Knysna Accommodation

A clear product of its owners’ love, Villa Afrikana ticks every box. Extensive views, personal hospitality and superb location are tied together by simple, elegant design, transforming a stay at this Knysna hotel into an experience to remember.

The history and restoration of this building into a five-star property, The Turbine Hotel & Spa, makes for a great introduction to the lagoon-side town of Knysna. Ideally located on Thesen Island, it ticks all the boxes of a well-run boutique hotel establishment and will always be remembered for its uniqueness.

Found on one of Knysna’s main thoroughfares leading between its main road and Waterfront Drive, The Rex Hotel gives guests easy access to all that this charming coastal town has to offer. Sprawled across the banks of an idyllic lagoon, Knysna is superbly located for those wanting to explore the greater Garden Route.

The developers of upmarket Thesen Island had a knack for identifying unique hotel locations, and The Lofts Boutique Hotel is no exception. With its position above The Boatshed it presents the ideal spot from which to either stay in hotel comfort, or self-cater in apartment style. From here the Garden Route beckons. 

Arched glass-windowed balconies and stretches of pristine lawn invite hours of daydreaming as you gaze out across the peaceful lagoon at St James of Knysna. The town of Knysna is one of the Garden Route’s most attractive holiday destinations, with an array of activities and sights among forest, mountains, beaches and lagoon.

An ethereal air emanates from Phantom Forest, with its 14 elevated treehouse-styled suites seamlessly blending in with their surroundings to become part of the fabric of nature. Silky linen and hand-woven carpets drape the suites, while the glass-roofed en-suite bathrooms overlook the lagoon. The soft-lit boma serves classically styled international cuisine.

Located on a small island surrounded by the Knysna lagoon, Leisure Isle Lodge offers luxury, relaxation, centrality and a beachy island getaway. Enjoy delicious food, stunning accommodation and spa treatments in between exploring the surrounding areas and spending time on the beach. 

An absolutely blissful retreat along South Africa’s verdant Garden Route is provided at Lake Pleasant Living situated just outside Sedgefield on the shores of Groenvlei lake. Offering an extensive range of activities and on-site amenities, Lake Pleasant ensures you will want for nothing while exploring from this fantastic base equidistant between Wilderness and Knysna.

Experience your very own holiday home in Knysna at Kanonkop House. With astounding views, easy-going service and a list of activities longer than your arm, you will undoubtedly find any stay too short. 

Overlooking the ocean and the Knysna heads, Head Over Hills is a gorgeous luxury retreat. Book activities in Knysna and the surrounding areas, rent bikes or golf clubs from the retreat or spend time relaxing at the infinity pool, drinking wine on the private balconies and enjoying massages.

Visitors will be mesmerised by the old-world charm oozing from the 100-year-old Falcons View Manor, a heritage building in the idyllic coastal town of Knysna. Offering resplendent views of the town, lagoon, and Heads, amid manicured lawns, forest, and a sprawling Victorian verandah – guests will take special pleasure in retreating to this sanctuary after a day of exploration.

Mimicking the animal after which it is named, Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge is shrouded and tucked away between fynbos and forest, high up on a cliff overlooking the Knysna lagoon. This secluded lodge caters for only a small number of guests at a time and offers comfortable luxury in South Africa’s Garden Route.