A boutique lodge in Solar Beach, a select area of Plettenberg Bay.
True South African hospitality.
Luxury Accommodation with a difference in Plettenberg Bay
“A seemingly incongruous meeting place between an exterior wetlands environment and an interior style reminiscent of the Karoo right by one of South Africa’s most famous beaches, CHRISTIANA GUEST LODGE IN PLETTENBERG BAY is truly unique. It’s downright astounding.” – Chris du Plessis
Luxury accommodation, restaurants, beaches, golf, hiking, canoeing, whale watching, ocean safaris, bungy jumping, mountain biking, shopping… there are many things to do in the Plettenberg Bay area besides lying on the beach or by our pool to soak up the sun!
Spacious, luxurious bedrooms and spectacular views...
the overall effect is one of absolute calm.
What’s so special about Christiana Lodge?
- Architect designed lodge accommodation with fully equipped suites intended to ensure VIP privacy
- A short 5-min walk from Robberg Beach
- Decor designed to envelop guests in the charms of Southern Africa
- The spacious lounge and dining area extends to exterior covered decks, allowing the restful smell and sounds of nature to envelop the senses
- Open deck areas and secluded nooks in the garden to soak up the sun
- Free Wi-Fi
- Home-cooked meals prepared on request
- Ample undercover parking
A great deal of thought went into what we wanted to achieve with our design and décor
We didn’t want to build just another coastal style Guest Lodge in Plettenberg Bay, however luxurious and pretty. We wanted to create something different, something unique – accommodation that was an expression of who we are and where we come from – a home-from-home for our guests that is an extension of our hospitality as hosts.
Our inspiration is the memories we have from childhoods spent on our grandparents’ farm, “Christiana” in the Somerset East area of the South-Western Cape Interior – an area that is semi-arid and part of the Karoo. Our days there were happy, and when I think back on them I remember a deep sense of warmth and family togetherness. Those were free, joyful days, filled with abundance – the abundance of family love and an abundance of food, cakes, sweets and cold-drinks – Ouma always had something for us when we came running in from playing on the farm.
It is this experience of comfort and well-being that one seeks on a holiday …
and so we have extended as far as we can the memories of our Karoo childhoods through both the architecture and the décor.
We have sought to re-create the sense of space and light that one experiences in the semi-desert with particular features of the architecture: wide passageways, wide, solid counter-tops in the bathrooms and the communal kitchen, wider and taller than normal doors, high ceilings and of course – lots of windows to let in the light.
We have complemented this design in the décor with colours that are reminiscent of the Karoo environment – browns, sand, taupes and sepias with the addition of lots of white, and splashes of blue to remind one that we are by the sea – if the constant whisper (and occasional roaring) of the waves at nearby Robberg Beach is not reminder enough. An abundance of natural wood features and white interior (‘plantation’) shutters in all the bedrooms add an integral coastal-style touch, and the promise of coziness and privacy.
Clean lines and minimalist, modern fittings are ‘broken’ with contrasting pieces – from aged cane chairs to an old chest, warm bed-throws, rugs, couches and cushions in muted browns, blue and sand colours, to unpainted porcelain light fittings and wrought-iron chandeliers.
The effect is a unique blend of modern, minimalist, contemporary African and old farm-house – with views over the ‘vlei’ (wetland), indigenous bush all round, and the sound and salt-smell of the ocean.
The effect is a unique blend of modern, minimalist, contemporary African and old farm-house...
The Lodge has also been designed in such a way as to blur the distinction between interior and exterior in many areas …
and is west facing to make the most of the spectacular sunsets and intense golden afternoon light that bathes Plettenberg Bay. The overall effect is of nature – lots of light, sun, warmth and open air, with interior colours and effects that blend into the environment. Within this, the layout of the rooms ensures absolute privacy for our guests, but with the option of joining in with others in the communal lounge, kitchen area and pool areas.
Room 1
▪ Views across nature area and Robberg in the background from balcony
▪ Kingsize bed; en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating; bath, separate shower and separate toilet
▪ Wi-Fi
Room 2
▪ Luxury, spacious room with views across nature area and Robberg from balcony
▪ Kingsize bed; en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating; bath, separate shower and separate toilet
▪ Wi-Fi
Room 3
▪ Spacious, superior room with views over wetland area from balcony
▪ Kingsize bed; en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating; bath, separate shower and separate toilet
▪ Wi-Fi
Room 4
▪ Spacious, superior room with views of the ocean from balcony
▪ Kingsize bed, built-in window seat; en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating; bath, separate toilet
▪ Wi-Fi
▪ Romantic oval bath
Room 5
▪ Spacious, superior room with views of the ocean from balcony; private deck with sun loungers; outdoor shower
▪ Kingsize bed, built-in window seat; en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating; bath, separate toilet
▪ Wi-Fi
▪ Romantic oval bath
Room 7
▪ Spacious with extra length kingsize bed/ twin-beds option
▪ Ideal for a family with additional daybed
Room 8
▪ A favourite with many guests
▪ Spacious with views over wetlands area and Whale Rock
▪ Extra-length kingsize bed/twin bed option; bathroom with underfloor heating; bath, shower, separate toilet
▪ Ideal for parents with children in room next door
Room 9
▪ Spacious and luxurious with deck
▪ Private garden
▪ Plunge pool and outdoor shower
▪ Partial view over the Brakkloof wetland
▪ Extra-length kingsize bed with twin bed option
▪ Bathroom with bath, separate shower and toilet
Room 10
The Dune Room
▪ For optimum privacy
▪ Deck with outdoor shower
▪ Spacious and luxurious with extra-length kingsize bed/twin bed option
▪ Bathroom with separate shower and toilet.
Room 11
▪ Spacious (50 sq m) and luxurious with wide views over the wetland area
▪ Balcony
▪ Extra-length kingsize bed/twin bed option
▪ Bath with picture window and view over the wetland
▪ Separate shower and toilet
Designed to melt the city stress away and bring you back to nature...
Eclectic home-spun comfort in Plettenberg Bay. Designed to melt the city stress away and bring you back to nature while still providing every creature comfort you might need.
The Suites are a fusion of contemporary European and African textures, colour and style – all combined to create a sense of the elementals and of summer – earth, air, warmth and light – with the whisper and smell of the ocean and the indigenous bush an ever-present back-drop.
Room Layout
- The design of the bedrooms ensure VIP privacy while still being full of light at all times of the day;
- Bedroom layouts are uncluttered and functional in design yet luxurious, with soft linen and mohair blankets;
- Décor is based on a blend of texture and minimalism – white is broken with soft colour, cherry & imperial oak wood veneers contrast with white interior shutters, cane chairs with modern light fittings – modern and traditional combine to create comfort and promote relaxation;
- All rooms have tea and coffee facilities and wall-mounted flat screen TVs offering a wide range of local and international channels;
- Bedrooms have wide balconies with views over the wetlands, nature area, Robberg or the ocean; skilful planning ensures optimum views from the majority of rooms;
- Rooms 4, 5 and 11 are designed and decorated with honeymoon couples in mind.
Bathrooms: All the rooms have en-suite bathrooms. They are spacious with enamel coated German-made steel baths, separate showers, separate toilets and underfloor heating in most. Most bathrooms have windows with views. A special feature of the bathrooms is the wide countertops – reminiscent of ‘Roman’ bath style.
Rates for 2012 / 2013
Rates quoted in South African Rand
All rooms are en-suite. Bathrooms have a bath, separate shower,
separate toilet
The above rates are per person sharing and include breakfast
Substantial discount for extended stays
Group discounts
A 35% supplement is applicable for single persons.
Rates are subject to change without prior notification
Things to Do in Plettenberg Bay
Recently nominated as one of Africa’s Best Beach Destinations by the World Travel Awards, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, is geared for tourists all year round.
Despite Plett being a traditionally seasonal town, there are many things to do in Plettenberg Bay or in the surrounding Garden Route area throughout the year. Read more
While our best attractions are no doubt our superb beaches, Plett is an adventure and activities playground offering a great range of attractions and things to do – from whale-watching to deep sea fishing to skydiving to hiking and other forest adventures, surfing, kayaking, bungy jumping, black water tubing to horse-riding…to mention just a few of the activities you can choose from! Attractions in and around Plett also range from the beaches to alternative shopping centres to markets to animal sanctuaries and more. Have fun in Plettenberg Bay! There’s heaps to do!
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The finer details
Physical Address: Aquarius Close Plettenberg Bay
Postal Address: P O Box 829 Plettenberg Bay 6600
Postal Code: 6600
Telephone: +27(0)445336212
Mobile: +27(0)823377490
Fax: +27(0)445333280
Email: christa@christianalodge.com
Website: http://www.christianalodge.com
Directions: Continue on the N2 until you reach a traffic circle; turn into town down Marine Drive; past the Dolphin Circle, downhill until you reach a third traffic circle (Total garage on the left). Continue straight past Kwikspar, turn right into Longships Dr. Drive for 1.9 km,turn left into Griz Nez Ave. and drive for 1.2km; turn left into Aquarius Close (at this point Griz Nez becomes a dirt road). Christiana Lodge is the second building on the left.
Co-ordinates:
34° 5' 16.584" S
23° 22' 7.32" E
Latitude: -34.088052427739264
Longitude: 23.3684017444466
