Top-Rated Hotels in Knysna with Prices and Guest Reviews

Find popular Knysna hotels frequently selected by travellers for business, leisure and family stays.

Villa Castollini

Villa Castollini

📍 Brenton-on-sea, road, Knysna
★★★★ 9.3 (40 reviews)

"This is a fantastic place to stay for a few nights. Well run with a great swimming pool and a view to die for. Breakfast is provided but no other catering is available. A great pub with food and beach restaurant are within five minutes. We loved it here"

Pezula Nature Retreat

Pezula Nature Retreat

📍 Lagoon View Dr, Sparrebosch, Knysna
★★★★★ 9.1 (64 reviews)

"Great location, very welcoming staff- all good! I have enjoyed the short stay and will consider coming again."

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

📍 16 Gray St, Knysna Central, Knysna
★★★★ 8.3 (66 reviews)

"we as a family had the pleasure of staying at Knysna Log-inn Hotel Knysna. wood logs used extensively in the property hence the name. beautiful location and excellent staff. must visit city on the garden route. excellent property ....beautiful views from the balconies."

Brenton on Sea Cottages

Brenton on Sea Cottages

📍 242 State President C R Swart Rd, Brenton-on-Sea
★★★★ 9.2 (50 reviews)

"Great clean cottages very central located in the Garden Route, nice relaxed environment, very close to Knysna but out of the hassle and bustle. "

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays

📍 Waterfront Dr, Knysna Central, Knysna
★★★★ 8.4 (78 reviews)

"Amazing stay in Protea Knysna. Very good location on the waterfront. Easy access to food and the waterfront shops! Very safe and hotel is clean and good! Would recommend"

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

📍 Cherry Ln, Welbedacht, Knysna
★★★★ 9.4 (14 reviews)

"Excellent place, rooms are lovely and view is fabulous. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Food is very good for both breakfast and evening meal. Only criticism would be that the dinner menu is a little restricted and it does not change from day to day."

Orange Inn Knysna

Orange Inn Knysna

📍 25 Old Toll Rd, Old Place, Knysna
★★★★ 9.1 (24 reviews)

"Beautiful warming bnb, the view is beautiful from the balcony. Staff and host treated us well. The breakfast is a winner. Just rowdy neighbors that spoke loud. It will be nice to move loud speaking guest to the further end of the guesthouse. "

Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

📍 2 Claude Urban Dr, Myoli Beach, Sedgefield
★★★ 8.2 (18 reviews)

"Good value for money and staff was extremely helpful. I really had a comfortable stay and having the sea at your doorstep is a bonus"

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

📍 5 Welbedacht Ln, Kanonkop, Knysna
★★★★ 9.2 (56 reviews)

"Open app Your location Knysna Hollow Country Estate 5 Welbedacht Ln, Kanonkop, Knysna, 6570 Hotel Maqbool Jamdar 129 points   5 hours ago Spent 2 nights at this hotel ( not sure where the country estate comes from). Rooms not bad in size, plus is the big bathroom with walk in shower and l'Occitane bath accessories which is different from other hotels. Nice location but away from the Knysna waterfront. Quiet location and nice gardens with 2 medium sized pools and small play area. They have padel courts but this must be booked through another company for hire of court and equipment. Downs: Very limited breakfast, buffet style with small selection of scrambled , tomatoes, hash browns NO halal options which is a big negative. Most of the other hotels around here have this and a area where they provide omelettes At this hotel you have to pay extra for an omelette, Really?? If you are looking for a halaal friendly hotel then rather look elsewhere as what you pay is nice for hotel and room but not for food. We usually stay at Fancourt and this place is far from that in terms of experience. Agree that this gives you value for money but the kids wanted additional things for breakfast compared to what was offered. Reminded me of some of the business hotels I've used for work which offer the basics for the business traveller for breakfast. Was worth trying it out but maybe not for us.Lovely lady at reception who i chatted with regarding my concerns and it seems I'm not the only guest who has commented on the food offering. "

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Villa Castollini ★★★★
"The most beautiful guest house, on top of the world with spectacular views. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and even organized a lovely chocolate cake for my mom's 90th birthday. We stayed in the middle of winter, yet it was still warm and cosy, with lovely seating areas and the very well equipped pub."
★★★★★
2024-07-15
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Pezula Nature Retreat ★★★★★
"We stayed at the Pezula Nature Retreat for a wonderful two night, we had amazing relaxing time. We enjoyed the spa, the gym and the restaurant. All the staff was super helpful and friendly."
★★★★★
2026-07-05
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Knysna Log-Inn Hotel ★★★★
"Great hotel but room decor and beds could be better / modernised. I have a really sore lower back as a result of what must have been a very old (unsupportive) mattress. Breakfast was amazing. Staff helpful and friendly. Room rates a bit pricey and aimed at tourists. There should be a reduced rate for locals / South Africans."
★★★★★
2025-04-21
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Brenton on Sea Cottages ★★★★
"The cottages are beautiful, neat, spacious and great location. The beach is nice and clean and ideal for long walks. Restaurants in the area are good too."
★★★★★
2025-08-02
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Protea Hotel Knysna Quays ★★★★
"The room was spacious with a king bed and working desk with room heater. There was not really a view but it didn't really matter"
★★★★★
2025-08-21
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Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge ★★★★
"The lodge was nice and staff were lovely. However, the lodge lacked basic amenities which I feel they need to improve on. Areas of improvement; - water to be supplied in each bedroom - Phone to call reception should be in each room - Breakfast should include water to drink. Especially if you have booked as bed and breakfast - Snacks should be available throughout the day not just when the chef is there as some guests check in post 2pm."
★★★★★
2025-03-14
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Orange Inn Knysna ★★★★
"The hotel is exactly as represented online (if not a little better). The on-site manager was excellent in looking after us with local advise mixed in for good measure. Excellent breakfast. If you are looking for a large corporate hotel chain then not for you but small, local hotel style with caring touch it’s a fit. Secure little complex with parking."
★★★★★
2023-10-12
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Pili Pili Beach Cabanas ★★★
"PiliPili has a very chilled vibe. It accesses a beautiful stretch of beach and the restaurant served up a delicious meal while you sat with your feet in the sand sipping wine within the sound of the ocean which we later fell asleep listening to. Their slogan of "This is Living" felt so authentic and everyone we dealt with was cheerful welcoming and efficient. A lovely stop over enroute and I'm sure a lovely space to laze away a few days. "
★★★★★
2025-09-07
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Knysna Hollow Country Estate ★★★★
"Sorry to have not had more nights here. A lovely, clean, efficient resort with gorgeous ‘spacious’ rooms. The staff were so friendly and helpful. And the breakfast has been our best yet during our fortnight stay here in Cape region. Thank you team. Will definitely tell all about how much we loved your resort."
★★★★★
2024-05-14

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