Knysna Central Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Knysna Waterfront
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Knysna Waterfront during your trip to Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Knysna Quays
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.
Brenton Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
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.
Eastern Head View Point
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.
Things to do
Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure
Scenic Lagoon cruise with the Bella Vita Champagne Lounger
Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise with Light Dinner and Wine
Top hotels in Knysna Central
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Great location and great staff
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Lovely place to stay in central knysna , impressive wooden atrium, polite staff and helpful as we stayed an extra night with a discount. Down side no lifts so not suitable for people with mobility issues
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
The Plettenberg Hotel
Faultless stay - amazing service from all the staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Ocean Watch Guest House
Stayed in the Captains room and it’s very nice. Easy access to the pool. Nice breakfast and friendly staff
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Bayview Hotel
Room was lovely with a great view. Staff were friendly and welcoming and food in the restaurant was great. Tip would be book the restaurant in advance as it was really busy and we were unable to get a table for dinner.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Knysna Central
Waterfront
Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.
Thesen Island
If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Paradise
Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
Rexford
While Rexford isn't home to many top sights, Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belvidere
Travellers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.
