The Best Hotels Closest to Knysna Waterfront in Knysna for 2026

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

A swimming pool with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

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

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

1. Guinea Fowl Lodge

0.9 km from Knysna Waterfront

Desiree

₩108,310

₩108,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A covered porch with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A large house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake and hills.

A sign for The Kynsna Belle, a guesthouse with a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

2. The Knysna Belle

3.1 km from Knysna Waterfront

Sean

₩221,649

₩254,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

3. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

0.8 km from Knysna Waterfront

Esther

₩50,171

₩84,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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.

4. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central, 0.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Harsha

₩120,809

₩138,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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

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

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

5. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

2.8 km from Knysna Waterfront

Chanel

₩215,317

₩247,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A modern lobby with a sofa, a round table with a tray, and a chandelier.

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

6. aha The Rex Hotel

1.4 km from Knysna Waterfront

"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

₩127,360

₩146,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

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

7. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central, 0.4 km from Knysna Waterfront

Jonna

₩155,507

₩180,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

A wooden deck with a pool, two lounge chairs, and a small table.

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

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

8. Oyster Creek Lodge

2.6 km from Knysna Waterfront

Tadashi

₩105,745

₩105,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

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

9. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

2.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Anonymous traveler

₩146,374

₩168,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

10. Knysna Log-inn

Knysna Central, 0.4 km from Knysna Waterfront

Anonymous traveler

₩175,076

₩201,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

An outdoor patio with a round table and two wicker chairs, a coffee pot, and two cups on the table.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a woven rug, and a view of the sea through a glass door.

A round glass table with two wicker chairs, a coffee pot, and two cups with saucers.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and fireplace. There is a view of a balcony and a door leading outside.

11. 6 Bond St

1 km from Knysna Waterfront

₩380,192

₩437,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A wooden-framed glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant hills.

A modern building with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a pergola.

A residential area with multiple houses, a swimming pool, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a sofa, a round table, and a view of the sea.

12. Kanonkop Guest House

2.2 km from Knysna Waterfront

Martin

₩513,664

₩590,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

A living room with a brick wall, a chandelier, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chessboard.

13. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

2.7 km from Knysna Waterfront

₩142,014

₩299,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.

A rocky coastal landscape with large boulders and cliffs.

A living room with a zebra rug, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a painting of giraffes.

A landscaped garden with palm trees, a gravel path, and a view of the sea and hills in the background.

14. South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Paradise, 1.3 km from Knysna Waterfront

Shuna

₩123,807

₩123,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A balcony with a view of a calm lake, a dock with a boat, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

A room with a view of a lake, a wooden table with a decanter and two glasses of red wine, and a bed with a teal bedspread.

A large, multi-story hotel with a waterfront view, a dock with a boat, and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reflective black floor, seating areas with sofas and chairs, artwork on the walls, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

15. St James of Knysna

2.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Lillian

₩361,098

₩415,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A bedroom with a large bed, an orange throw, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables set for service, a kitchen area visible in the background, and large windows providing natural light.

A golf course with a pond, sand bunkers, and a clubhouse in the background.

16. Orange Inn Knysna

2.4 km from Knysna Waterfront

kevin

₩77,641

₩89,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and mountains. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall and a wooden bench in the room.

A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a grey throw blanket. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a swimming pool and hills.

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, two armchairs, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

17. Hide Away Guest House

Paradise, 1.3 km from Knysna Waterfront

Alexander

₩183,652

₩211,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A waterfront property with docked boats, a marina, and industrial buildings with chimneys.

An outdoor patio with wooden benches and umbrellas, a brick building with a chimney, and a view of a bridge and river in the background.

A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, outdoor seating, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

A restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed ductwork, and a dining area with tables set for two.

18. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island, 0.9 km from Knysna Waterfront

Gregory

₩265,268

₩308,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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.

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.

19. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Paradise, 1.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Richard

₩71,068

₩81,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A well-maintained garden with a fountain, a patio table with chairs, and blooming flowers.

A two-story brick house with a well-maintained garden, a fountain, and a clear blue sky.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a patterned armchair, and a rug.

A residential street with a brick house, a paved driveway, and a variety of plants and trees.

20. Blue Fern of Knysna

1.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Vandita

₩71,614

₩71,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Knysna Waterfront

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Guinea Fowl Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
The Knysna Belle	10.0 Exceptional 33 reviews	View
Aestas Bed & Breakfast	9.0 Wonderful 97 reviews	View
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel	8.8 Excellent 40 reviews	View
Knysna Hollow Country Estate	9.0 Wonderful 110 reviews	View

Top Knysna Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"We are busy with a roadtrip to make up for not having that Honeymoon 2yrs ago and staying in your Honeymoon Suite was a real treat, staff very friendly and loved the views, thanks again for making it special"

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing property run by amazing people in beautiful condition in a beautiful location with spectacular views of knysna. Loved our stay there."

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Great host, and very nice breakfast"

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful boutique hotel… Amazing staff. Would definitely stay here again."

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."

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible views. Easy to find & wonderful stay"

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."

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulously friendly and helpful hosts. The room was comfortable and clean and the bed was very comfy too. A lovely balcony to sit at in the evening afforded us a great view out to the sea. Breakfast was well executed and staff were all friendly. The property is well located - just a short drive into town. I would definitely stay here again if I wax to return to Knysna. "

Other attractions near Knysna Waterfront

A marina with boats docked, a building with 'Springtime Sailing Charters' signage, and a hill in the background.

Knysna Quays

8.8/10 (124 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.

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A coastal landscape with a river, rocky shoreline, and a lighthouse.

Knysna Lagoon

9.4/10 (57 reviews)

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

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Featherbed Boat Cruises

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Knysna with a trip to Featherbed Boat Cruises. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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The Motorcycle Room

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Motorcycle Room in Knysna.

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Pledge Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Pledge Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Knysna. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Thesen Island

9.4/10 (105 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Thesen Island during your travels in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Friday Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Friday Market during your visit to Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Featherbed Nature Reserve

8.4/10 (19 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Featherbed Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Knysna Waterfront?

Knysna Waterfront is located in an area of Knysna that travelers like for its golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 72 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Knysna Waterfront?

Adjacent to Knysna Waterfront, Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Knysna Log-Inn Hotel and Turbine Hotel and Spa.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Knysna Waterfront?

Expedia has 72 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Knysna Waterfront.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Knysna Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Knysna Waterfront.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Knysna Waterfront?

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What can I see and do near Knysna Waterfront?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Featherbed Nature Reserve and Pledge Nature Reserve. Dip your toes in the water at Brenton Beach, Buffalo Bay Beach, and Bollard Bay. Knysna Lagoon, Leisure Isle, and Eastern Head View Point are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Knysna Waterfront hotels

1. Guinea Fowl Lodge

2. The Knysna Belle

3. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

4. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

5. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

6. aha The Rex Hotel

7. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

8. Oyster Creek Lodge

9. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

10. Knysna Log-inn

11. 6 Bond St

12. Kanonkop Guest House

13. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

14. South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

15. St James of Knysna

16. Orange Inn Knysna

17. Hide Away Guest House

18. Turbine Hotel and Spa

19. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

20. Blue Fern of Knysna

Compare popular hotels close to Knysna Waterfront

Top Knysna Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Guinea Fowl Lodge

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Other attractions near Knysna Waterfront

Knysna Quays

Knysna Lagoon

Featherbed Boat Cruises

The Motorcycle Room

Pledge Nature Reserve

Thesen Island

Friday Market

Featherbed Nature Reserve

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