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A wooden table with a bottle of wine and two glasses on a balcony overlooking a river and hills.

A modern hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A courtyard with a brick building, a stone pathway, and various plants.

1. Overmeer Guest House

Paradise

Jehonathan

CA $103

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large arched window. There are several seating areas with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a bar area, and a large mural.

A buffet area with a variety of food items, a coffee machine, and seating arrangements.

A wooden building with a green roof, large windows, and a balcony with wooden railings.

2. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

Harsha

CA $146

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A residential area with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

3. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

Esther

CA $46

CA $82 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

A marina with boats docked, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of hills in the background.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central staircase, and large windows allowing natural light.

4. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

Jonna

CA $176

CA $204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern house with a rooftop pool overlooking a bay with boats and hills.

A modern two-story house with a well-maintained lawn, a balcony, and a front entrance with steps.

A balcony with a glass railing, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea and hills.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

Knysna

Bill

CA $115

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a well-maintained garden.

A row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a modern geometric partition.

6. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

Chanel

CA $243

CA $280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.

A buffet table with various food items and a watermelon slicer.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a mounted television, a shelf with kitchen items, and a window with curtains.

A cobblestone pathway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

7. Guinea Fowl Lodge

Knysna

Desiree

CA $116

CA $116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

A lodge with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a sign indicating it is a B&B.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.

A cozy log cabin bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk.

8. Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

Tadashi

CA $101

CA $101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

A nighttime view of a modern hotel with a swimming pool, illuminated by ambient lighting.

A table with oysters, champagne, and strawberries, overlooking a lake and houses.

9. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

Anonymous traveller

CA $156

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

10. aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

"Been to Knysna now on many times, stayed in various types of accommodation within the town, very impressed with this hotel, ideal for walking around town, the marina and it's location is great, ideal for walking to many of the towns restaurants' and bars. Would certainly recommend this hotel. Staff were really helpful, breakfast was fine although there are many cafe's around the hotel should one want any alternative breakfast, although what we had was fine."

Yvonne

CA $173

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

A coastal hotel with a glass conservatory overlooking the beach, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal property with a swimming pool, a beach view, and a ride-on toy car.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and greenery.

11. Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

Simon

CA $175

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a body of water, and a hill in the background.

A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

A spacious living room with a white table, chairs, and a fireplace.

A room with a round table, a clock, a vase with flowers, a small figurine, and a book.

12. Chez Pierre

Knysna

Mary

CA $181

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a stone building in the background.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, potted plants, and a view of the landscape.

A kitchen with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a refrigerator, and a clock on the wall.

A house with a pool, surrounded by pink flowers and greenery.

13. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

Knysna

CA $138

CA $307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a landscape, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

14. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

Ibrahima

CA $339

CA $390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A balcony with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the sea and hills.

A kitchen with a brick wall, shelves with glassware, a coffee machine, and a clock.

A hotel room with a large bed, grey curtains, a view of the outdoors, and a painting on the wall.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a body of water and a bridge, and green ambient lighting.

15. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Paradise

Richard

CA $74

CA $85 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A luxurious hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating areas, and a swimming pool.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A room with large windows, wicker hanging lamps, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

16. Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

bharat

CA $352

CA $405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A balcony with balustrades overlooking a beach with a lifeguard tower.

A hotel room with a large bed, a mirror above the bed, a wooden wardrobe, and two bedside lamps.

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating, a barbecue grill, and surfboards.

A bar area with stools, a brick wall, and a poster on the wall.

17. Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

Sedgefield

James

CA $86

CA $86 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A terrace with a view of the sea, outdoor seating, and a sunset.

18. Crown on the heads

Knysna

Mmabatho

CA $429

CA $429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A coastal landscape with a prominent hill, a road curving along the coast, and a body of water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the hallway.

A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, a plant, and toiletries on the counter.

19. Enon Heights 5-Star Luxury Stay

Knysna

CA $628

CA $628 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and entertainment unit, featuring large windows and a balcony.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, dining area with chairs, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, and a wardrobe.

A dining area with a central table, chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.

20. Pezula Sunny Tranquility CM4

Knysna

CA $272

CA $393 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Top Knysna Heights Hotel Reviews

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Great host, and very nice breakfast"

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect"

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful, surrounding mountains, spacious luxurious room, comfortable bed, good food."

Turbine Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. I would return in a heartbeat if travels bring me there - and I would bring as many as I could."

Guinea Fowl Lodge

8/10 Good

"My family of four stayed in the family room. We were a little disappointed, not to have a view of the town, but it is the only room that sleeps for. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast were excellent in the morning, a great way to start the day. This is a great place to spend a couple of nights."

St James of Knysna

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful, clean and comfortable hotel. Staff is super helpful- a true 5 star hotel!"

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"This is our newly discovered South African Gardenroute gem, situated a short distance from Knysna! Beautiful, elegant and stylish accommodation that exceeds all expectations! Everthing speaks of quality, exceptional attention to detail and the effort to enhance the guest experience at all times. Quiet location offering an unmatched immersive experience with nature and the Indian Ocean. One of those memorable places that will always be engraved in the mind for an all encompassing and unique moment in time! Compliments to the host for taking such good care of the guests!"

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Good kitchen, magical location, fantastic views, wonderful living area and balcony. Bar and restaurant also awesome and convenient. "

Hunter's Country House

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic country house, staff cannot do enough for you and the location and grounds are so good. It is blessed with 3 wonderful restaurants. We will definitely return "

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Knysna Heights?

The best area to stay in Knysna Heights is the central Knysna area, particularly around Thesen Island and the Knysna Waterfront.Thesen Island is an exclusive development connected to the mainland by a bridge, offering a unique blend of residential living and holiday accommodation. It's known for its Venetian-style canals, beautiful architecture, and a selection of excellent restaurants and boutique shops. The area is very walkable, with boardwalks lining the waterways and plenty of spots to enjoy the views.Couples looking for a luxurious and tranquil escape will find Thesen Island particularly appealing. Many accommodations here offer stunning lagoon views, and the island's private beaches and access to water activities like kayaking provide a relaxing experience. The nearby Thesen Harbour Town has a range of dining options, from casual cafes to upscale restaurants, superb for evening meals.For families, the Knysna Waterfront offers a lively and convenient base. Located just a short distance from Thesen Island, it's the hub for boat trips, including excursions to the Knysna Heads and sunset cruises. The Waterfront features a variety of family-friendly restaurants, craft markets, and often has live entertainment.

When is the best time to go to Knysna Heights?

The best time to visit Knysna Heights is during the spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) months, when the weather is pleasant and comfortable for outdoor activities.During spring, the average temperatures range from 18°C to 25°C, with less rainfall. This season is ideal for exploring the natural beauty of the area, enjoying boat trips on the Knysna Lagoon, or hiking in the surrounding forests. The Fynbos, the unique local vegetation, is often in bloom, adding to the scenic appeal.Autumn offers similar mild temperatures, typically between 20°C and 27°C, and generally clear skies. This period is great for those who enjoy golfing, as the courses are in excellent condition, or for wildlife viewing, particularly birdwatching. It's also a great time for leisurely walks along the waterfront without the heat of summer.The summer months (December to February) are the warmest, with temperatures often exceeding 30°C, and can be quite busy due to school holidays. While good for beach activities, it might be less comfortable for extensive outdoor exploration.

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How much is the nightly rate at a Knysna Heights hotel?

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Our top choices for Knysna Heights hotels

1. Overmeer Guest House

2. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

3. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

4. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

5. Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

6. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

7. Guinea Fowl Lodge

8. Oyster Creek Lodge

9. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

10. aha The Rex Hotel

11. Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

12. Chez Pierre

13. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

14. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

15. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

16. Pezula Nature Retreat

17. Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

18. Crown on the heads

19. Enon Heights 5-Star Luxury Stay

20. Pezula Sunny Tranquility CM4

Top Knysna Heights Hotel Reviews

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Guinea Fowl Lodge

St James of Knysna

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Hunter's Country House

More cheap stays in Knysna Heights

Lakeside Knysna Accomodation

Experience Nature at Brenton on Sea With Breakers Dolphins and Whales

Willow Point

Equleni Farm

87 Sand Street - Buffels bay

East At The Quays

Frequently asked questions

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