comfortable. Situated in a convenient location, close to all local amenities and within easy walking distance from one of the best beaches in Africa. We will definitely return.
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
Quiet comfy guest house 5 mins walk from beautiful beach. Super kind staff on finding out it was my birthday the previous day, a bottle of bubbly turned... read more up in our room! Lovely facilities, super comfy room and outdoor pool seating, delicious breakfasts. Huge shower room
Pretty garden with plentiful birds.A
little gem in a very quiet location, wonderfully managed by Evan.
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
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.