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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.

We liked everything .The cleanliness was perfect , everything was clean and beautiful. The tranquility and comfort was superb.

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9.3
Superb
331 reviews
Price from
£29
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.

This place is amazing!! Starting with the view!!! From our room, pool and breakfast we had the best view of Knysna. Debs was so friendly, she gave us great tips.

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9.2
Superb
535 reviews
Price from
£96
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.

Super cozy lodge, the staff was amazing and the breakfast was also really good

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9.8
Exceptional
419 reviews
Price from
£99
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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9.4
Superb
51 reviews
Price from
£67
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
89 reviews
Price from
£50
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.

very comfortable beds lovely private balcony

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8.8
Fabulous
605 reviews
Price from
£42
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
£123
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.

I loved everything about the place, will go back on our next vacation The management and the staff were so friendly and welcoming.✨

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6.9
Review score
184 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

The place the wood work the space the view so inlove with it

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8.5
Very good
55 reviews
Price from
£163
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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  • Avg. price/night: £142.11
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 689 reviews
    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: £38.99
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 430 reviews
    Very nice location, beautiful lodges with everything you need. Definitely worth going again.
    Keanen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £38.99
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 430 reviews
    Beautiful wooden lodges with a nice view of the town. Great value for money.
    Robert
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £70.01
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 57 reviews
    The place was impeccable and the hostess so helpful. We are definitely going back and would highly recommend Pumula lodge to people visiting Knysna it's definitely worth it ❤️😊
    Janine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £60.79
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 322 reviews
    Marion and Gavin are excellent hosts, giving us a warm welcome and going out of their way to be helpful during our stay. The lodge is fantastic, with spacious and neatly kept rooms, and the location is perfect - with lagoon views and lots of birds. The breakfast was just what we were after, and all round it was just a wonderful B&B experience. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
    Jenny
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £60.79
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 322 reviews
    The hosts were extremely professional and friendly. The lodge is very homely and will definitely do it again
    Tlhapi
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £35.21
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 126 reviews
    The host was very kind and informative. The lodgings were very clean and well kept. Very cosy. The kitchen accessories were sufficient. Plus some milk for coffee in the morning was very thoughtful
    karen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £60.79
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 322 reviews
    First of all, the warm welcome of our hostess, her smile and her kindness. The whole house is exceptional. The room, overlooking the garden and the lagoon was ideal. Comfortable with everything that is pleasant for a short stay. The breakfast alone deserves a "wow"! For a short stay, it was exceptional, it would deserve one or two more nights. Highly recommend the Waterfront Lodge in Knysna.
    Willy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £60.79
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 322 reviews
    It was a great pleasure to stay at this wonderful lodge on the Knysna lagoon. Our hosts were extremely friendly and helpful and made our stay unforgettable. The excellent breakfast , the wonderful atmosphere, comfortable beds are exactly what a guest loves.
    Jagadeesan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £137.40
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 244 reviews
    Diana and Rob are amazing. Kind, friendly, polite, playful, sweethearts. I was always afraid to stay in Guest Houses, but this experience was much better than the five-star hotel I stayed in Safari. Breakfasts are delicious, and the house itself is stunning.
    Rafael
    Young couple

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