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Nestled by the river, Blackwaters River Lodge offers an upscale retreat with a free breakfast buffet and golf course. Enjoy hiking, biking, or rowing/canoeing on site. With a garden playground for kids and Earth and Fire restaurant serving all meals. The guesthouse also features an outdoor pool with sun loungers.
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About the area
Located in Knysna, Blackwaters River Lodge is on a river. Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve and Liquid Grace Adventures are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Friday Market and Knysna Waterfront. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

N2 Highway between Knysna and Sedgefield, opposite the Buffalo Bay turn-off, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
What's nearby
- Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Knysna Waterfront - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
- Knysna Quays - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
- Brenton Beach - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
- Buffalo Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Trinity Premium Coffee Co.
- The Drydock Food Co - 13 min drive
- Muse - 9 min drive
- Butterfly Blu Restaurant - 15 min drive
- Caffe Mario - 11 min drive
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You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: ZAR 500 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550.00 per person
- Late check-in fee: ZAR 150.00 for check-in after 7 PM
- Late check-out fee: ZAR 750.00 (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Blackwaters River Lodge Knysna
Blackwaters River Lodge
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Blackwaters River
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Blackwaters River Lodge Guesthouse
Blackwaters River Lodge Guesthouse Knysna
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Blackwaters River Lodge Reviews
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8.8
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
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9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Dec 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic get away.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
2/10 Terrible
Christopher
Mar 7, 2023
Disliked: Staff & service
Christopher
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nicholas
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leonard B
Jul 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Leonard B
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Bo
Dec 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Bo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nhlamulo
Jan 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nhlamulo
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
anders uffe
Dec 31, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
anders uffe
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
8/10 Good
PMD1959, Sheffield
Mar 14, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PMD1959
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Nosithembele
Sep 29, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glorious Getaway
Nosithembele
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Christopher
Apr 17, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little lodge close enough to town
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
luiz
Mar 27, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
top place
luiz
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Nesreen
May 6, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely quiet little find
Nesreen
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Apr 24, 2017
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Wundervolle Lodge direkt am Blackwater River
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Leif
Mar 2, 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lækkert lodge i dejlige omgivelser nær Knysna
Leif
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Jan 31, 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely setting and had a great experience
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Jan 27, 2017
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice location peaceful retreat
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
BASHIR
Jan 23, 2017
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conveniant andfreindly
BASHIR
8/10 Good
Alan
Dec 4, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel to base for sightseeing
Alan
10/10 Excellent
Marwa
Nov 21, 2016
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Wonderful surprise
Marwa
10/10 Excellent
Phiwokuhle
Nov 21, 2016
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Phiwokuhle
10/10 Excellent
Bill, Wollongong, Australia
Nov 10, 2016
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Great Choice
Bill
10/10 Excellent
Meike
Nov 7, 2016
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Wunderschön
Meike
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Oct 26, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein Paradies
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
May 14, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort