The Long Story Boutique Guesthouse in Plettenberg Bay
– Near Robberg Beach –
Eco-friendly rooms, peaceful gardens, and a relaxing boutique stay on the Garden Route
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.
Why Stay at Our Boutique Guesthouse in Plettenberg Bay
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.
Our Boutique Rooms at The Long Story Guesthouse in Plettenberg Bay
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.
Explore Plettenberg Bay from Your Boutique Guesthouse
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 Stay at The Long Story Guesthouse in Plettenberg Bay
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.
Meet Our Staff
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.
Guests Love Us
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!
Follow the link below to leave your review: -> Review The Long Story Guesthouse
- UnderanAfricanSky
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 
January 15, 202148tarynl We had the most comfortable room and delicious breakfast. Everything was perfect and we had a wonderful time in Plett. Evans was so helpful and made sure we had everything... read more
October 28, 2023 - Mike B I recently had the pleasure of staying at ‘The Long Story Guest House’ and can confidently say that it exceeded all of my expectations. Headed by Evans I was made... read more
November 25, 2023Lea D 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
February 10, 2024 - H995KDtanyal Very affordable yet so clean, bed is super comfy, breakfast was amazing, the people who run this guest house are very friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend this guest house!... read more
September 17, 2022Denis O 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
February 7, 2019 - Antony W I can't imagine there is a better guest house in Plett. Meg and her team really looked after us. The location is excellent.... quiet residential area just back from the... read more
February 6, 2019bowmancrane Not only is this a superb location but allot more.. Nothing short of a 5 star expeience... each room is specifically designed to suit your every need! A well... read more
June 13, 2021 - Escape53901943681 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
January 13, 2024T8709RRmargaretb 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
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COVID Protocols, Water & Generator backup amenities, Sustainability
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.
