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Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays, hotel in Knysna

With an outdoor pool facing the Indian Ocean, Protea Hotel Knysna has spectacular views of the Knysna Lagoon. The stylishly decorated rooms have free WiFi and satellite TV.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,199 reviews
Price from£87.65per night
aha The Rex Hotel, hotel in Knysna

Within 300 metres of Knysna Waterfront shopping area, The Rex Hotel offers the ultimate in comfort. Luxurious rooms feature modern design, LCD TVs and extra-large windows.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
1,442 reviews
Price from£60.37per night
Pezula Nature Retreat, hotel in Knysna

Nestled at the eastern head of Knysna, this luxurious, pet-friendly hotel boasts a championship golf course, a restaurant and a spa. Free WiFi is provided.

8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,067 reviews
Price from£105.38per night
Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna, hotel in Knysna

Located on the banks of the Knysna Lagoon, in the midst of enchanting woodland gardens, Premier Hotel Knysna offers air-conditioned rooms with a private balcony or patio.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,141 reviews
Price from£65.82per night
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa, hotel in Knysna

Located in the hills above Knysna, the 5-star Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa boasts a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and a restaurant with lagoon views.

8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
740 reviews
Price from£144.88per night
The Russel Hotel, hotel in Knysna

Within walking distance of Knysna’s attractions, providing guests with easy access to the Garden Route, this modern 3-star hotel offers luxurious accommodation and free private parking.

7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
624 reviews
Price from£39.41per night
Turbine Hotel & Spa, hotel in Knysna

This former power station is located in Knysna and offers sunny suites with an iPod docking station and views of the Knysna Lagoon. The spacious sun deck comes with an outdoor pool.

9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
1,102 reviews
Price from£132.02per night
The Lofts Boutique Hotel, hotel in Knysna

Welcome to The Lofts Boutique Hotel, a family-owned hotel that promises to offer you the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Situated on the edge of the picturesque Knysna...

9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
798 reviews
Price from£134.86per night
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel, hotel in Knysna

Two of Knysna's most well-known hospitality brands, The Knysna Log-Inn Hotel and Graywood Hotel, have merged.

7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
518 reviews
Price from£68.67per night
Knysna Hollow Country Estate, hotel in Knysna

Located in Knysna, 6.1 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate, Knysna Hollow Country Estate provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
621 reviews
Price from£125.76per night
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What guests said about Knysna:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    As a place to stay, Knysna is rather small, and moreover...

    As a place to stay, Knysna is rather small, and moreover less secure after dark than other places. Knysna and its islands/view points can e.g. easily be visited from Plettenberg where there is much more choice in terms of restaurants. 1 day is more than enough for Knysna.
    guido
    Belgium
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The views are magnificent.

    The views are magnificent. The surrounding areas are also very worthy of visits. Plettenburg Bay, Tsitsikamma, Sedgefield and Wilderness are excellent. Something great to do every day! Knysna itself is a little run down and touristy, after all it straddles a motorway (N2), but there are places that are tucked away which are charming.....one goes there however for the views!
    Andrew
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lovely place on the garden route with plenty of activities...

    Lovely place on the garden route with plenty of activities and nice local restaurants and bars. The lagoon views to the Knysna Heads are amazing, a lovely place which feels very safe and tranquil, we loved it.
    flemming
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Knysna is a quaint town surrounded by lush forests and a...

    Knysna is a quaint town surrounded by lush forests and a stunning lagoon. The iconic Knysna Heads are simply mesmerizing. The clothing shops are a bit pricey and one has to ensure you have enough spending money to have a good time. We enjoyed our meals at Thirty-Four South. Knysna is definitely a tourist destination.
    Veena
    South Africa
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lovely beach community with a ton of places to explore...

    Lovely beach community with a ton of places to explore outside of the village. The village itself has a ton of breakfast and dining options. One in particular "The Nest" was absolutely wonderful. From Knysna it's an easy drive to several beaches, we enjoyed the beaches on Leisure Island as well as Buffalo Beach just outside of town. A drive to "The Heads" is also an absolute must! Stunning views of town and the mouth of the bay. Easy to find on Google Maps. Knysna is also wonderful central location to also see other sites both to the North and South. To the North it's an easy drive to Plettenberg Bay to visit the Sanctuaries of Birds of Eden, Monkey Land and Elephant Park (all located in the same area). There is also Knysna Elephant Park for something closer. To the South it's an easy 35 min drive to the town of Wilderness. Here we were able to rent kayaks with Eden Adventures located on the grounds of the Fairy Knows Hotel. The local kayak route takes you on a gentle glide up the river to the local waterfall, very easy and highly recommended.
    Nina
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It is such a beautiful, well maintained property.

    It is such a beautiful, well maintained property. So tranquil, relaxing and comfortable. The rooms are fantastic. We were celebrating our anniversary and the lodge made us feel truly special. All the staff are so friendly and go out of their way to make you feel at home. A special thanks to Unathi, Elijah and Norman. I highly recommend this wonderful accommodation.
    Sharmilee Shah
    United Kingdom

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  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 36 reviews
    Where to start ? It´s a beautifull and luxurious guesthouse in a quiet residential area with stunning view of the lagoon. The whole place is kept immaculately. But the real reason you shoud definitely stay here are Roeleen and Steve. You couldn´t feel more at home while on holiday. They take excellent care of their guests, can provide you with a wealth of information on things to do, but are above all just lovely and fun people. For us they are reason enough to come back to Knysna.
    Benoit
    Belgium
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 32 reviews
    Prospect Cottage is a nice appartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The balcony has a beautiful look over Knysna, the lagoon and the Heads. We have enjoyed our stay as a family, because the cottage is spacious and very quiet at the end of a dead end street. Only the noise of the main road was audible, sitting on the balcony. The stay was too short to visit all the remarkeble places of Knysna and the Garden Route, but we certainly want to come back.
    Johannes
    Netherlands
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 30 reviews
    Situated in a private nature reserve like a large eco estate, very secure area with beautiful forested hills all around you. Although its a little out of town the road is in a perfect condition and can be driven even easily by night. The unit itself is very modern and clean, comfortable and you have a beautiful view over the valley in the foreground and hills, knysna lagoon and ocean in the not-so-distant background. Highly recommended!
    Thomas
    South Africa
  • From £96.21 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 183 reviews
    Belvidere Manor is nestled in a superb location alongside the Knysna Lagoon. The setting is beautiful, festooned with flowers and walking paths. The comfortable cottages are large enough for a small family, simply furnished but with all required amenities. The on-site Bell Pub is a gem but watch out - the portions are huge! Easy access by car off the N2 as well as to all the sights of Knysna.
    Robert
    United States
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 118 reviews
    Double Dutch is magic, and the ladies who run it are amazing. A short drive off the main access road to Knysna, the B&B has amazing views of the waterfront and the Knysna Heads. The property itself is beautifully designed and maintained, and the rooms are excellent. Breakfast is prepared by the owners themselves and starting your day watching the scenery is bliss.
    Liam
    Netherlands
  • From £259.77 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 155 reviews
    • Beautiful property • Close to Knysna waterfront • FRIENDLY and PROFESSIONAL staff - shout out to Danielle - his brilliant !!! • We got upgraded to a much bigger suite overlooking the lagoon - thank you so much! it was everything.. :) • The breakfast exceeded our expectation! we were never ready. lol. loved it!!!! I highly recommend booking here..
    Nkhensani
    South Africa
  • From £60.79 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 321 reviews
    We had an absolutely wonderful stay, hosts were really friendly and catered to our every need. We ran the forest marathon , upon retuning back after 12h00 we were spoilt with full breakfast. The tranquil scenery overlooking the lake & beautiful landscaped gardens is any city slickers dream getaway. Waterfront Lodge a must for your next stop in Knysna !
    Deidre
    South Africa
  • From £57.85 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 195 reviews
    Check-in process was simple and easy. The place is extremely beautiful and huge. The views were exceptional and the finishings inside house were modern, clean and beautiful. The estate is close by to the Pezula hotel, the Knysna heads, Knysna waterfront, Thesen Islands, and to grocery outlets, giving you many options on things to do on your stay
    Bianca
    South Africa
  • From £146.29 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 324 reviews
    Perfect location. Lovely hotel with staff who couldn't do enough to make your stay wonderful. Excellent breakfasts and to cap it all, a relaxing boat trip on the lagoon compliments of the hotel. We will be back! Best hotel of our 10 day road trip from PE to Capetown.
    Julie
    United Kingdom
  • From £144.88 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 740 reviews
    The location of the hotel is very good, is out of the city, is the perfect place to have a vacation. It has a beautiful view as well. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. I will definately come back again for the holidays.
    Shuting
    South Africa
  • From £29.35 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 48 reviews
    Facilities were exactly as stated. Perfect for a couple, a home away from home. I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting good self catering accommodation in the Knysna area.
    Gordon
    South Africa
  • From £134.15 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,442 reviews
    We liked the place, perfect location few steps to the Waterfront. And the hotel was nice and clean with friendly staff. The breakfast was amazing as well compliments to the chef👌👌.
    Qaqamba
    South Africa
  • From £72.52 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,141 reviews
    Great location, placed near to the Knysna Heads, golf courses. The facilities were really good, nice pool and well decorated. I can highly recommend for families as well as couples.
    Greg
    South Africa
  • From £72.52 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,141 reviews
    The hotel and accommodation is modern, clean, and very conveniently located. The self catering unit had most things one would need.
    Priya
    South Africa
  • From £92.23 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 875 reviews
    Great location, very close to knysna’s heads. Everything looks new and clean. Well equipped kitchen. Great value for money!
    Hiba
    Israel
  • From £146.73 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 621 reviews
    Well maintained property, spacious room and friendly staff. Close to Knysna waterfront. Very good breakfast.
    Waqas
    Qatar
  • From £113.61 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 233 reviews
    I liked the close proximity to the Knysna waterfront. Easy to walk to. Excellent dining and shopping.
    Yvonne
    United States
  • From £31.44 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 465 reviews
    The property has a balcony with great overlook of Knysna lagoon, and a fantastic host Sharifa.
    Rok
    Slovenia
  • From £34.38 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 207 reviews
    We expected a self catering room and got an entire apartment, with all that you would need.
    John
    South Africa
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 300 reviews
    Excellent views over the Knysna lagoon. Situated right next to the Waterfront.
    Sanelle
    South Africa

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