Knysna Central Travel Guide

Knysna

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

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Top hotels in Knysna Central

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 Rp1.850.770 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
Rp1.850.770
per night
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (324 reviews)
"We stayed for two nights in a room with a view over the harbour. The room felt a bit dated and the walls quite thin (so much so we got a call from reception asking us to turn our tv volume down as next door found it too loud - this was before 10pm). Reasonable breakfast options. We ate dinner at ..."

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
16 Gray Street, Knysna, Western Cape
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
"Loved the balcony"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Laguna Grove

Laguna Grove

3 out of 5
Remembrance Avenue, Knysna, Western Cape
The price is Rp1.604.099 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp1.604.099
per night
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this 3-star golf apartment in Knysna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Popular attractions Featherbed Boat Cruises and Knysna Quays are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
Beautiful waterfront apartment.
"Great central place to stay with amazing views. Everything we needed was there. Swimming and fishing in front of our apartment was so much fun and the water was amazing. We will definitely be back x"

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

Laguna Grove
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
27 Baron's View Estate, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
The price is Rp1.507.415 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
Rp1.507.415
per night
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Old Timber Shed and Van Plettenberg ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem! My husband and I truly enjoyed this venue for our last few days in Plettenburg Baii! The venue is absolutely beautiful but I can say that this place wouldn’t be as beautiful as it was without the great staff. The service given was superb and it truly felt like home ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Pezula Nature Retreat

Pezula Nature Retreat

Lagoonview Drive, Sparrebosch, Eastern Head, Knysna, Western Cape
The price is Rp2.756.684 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Rp2.756.684
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail and Knysna Golf Club ...
9/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"We had a fantastic time at Pezula Nature Retreat. The staff were exceptional! The sevice was top notch! We plan to come back as we gad a fantastic experience!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Pezula Nature Retreat
The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel

5 out of 5
40 Church Street, Garden Route, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
The price is Rp4.255.053 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp4.255.053
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Old Timber Shed and Van Plettenberg ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
Perfect small hotel.
"This was the most beautiful hotel we’ve stayed at in a long time. We are frequent travellers and we stayed in some lovely hotels in South Africa but this was most definitely the top. The rooms were stunning as was the whole hotel. The service was excellent and friendly. Perfect stay!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

The Plettenberg Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Knysna Central

Knysna Quays

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.

Waterfront
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Thesen Island

If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Thesen Island
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Paradise

5/5(11 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

While Rexford isn't home to many top sights, Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rexford
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Belvidere

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

Belvidere


Knysna Central Travel Guide