
Discover Long Story, cradled in a beautiful lush green garden and a short walk to Robberg Beach.
The Long Story Boutique Guesthouse is a boutique guesthouse in Plettenberg Bay, known for its warm hospitality, delicious breakfasts, and stunning location. Shaped by the lazy days of summer spent sunbathing on the beach, reading books under shady trees, and enjoying long walks along the shoreline, it’s no surprise that guests have chosen to return year after year to enjoy this tranquil paradise. With a range of accommodation options available, including en-suite luxury rooms with private heated pool access and garden views, you are guaranteed to find your perfect getaway at The Long Story Boutique Guesthouse. Come stay with us, we can’t wait to meet you!
This charming and eclectic beach lodge will make you feel comfortable and completely at home. The guest house has been a boutique establishment since it opened 8 years ago and was completely renovated in October 2020. Nestled on the Garden Route area in South Africa, this beautiful guest house offers an intimate experience with authentic South African hospitality.
Fall asleep to the sound of the sea and wake to the birds chirping in the mornings.
The guesthouse offers five spacious en-suite rooms, each with their own unique character and luxurious perks, ensuring that you will fully revel in your stay whether it be for leisure or business. We aim to add an inspiring and memorable chapter to your story, for guests to stay overnight or simply to enjoy a breakfast on the deck. All rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with modern amenities for guests’ comfort. Each room is named after its own part of the story, giving them a personal touch. We also offer a variety of amenities for you to enjoy during your stay, including Wi-Fi, breakfast with freshly squeezed juices, daily housekeeping service, a veggie garden and free parking. It is perfect for couples, families, and business travellers of all sorts. Our pool out on the deck is a heated pool and maintains a perfect temperature throughout the year.
Each bedroom has an elegant en-suite bathroom with extra time taken to attend to the details. Each room is also equipped with a tea and coffee station, a mini fridge stocked with fresh milk, flatscreen smart TV, linen gowns, and all required travel necessities.
There is a spacious open plan kitchen and living area that can accommodate all guests for leisure, relaxation, cooking and games. The deck & pool is perfect for during the hot Summer days and during the Winter a cosy fireplace is available.
The Long Story is the perfect, intimate setting for your next vacation. We are surrounded by lush gardens and cool ocean breezes, with a private pool available to all of our guests.
When you stay at The Long Story, you can expect a memorable experience. You’ll be treated to a delicious, prepared breakfast and freshly squeezed juice every morning and have the option to book a variety of activities for the day from surrounding centres. Perhaps you’d enjoy a boat cruise in the bay? Or a beach picnic. The choice is yours!
Expect nothing but luxury when you stay at The Long Story Guesthouse—we’re waiting for you!
The Long Story is open all year round to host guests looking for a relaxing escape from their busy lives. From families looking to explore the beauty of the Garden route or beaches, to couples wishing to get away from it all, The Long Story Guesthouse is the place to be!
Our charming and eclectic boutique guesthouse offers many ways to relax and unwind to make you feel comfortable and completely at home.
Plettenberg Bay offers a multitude of popular activities and experiences in and around the area. The Garden Route is a must to experience the beauty of the South African coastal gardens. The sandy Robberg beach and Lookout beach both offer surf breaks.
Activities around Plettenberg bay are endless and include restaurants, zip-line tours, whale and dolphin boat tours, game drives, nature walks, bird-and aquatic life watching, beaches. There are also many water sports such as snorkelling or diving that can be done in the area. Popular activities near the beach are games of golf on a course nearby which is considered to be among the best courses in South Africa. The area also has many hiking trails that are perfect for those who enjoy exploring more than just what is immediately visible from their accommodation. A must visit is the elephant sanctuary located at The Crags for an amazing up, close and personal experience with these gentle giants.
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The Long Story Guest House has friendly staff that will assist you with speedily booking your stay and preparing your rooms for your arrival along with complimentary sherry and a warm welcome from the staff. The staff will assist with any luggage offloading if requested, and answer your questions about the amenities, local spots, beaches and more. Use the below link to start the booking process. Be sure to book your holiday in advance as space is limited.
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.
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 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 .
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 stayed at the long story guest house and had the warmest welcome from the most friendly man, Evans, helping with bags and offering drinks. This made us feel comfy... read more and at home instantly! The pool was a highlight and the home is perfectly located! The breakfast was amazing and had the most incredible stay! Cheers and till next time
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.
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!
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
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 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.
Meg is a wonderful hostess, nothing is too much trouble. She is extremely helpful and always goes that extra mile. The breakfasts are outstanding and served in a lovely area... read more by the pool. The rooms are well equipped and with an extremely high standard of amenities. We stayed here for 3 days in 2017 and was so impressed with our whole experience that we stayed for 7 days in January this year. Needless to say everything was still 1st class.
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.
