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Pezula Nature Retreat

Pezula Nature Retreat

📍 Lagoon View Dr, Sparrebosch, Knysna
★★★★★ 8.9 (68 reviews)

"As a regular traveller to Knysna but first time guest I was blown away by the facilities and rooms. I have definitely found my new home away from home."

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays

📍 Waterfront Dr, Knysna Central, Knysna
★★★★ 8.4 (78 reviews)

"Amazing stay in Protea Knysna. Very good location on the waterfront. Easy access to food and the waterfront shops! Very safe and hotel is clean and good! Would recommend"

St. James of Knysna

St. James of Knysna

📍 Point Close, Eastford St, Knysna
★★★★★ 9.5 (60 reviews)

"People were soooo friendly, fantastic breakfast, wonderful and peaceful garden and pool site. Just perfect! Thank you "

Villa Castollini

Villa Castollini

📍 Brenton-on-Sea Road, Brenton Hill, Knysna
★★★★ 9.4 (54 reviews)

"I needed a luxury getaway for myself. Wow, what a treat. 5 star experience My room is Exquisite with breathtaking views. The place is very private with s complete sense of being cared for, yet no disturbances. This exquisite venue offers total relaxation without falsely boasting fake opulence, as the people, from owners, perfect management and adorable and attentative staff. Peaceful and tranquil with the finest of detail taken care of. I will definitely return again."

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

📍 Long St, Thesen Island, Knysna
★★★★ 9.3 (54 reviews)

"service was amazing, our room was perfect, nice and quiet at night. Staff was also friendly and welcoming, cheers to the young man Iviwe there at the front desk."

The Russel Hotel

The Russel Hotel

📍 Cnr Unity &, Long St, Knysna
★★★ 8.1 (42 reviews)

"The rooms was what we needed for our stay, breakfast was amazing ,will definitely go back .The service was on point"

Turbine Hotel & Spa

Turbine Hotel & Spa

📍 36 Sawtooth Ln, Thesen Island, Knysna
★★★★★ 9.2 (52 reviews)

"Hotel and restaurant exceeded all our expectations! Lovely rooms and more than excellent food! You can feel the passion in every dish. Thank you so much for hosting us!"

Crown on the Heads

Crown on the Heads

📍 4 Glen View Rd, The Heads, Knysna
★★★★ 8.1 (18 reviews)

"We booked a room with a king-size bed and were given a room with a queen-size bed. The room had a lot of hair on the floor and didn't look very clean. The welcome gift as a gold member was also missing. Various items ran out at breakfast and were no longer available. As the hotel only has two rooms with a king-size bed, the owner (Lesego) promised to refund us the difference in the room price. To date, the amount has not been refunded and we have not received a reply to emails or Whatsapp regarding the outstanding refund. This all points to a very dubious management, which is why we can only advise not to book this hotel."

The Mount Knysna

The Mount Knysna

📍 5 Glen View Rd, Coney Glen, The Heads, Knysna
★★★★★ 9.1 (11 reviews)

"Great view. Great setup. Great food. We loved it so much that we extended our stay. John (owner) has the ultimate setup (a beautiful home turned into a luxury hotel) that I wish I could replicate in my life too. Staff are amazing. Jordan specially took great care of us!!!"

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Knysna Hollow Country Estate Hotels in Knysna

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. "

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel Hotels in Knysna

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

"A unique experience in Central Knysna! Loved the wooden hotel, private balconies, crystal blue pool, and sauna. Will definitely be back. "

Hide-Away Guest House Hotels in Knysna

Hide-Away Guest House

"Lovely host! Great to be given so much of her time and knowledge-made the stay so much better than a faceless hotel where we just get checked in. This is after all a guesthouse and not the Four Seasons! Meant too, that we did not wasted our limited time in the area because what we did was quality. We enjoyed a large room right by the pool with a splendid view. Good toiletries and nice robes! Breakfast a good balance between healthy and holiday treats if you succumb! Although we never had time to use it, the honesty bar and snacks is a great idea. Thank you."

Orange Inn Knysna Hotels in Knysna

Orange Inn 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"

Knysna Manor House Hotels in Knysna

Knysna Manor House

"What an amazing stay. The rooms are neat and tidy, the hosts are very friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend it, 10/10."

Simbavati Fynbos on Sea Hotels in Knysna

Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

"The pillows are the fluffiest ones of the most place to go to whenever you want to go to whenever you want to go to whenever you want to go to whenever you want to go to whenever you want to go to whenever you want to go to whenever you want to go to whenever you want"

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Hotels in Knysna

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

"We stayed at Simola on a family trip in 2024 (Easter). It ticked all the boxes and I gave a well deserved 5 star rating. The Pros- the reception and restaurant staff are stellar as ever. I was pleasantly surprised that they still remembered my daughter (they went all out for her birthday in 2024) and they were ready to accommodate us for an earlier check in- thank you. The breakfast buffet is exactly what a 5 star breakfast service should be- delicious, lots of options and attention to detail. So HUGE THANK YOU! These staff deserve a raise. The cons- Unfortunately something has dramatically changed with the quality of the rooms and the cleaning service. We stayed in Unit 6D this time (2 bed suite). The unit was very poorly serviced and maintained. Carpets in the bedroom were damp and musty and had a lingering smell. The master bath had a TERRIBLE TERRIBLE SMELL and the cleaning was piss poor. The bathroom had caked up dirt between grout lines and the corners were messy. The window in the toilet has not seen a damp rag in months. It was abysmal (and that is putting it lightly). Given that we were out most days (on a netball tour), I honestly hoped they would do better. Next day, the cleaning napkins were 'forgotten' on the kitchen island with all the grime and stuff. The bed was uncomfortable and barely made properly. It is clear the unit needs a serious upgrade, but what good will an upgrade do if it is not well maintained? If Simola has changed their cleaning staff in the last two years, allow me suggest you reverse that decision ASAP before the entire place is run down! On the whole, I was highly irritated staying at this place."

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Pezula Nature Retreat ★★★★★
"Always special visiting Pezula Nature Retreat. Facilities and Service outstanding. If they include Bacon and Pork Sausage with the Breakfast, it will be an absolutely perfect visit."
★★★★★
2026-05-19
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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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St. James of Knysna ★★★★★
"The hotel was clean, spacious and had amazing views. Breakfast was good and had a lovely view of the lake. They even provide a complimentary boat ride. Can't fault it. Definitely worth going. "
★★★★★
2026-02-13
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Villa Castollini ★★★★
"Wow truly 5 star everything. Luxury of a 5 star hotel and the warmth of a home. Would go back anytime. Beautiful views and lovely setting. Also a little bit out ofthe holiday rush. Francois and Karen are both lovely hosts. Breakfast is 10 star."
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2024-12-30
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The Lofts Boutique Hotel ★★★★
"Arrived at The Lofts on Thesen Island for a two day stay as part of a 15 night trip around South Africa and we were wowed by this hotel and their hospitality. Thank you Lesley and Mercy and Sirve for your warm welcome and your generous offer of an upgrade ( we are celebrating our 40 th anniversary and my hubbies 70 th birthday). The position of the hotel is right in the centre of this little tourist village that overlooks the estuary. The views are picture perfect and we woke up to the gorgeous views of the lagoon. You can wander around the small village with ease and enjoy a range of cafes , bars and restaurants; you can also enjoy reading about the history of the area too. Take a short walk into the marina and you can enjoy more shops etc and take a boat to the nature reserve. The Lofts breakfast was lovely! Well, the food wherever we have been has been absolutely delicious. Nevertheless, the staff in the restaurant were very friendly, polite and lovely to chat to. Thank you everyone at The Lofts for making our time with you memorable!"
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2026-01-29
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The Russel Hotel ★★★
"Very neat hotel and breakfast was good. Always friendly n pleasant staff. 😊 Made my stay very comfortable. To the staff of Russel Hote a big thank you n Much appreciated. "
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2026-01-11
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Turbine Hotel & Spa ★★★★★
"What a unique a quirky hotel. Clean, lovely staff, location perfect on Thessen Island. We loved our stay, and nothing too much trouble for the staff, would definitely recommend."
★★★★★
2026-05-24
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Crown on the Heads ★★★★
"Great hotel with excellent views"
★★★★★
2023-10-30
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The Mount Knysna ★★★★★
"I had booked over a month in advance for a Family trip, since we had 4 I ended up booking the presidential suite for the view and space. When we got there we were informed a party was happening so we could not eat in the restaurant and they would be using the main level. It made us feel so uncomfortable we stayed in our room only leaving to go out to eat. We left first thing in the morning, manager was unable to be found so left our keycard with the chef. We didn’t even stay for the breakfast so I can’t comment on that."
★★★★★
2024-06-10

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