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Reviews of The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers

N2 National, 6570 Knysna, South Africa

#24 of 24 hotels in Knysna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 166 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    We as a family enjoyed it, as a group of eight it is affordable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Tent with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    that there was not enought cuttlery for all the people staying there.The one gasstove plate is also not enought for all the people the kettle take ages to cook and then the others must wait.The fact that there was no fresh water to brush your teeth or to use for coffee and no one mentioned this to use when we arrived

    the friendly staff and just the beauty of the place make you relax

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    8.0
    Would highly recommend. It was really nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A fridge in the room would be nice!

    Great location. Great vibe. Would stay longer next time!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    8.0
    A good place to stay on the garden route if you want cheap and cheerful. Knysna nearby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room I was booked in was clean and tidy. The setting, next to a river, is perfect for a quick stopover. The staff were also very friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower pressure was terrible and the paddle boats needs some love. The rest was amazing. It is a backpackers, not a hotel.

    The view and location is awesome next to the river. Rooms were very clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Twin Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff and hosts were awesome. It is so amazing to see families enjoying the freedom of nature. Perfect peaceful getaway 👌

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    7.0
    Nice place and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tents are not the cleanest and actually really small.

    The location is really nice with a restaurant and bar, right at the river. The staff is friendly and the food really good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Tent with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Faster food service, waiters that check in on you, waiters that actually welcome new guests and seat them... I had to go upto a waiter to get seated and get menus

    Restaurant service was terrible

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Tent with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom facilities were not good , not enough privacy . The pizza we had at the restaurant was tasteless, so we did not try anything else .

    The accommodation was great value for money. The location is great. Really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    7.0
    Good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant staff very very poor.

    Location good ,rooms clean and neat, very nice gardens.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    6.0
    Reasonable for the prices
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't like the fact that youngest rocked up on Monday night to get trashed and be falling over the place and breaking bottles. Understandable that it's party time from them, but respect for others that are guests is needed to be taught.

    The staff was very friendly and commadating, food is flipping awesome

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    6.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fridge next door terribly loud. Facilities very simple, kitchen equipment lowest standard.

    Very friendly and helpfull people, good restaurant

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms need a bit of an upgrade.

    We loved the holiday vibe and the comfortable beds. Nice to have a communal area to chill, braai or play games. Very friendly bar staff. We'd love to come back for longer.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    8.0
    Very nice and cozy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Primitive but very nice.

    It was very nice and cozy what you expect from a backpackers place.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    6.0
    Positives outweigh the negatives
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Terrible bungalow. Too small, bad decor, dirty floor, no electricity inside. Men's toilets didn't look nice.

    Loved nature and canoeing. Loved the restaurant with the natural environment with the trees and sand. Great service.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good

    We had several meals and they were all gooy

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The doors and windows were not very secure. The rooms were very small and flimsy.

    The area is beautiful and tranquil.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    6.0
    it was raining so I think it could have been amazing with sunshine. staff were great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful location I can imagine especially when it’s warm and sunny

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Showers left much to be desired, doors don't close properly, water pressure very poor.

    Great location, relaxed vibe, friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers didn't have working hot water

    Scenery, braai and kitchen

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    6.0
    Pretty location, unfortunate neighbors.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not sure if the ceiling of our hut was made from asbestos, but it looked like it. And some rowdy neighbors playing loud music until 2am.

    The location was very pretty. Would make a great summer vacation spot. The kitchen was well equipped with pots and pans.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    7.0
    Great relaxing stay in nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Tent with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the staff were a little slow. The food variety wasn't huge for staying there for three days. More bins were needed and a vibe at the bar. I requested some music several times as did other guests but we were ignored. There is also no longer a pool table as shown in the pictures.

    The scenery is amazing and the vibe very laid back. Wonderful nature and made me feel like I was somewhere tropical. The kitchen facilities were great.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    8.0
    Fun experience
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't hot water and with loadshedding there was no water.

    I like the location and the river. The staff were great! They even made us dinner when we arrived late.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Humid and basic, noisy if anyone around just even speak (don't want to imagine if partying). Kitchen not usable, basic for a night or two, not more. You can't bring your own drinks and of you think bringing food have your own fridge as the ones from the common kitchen do not work.

    Price

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Visitors in the backpackers unit behind us noisy until 5 in the morning. We could not sleep. The showers hot water only hot for a few seconds.

    Relaxing beautiful place.

    Stayed in March 2023

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