Knysna: the average guest score on this list is 9/10 (421 properties with reviews). Among them: 265 properties with a score of 9/10 or more. Options include 583 properties with parking, 252 with a pool and 248 with family rooms.
11 Topmast Road, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
5.06 km from center
What can guests do to stay active at this property in Knysna? Cycling is available during the stay.
A total of 178 reviews gives the property a score of 9.7/10. Pezula Golf Club is located approximately 1.1 km away.
7 Admiral's View, corner of Tuna and State President CR Swart Road, Brenton on Sea, Knysna, 6570 Knysna, South Africa
4.75 km from centerCan guests park for free at 7 On Brenton-Knysna? Free parking is available at the property.
Brenton Beach is located approximately 500 m away. Address for the property: 7 Admiral',s View, corner of Tuna and State President CR Swart Road, Brenton on Sea, Knysna. Arrival times: from 15:00 to 20:00, departure times: until 10:00.
6 Hall Road, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
3.67 km from centerIs Peaceful Holiday Retreat located near the beach? The beach is located near the property.
The listed address is 6 Hall Road. Property check-in: from 15:00 to 18:00, property check-out: from 08:00 to 10:00.
10 Horne Drive Private entrance on cnr Steenbok Crescent, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
3.5 km from centerIs this property in Knysna close to the beach? The property is located close to the beach.
Overview of facilities, services and activities: free and private parking options, tennis court, free WiFi and hiking.
sparrebosch shipwright 2, 6570 Knysna, South Africa
5.82 km from centerDoes this property in Knysna have a spa? Spa facilities are available at SW2 - Pezula Luxury Villa.
SW2 - Pezula Luxury Villa can be found in Knysna, South Africa. Listed accommodation type: villa.
Sun Valley Drive, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
1.34 km from centerDoes this property in Knysna have a swimming pool? A swimming pool is available at the property.
The average guest score is 9.2/10, calculated from 4 reviews.
1 Sun Vly Dr, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
1.32 km from centerDoes this property in Knysna provide parking? Guests can park their car free of charge.
A kitchen is available. A private bathroom is available. Living-area equipment: TV.
1 Bollard Road Leisure Isle, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
3.23 km from centerDoes One on Bollard offer access to a water park? Guests can use the water park.
There are 6 accommodation options available at the property. Accommodation sizes range between 40 and 48 m². Maximum occupancy is 4 guests.
Th34 First Floor, Thesen Island, Knysna, 6571, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
1.48 km from centerWhat can guests do to stay active at this property in Knysna? A golf course is located near Knysna Houseboats.
A total of 7 accommodation options can be booked. The available units measure between 16 and 50 m². The most spacious option is suitable for 5 guests. The average guest score is 8.7/10, calculated from 19 reviews.
18 Thesen Street, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
3.96 km from centerWhich active leisure option is available at the property or nearby? Golf is available in the surrounding area.
The guest rating is 9.3/10, based on 25 reviews.
5 Welbedacht Lane , 6570 Knysna, South Africa
2.9 km from centerIs there a swimming pool at this property? A swimming pool is available at the property.
Location address: 5 Welbedacht Lane. Listed arrival time: from 14:00 to 21:30, listed departure time: from 07:00 to 10:00.
33 Commodore Close, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
5.39 km from centerWhich active leisure options are available around CM33 - Pezula Birds Eye View? Golf is available in the surrounding area.
Inside the kitchen: stovetop, refrigerator and dishwasher. Private bathroom: shower. Available outdoor features: terrace and balcony. View information: lake view.
Lagoon View Drive, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
5.32 km from centerIs parking available at this property? Free parking is available at Pezula Villa- large, spacious and affordable!.
Pezula Golf Club is located approximately 600 m away. Listed check-in period: from 15:00, listed check-out period: until 10:00. Property location: Lagoon View Drive.
1 Kingsway Leisure Isle, 6570 Knysna, South Africa
3.76 km from centerDoes this property in Knysna have facilities for families? Guests travelling with children can choose family rooms.
Available at Chez Pierre: terrace, free WiFi, garden, free and private parking options and swimming pool.
16 Malachite Mews 5 Rawson Street, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
418 m from centerWhich active leisure options are available around Knysna Oyster? A golf course is located nearby.
The accommodation is located at 16 Malachite Mews 5 Rawson Street. Listed arrival time: from 14:00 to 19:00, listed departure time: from 07:00 to 10:00.
Rheenendal Road, 6750 Knysna, South Africa
6.78 km from centerDoes this property in Knysna have facilities for families? Fairhill Cottage offers family rooms.
This accommodation provides 2 bedrooms, can house up to 4 guests and measures 130 m². Kitchen: dishwasher, stovetop and oven. Inside the private bathroom: hot tub and shower. Exterior features: terrace and patio. View information: garden view.
19 Lake Brenton, 6470 Knysna, South Africa
3.33 km from centerWhich active leisure option is available at the property or nearby? A tennis court is available at Lake Brenton Paradise or nearby.
A kitchen is available. Bathroom facilities: hairdryer. Outdoor facilities: terrace. View information: garden view. The accommodation provides space for up to 6 guests, has 3 bedrooms and covers 170 m².
63 Milkwood Drive, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
2.07 km from centerWhich active leisure option is available at the property or nearby? Diving is available in the area around 63 Milkwood.
Facilities and services available to guests: free WiFi, garden, canoeing, BBQ facilities and free and private parking options. Kitchen - appliances and features: stovetop, oven and refrigerator. Fixtures in the private bathroom: bath and hairdryer. Exterior features: terrace and balcony. Views listed for the unit: lake view.
Forest Glades, Highway West, 6570 Knysna, South Africa
10.53 km from center
Does this property in Knysna welcome guests with pets? Guests can bring a pet to Forest Glades.
Additional on-site facilities and services: family-friendly facilities, garden, free and private parking options, terrace and free WiFi. Private bathroom facilities: shower and hairdryer. Available outdoor features: balcony and patio. Views listed for the unit: garden view. Living-space equipment: seating area, dining area and TV.
3 George Avenue, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
4.23 km from centerWhich active leisure option is available at the property or nearby? A tennis court is available at Panzi Garden Suite or nearby.
Bollard Bay Beach is 1 km from the property. Guests have access to: live music/performance, canoeing, free WiFi, garden, BBQ facilities and free and private parking options.
Knysna is a town on a broad lagoon along South Africa's famous Garden Route. At the mouth of the lagoon stand two sandstone cliffs, the celebrated Knysna Heads, and the lagoon itself is explored by boat, including out to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Around it stretch indigenous forests with walking trails, and the waterfront is known for its locally farmed oysters. The choice of stays is wide, from hostels and guesthouses to boutique hotels and luxury lodges on the hills. Two or three days are usually enough, with trips along the Garden Route. This list holds 605 properties. Below you will find the dates with lower rates, prices by property type and specific addresses with figures.
This is the southern hemisphere, so the seasons are flipped. The dearest and busiest time is summer, from December to February, peaking in February, when the temperature reaches thirty degrees and the town is at its liveliest. The cheapest window is winter, around August, when rates fall to their lowest of the year. Spring and autumn bring pleasant weather with thinner crowds. Across the week, the start of the week is the cheapest and Friday and the weekend the dearest. A separate draw is the July Knysna Oyster Festival. For summer book ahead, while off season rooms are usually available on the day.
The spread is wide, from a hostel bed to a luxury lodge on a hill. Indicative nightly rates:
| Property type | Indicative price per night (from) |
|---|---|
| Hostel bed | from approx. ZAR 550 |
| Guesthouse or B&B | from approx. ZAR 1,000 |
| Mid-range apartment or guesthouse | from approx. ZAR 1,500 |
| Three-star hotel by the waterfront | from approx. ZAR 2,200 |
| Boutique or four-star hotel | from approx. ZAR 3,500 |
| Luxury five-star lodge | from approx. ZAR 5,000 |
Indicative rates for a double room, depending on dates and standard, clearly higher in summer. Check the real amount for your dates in the search above.
The handiest base is the centre by the waterfront, around Knysna Quays, close to the lagoon cruises, restaurants and oysters. Thesen Island, with its canals and pedestrian streets, is quiet and family-friendly, good for a restful stay. Leisure Isle gives direct access to calm, shallow beaches. On the hills around town stand luxury lodges with views over the lagoon and ocean. Public transport is limited, so a car is practically essential for comfortable sightseeing along the Garden Route.
From a guesthouse to a luxury lodge, a few places that map the local price ladder. Prices from, per night:
| Property | Category | Price per night (from) |
|---|---|---|
| Rus en Vrede Backpackers Cottage | Hostel | from approx. ZAR 855 |
| Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays | Chain by the waterfront | from approx. ZAR 2,189 |
| Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel | Boutique with a view | from approx. ZAR 2,241 |
| Premier Resort The Moorings | Resort by the lagoon | from approx. ZAR 2,283 |
| Knysna Hollow Country Estate | Country hotel | from approx. ZAR 3,600 |
| St. James of Knysna | Boutique over the lagoon | from approx. ZAR 3,686 |
| The Lofts Boutique Hotel | Boutique by the waterfront | from approx. ZAR 4,240 |
| Pezula Nature Retreat | Upper-tier lodge | from approx. ZAR 4,310 |
| Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa | Five-star with golf | from approx. ZAR 4,573 |
The most visitors come in summer, from December to February, when it is warm and the Garden Route is full of tourists. Prices reach their peak then, especially around Christmas and New Year, and February tends to be the dearest month. A separate, big draw is the July Knysna Oyster Festival, a week of oyster tastings and events in the middle of winter. Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant weather at lower rates, and the cheapest time is winter, around August.
A lot depends on the season and standard. A hostel bed starts from about ZAR 550 a night, a guesthouse or B&B from about ZAR 1,000. A hotel by the waterfront can be found from about ZAR 2,200, a boutique from about ZAR 3,500, and a luxury lodge from about ZAR 5,000. In summer and at a weekend it runs dearer, while in winter rates are the lowest of the year.
This is the southern hemisphere, so the seasons are flipped. The dearest and busiest time is summer, from December to February, peaking in February. The cheapest window is winter, around August. A separate draw is the July Knysna Oyster Festival.
Two or three days are usually enough to take a boat across the lagoon to the Knysna Heads, try oysters on the waterfront and walk the trails in the indigenous forests or the Featherbed reserve. Add days for trips along the Garden Route, such as to neighbouring Plettenberg Bay.
The handiest base is the centre by the waterfront, around Knysna Quays, close to the cruises and oysters. Thesen Island with its canals is quiet and family-friendly, while Leisure Isle gives access to calm beaches. On the hills stand luxury lodges with lagoon views.
Families do best on Thesen Island with its canals and pedestrian streets, or Leisure Isle with its shallow beaches, with a lagoon cruise and the elephant sanctuary for the day. Couples more often choose a boutique hotel or lodge with lagoon views, with an oyster dinner and a cruise to the Knysna Heads.
Knysna lies on the Garden Route between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Public transport is limited, so a car is practically essential for comfortable sightseeing, hired locally or in the larger towns along the way.
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