Waterfront

Knysna

Knysna Quays
Knysna Quays
Knysna Quays showing sailing, a bay or harbor and a coastal town
Knysna Quays featuring a bay or harbor, a coastal town and sailing
Knysna Quays featuring a bay or harbor, general coastal views and sailing

Popular places to visit

Sunset at the waterfront in Knysna. The waterfront area is one of the best places to eat in Knysna, and our two favorite restaurants are Caffe Mario (Italian) and 34 South

Knysna Waterfront

4.5/5(25 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Knysna Waterfront during your stay in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Knysna Waterfront
Knysna Quays

Knysna Quays

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route.

Knysna Quays
Knysna featuring mountains, landscape views and general coastal views

Knysna Lagoon

5/5(9 reviews)

Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.

Knysna Lagoon
Knysna showing rugged coastline, landscape views and mist or fog

Eastern Head View Point

5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy spectacular views over the brilliantly blue Knysna Lagoon and the sheltering sandstone bluffs, and watch waves crash into the rocks at this cliff-top lookout.

Eastern Head View Point
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Buffalo Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buffalo Bay Beach during your trip to Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Buffalo Bay Beach
Great 9km beach walk to buffalo bay and back

Brenton Beach

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Brenton Beach

Waterfront Hotel Deals

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
16 Gray Street Knysna Western Cape
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

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Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Bayview Hotel

Bayview Hotel

4 out of 5
Corner Main & Gibb Street Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
The price is ₩263,651 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
₩263,651
₩303,199 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Van Plettenberg Beacon and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (90 reviews)
Fabulous hotel, super helpful staff.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Bayview Hotel
Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

4 out of 5
5 Welbedacht Lane Knysna Western Cape
The price is ₩259,083 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
₩259,083
₩297,945 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Friday Market and Drupkelders Hiking Trail ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
Great stay! Go to

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

3.5 out of 5
Waterfront Drive Knysna Western Cape
The price is ₩157,820 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
₩157,820
₩183,308 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (342 reviews)
Staff is extremely lovely and helpful. Super fast checking. First room was a little bit noisy but the manage the transition to a new one super easily.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
27 Baron's View Estate Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
The price is ₩210,412 per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
₩210,412
₩241,974 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Old Timber Shed and Van Plettenberg ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
Very friendly, helpful staff. Great amenities, loved the gym and pool area. The room was clean and comfortable but lacked a little extra storage and seating. Would happily stay at Sky Villa again.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Plett Quarter Hotel

Plett Quarter Hotel

3.5 out of 5
9 Main St Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
Stay at this hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Van Plettenberg Beacon and Old Timber ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)
Great hotel for anybody exploring the garden route staying in Plett, very clean, tidy and right in the heart of the town surrounded by amazing restaurants.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025

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Other neighborhoods around Waterfront

Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Knysna Central, Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.

Knysna Central
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Thesen Island

While visiting Thesen Island, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

Thesen Island
Beautiful view from a beautiful guest house

Paradise

5/5(6 area reviews)

Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

Paradise
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Rexford

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rexford and surrounding area, you can visit Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle.

Rexford
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Belvidere

Travelers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Belvidere

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