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Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Located in Knysna, 6.1 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate, Knysna Hollow Country Estate provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Knysna Hollow Country Estate features certain units that include a balcony, and all rooms include a coffee machine. Guests at Knysna Hollow Country Estate will be able to enjoy activities in and around Knysna, like cycling. The hotel has a terrace and pool views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available daily at the property. Knysna Forest is 6.5 km from the hotel, while Knysna Heads is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay, 34 km from Knysna Hollow Country Estate, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Offering an outdoor pool and a cosy lounge and bar, Parkes Manor is a classic, historical house located within 2 km from the Knysna Waterfront. The country-style suites are elegantly decorated and feature under-floor heating, a sofa and air conditioning. At Parkes Manor guests can enjoy breakfast in the dining room and light meals are available upon advance request. Nearby attractions include the Knysna Heads, Simola Golf and Country Estate, and Brenton-on-Sea beach. It includes a desk, safe and en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Some suites offer a view of the Knysna lagoon. An array of restaurants can be found within 2 km. Guests can relax on the terrace and in the large, lush gardens which surround the swimming pool. There is a also a tee-off and a putting green for golfers in the garden. Free WiFi and private parking is available and the George Airport is within 1 hours’ drive. Show full description

Historic. Great interior design. Falcons View Manor is situated on a hill overlooking Knysna Lagoon, 700 metres from the town centre. It features an outdoor pool, a library and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. All of the stylish guest bedrooms at Falcons View Manor are equipped with digital TV and hot drink facilities. Falcons View Manor is 1 km from Knysna Harbour, where you can rent a boat and explore the Knysna National Lakes Area. Every room is air-conditioned and also features a hairdryer and a safety deposit box. A full English breakfast is served each morning in the hotel’s elegant dining room, which offers a varied international menu for lunch and dinner. When the weather is pleasant guests can also dine in the tranquil Tea Garden. The hotel is 5 km from Simola Golf Club, which was designed by the great Jack Nicklaus. Falcons View Manor is 38 km from Plettenberg Airport and 1 km from Knysna Railway Station. Show full description

Historic. Superb breakfast. Knysna Manor House is housed in a charming Victorian mansion that offers panoramic views of the Knysna Lagoon. Guests will immediately admire the old world charm of 100-year-old Knysna Manor House. Knysna Manor House is within walking distance to shopping centres, medical facilities, banks, exclusive shops, local craft markets, restaurants and famous the Knysna Waterfront. From the original yellow-wood floors, to the character of each individual room, the Victorian theme is carried throughout the house. There are a variety of rooms that decorated in earthy colours, and all rooms contain tea trays, a hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the dining room or by the Knysna Lagoon from the wide outdoor deck. In the evening, guests can also admire African sunsets from the deck, while enjoying sundowners before a night out. Show full description

Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Situated on a country estate at the heart of the Garden Route, within a 10 minute drive of Plettenberg Bay, this self-catering property welcomes guests seeking a restful and tranquil getaway. Set on 12 hectares of land, Masescha Country Estate offers various types of accommodation to suit your every need. Enjoy the privacy of your fully equipped cottage, nestled in beautiful gardens, or opt for a garden room. Guests can enjoy an optional breakfast on the wooden veranda at treetop level. Light dinner and snacks are also available with prior arrangement. The majestic forest backdrop is a delight for outdoor enthusiasts, birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. Free WiFi is available in all units. Go for a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool or take a walk around the dams. Show full description

Very stylish. Stunning pool facilities. Lairds Lodge Country Estate is located between Plettenburg Bay and the Langkloof Mountains. All of the rooms have air conditioning. Attractions near to the Lairds Lodge Estate include Robberg Nature Reserve, Tsisikamma National Park and Knysna Elephant Park. The hotel has a library and an outdoor pool. The Lairds Lodge restaurant specialises in seafood and game. The hotel also has cigar lounge and shaded verandas for guests to use. All of the contemporary rooms have a balcony. Show full description

Beautiful. Great restaurant. This intimate property is located within the Garden Route, 10 km from Plettenberg Bay and 24 km from Knysna. It offers elegant, thatched-roofed suites and non-thatched rooms and free WiFi is available throughout. Each individually decorated, air-conditioned suite and room at Hunter's Country House features tea/coffee facilities, a minibar and certain suites feature a fireplace. Some also have their own private terrace with a pool and garden. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine around the outdoor boma with couches and a fireplace. Breakfast is served in the conservatory, while light lunches and dinners are available by reservation in the dining room or outdoors on the lawn. A large, outdoor swimming pool is on site, along with a childrens play area. Hunter's Country House also has a shared library with a fireplace. Area activities include golfing, horse riding, boat trips, nature walks and swimming with seals. The Tenikwa Wild Cat Sanctuary, Monkeyland and Birds of Eden are all within 30 minutes’ drive. Show full description

Set 3.4 km from Outeniqua Pass, The Manor House at Fancourt offers 5-star accommodation in George and has a terrace, a bar and a tennis court. Among the facilities at this property are free shuttle service and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms come with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at The Manor House at Fancourt have a balcony. At The Manor House at Fancourt you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. The property features an outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and garden. The units in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The hotel offers a hot spring bath. Guests at The Manor House at Fancourt will be able to enjoy activities in and around George, like hiking, fishing and cycling. The property has an on-site hot tub, hairdresser's and business centre. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak Afrikaans, English and Xhosa. George Golf Club is 4.6 km from the accommodation, while Lakes Area National Park is 36 km away. The nearest airport is George Airport, 6 km from The Manor House at Fancourt. Show full description

Great value. Situated overlooking Knysna Lagoon and the distant Outeniqua Mountains, the historic Belvidere Manor Lagoonside Cottages Hotel enjoys stunning views and a tranquil location. Enjoy a farmhouse breakfast, light lunches poolside or at The Bell Tavern, then savour dinner by candlelight at Caroline’s where local ingredients are served with fine wines. Relax by the swimming pool in our beautiful colonial-style gardens (the estate is a nature-lover’s paradise with more than 270 species of birds). For business guests, the Duthie Room is suitable for small brainstorming sessions to larger meetings, seating up to 40 delegates. Then, retreat to the secluded comfort of the fireplace or the terrace in your own picturesque, spacious Cape-style cottage. Show full description

Luxurious. 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. It is 1.5 km away from Simola Golf and Country Estate. 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. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. With garden views, Alkira Lodge is set in Brenton-on-Sea and has a restaurant, luggage storage space, bar, garden, outdoor fireplace and picnic area. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Brenton Beach is 2.5 km from Alkira Lodge, while Simola Golf and Country Estate is 19 km away. The guest house offers a pool with a view, hot tub and a business centre. Accommodation for disabled guests is also available at the property. The units in the guest house are equipped with a coffee machine. Some of the units feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The guest house boasts a variety of wellness options, including spa facilities, beauty services and yoga classes. Sightseeing tours are available close by. If you would like to discover the area, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the guest house can arrange a bicycle rental service. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay, 46 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Beach front location. Great value. Within 7 km from Knysna, this resort is 350 metres from the Knysna Lagoon which boasts activities ranging from fishing, boat cruising and water skiing. It has a swimming pool, lush garden and a games room. For golfers, the Simola Golf and Country Estate can be reached in 7 km and the scenic Knysna Heads is 13.5 km away. Offering a patio with views of the garden, the self-catering apartments are decorated in natural colours with touches of blues. Each come fitted with a lounge and dining area, kitchen and a private entrance. Extras include a satellite TV and a safe. Knysna Chalets has a restaurant and BBQ facilities on site. A number of restaurants can be found at the Knysna Waterfront which is within a 10-minute drive. Free WiFi is available. The property has easy access to the N2 national road and George Airport is 64 km away. Show full description

Charming. Great location. 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

Unique. Great views. Featuring panoramic views of Knysna Lagoon as well as the Heads, 6 On Protea is located along the Garden Route, just a 5-minute drive from the Knysna town centre. The suites all come with a patio or balcony, and views of lagoon or the garden. The Knysna Heads at just 8 km away and Simola Golf and Country Estate is 10 km away. They include a seating area, a fridge and a TV. The en-suite bathrooms come with a shower. Breakfast is available at a surcharge and includes a selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit juices and fruit salad, as well as a hot breakfast. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Staff at 6 On Protea can help to organize activities such as diving, fishing and windsurfing. Knysna Elephant Park is 25 km away and Featherbed Nature Reserve is 16 km away. Show full description

Portland Manor Country Estate is a historical working farm located in Rheenendal, on the Garden Route, some 25 minutes’ drive from the center of Knysna. Set on 212 hectares of farmland, forest and fynbos landscapes, the estate provides elegant ensuite accommodation in the newly refurbished Residence which also has a guest lounge. Rooms are decorated in contemporary Victorian style, a nudge to the history of the property which has a Manor House dating back to 1871. Portland Manor provides an escape from the bustle of the city on a peaceful, tranquil farm in the countryside where you can get active or spend the day lounging at the swimming pool. A restaurant, the Cowshed Eatery caters for all meals, and the quaint pub, which was once a sheep shearer’s cottage, serves a delicious pub menu and craft beer on tap. Activities on site include bird watching, hiking and mountain biking on the marked trails, canoeing and catch-and-release bass fishing on the 7-hectare dam, and volleyball. Show full description

Situated in Knysna and with Simola Golf and Country Estate reachable within 5.5 km, Hudson Manor - Entabeni, Knysna features express check-in and check-out, soundproof rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and an open-air bath. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Guests at Hudson Manor - Entabeni, Knysna can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. An indoor play area is also available at Hudson Manor - Entabeni, Knysna, while guests can also relax in the garden. The bed and breakfast has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. Boasting views of the garden, all units in the property come with private entrance and a pool with a view. Each unit has a private bathroom and coffee machine, while some rooms include a terrace and others also boast lake views. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at the accommodation. Knysna Forest is 5.9 km from the bed and breakfast, while Knysna Heads is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay, 35 km from Hudson Manor - Entabeni, Knysna, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Charming. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Welgeluk Feather Palace, a property with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge, is situated in Oudtshoorn, 11 km from Oudtshoorn Golf Course, 12 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch, as well as 8.7 km from CP Nel Museum. The bed and breakfast, set in a building dating from 1910, is 9.1 km from Ateljee Thijs Nel Gallery and 9.3 km from Suspension Bridge. The bed and breakfast features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Some of the units have a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes. All units feature a safety deposit box. Le Roux Dorpshuis Museum is 9.4 km from the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is George Airport, 68 km from Welgeluk Feather Palace. Show full description

Close to beach front. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Overlooking the Keurbooms River lagoon and the Indian Ocean, Milkwood Manor is located on the shores of Plettenberg Bay. It has direct access to the beach and offers a bar and a restaurant. All rooms feature tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a TV, hairdryer, heater, fan, electronic safe and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Manor. A full English and continental breakfast is served exclusively to the Manor’s guests on the terrace of the breakfast room, with views of the landscapes, beach and lagoon. With two lounges, one at ground floor level and one upstairs there is ample space for relaxation. The area is a good spot for fishing lovers. During the season, it is also possible to see whales and dolphins in the surroundings. The Robberg Nature Reserve is 10 km away and the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve is 30 minutes away by car. Port Elizabeth is 230 km away. Show full description

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

Great views. Popular among couples. Boasting garden views, Knysna Pearl View Guest House offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a bar, around a few steps from Knysna Heads. The property has mountain and pool views, and is 100 metres from Coney Glen Beach. Pezula Golf Club is 5.6 km from Knysna Pearl View Guest House, while Simola Golf and Country Estate is 14 km from the property. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. The units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Units have a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a balcony and some have sea views. All units have a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. The guest house specialises in a buffet and continental breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and brunch. Guests at Knysna Pearl View Guest House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Knysna, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy snorkelling and diving nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 33 km from the guest house. Show full description