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Reviews of Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays 4 stars

Waterfront Drive, Waterfront, 6570 Knysna, South Africa

#17 of 25 hotels in Knysna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 984 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Lagoon view
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    perfectly adequate but not exceptional
    • People with friends
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Garden view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    curtain was hanging off rail- room 120. corridor very noisy- noise kept us up at night.

    location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed our stay in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Lagoon view
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast staff were not the most efficient. They often forgot to offer tea and coffee and even when they did it took a long time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    good location, nice views of waterfront, plenty of options to eat
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Lagoon view
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything was good

    Nice location on the waterfront, lively area with plenty of good seafood and other cuisine restaurants.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location to visit Thesen Island and Waterfront at Knysna Quays
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Lagoon view
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The location was perfect for me, as our daughter had a water polo tournament and i could watch the action from my window. I could also easily access the waterfront restaurants, the boardwalk for a run, and the village of Thesen Island. Lovely pool and deck area, parking provided.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    We stayed 3 night and came back to stay a further 2. Staff are wonderful and charming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Garden view
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It looked fairly basic but the amenities, service and staff made up for that.

    The hotel is on the Harbour, near beautiful restaurant called the Dry Dock, near shops, paved walkway along the lagoon you could walk 10K to the Bridge and back along the lagoon. Staff at the hotel were fantastic from the carpark attendant, security and reception staff were wonderful particularly Sandy. The pool was heated also and I could go off for a swim at 7am and grab a coffee takeaway from the bar. Loved everything about this hotel, so much so we came back and stayed a further 2 nights on our way back to Port Elizabeth Airport. Cant say enough good things about this place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect. The hotel is ideal for the holiday and business traveller to Knysna. I would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)
    • Stayed 1 night

    To be honest no complaints.

    Location was perfect for our stay. The room was exceptionally clean and tidy. Our breakfast was nothing special just standard.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Best value & location in Knysna
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything! Inwould however recommend better lightning in the room and would prefer better coffee in the room.

    Friendliest staff! From reception to waitors to kitchen!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    worthwhile stay and would do so again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 7 nights

    unable to access wifi on my Mac air when using I h=

    I enjoyed the breakfast available, location fine and the room safe

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Great location on the Quay in Knysna
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Lagoon view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was chaotic

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, nice and tidy rooms

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Paying for on-site parking. Daily room cleaning was not done in the morning. Most days in the afternoon. The staff at breakfast could have been more friendly.

    The location was great. We enjoyed the breakfast. The pool was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Smart tv

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No major complaints.

    Great location. Very comfortable and clean accommodation with friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Staff and location were great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel needs to be refreshed in terms of looks, everything looks a bit old

    Staff was super helpful for our external activity bookings, and helped us for food delivery as well, did a massage/Reiki with Penny and she was the sweetest! Totally recommend

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and comfortable hotel, close to restaurants in Knysna Quays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room was close to the ground floor room entrance doors, and inevitably there was some disturbance from coming and going outside our room doors.

    We were met by a helpful doorman when we arrived who sorted out somewhere for us to park, and then carried our bags to our room. It was a nice return to the Protea at Knysna Quays, where we had stayed many years ago.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Had to pay for parking

    Perfect Location Adjacent to The Waterfront

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Lagoon view
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had booked an upgraded room, but only got normal room. Only after some arguments and showing my booking we got room I booked after abour 1 h delay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Garden view
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor quality duvet very lumpy & old

    Good location comfortable bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Help with correcting my mistake on booking date

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    7.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Lagoon view
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Service at breakfast was slow. Tables weren’t always set. We had to ask a couple of times for cutlery. Had to wait 15 minutes one morning for our coffee to arrive at table. On the day we were leaving we were packing our cases and a knock at the door came.it was one of the cleaners asking when we would be leaving which we thought a bit strange as it was only around 9.30 and check out wasn’t until 11am. Anyway, we took our cases down to the car and went back up to to the room for the other bags we couldn’t carry first time round, to find the same cleaner plus one other, going through our bags, literally taking it out to see what was in there! When I asked what she was doing she was saying sorry. I told her she had no right even being in the room until after we checked out. I reported this to reception and they seemed shocked but don’t know the outcome as we promptly left, never to return. This completely spoiled it for us!

    Great location for the marina. Great location for doing any boat trips. Lots of souvenir shops close by and also restaurants are all close.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Average stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Lagoon view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could use some renovation/modernization in the rooms

    Location, outdoor pool

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    It's always a beautiful life in Knysna ❤️❤️💞
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Lagoon view
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As a manager the least you can do is greet your guest. Smile it's good for the brand. The general staff members need that support. Carpert in the rooms have a damp smell.

    I luurve Cindy at the Reception. The breath of fresh air. The lady receptionists on duty (during our stay) and of the breakfast staff are always welcoming and pleasant most importantly professional. The second time around and I am happy. Wish management can be welcoming too. Thanks for playing nice relaxing music during breakfast it helps to enjoy the atmosphere. ☺️☺️. The environment is generally friendly. And looking forward to our the visit next year same time. Big Up to Cindy though!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay with a good veiw
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Lagoon view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe the staff can attend a bit more to needs of guests at breakfast tables. E.g offer coffee etc. Noise of school waterpolo (continouos loud whisles) competition but I could see that the children enjoyed the polo.

    Breakfast was superb. Beautiful view Maintenance team immediately attended to issue reported

    Stayed in February 2024

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