OUR
OFFERINGS
POP UP BAR
OPENING FROM DEC 25 - JAN 2
From mid December to the beginning of January our renowned pop-up bar is up and live. The Island Beach Bar is a cocktail bar and restaurant nestled on a beach of South Africa's only private island in Plettenberg Bay. We open up this beautiful and unique setting and invite our guests to relax and enjoy themselves - and let us handle the rest.
Crafting artisan cocktails from the freshest and highest quality locally-sourced ingredients to complete a menu with favourites from all over the world. Indulge yourself in a culinary experience of our soulful island-inspired food, enjoy our iconic Barbara cocktail, groovy tunes, and live music.
OPEN DAILY 16:00 - 22:00 | MON CLOSED
BOOK IN ADVANCE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
ALL GUESTS STAYING ON & OFF THE ISLAND ARE WELCOME
A luxury hideout created for daring souls who play by their own set of rules. Stowaway is a boutique restaurant concept targets discerning individuals who constantly pursue a better time than the last. Stowaway is set to provide unforgettable all-day upbeat experiences, previously unavailable in Plettenberg Bay.
CAUSAL FINE DINING
A simplistic menu (five dishes) to deliver high quality dining experience in a fun and casual manner. Interactive capes and sharing sides decentralise dining and increase intra-guest experience.
BOTANICAL COCKTAIL BAR
A menu designed to be unusual. Leaning on the island’s natural forest for inspiration, the bar delivers a mysterious botanical selection of cocktail drinks. Inside the jungle of all the islands lay mystery, ours are shaken with ice.
AVO ON TOAST
SMOOTHIE BOWL
FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST
BREAKFASTS
We offer breakfast if you would like to book. We have selection of our favourite types of breakfast that you can choose from. Enjoy having breakfast overlooking the Tsitsikamma mountain range and the Keurbooms River. Please book in advance or upon arrival.
BOAT TRIPS
SUNDOWNERS? OR A DAY TUBING AND LOUNGING UP THE RIVER?
We have got you covered - and oh, do we do it in style! Take a trip up in our ski boat. Enjoy either beautiful sundowners or a morning up the gorgeous Keurbooms River. We offer packages that can include your own skipper, drinks, and some snacks.
BOAT TRIPS
SUNDOWNERS? OR A DAY TUBING AND LOUNGING UP THE RIVER?
We have got you covered - and oh, do we do it in style! Take a trip up in our ski boat. Enjoy either beautiful sundowners or a morning up the gorgeous Keurbooms River. We offer packages that can include your own skipper, drinks, and some snacks.
BOAT TRIPS
SUNDOWNERS? OR A DAY TUBING AND LOUNGING UP THE RIVER?
We have got you covered - and oh, do we do it in style! Take a trip up in our ski boat. Enjoy either beautiful sundowners or a morning up the gorgeous Keurbooms River. We offer packages that can include your own skipper, drinks, and some snacks.
BOAT TRIPS
SUNDOWNERS? OR A DAY TUBING AND LOUNGING UP THE RIVER?
We have got you covered - and oh, do we do it in style! Take a trip up in our ski boat. Enjoy either beautiful sundowners or a morning up the gorgeous Keurbooms River. We offer packages that can include your own skipper, drinks, and some snacks.
SUNDOWNERS? OR A DAY TUBING AND LOUNGING UP THE RIVER?
BOAT TRIPS
We have got you covered - and oh, do we do it in style! Take a trip up in our ski boat. Enjoy either beautiful sundowners or a morning up the gorgeous Keurbooms River. We offer packages that can include your own skipper, drinks, and some snacks.
PICNICS
Pick a basket menu, let the team know, and we will drop off your basket (fully kitted with blanket and all). Explore the Island and find some of our hidden gems and make some memories. Don’t forget to tag us in the beautiful pictures you will take!
Our basket comes packed with goodies. Each picnic basket comes with a selection of local snacks that are best catered for two. Majority of the items are packed in small glass jars (120 ml).
MASSAGES
RELAXATION TAILORED
TO
YOU.
Relaxation Tailored to You
Enhance your stay on Stanley Island with a personalized massage experience, delivered in the comfort of your room. Choose from a range of treatments designed to meet your unique needs:
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Swedish Massage: Gentle, flowing techniques to promote relaxation and improve circulation.
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Hot Stone Back, Neck, and Shoulder Massage: Warm, smooth stones to ease tension and melt away stress.
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Deep Tissue Full-Body Massage: Targeted, firm pressure to release deep muscle knots and restore mobility.
Each massage is thoughtfully curated to provide a moment of tranquility, allowing you to unwind and embrace the serenity of island living. Let us help you feel refreshed, relaxed, and truly restored.
HONEYMOON PACKAGE
These are our honeymoon suites and we have a surprise for you. We know the stress of arranging a wedding so we decided that we can help you with the planning of your honeymoon. Enjoy a stopover on the Garden Route or spend a few days exploring what we have to offer. This package includes breakfast, a couple massage, dinner and boat cruise and picnic up the Keurbooms River.
THE PACKAGE OFFERING
BREAKFAST FOR TWO
We ave selection of our favourite types of breakfast that you can choose from:
SUMMER LOVIN'
Choc Smoothie Bowl - Searching for something berry good? Look no further. Chocolate Wazoogle | Almond Milk | Banana | Chocolate Granola Topping | Fruit Toppings
BERGVLIET SPECIAL
The O.G. farmhouse breakfast - 2 Eggs | Toast | Sausage| Bacon | Mushroom| Tomatoes| Cheese
AVO SMASH
Avo on Toast - Avo | Sour Dough | Chili | Pepper | Lime
PRIVATE RIVER CRUISE
Spend your morning or afternoon exploring the Whiskey Creek as we go up the Keurbooms River. Book the boat with your skipper who will dock off at one of the sand banks for some drinks, sun tanning and swimming. Maybe find a spot for your picnic.
PICNIC
We will drop off your basket (fully kitted with a blanket and all). Explore the Island and find some of our hidden gems and make some memories. Don’t forget to tag us!
Majority of the items packed in small glass jars (120 ml). Crackers | Camembert cheese | Olives | Something Sweet | Fig Preservatives | Mixed Nuts | Water.
DINNER FOR TWO @ OUR NEW RESTAURANT
Enjoy a romantic dinner at our new restaurant, Stowaway. This includes a sharing platter for two , a mains and a cocktail.
COUPLE MASSAGE
Enjoy a sixty minute couple massage. You can choose a Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage or Sports Massage:
SWEDISH MASSAGE
This is a whole-body therapeutic massage that works the soft tissues to create a calming and balancing effect on the nervous system.
HOT STONE MASSAGE
Enjoy a therapeutic full body massage using aromatherapy oils and warm stones to relieve deep muscle tension. The warmth of the stones helps your muscles to soothe aches and pains, leaving you feeling rejuvenated.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Searching for something to release and reduce tension in your muscles? We have the solution for you. Enjoy a sixty minute Sports Massage. A Sport Massage focuses on enhancing the flow of blood to tissues bringing oxygen to cells which aids healing. It can further reduce the presence of oedema in muscles that can reduce muscle soreness. So for all the athletes coming to join us - take a break and have a massage.
VENUE HIRE
LOOKING FOR A SPACE TO CELEBRATE - LOOK NO FURTHER
We offer some beautiful spaces for your celebrations - birthdays, weddings and anything in between. We offer unique venue hires all over the island, whether it is near the wildlife or on the beach. We love nothing more than creating unique experiences.
COLLABORATIONS
We believe that local is lekker and have collaborated with numerous up-and-coming brands. Contact us if you are interested in purchasing some of the decor or amenities.
WHAT'S ON
Check out what is happening this month on Stanley Island. We have an array of activities and specials each month.
ISLAND BEACH BAR
Our iconic pop up bar the Island Beach Bar will be opening from Dec 2025
WATCH THIS SPACE
DATE NIGHT AT STOWAWAY
Our restaurant, Stowaway Hideout is hosting a Date Night on Thursday! for the month of March Join us at Stowaway, Stanley Island, for an unforgettable dining experience - two for one pasta and a bottle of wine.
Join us every Thursday from 5 PM onwards for our March special – choose any two pastas and a bottle of wine for a special price. The perfect way to share a meal and unwind on Stanley Island.
WINTER ITINERARY
There’s something undeniably magical about winter on the Garden Route. While the crowds thin out and the air turns crisp, Plettenberg Bay comes alive in its own quiet, golden way — offering cozy adventures, misty mornings, and fireside evenings. Here’s how we love spending winter days from the comfort of Stanley Island.
Check it out!
WHERE TO NEXT?
We know the Garden Route and R62 is iconic, but have you ever thought about taking a detour to a little town in the Karoo, Prince Albert. Enjoy the majestic route that goes through Meiringspoort pass into the Swartberg mountain range.
COLLAB WITH TEBOGOGO PIN-PIN + JUSTINAH MISSJLEJES
We were given the most amazing opportunity to work with South African content creators Tebogogo Pin-Pin and Justinah Missjlejes. Enjoy the blog written up about Stanley Island on Western Cape Experiences and what you can do on the Island.
HAPPY HOUR
MON | WED | FRI
Enjoy our happy hour every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 p..m at Stowaway Hideout on Stanley Island.
Our Two for One special is on our double Malfy Gin and Tonic or double Brandy and coke.
