The Best Luxury
Hotels in Knysna

Highly elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. 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 Pezula Golf Club. St. James of Knysna offers rooms and suites fitted with deluxe bedding and furniture. Room amenities include satellite TV, minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Bathrobes and international adaptors are provided for all rooms. Breakfast is served in the morning and light snacks are also available. Guests can enjoy a complimentary lagoon cruise on The Boat. Massage treatments are also available. Located on Knysna Lagoon, St. James of Knysna is a few minutes’ drive from the fishing, yachting and scuba diving activities nearby. It is 1.5 km away from Simola Golf and Country Estate. Show full description

Charming. Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. 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. The rooms at Turbine Hotel & Spa are elegantly decorated with light fabrics and parquet floors. The suites have a satellite LCD TV and extra long beds. A full English breakfast is available each morning at the Turbine Hotel. For light meals and drinks, there is a tapas bar and a fully stocked wine cellar. Guests of this hotel can undergo a hot-stone massage or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, which faces the lagoon. The sun deck offers a calm spot to read a book or magazine. The 24-hour reception staff can arrange babysitting and shuttles to George Airport, 65 km away. Lagoon and sea cruises can be arranged as well. Show full description

Delightful property. Very stylish. Superb breakfast. 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. Situated on the edge of the picturesque Knysna Estuary. With luxurious bedding, plush furnishings all the modern amenities you need. Activities & Surrounds: - Le Spa Tranquill & Turbine Spa is nearby for guests to enjoy luxury spa treatments. We are located on Thesen Island, a world-renowned destination that provides visitors with an abundance of shopping and dining options, as well as easy access to a variety of activities and tours. Whether you’re interested in kayaking (free access from the hotel), taking a sunset cruise, or exploring the surrounding natural beauty, there is something for everyone. Our hotel features beautifully appointed rooms & apartments, each designed with your comfort in mind. Some rooms have exquisite views of the Knysna Lagoon (King Room with Lake View) others have large sunny private balconies (Standard Double Room) or self-catering facilities (Apartments). For those looking for delicious food and drinks, we have two of the best restaurants in town right inside our building. Our hotel restaurant, Nest Food Bar, serves brunch, dinner, and cocktails, and is known for its unique decor and vibey atmosphere. The famous café and bakery Ile de Pain is located right next door and is renowned for its artisanal bread, pastries, and café-style menu! We pride ourselves on offering the best sunsets in town, and the friendliest hospitality to all our guests. We are also well-known for our ‘Sunset Sessions’ event, held on Saturdays (during the summer season), with a live DJ playing house music on our deck, providing the perfect backdrop for you to enjoy the stunning sunset views over the Lagoon. - Simola & Pezula Golf Estate, as well as Knysna Golf Club is less than a 15-minute drive from the hotel. - Thesen Harbour Town & Knysna Waterfront are within 1 km. Please Note: Due to our hotel's boutique nature, each room has a unique layout & décor & not all rooms have lagoon views - to book a room with a lagoon view please select the 'King Room with Lagoon View'. Show full description

Romantic. Unique. Great value. Located in the hills above Knysna, the 5-star Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa boasts a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and a restaurant with lagoon views. The rooms at the eco-friendly Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa have free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player and a stylish bathroom with amenities. Some rooms have panoramic views of the lagoon or forest and include a kitchen and a cosy lounge with a fireplace. With a bistro-style meanu, Lungalo Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. Lunch and light meals are available at the golf club lounge. The Simola Spa features massages, face and body treatments. Guests can relax in the heated indoor pool or work out at the gym which overlooks the Knysna Heads and offers state-of-the-art equipment and personal trainers. The centre of Knysna is within 10 minutes' drive and Plettenberg Bay is 39 km away while George can be reached within 1 hour by car. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Great value. Within 300 metres of Knysna Waterfront shopping area, The Rex Hotel offers the ultimate in comfort. Luxurious rooms feature modern design, LCD TVs and extra-large windows. Tea and coffee facilities and air conditioning are included in the luxury rooms. Free private parking is available at Rex Hotel. The front desk is open 24 hours. The Rex Hotel is ideally placed to a wide choice of leisure, water, and sport activities. Attractions such as the Knysna Elephant Park is nearby and the Featherbed Boat Cruises is 400 meters away. Show full description

Resort. Great views. Located on a dune at Brenton-on-Sea main beach, Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort offers well appointed, beach-front homes and luxury suites. Free parking is available on site. The modern accommodation will provide you with an open-plan living area, a kitchen, TV and a bathroom with bath or shower. Enjoy the fresh air and ocean views from your private deck. Offering panoramic sea views, The Butterfly Blu restaurant serves a variety of Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, pizzas and vegetarian dishes. Guests can work out in the fully equipped, air conditioned gym, which comes with treadmills, cross trainers, spinning bikes, a rower, cable machines, plus substantial free weights and benches. There is also a centrally located, outdoor pool overlooking the ocean. The Featherbed Private Nature Reserve is a 10-minute drive away and Knysna is 15 km away from Brenton Haven. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Opened June 2023. Set in Knysna, 7.4 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate, Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service and a concierge service for guests. At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel features some units with lake views, and each room has a kettle. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. Knysna Heads is 7.8 km from Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel, while Knysna Forest is 7.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 31 km from the hotel. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Located on the banks of the Knysna Lagoon, in the midst of enchanting woodland gardens, Premier Hotel Knysna offers air-conditioned rooms with a private balcony or patio. It offers an outdoor swimming pool. Rooms at Premier Hotel feature a modern décor. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms have a kitchen. Guests can enjoy regional dishes as well as international cuisine at Salmon Restaurant. The bar serves a variety of local wines and liquors. The pool menu offers fresh juices, smoothies, cocktails, and snacks. The reception of Premier Hotel Knysna is open 24/7. The surrounding area of the hotel offers plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, boating or bird watching. Premier Hotel Knysna - The Moorings is just 2.5 km from Knysna town, where guests can visit a wide variety of shopping malls, restaurants, pubs and historical attractions, including the famous Knysna Heads. Show full description

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. All rooms at Protea Hotel Knysna Quays are decorated in warm tones and have large windows. They have a separate bathroom that comes with complimentary deluxe bath products. Some rooms have a lagoon view, others overlook the historic Knysna Railway Station or the Waterfront shopping complex. The hotel has a breakfast restaurant. For lunch and dinner, there are several restaurants within walking distance. At Knysna Quays Waterfront, Drydock Food Company Restaurant offers fresh seafood and fusion cuisine with beautiful views of the lagoon. 34 Degrees South serves fish, sushi and freshly harvested oysters. JJs Restaurant specializes in game and South African cuisine. The heated outdoor pool is set on a uniquely designed sundeck with a cocktail bar located adjacent to the terrace. Guests can enjoy a range of massages and aromatherapies at the hotel's own wellness therapist. Thesen Island is 1 km away. Show full description

Two of Knysna's most well-known hospitality brands, The Knysna Log-Inn Hotel and Graywood Hotel, have merged. Going forward the two hotels will be run as a single property utilizing a centralized, online booking system. This union will now offer guests 106 multiple room types, 49 Standard and 57 Luxury rooms all the while still delivering high quality guest service. Both hotels are fully Covid-19 compliant with all staff being vaccinated and strict safety protocols in place. The Knysna Log-Inn embodies an “indigenous” concept that combines the character and spirit of the surrounding forests with Knysna’s romantic wood cutting history and elephants. The spectacular lobby with its yellowwood trunks and amazing 3m stained glass windows brings a calm and relaxing ambience to the weary traveller. The Graywood Wing is across the road from the Log-Inn Hotel. In keeping with the character and spirit of the surrounding indigenous Knysna forest the hotel enjoys beautiful woodwork throughout. The wood is complimented by courtyard gardens which feature a sparkling swimming pool suspended in a wooden sundeck. An extensive collection of original railway and steam train memorabilia recall a bygone era, while our selection of historic photographs gives you deeper insight into Knysna’s locomotive past. Relax in the comfort of your room, refresh with a dip in the pool or sit back on the sun deck and surrounding gardens with a drink. The Hotel is centrally located in the heart of Knysna, the ideal base to stay while exploring Knysna and the Garden Route. Within easy walking distance, just 350 meters, from the Knysna Waterfront shopping complex with a multitude of interesting shops, great restaurants, tourist attractions, boats, ferries and yachts. Show full description