8 Stinkwood Crescent, 6570 Knysna, South Africa
#1 of 25 hotels in Knysna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 195 hotel reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.7
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 May 2024
Der
GermanyExceptionally friendly and professional. Breakfast was outstanding. High quality food for both, buffet and a la carte. Estate was in superb condition and the view amazing. Would recommend it to everyone!!!!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Irina
United StatesThe food was amazing. Breakfast is beautiful!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Edmund
United KingdomNone
Staff were very attentive, helpful with lots of info about the place, breakfast was fantastic, we had a lovely time.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Barry
United KingdomNothing
Everything was perfect. The situation was wonderful as was the room. Food was great and the staff brilliant.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Lisa
United KingdomEvery member of staff was friendly, courteous, and made us feel very welcome. Home from home. The facilities and overall decoration of the guest house was excellent. Matt was a lovely host, spending time with us and providing lots of information of things to do in the area. He even gave us a free upgrade to a wonderful suite, which was very kind of him. The location is within a 5 minute drive or 15/20 minute walk of the waterfront. Visit Freshline Fisheries for a delicious lunch or dinner - you won't regret it. Robberg Nature Reserve in Plettenberg is well worth a visit - 3 different length walks. Knysna Ziplines for a little adventure and fantastic views.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Catherine
United Kingdom1) The stairs leading up to our room were a bit steep. 2) The hairdryer was in a drawer but attached to a plug behind the drawer so cannot be removed making it very restrictive, the only mirror was on the side of the wardrobe so impossible to dry your hair and look in the mirror, obviously not been designed by a woman!
We had a lovely room with a balcony which overlooked the lagoon and Knysna Head, the view was stunning. The hosts were very attentive and informative and even invited us to a small concert with food and drinks included. The breakfast was amazing with lots of choice and the chef managed to cook my scrambled egg to perfection, which is quite an achievement, we have stayed at many establishments over the course of our holiday, mostly five star, but only Candlewood and on other got the eggs right.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Graham
United KingdomVery friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Peter
SwitzerlandWe were the only guests and treated by Louis like kings.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Ellie
United KingdomLovely accommodation, brilliant pool area, very spacious room and an excellent breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Sheila
United KingdomI would like to have stayed longer
Fantastic location and staff. Wonderful welcome.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Sundip
United KingdomThe staff are fantastic! They made our stay feel extra special… Faith is wonderful!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Michal
PolandSome issues with back-up generators during loadshedding - but this is currently an issue that affects the entire country so can't really blame them for it!
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!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Alessia
LiechtensteinBreathtaking view, delicious breakfast and amazing staff - what else is needed? We were staying at the guesthouse for the second time and we will definitely be back again next time. Definitely recommended!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Lindy
United KingdomHeart warming welcome, tranquill atmosphere so easy to relax here. Lots of advice of where to go and what to do to suit individual interests. Made to feel like one of the family. Amazing breakfast, fantastic hosts and staff, didn't want leave, highly recommend.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Dipti
United KingdomAmazing hotel the staff were very helpful and went over and beyond! Would definitely recommend and would stay again
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Henrique
BrazilEverything was great. Cozy room with amenities, nice location, pleasant host and a really awesome breakfast! Definitely recommend Candlewood Lodge.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Susan
IrelandLoad shedding but didn't both us too much.
Our room was spacious and comfortable with the most amazing view from the terrace. The welcome and assistance extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast selection delicious.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Rossana
United KingdomEverything was wonderful and we loved the breakfast. Every morning was different. It’s nice that sometimes they organise dinners. Our last morning we left at 5am and the chef the night before prepared us some sandwiches. ☺️
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Jens
GermanyWe loved our stay at the Candlewood Lodge. The owner welcomed us warmly and took time to show us around his garden with a huge variety of flowers, herbs, fruits, vegetables etc.. the staff was also very sweet, the breakfast was uniquely amazing and room was spacious and clean - definitely recommend!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Lisa
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing
Attention to detail was outstanding. All the staff were very friendly and Matthias was extremely informative. The breakfast was 5 star and the best we have ever had in a B&B
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Collin
South Africanothing
What a great place to stay. Everything was perfect.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Ziqing
United StatesNothing
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful with clear communications and helpful info pre-arrival. The room had great amenities and the breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Julian
United KingdomNothing
The room was lovely. The staff were nice and helpful, the breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Alisa
RussiaEverything: room, service, delicious food
Stayed in January 2024
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