La Plume Boutique Hotel & Spa in Oudtshoorn

Each room at La Plume Boutique Hotel & Spa has individual decor with antique furniture and private entrance. All units include air conditioning, a seating area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, safety deposit box, and private bathroom with walk-in shower, bathrobes, and slippers. A kettle and Charlotte Rhys toiletries are provided. Some rooms feature a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, oven, and microwave. Superior suites and chalets are available, and many rooms overlook the Swartberg Mountains and gardens.

The on-site restaurant specializes in African cuisine and offers ostrich steak, lamb shank, and springbok carpaccio. Breakfast is served buffet-style and à la carte, with warm dishes, local specialities, and pancakes. Dinner is a set menu (R450) or à la carte, with vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options. High tea is available. Guests can also order wine, champagne, snacks, and packed lunches. Kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus are provided.

The hotel has a year-round outdoor saltwater pool with shallow end, sun loungers, and umbrellas. Le Bonheur Spa offers massages, facials, body treatments, steam room, and spa packages. Guests can cycle, go on game drives, or use mountain biking trails across 1800 hectares. The property also has a garden, picnic area, BBQ facilities, and sun terrace. Board games and puzzles are available.

La Plume is set on a working ostrich, alfalfa, and cattle farm in the Klein Karoo, 18 km from Oudtshoorn Golf Course, 19 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch, and 49 km from Calitzdorp Railway Station. It is near Cango Caves and Swartberg Pass. George Airport is 79 km away. A paid airport shuttle service is available.

Services include concierge, tour desk, express check-in/check-out, private check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping. Laundry, ironing, and babysitting are available. Room service delivers meals to rooms. The hotel has meeting and banquet facilities, a business centre, and fax/photocopying. There is a barber/beauty shop. Free parking and free WiFi are provided. Security features include 24-hour security, CCTV, fire extinguishers, key access, and safety deposit boxes. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available.