Plettenberg Bay has been awarded 8 international Blue Flag Awards for the 2025/2026 season and a Green Coast Award for Nature’s Valley at the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa Awards.
Introducing our new management Rynhard & Natasja at Lily Pond Country Lodge
From 1 April 2026 we’re proud to introduce our new management Rynhard & Natasja as adition to our Lily Pond team..
At Lily Pond Country Lodge, harmony is at the heart of everything we do — between people, nature, and the experiences we create for our guests. Today, we’re proud to celebrate a milestone that reflects both our spirit and our story.
Rynhard & Natasja, our new management will bring their hospitality experience together with compassion, and creativity. Known for their experiences with several 5 star Game Lodges in South Africa and a deep passion for hospitality and guest relationships.
Our new talented Chef Lushai leads the culinary vision behind LYS, our newly named restaurant. Her food tells stories of place and season — thoughtful, nourishing, and inspired. Margret, co-owner and creative mind behind Lily Pond’s kitchen, interior and landscape design, continues to shape the property’s timeless aesthetic. Together with the broader team who keep Lily Pond warm and welcoming each day, they represent a shared dedication to excellence.
Here’s to the staff who make Lily Pond what it is — and to every guest who becomes part of our story.
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We’re excited to unveil a beautiful new chapter in our story — our restaurant now has its own name: LYS, inspired by the French word for lily.
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