Kurland Hotel, near the picturesque beach resorts of Plettenberg Bay and Nature’s Valley, in the heart of the Garden Route in South Africa.
This Tatler award winning 5 star small luxury hotel has just 12 suites, and has acquired a reputation as an exclusive hideaway. Kurland Hotel is located on a vast 700 hectare (1700 acre) Estate of great natural beauty, between the mountains and the pristine beaches of Nature’s Valley. The vistas are breathtaking.
Kurland has been designed with exceptional facilities for family holidays, and enjoys a Mediterranean climate, which makes this the ideal year round destination for fun vacations and family reunions. Once they have experienced Kurland, families from around the world return again.
Time is of no consequence at Kurland, and guests set their own pace. Kurland aims to provide comfort, serenity, and great hospitality and ensures that guests have the pleasure of engaging in country pursuits and new experiences.
Kurland is a proud member of Relais & Châteaux, sharing their values of Courtesy, Charm, Character, Calm and Cuisine, and is consistently rated as one of the best hotels in the world.
Kurland, is simply the most desirable address on the Garden Route.

Kurland has just 12 tastefully decorated and spacious suites. For the comfort of guests all suites have oversized beds, exquisite linens, huge en suite bathrooms, a lounge area and terrace, and are equipped with modern facilities such as telephones, satellite television, safes, mini bars, heated towel rails and under floor heating.
The superior suites all have private pools, which enjoy magnificent views of the estate, whilst the luxury suites have secluded courtyards and water features.

Children of all ages are welcome at Kurland, which boasts extensive play areas and a dedicated children’s dining conservatory.
The Luxury and Superior suites all have private loft rooms that are specially furnished for children with their own en suite bathrooms.

Kurland’s philosophy for a great vacation is simple... good old-fashioned Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy the Kurland Spa and revitalize your mind, body and soul whilst absorbing the Kurland atmosphere.
For a family trip, Kurland arranges imaginative activities specifically tailored to children of all ages. Our extensive Young Guest’s facilities are cleverly designed to be tucked away from other guests. Lofts have been created above the main suites, and are fitted with 2 or 3 or if required 4 beds. Each has its own play area, toys and en suite bathrooms. Kurland Hotel is a safe haven that allows the children to have their own Relais and Chateaux luxury vacation.
Children can dine in a variety of venues including their own Children’s Dining Conservatory, The Playroom, in the convenience of their own room or by invitation at the exclusive Chef’s Table in the kitchen. Experienced nannies ensure parents can relax in the knowledge that their children are looked after in a safe environment.

“Bring the kids along on your trip to South Africa... Children will leave Kurland with many special memories of a ‘fun in the sun’ beach holiday in Plettenberg Bay that will last a lifetime.” So predicted Edward Heathcoat Amory in his "Cape Comfortable" article for the “This is Travel” section of the Daily Mail UK. The Heathcoat Amory family, have continued to celebrate  their “perfect English Summer Holiday” at Kurland since.

Spa

Kurland’s philosophy for a great vacation is simple... good old-fashioned Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy the Kurland Spa and revitalize your mind, body and soul whilst absorbing the Kurland atmosphere.
Our Luxury Spa is an intimate sanctuary of calm, located within the Kurland Hotel. What more refreshing way to unwind upon arrival or for a little self-indulgence during your stay. Our Spa facilities include a private steam room, sauna room, therapy rooms, a relaxation area, a gym and a refreshing plunge pool.
Our highly trained therapists offer guests a personalised and discreet service at the Spa, or in the privacy of their suite.

Kurland is the mecca for world class polo in Africa. Beautiful scenery bordering pristine beaches, perfect weather, and world-class infrastructure; a winning combination”. So says Luis & Maria Garrahan of Polo International Argentina. The Kurland Polo Season in Plettenberg Bay spans from December to April and attracts an ever increasing number of international patrons, top professionals and polo enthusiasts from around the world. The highlight of the season is the annual Kurland International Polo Test.  Over the years this has been played between South Africa and  England, Argentina or Australia respectively. Is is played at the end of December each year. Our players and horses now have international status and the Kurland International is heading towards being rated one of the top test matches in the polo world. This is one of the social events of the year and attracts the who’s who of  South Africa’s Celebrity world.