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Our top choices for Knysna Waterfront hotels

A covered porch with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.
A large house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake and hills.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

1. The Knysna Belle

The Knysna Belle
3.1 km from Knysna Waterfront
United Kingdom
Sean
₩147,085
₩169,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
The Knysna Belle
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 cobblestone pathway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a mounted television, a shelf with kitchen items, and a window with curtains.

2. Guinea Fowl Lodge

Guinea Fowl Lodge
0.9 km from Knysna Waterfront
United States
Desiree
₩101,252
₩101,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Guinea Fowl Lodge
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 dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs.
A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

3. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Aestas Bed & Breakfast
0.8 km from Knysna Waterfront
Australia
Esther
₩58,438
₩94,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Aestas Bed & Breakfast
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large arched window. There are several seating areas with tables and chairs.
A buffet area with a variety of food items, a coffee machine, and seating arrangements.
A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows and a green roof.
A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a bar area, and a large mural.

4. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Knysna Central, 0.5 km from Knysna Waterfront
United Kingdom
Harsha
₩122,801
₩141,221 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
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 modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.
A row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

5. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate
2.8 km from Knysna Waterfront
United States
Chanel
₩218,788
₩251,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
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 a staircase, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoor patio area.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

6. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Knysna Central, 0.4 km from Knysna Waterfront
United Kingdom
Grant
₩142,305
₩165,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
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 lobby with a sofa, a round table with a tray, and a chandelier.

7. aha The Rex Hotel

aha The Rex Hotel
1.4 km from Knysna Waterfront
United Kingdom
Yvonne
₩154,439
₩177,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
aha The Rex Hotel
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.
A cozy log cabin bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.
A wooden deck with a pool, two lounge chairs, and a small table.

8. Oyster Creek Lodge

Oyster Creek Lodge
2.6 km from Knysna Waterfront
Singapore
Tadashi
₩110,521
₩110,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Oyster Creek Lodge
A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.
A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.
A nighttime view of a modern hotel with a swimming pool, illuminated by ambient lighting.
A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

9. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna
2.5 km from Knysna Waterfront
South Africa
Anonymous traveler
₩152,895
₩175,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

10. Knysna Log-inn

Knysna Log-inn
Knysna Central, 0.4 km from Knysna Waterfront
South Africa
Anonymous traveler
₩142,656
₩164,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Knysna Log-inn
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and buildings on a hillside.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a bed, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A marina with several boats docked, a building labeled 'Project', and calm water reflecting the sunset.

11. One on Bollard

One on Bollard
2.7 km from Knysna Waterfront
United Kingdom
John
₩193,417
₩222,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
One on Bollard
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 living room with a brick wall, a chandelier, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chessboard.
A house with a pool, surrounded by pink flowers and greenery.

12. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House
2.7 km from Knysna Waterfront
₩148,427
₩313,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House
A modern living room with a fireplace, glass shelves, and a view to the outside.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and fireplace. Large windows offer a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a round mirror, and a view of the sea.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.

13. Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise, 1.5 km from Knysna Waterfront
United States
William
₩320,350
₩368,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
A rocky coastal landscape with large boulders and cliffs.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.
A modern building with a stone wall entrance, a visible staircase, and a sign reading "SOU VILLA."
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

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden
Paradise, 1.3 km from Knysna Waterfront
Australia
Shuna
₩129,397
₩129,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden
A wooden-framed glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant hills.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, large windows, and a view of a body of water.
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.

15. Kanonkop Guest House

Kanonkop Guest House
2.2 km from Knysna Waterfront
United Kingdom
Martin
₩536,860
₩617,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Kanonkop Guest House
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a large potted plant.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area with a white cabinet and a small table, a large window with a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.
A modern interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large glass door leading to an outdoor space.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a swimming pool.

16. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise, 1.4 km from Knysna Waterfront
United Kingdom
Andrew
₩281,299
₩323,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
A balcony with a view of a calm lake, a dock with a boat, and a table with a bottle and glasses.
A large, multi-story hotel with a waterfront view, a dock with a boat, and a well-maintained lawn.
A large house with a swimming pool, a garden, and a pergola.
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.

17. St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna
2.5 km from Knysna Waterfront
United States
Lillian
₩269,022
₩309,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
St James of Knysna
A bedroom with a large bed, an orange throw, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
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.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a coffee table.

18. Orange Inn Knysna

Orange Inn Knysna
2.4 km from Knysna Waterfront
United Kingdom
kevin
₩81,437
₩93,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Orange Inn Knysna
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 gated entrance with a sign for Hideaway Guest House in Kynuna.
A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, two armchairs, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

19. Hide Away Guest House

Hide Away Guest House
Paradise, 1.3 km from Knysna Waterfront
Germany
Alexander
₩191,946
₩220,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Hide Away Guest House
A balcony with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the sea and hills.
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.
A kitchen with a brick wall, shelves with glassware, a coffee machine, and a clock.

20. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation
Paradise, 1.5 km from Knysna Waterfront
United Kingdom
Richard
₩74,278
₩85,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation
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Compare popular hotels close to Knysna Waterfront

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A covered porch with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.
The Knysna Belle
10.0
Exceptional
32 reviews
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A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.
Guinea Fowl Lodge
9.8
Exceptional
10 reviews
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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.
Aestas Bed & Breakfast
9.0
Wonderful
94 reviews
View
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large arched window. There are several seating areas with tables and chairs.
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
8.8
Excellent
38 reviews
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A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
9.0
Wonderful
109 reviews
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Top Knysna Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

10/10 Excellent
"We had great time in the hotel the The staff were very helpful and excellent in their dealings; we even requested breakfast for our last day as we had to leave early, and they prepared breakfast boxes for us. Also the location was great very near the water front with many stors and restaurants"
DALAL 4-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

8/10 Good
"Very close to local shops, short drive to the waterfront"
Esther 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Aestas Bed & Breakfast
The Lofts Boutique Hotel

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was excellent with regards to service, cleanliness and location. Everything to shut down very early and unfortunately due to tides and debris we couldn’t use the kayaks."
Angus 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
The Lofts Boutique Hotel
Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

10/10 Excellent
"The property is beautiful, surrounding mountains, spacious luxurious room, comfortable bed, good food."
Chanel 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Turbine Hotel and Spa

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."
Gregory 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Turbine Hotel and Spa
Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly/helpful staff. Our room was very nice with a pretty view to a water lagoon surrounded by hills. Location is very convenient and close to town."
Doron 2-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge
Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

10/10 Excellent
"Incredible views. Easy to find & wonderful stay"
karen l 1-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation
Guinea Fowl Lodge

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."
Andrea 2-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Guinea Fowl Lodge
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

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. "
Shuna 1-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

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 area with a house surrounded by lush greenery and a beach.

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 73 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 Aestas Bed & Breakfast and Knysna Log-Inn Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Knysna Waterfront?
Expedia has 73 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?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Knysna Waterfront, click here.
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.