Best hotels in Knysna

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Villa Castollini
9.4 (40 reviews)

Villa Castollini ★★★★

📍 Brenton-on-sea, road, Knysna

"We only stayed one night, but the experience was really nice. They gave us good recommendations about where having dinner, the beds were comfortable and fluffy and they prepared us a wonderful breakfast to take away. What's more, they have a beautiful pool with amazing views. If you are travelling to Knysna, you already know where to stay 😎"

Pezula Nature Retreat
9.1 (63 reviews)

Pezula Nature Retreat ★★★★★

📍 Lagoon View Dr, Sparrebosch, Knysna

"We stayed at the Pezula Nature Retreat for a wonderful two night, we had amazing relaxing time. We enjoyed the spa, the gym and the restaurant. All the staff was super helpful and friendly."

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
8.3 (59 reviews)

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel ★★★★

📍 16 Gray St, Knysna Central, Knysna

"we as a family had the pleasure of staying at Knysna Log-inn Hotel Knysna. wood logs used extensively in the property hence the name. beautiful location and excellent staff. must visit city on the garden route. excellent property ....beautiful views from the balconies."

Brenton on Sea Cottages
9.2 (50 reviews)

Brenton on Sea Cottages ★★★★

📍 242 State President C R Swart Rd, Brenton-on-Sea

"The cottages are beautiful, neat, spacious and great location. The beach is nice and clean and ideal for long walks. Restaurants in the area are good too."

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays
8.4 (77 reviews)

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays ★★★★

📍 Waterfront Dr, Knysna Central, Knysna

"The experience in the hotel was very good! The service staff is very considerate. The breakfast was also great. The communication was very friendly and it is worth checking in again."

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge
9.4 (14 reviews)

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge ★★★★

📍 Cherry Ln, Welbedacht, Knysna

"Everything was fine . Good value for money , clean and large rooms with good view . The breakfast is excellent and deserve a 6 stars on 5 . But the place remains bit isolated from the city ."

Orange Inn Knysna
9.1 (23 reviews)

Orange Inn Knysna ★★★★

📍 25 Old Toll Rd, Old Place, Knysna

"They really deserve 5/5 - lovely size bedroom, lounge and kitchen with good quality fittings. Staff are lovely and its in a very quiet area, but still close to all amenities. Will definitely be our first choice on our next visit. Awesome thanks"

Pili Pili Beach Cabanas
8.2 (18 reviews)

Pili Pili Beach Cabanas ★★★

📍 2 Claude Urban Dr, Myoli Beach, Sedgefield

"Large rooms, well furnished. With a wide veranda to sit. Nice view of the beach and ocean. No communal kitchen but lovely restaurant downstairs. "

Knysna Hollow Country Estate
9.2 (56 reviews)

Knysna Hollow Country Estate ★★★★

📍 5 Welbedacht Ln, Kanonkop, Knysna

"Very comfortable hotel just outside Knysna. All suites and 2 pools. Beautiful planting and gardens. Friendly welcoming staff. Delicious food. A brilliant stay."

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Thebloem Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection Hotels in Knysna

Thebloem Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

"5 star service with a personal friendly feel. We loved how relaxing this stay was and how accommodating the staff were. A shout out to Jossy, Constance, Lovemore and of course Bianca! The special extras made our stay one to remember. 100% booking this place again."

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Hotels in Knysna

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

"We stayed for 1 night on our honeymoon. Our spa treatment was cut short as it was approaching 5pm and the spa therapists needed to leave. We had no hot water. Maintenance eventually came to our room to fix it while we were having breakfast. They left our room door open and beer bottle caps on our counter. We returned and still had no hot water. It's a decent place but the way issues are handled makes it a 1 star hotel."

The Mount Knysna Hotels in Knysna

The Mount Knysna

"CHECK WAIT TIMES! We waited one and a half hours from ordering for our food! It spoilt our last night in Kynsna! Very disappointing!"

Kanonkop House Hotels in Knysna

Kanonkop House

"On the top of the hill, with a magnificent panoramic view on Knysna lagoon, the Heads. Beautiful and classy decoration, extreme comfort of the bed, friendly welcome and attention from Mark, our host, as well as from the whole team, always willing to find a solution to problems (my wife strained her ankle and they found us the best doctors and clinic to take care of her). So comfortable that you wish you could have it as your home. Knysna in austral winter is very quiet, you have the whole place almost for yourself, and staying at Kanonkop GH is enforcing the quietness, relaxing ambiance, and serenity. Our second time in Knysna (1st in 1999), but if there is a 3rd, it will be there."

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Villa Castollini ★★★★
"The most beautiful guest house, on top of the world with spectacular views. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and even organized a lovely chocolate cake for my mom's 90th birthday. We stayed in the middle of winter, yet it was still warm and cosy, with lovely seating areas and the very well equipped pub."
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2024-07-15
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Pezula Nature Retreat ★★★★★
"Incredible stay nestled in the heart of SA. The team will go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. Special shout out to Dale at the restaurant for going above and beyond in getting vegetarian options for my wife."
★★★★★
2026-06-14
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Knysna Log-Inn Hotel ★★★★
"A nice Hotel with a friendly good staff. Good advices for savety and locations for dinner. In walking distance to the harbourfront."
★★★★★
2025-04-28
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Brenton on Sea Cottages ★★★★
"Great clean cottages very central located in the Garden Route, nice relaxed environment, very close to Knysna but out of the hassle and bustle. "
★★★★★
2025-06-13
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August Nguyen

Couple
Protea Hotel Knysna Quays ★★★★
"The room was spacious with a king bed and working desk with room heater. There was not really a view but it didn't really matter"
★★★★★
2025-08-21
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Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge ★★★★
"It’s a nice place to stay. It is a way from where there are restaurants etc. there is an in house restaurant. The food needed to be ordered by 4pm, you also had to book in for dinner so the food was ready. Food was ok. The facilities were good. We stayed during a period of renovations which we found out about when we checked in. We were sent a complimentary bottle of wine on a day that was particularly noisy. I think there were more tradesmen renovating than guests. We did notice previous guests had concerns and made recommendations and they had been addressed. The phone numbers in the room didn’t connect when we called. A small jug of water was easily finished, could do with bigger jugs. We only met one staff member, Fish, who was so obliging and honestly did his best. He seemed to have a great deal to do and guests seemed to make him nervous."
★★★★★
2025-08-26
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Business traveler
Orange Inn Knysna ★★★★
"Perfectly situated with stunning views and staff was welcoming and friendly. Was greeted next morning with a warm breakfast which I really enjoyed. Will definitly return. "
★★★★★
2024-06-20
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Couple
Pili Pili Beach Cabanas ★★★
"PiliPili has a very chilled vibe. It accesses a beautiful stretch of beach and the restaurant served up a delicious meal while you sat with your feet in the sand sipping wine within the sound of the ocean which we later fell asleep listening to. Their slogan of "This is Living" felt so authentic and everyone we dealt with was cheerful welcoming and efficient. A lovely stop over enroute and I'm sure a lovely space to laze away a few days. "
★★★★★
2025-09-07
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Knysna Hollow Country Estate ★★★★
"Open app Your location Knysna Hollow Country Estate 5 Welbedacht Ln, Kanonkop, Knysna, 6570 Hotel Maqbool Jamdar 129 points   5 hours ago Spent 2 nights at this hotel ( not sure where the country estate comes from). Rooms not bad in size, plus is the big bathroom with walk in shower and l'Occitane bath accessories which is different from other hotels. Nice location but away from the Knysna waterfront. Quiet location and nice gardens with 2 medium sized pools and small play area. They have padel courts but this must be booked through another company for hire of court and equipment. Downs: Very limited breakfast, buffet style with small selection of scrambled , tomatoes, hash browns NO halal options which is a big negative. Most of the other hotels around here have this and a area where they provide omelettes At this hotel you have to pay extra for an omelette, Really?? If you are looking for a halaal friendly hotel then rather look elsewhere as what you pay is nice for hotel and room but not for food. We usually stay at Fancourt and this place is far from that in terms of experience. Agree that this gives you value for money but the kids wanted additional things for breakfast compared to what was offered. Reminded me of some of the business hotels I've used for work which offer the basics for the business traveller for breakfast. Was worth trying it out but maybe not for us.Lovely lady at reception who i chatted with regarding my concerns and it seems I'm not the only guest who has commented on the food offering. "
★★★★★
2024-09-23

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Number of reviews

2,647

Total properties

168

Weekday Avg. Price

$159

Weekend Avg. Price

$164

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