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Reviews of Bamboo, the Guesthouse 3 stars

9 Bolton Street, Hunter's Home, Hunter's Home, 6571 Knysna, South Africa

#84 of 86 B&Bs and Inns in Knysna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 36 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi signal. Shower head was not so great

    Nice room with big comfy bed. Room has everything that you need

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That single rooms don't have a kitchen only family rooms. Need to be specified in the post

    Rooms were clean & neat. Definitely need aircon. Pleasant stay would recommend

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no planning for load shedding. There was no emergency lamp or candle. Owner said I sent message which we never received. If we have to bring emergency lamps from home what is point in paying for this expensive accommodation.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit cold, no heaters to help keep warm

    Pretty much everything

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness

    Breakfast was great and so was the green pathway

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2022

    8.0
    Comfortable accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Maybe a permanent staff member to welcome guests and take the keys when leaving would help if the owners can't be there as we struggled to find the Lady that runs the SPA to hand back the keys to when we left and had to return to hand it back

    Have stayed here a few times. New owner and unfortunately they were called away to Cape Town so we never got to meet them. Room was clean and comfortable and wifi was good, TV only has Netflix and no local or satellite channels but was OK for a 1 night stay.Lush garden which has facilities to braai ( BBQ) but as owners were away all was closed. Breakfast couldn't be served but we were refunded for that and many places in Knysna to eat so no issue. SPA available for those that want to be pampered. There is also a pool to cool off in summer. Room had a fan but aircon would have been nice as temps were high 30's. I like the place so will return if we up that side again.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The pillows. Too flat.

    Everything except the pillows

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2022

    9.0
    It was a lovely experience in a beautiful suburb.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed the peaceful and lush scenery. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. I liked the private entrance and easy check in. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely and served with a smile.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2022

    9.0
    Gorgeous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful little cottage in a very unique setting. Gorgeous little wooden cottages set amongst bamboo and other lovely little gardens and interconnected with wooden walkways. Definitely worth the money

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful, tranquil, value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The inconsistency of the breakfast. We had expected to receive the same options every morning, with nothing running out.

    I love the trees that surrounded us. It felt like we had escaped the city, which was the main purpose of the vacation.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2021

    9.0
    A charming hideaway guest house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rain!

    Fabulous host. Excellent breakfast. Nice gardens. Very rustic feel to it.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    10
    Tranquil setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful garden. Quiet area. Henry was a great host and gave us advice on the local area. Great breakfast selection

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    10
    It was a welcome getaway that felt worlds away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The chalets are beautiful, clean, comfortably furnished. The gardens are lush, lovely and tropical. The place has a great island vibe.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    6.0
    Bamboo lodge is quaint ,eclectic ,laid back and requires a lot of atttention
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Lack of attentioon to detail e.g towels needed to be requested ,fireplace not cleaned until demanded .Braai not cleaned Wifi did not work and Netflix was intermittant .The host did apologise for this .The empty pool was a bit of a worry .The bathroom with an open plan ceiling was not ideal

    The breakfast was an added bonus and good and hearty .The room was spacious with comfortable double bed and smaller twin bed with warm bedding .Kitchenette was sapcious and light .Lounge area comforatable with stand alone fireplace .Outside area quaint and sheltered.Host was very friendly and helpfull

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Private Pool
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I have stayed here many times but this time was the last time. The place looked run down. the plates in the kitchen are soup bowls. The pool needs a step in the middle. A colourful blanket over the couch outside would have made a difference. The pool is not as private as it used to be.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    10
    We as a family enjoyed our stay. Henry the hosts is friendly and accommodative to your request.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Private Pool
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Breakfast was lovely and filling

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    wonderful full breakfast. Henry was friendly , helpful and went outof his way and even fetched me from my car which had broken down.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very green and clean

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    6.0
    Our stay was acceptable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    seating of settee's was uncomfortable and bumpy

    Breakfast was very good

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was conveniently located for the start of the Marathon but in future if I stayed in Knysna would find something with a view of the lagoon.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2021

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Private Pool
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old marketing material reflects images of facilities that we were used to from 10 years ago. Old pics not showing current state of facilities. No bath in room for instance, where selected room on bookings.com website showed a bath in room. Completely different decor, bed and furniture than what was showed on selected room pictures. No TV in room, although owner wanted to bring one. No hot water in shower in the morning. Gas heater did not work correctly. Pool water was not clean. Lights in room did not all work. Shower door was not replaced but shower curtain was installed in the frame. Garden, wooden decks and overall facility has not been well maintained since we last visited. Covid has probably not been kind to them.

    The owner was friendly.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2022

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