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Providing a garden, Protea Guest House is located in the Paradise district of Knysna, 7 km from Knysna Forest and 9 km from Knysna Heads. Protea Guesthouse offers private self-catering wooden cottages and no breakfast is provided. Protea Guest House provides a terrace. Pledge Nature Reserve is 3.3 km from the accommodation, while Knysna National Lake Area is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 35 km from Protea Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stephen
    South Africa South Africa
    The room was fantastic - beyond what was reflected in the photos, The pictures didn't do the venue justice. The setting and view was lovely. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating, Thank you
  • Romulo
    Brazil Brazil
    Place is very quiet and bedroom spacious, organized and there's nice view from the bedroom I stayed.
  • Leon
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly reception by the owners was appreciated. Very spacious units with lovely views over the estuary.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

8.9
8.9
Host review score
Host review score

Protea Guest House provides self-catering accommodation and we do not provide breakfast. There are 3 wooden cottages with views over the lagoon. We are located in a quiet residential street away from the busy main road.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Protea Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Protea Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Protea Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Protea Guest House

  • Room options at Protea Guest House include:

    • Family
    • Double

  • Protea Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Protea Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Protea Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Protea Guest House is 0.7 miles from the centre of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.