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The 10 Best Lodges in Knysna, South Africa

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Located in Knysna in the Western Cape region and Knysna Heads reachable within 6.4 km, Big Tree House Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking.

The lodge provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A balcony with mountain views is offered in every unit.

Exceptional location and great service

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9.3
Superb
333 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Rooms at the Headlands House Guest Lodge are bright and have elegant décor. They include a seating area, as well as tea-and-coffee making facilities. Each has an en suite bathroom.

Headlands House Guest Lodge is an ideal base from which to explore the Garden Route. Nearby leisure activities include whale watching, wine tasting and sailing. Free private parking is possible on site.

Great spot, amazing views. Friendly and helpful hosts, yummy breakfast

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9.2
Superb
532 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Candlewood Lodge is a 5-star bed and breakfast located only minutes away from the centre of town and boasts spectacular views over the Knysna Heads and Knysna Lagoon.

Candlewood Lodge is ideally located to explore Knysna and its beautiful surrounding and is an ideal base to venture further along the Garden Route.

It was our second time at Candlewood Lodge and we really loved it. Matthias is just such a great host who really goes out of his way to make sure that your stay is perfect. The breakfasts at Candlewood are a work of art - many five star resorts could learn from them!

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9.8
Exceptional
422 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Located in Knysna in the Western Cape region, Woodcutters Forest Cottages provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

The lodge offers a terrace.

Guests at Woodcutters Forest Cottages can enjoy hiking and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

everything felt so considered. from the linen to the curated art on the walls to the fresh flowers and stacked wood for both the indoor fire and outside Weber. the outside deck is the perfect place to read and listen to the forest sounds. The rooms are so lovely and dark at night with no light pollution. The outside bath amongst the spearmint and delicious monsters was a treat. the kitchen is well appointed and we were able to prep and cook and plate delicious meals over the festive season. Our hosts who live on the premises popped in to welcome us and Hannes and DP personally delivered a beautiful homemade Christmas tree to us on Christmas Eve. The garden is designed with indigenous plants and trees to give the cottage privacy on the premises. Location is adjacent to the goudveld state forest that we rode and hiked in daily. Being pet friendly meant we could have our dog with us with who integrated well with the friendly dogs loving on the premises. We loved out 6 night stay and hope to find a gap in the diary to go back soon.

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9.5
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
£68
per night

Amber Guest Lodge offers luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation overlooking the magnificent Knysna Lagoon on the Garden Route. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

Tucked into the gentle sweep of Knysna's Eastern Head, Amber Guest Lodge is the perfect place whether you prefer excitement and new experiences or simply to rest and recharge.

Swimming pool available, good breakfast. Own entrance with parking. Very friendly hosts.

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9.2
Superb
99 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

Situated close to the magnificent Knysna Lagoon, one of the jewels of Western Cape’s enchanting Garden Route, 47th on Howard offers the ultimate in luxury, style, service and location.

Beautifully appointed, spacious rooms, overlooking marshland teeming with birdlife, await you.

The place was clean, the host and staff were very friendly and the breakfast was amaizing

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8.8
Fabulous
613 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

Situated along the Bollard Bay in Knysna, Leisure Isle Lodge features a normal standard pool, and an a la carte restaurant.

Guests can enjoy meals at Daniela’s Fine Dining restaurant, as well as massages, pedicures and facials at the spa. The lodge also offers free private parking.

The location is stunning and the rooms we rented were large. The staff were all extremely friendly and Cher and Cheryll looked after us very well. We had an extremely relaxing and laid-back stay at the Leisure Isle Lodge.

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8.9
Fabulous
57 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

Located a 10-minute drive from Buffalo Bay Beach, The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers is located 12 km from Knysna's town centre. This property features a restaurant and bar overlooking the river.

Lovely little Riverside location with all you need in one place. Perfect We took a boat down the river and it was just wonderful with spectacular surroundings and views. Highly Reccomended

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6.9
Review score
185 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

* Traveling with family or friends or looking for a romantic getaway to celebrate your wedding, anniversary or engagement. This is the place to be.

* Our 3 Bedroom House offers 3 bedrooms en-suite with showers, kitchen & lounge area, large balcony with beautiful sea views, private woodfired hot tub, Wifi & DSTV

beautiful property, well maintained and very cooperative host. You will feel home away from home.

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8.6
Fabulous
51 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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    this is one of the best lodges at the gardenroute! the view on the lagoon - awesome, the suites are very classy, food very nice, staff very professional - its heavan on earth. we are returning guests.
    Rainer
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £39.67
    8.8
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    Fabulous
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     · 440 reviews
    Very nice location, beautiful lodges with everything you need. Definitely worth going again.
    Keanen
    Young couple
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    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 440 reviews
    Beautiful wooden lodges with a nice view of the town. Great value for money.
    Robert
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £36.26
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 283 reviews
    I love the fact that John Appelgryn and his team always go the extra mile- I realise that many people miss the ball there in todays life But John really has a personal hand's on approach where it comes to being a host in his lodges Thank you for great service
    Nolene
    Solo traveller
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    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 440 reviews
    It was so quite and peaceful. Loved how private the lodges are. Our cars parked in the shade😊 The swimming pool was clean and warmer in the evening, we enjoyed swimming at night. Absolutely loved the lights in case of Loadshedding. That was very thoughtful.
    Yamkela
    Solo traveller
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 147 reviews
    Extremely tastefully decorated and very spacious lodges. A veritable paradise.
    Gavin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £39.67
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 440 reviews
    The view was stunning. The lodge was really cosy and nice. The quietness around the lodges was great, getting away from the hustle and bustle from a noisy Cape Town.
    Francois
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £68.68
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 873 reviews
    lovely wooden lodges overlooking knysna lagoon. would definitely stay here again
    Joanne
    Group
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    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 440 reviews
    Abalone lodges is a great place to stay in of you vist Knysna.the small wooden cottages is so beautiful and has a great view off the knysna ocean.the rooms are so clean and luxurious.will definitely visit again.
    Divan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £58.87
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 436 reviews
    Great views from both lodges, the best are from Pearl View itself, breakfasts at Pearl View were great and staff were very friendly and helpful. The view is the best in town.
    David
    Family with young children

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