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Pezula Nature Retreat

Hotel in Knysna

Nestled at the eastern head of Knysna, this luxurious, pet-friendly hotel features a championship golf course, a restaurant and a spa. Free WiFi is provided.

D
David
From
Uganda
Perfect location. The room had a great view. We enjoyed the onsite restaurants, the kids play areas, and the hikes down to the beach (fisherman's walk).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,100 reviews
Price from
$338.48
1 night, 2 adults

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Hotel in Knysna

Located in Knysna, 3.8 miles from Simola Golf and Country Estate, Knysna Hollow Country Estate provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

Y
Yusof
From
Saudi Arabia
Everything about the stay from A to Z, from the breakfast to the room itself was beautiful the staff were very helpful and cheerful and the place itself was just truly amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 515 reviews
Price from
$174.21
1 night, 2 adults

Turbine Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Thesen Island , Knysna

This former power station is located in Knysna and offers sunny suites with an iPod docking station and views of the Knysna Lagoon. The spacious sun deck comes with an outdoor pool.

M
Mateus
From
Brazil
What an incredible decoration. The property is so pretty with all the turbines from the days the hotel was a power station, mixed with modern paintings and what not. Really adds to the atmosphere. It's connected to a gastropub which was very convenient in the evening because we were tired and didn't even have to leave the property to have a nice burger and beers(plus live music). The breakfast is amazing, I got myself a delicious eggs benedict with smoked salmon. There was loadshedding but the hotel honors its past and has a generator so we were not left in the dark. Finally, loved the vibe in Thesen Island, the canals, the calm streets, etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews
Price from
$179.28
1 night, 2 adults

St. James of Knysna

Hotel in Knysna

Located on a 3 acre estate, this property offers luxury rooms with lagoon views, 2 swimming pools and a landscaped garden. It is 15 minutes’ drive from nearest Golf Club. St.

s
sultan
From
Oman
I like everything, they took care of every details of our trip and I really enjoyed all the facilities at the hotel, the good thing that the food is nice, the service and it really gives you the vibe of a boutique hotel and you feel like a home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews
Price from
$186.19
1 night, 2 adults

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Thesen Island , Knysna

Welcome to The Lofts Boutique Hotel, a family-owned hotel that promises to offer you the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Located on the edge of the picturesque Knysna Estuary....

S
Siew Li
From
Singapore
The room was beautiful, had a great view of the lagoon. Very spacious king room with a bathtub facing the lagoon. Very comfortable two nights stay and everyone was so friendly and kind. A nice place to base at to explore the area and it is walking distance to a few restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews
Price from
$205.18
1 night, 2 adults

aha The Rex Hotel

Hotel in Knysna Central, Knysna

Within 984 feet of Knysna Waterfront shopping area, The Rex Hotel offers the ultimate in comfort. Luxurious rooms feature modern design, LCD TVs and extra-large windows.

K
Konstantin Pechenezhskiy
From
Russia
One of the most beautiful hotels in our experience. Elegant african style. Room design (bathroom especially) is brilliant, we enjoyed it so much! Restaurant is great also.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,475 reviews
Price from
$112.91
1 night, 2 adults

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Hotel in Waterfront, Knysna

With an outdoor pool facing the Indian Ocean, Protea Hotel Knysna has spectacular views of the Knysna Lagoon. The stylishly decorated rooms have free WiFi and satellite TV.

W
Willie
From
United Kingdom
Great hotel, very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,189 reviews
Price from
$104.04
1 night, 2 adults

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Knysna

Located in Knysna, 4.6 miles from Simola Golf and Country Estate, Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Z
Zahar
From
Malaysia
Beautiful guest house. Very specious room and great lagoon view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews
Price from
$104.02
1 night, 2 adults

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Hotel in Knysna

Located in Knysna, 2.5 miles from Knysna the Heads, Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
McMerdin
From
Germany
Location, staff, environment, it was really amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 792 reviews
Price from
$122.77
1 night, 2 adults

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Hotel in Knysna

Located in the hills above Knysna, the 5-star Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa features a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and a restaurant with lagoon views.

K
Kerrie-Anne G
From
Australia
We absolutely loved our stay at Simola. The food was fabulous and they catered for me being Coeliac. The room was amazing far exceeding our expectations. The Golf course fantastic! my husband loved his round of golf ⛳ Everyone and everything was perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
Price from
$245.88
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Knysna

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 515 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,100 reviews
From $390.35 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews
From $357.71 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,189 reviews
From $128.03 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
From $1,100.63 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,475 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,189 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 792 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Knysna and nearby

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,100 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews

FAQs about hotels in Knysna

What Guests Said About Knysna:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

I had a short stay and we had breakfast in the morning at...

I had a short stay and we had breakfast in the morning at the Waterfront. The place is beautiful. Meet with a lot of tourists at the market place and we bought a few soverners. I must return for the week again.
Guest review byMpho George
South Africa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Knysna is a beautiful place, Booking the right place takes...

Knysna is a beautiful place, Booking the right place takes time, but it is in most cases worth the money, if you do your research properly. Most bookings are walking distance to town or restaurants. And if not, an Uber, is inexpensive, to getting you to your location. Ubers are quick and every experience there is amazing.
Guest review byAngeliqe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Busier than I remembered.

Busier than I remembered. We ate at Butterfly Blu in Brenton. The food was amazing, the view awesome but it was a bit pricey. I was disappointed that all the boat trips were so expensive. I notice a marked increase in those prices which made it unaffordable for our family. The shopping experience was top.notch
Guest review byRoss
South Africa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Although I did not get the chance to fully explore Knysna...

Although I did not get the chance to fully explore Knysna because of the weather and flooding during my visit, I could still see why so many people love the town. Even through the rain, Knysna felt peaceful, scenic, and full of character. The lagoon views are beautiful, the area feels relaxed, and everything is conveniently close by. My trip was mainly for an interview at Knysna Provincial Hospital, so most of my time was spent preparing, resting, and waiting for the roads and weather conditions to improve before travelling back. Even so, I appreciated how central and accessible everything seemed — restaurants, the waterfront, shopping areas, and accommodation were all nearby. What stood out most to me was the calm atmosphere and natural beauty surrounding the town. I definitely left feeling like Knysna is a place worth coming back to properly explore in better weather.
Guest review byTandy55
South Africa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

SO MUCH TO DO! Especially if you're an outdoorsy person.

SO MUCH TO DO! Especially if you're an outdoorsy person. I visit Knysna frequently for its multitude of kayaking and hiking options. The town boasts some super restaurants and coffee shops, though I generally prefer doing self-catering. The city centre is a bit run down, dirty, and derelict, though I haven't personally encountered any situations that felt unsafe (as a solo female traveller). The secondhand bookstore on the main road is a must for book lovers. Navigating town is pretty easy, and the Information Office provides great assistance if needed. I can also recommend visiting the small museum. Honestly, the entire Waterfront area is overrated and overpriced, aimed at foreign tourists; best to avoid, unless you have a healthy bank balance or feel like a coffee at the Spur. Although Knysna isn't quite the jewel of the Garden Route that it used to be, it remains a splendid and quirky town to explore.
Guest review byLouise
South Africa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

What a great place to stay. Very clean and comfortable room.

What a great place to stay. Very clean and comfortable room. Our host Mary was an absolute delight . Breakfast fantastic, even the little bird who comes in every morning enjoys it !! Thank you for a great stay. Vic & Chris (and of course “Mum Mary”)
Guest review byVictor
United Kingdom

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,151 reviews
A fantastic apartment set out on the Knysna Heads. You need a car to access the place and it’s in a beautiful setting surrounded by luxury mansions. Great sun deck for watching the sunset, very clean and with all facilities needed. The host gave great directions and lots of suggestions for places to eat if you didn’t want to eat at the apartment. Very recommended.
Guest review byDavid
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews
Charming hotel - great location overlooking knysna lagoon Everything is very stylish and comfortable Staff very helpful and particular mention to Ona and Fortune - great breakfasts and other meal options also available on request Easy parking and access to the sights of knysna though you will need a car Great views and peaceful
Guest review byGraham
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
Lovely spacious comfortable modern house with pool in quiet , safe area close to the beautiful Knysna lagoon and Leisure isle nature walk. Fully equipped kitchen and big lounge area with patio. Perfect for long stay and holiday in Knysna. Will go again!
Guest review byLin
South Africa
From $52.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 565 reviews
The setting in the lush green forest vegetation with stunning view over the Knysna lagoon from the lounge, dining room and balcony is stunning. We enjoyed the warm and friendly reception and atmosphere of the hosts.
Guest review byClaudia
Namibia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
fully equipped self catering with all the perks of a hotel stunning views aircon in the bedroom with underfloor heating golf course was also great
Guest review byIlhaam Esack
South Africa

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