Waterfront Drive, Waterfront, 6570 Knysna, South Africa
#17 of 25 hotels in Knysna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 984 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 April 2024
Adrian
New ZealandVery good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Nina
South Africacurtain was hanging off rail- room 120. corridor very noisy- noise kept us up at night.
location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Colin
United KingdomBreakfast 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
Maninder
Indiaeverything 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
Sibella
South AfricaNothing
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
Shea
IrelandIt 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
John
United KingdomTo 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
Olivier
South AfricaWe 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
Adwoa
United Kingdomunable 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
Natasha
South AfricaBreakfast was chaotic
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Jon2013
United KingdomGood location, nice and tidy rooms
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Rae
South AfricaPaying 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
Koen
South AfricaSmart tv
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
John
United KingdomNo major complaints.
Great location. Very comfortable and clean accommodation with friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Abigail
MauritiusThe 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
Staveley
United KingdomOur 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
Andrew
GuernseyHad to pay for parking
Perfect Location Adjacent to The Waterfront
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Winnefeld
South AfricaI 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
Richard
South AfricaPoor quality duvet very lumpy & old
Good location comfortable bed
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Rex
South AfricaHelp with correcting my mistake on booking date
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Anita
United KingdomService 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
Murat
SwitzerlandIt could use some renovation/modernization in the rooms
Location, outdoor pool
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Tumi
South AfricaAs 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
Christo
South AfricaMaybe 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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