One of the best hotel sites in South Africa, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays enjoys a spectacular outlook of the popular coastal town of Knysna. The hotel is nestled in the heart of the Garden Route and offers you a unique GUEST experience with premium accommodation accentuated with scenic beauty and natural surrounds. Renowned as the perfect holiday destination, the hotel is set on the Knysna Quays Waterfront with the lagoon at your doorstep. This stylish property is suited to both leisure and business travelers alike with sheer comfort assured. Facing the warm Indian Ocean through the Knysna Heads, the hotel offers a tranquil stay in spacious rooms overlooking the magical Knysna lagoon, historical train station and the Knysna town. The Protea Hotel Knysna Quays boasts wonderful facilities, which includes a heated outdoor swimming pool, wellness therapist for rejuvenating massages, free internet service and a unique dining experience with four restaurants to choose from.
WWandering Cucamber2023.01.09
Celebrated my mom’s birthday.
We enjoyed our stay, loved the pool and our room was spacious and clean.
The buffet breakfast is great, wish it had pancakes or waffles for vegetarians. The hotel is located at the heart of Knysna- short stroll to the waterfront, plenty of restaurants& activities. Parking is available on site for ZAR30 p/ night and tourism levy is ZAR30 p/ night.
Our check in was 30 minutes late, (14:30) bit disappointed, but we understand it was peak period.
Otherwise highly recommend and will definitely return!
With a stay at Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort in Knysna, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 13 minutes by foot from Brenton Beach. This beach aparthotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Featherbed Nature Reserve and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Knysna Lagoon.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the aparthotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
RRAN2019.11.15
Not particularly close to the sea, there is a pizzeria nearby, which tastes very good.
With a stay at Belvidere Manor in Knysna (Belvidere), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Knysna Lagoon and 11 minutes from Knysna Quays. This family-friendly hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Brenton Beach and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Thesen Island.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy international cuisine at Carolines bistro, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and a library. Planning an event in Knysna? This hotel has 484 square feet (45 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 28 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
MMikeJMJones2024.10.08
This is possibly the best hotel I have ever stayed in!!! The staff and cottages were amazing!!! Let's start with the (only small) negatives... the cottages are a little remote from Knysna centre so you are reliant on using Uber. There is a wonderful on-site pub, but it stops serving food quite early. Plus it is hard to get cars back after 10pm at night. Therefore, some people may be better off staying more centrally. HOWEVER, nowhere else will match the beauty and tranquility of these cottages! The perfect place to relax! Stock up from a supermarket and build a new home!
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With a stay at Knysna Log-Inn Hotel in Knysna (Knysna Central), you'll be steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 5 minutes by foot from Knysna Quays. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Knysna Lagoon and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pledge Nature Reserve.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 57 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
HHansWANGS2024.02.22
There is an authentic Chinese restaurant next to it. Parking is very convenient and the room is okay.
With a stay at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge in Knysna, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 14 minutes by foot from Friday Market. This family-friendly guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Garden Route National Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Knysna Lagoon.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Main Lodge, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
With a stay at Pezula Castle in Knysna, you'll be 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Knysna Golf Club and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Friday Market. This beach villa is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Knysna Ziplines.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this villa include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
A stay at Roseroc Boutique Guest House places you in the heart of Knysna, within a 5-minute drive of Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Waterfront. This golf guesthouse is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Knysna Quays and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Knysna Golf Club.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Colonial guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 50 km.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Roseroc Boutique Guest House. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
GGuest User2023.10.03
The boss is very polite and the breakfast is very good. The location of the hotel is very good. You can see the sea view.
Located in Knysna, Blackwaters River Lodge is on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve. This golf guesthouse is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Garden Route National Park and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Knysna Lagoon.
While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as an outdoor pool or bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at Earth and Fire, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
GGuest User2025.03.13
We had a very friendly welcome from our hostess with welcome drinks, a small snack and a scented damp refresher towel. The grounds are beautiful - lush, green and well kept. We were bumped up to a lovely room with a big balcony and view over the pool area and river. The room was very clean and neat. breakfast at the on-site restaurant was delicious and staff were friendly. (the only minus... the coffee was not hot).
Another great thing is that all the activities (canoeing on the river, hiking, mashie golf, etc are included in your room fee!
We would definitely visit again!!
When you a stay at Amanzi Island Lodge in Knysna, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Leisure Isle and Knysna Lagoon. This beach guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bollard Bay.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This guesthouse also features a fireplace in the lobby, barbecue grills, and a reception hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Satellite programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
GGuest User2023.07.30
Beautiful hotel facing the lagoon. Check in was not a smooth process due to a room mix up. The service from the staff was outstanding. The room I checked into was very nice, spacious, clean with a beautiful view of the lagoon. The food was delicious. The hotel is a bit far from the city center/waterfront.
Overall experience was outstanding.
I look forward to visiting this place again in summer.
With a stay at Knysna Hollow Country Estate in Knysna, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 1-minute walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 9 minutes by foot from Knysna Lagoon. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Friday Market and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Garden Route National Park.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at Social Eatery and Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
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GGuest UserAccomodation is located on a separate island, which is a gem itself - stunning shoreline, lovely park for walks, a very peaceful place which is also very safe. Great location - road connecting it to the mainland, and just 10 minutes drive from Knysna harbour with all the best eat out places around. We've been treated by Pierre, who is the most friendly and welcoming host. He has designed the place with his love for sailing and the sea in general - everything is very stylish, clean and bright. He is also originally from Belgium, which means you'll also benefit from delicious Belgium waffles as a nice desert treat for your breakfast. You can also ask him about best places to visit, not just around Knysna but all across the West Cape. And there will also be a special something for dog lovers, as there are 2 absolutely adorable labradoodles hanging around when allowed by guests, and they really love to cuddle 🤗 Wish we could stay for more, but will definitely come back next time I'll be around.
ZZi Xuan MelissaStunning views. Staff is very professional , provide excellent service. They are all very friendly & very patient when handling our request. All of them had good work attitude. Thank you & keep up your good work.
GGuest UserUnique accommodation with great views.
A very tasty furnished house, almost an artwork.
Unfortunately, the pool was a little green and too cold.
I would stay here again.
RRochsWhether indulging in relaxation or seeking adventure, this resort truly had it all. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an extraordinary getaway, and I cannot wait to return for another amazing stay.