Rexford Travel Guide
Knysna
Popular places to visit
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
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.
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.
Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
See some of the Western Cape’s wonderful wildlife in a coastal nature reserve that combines the flora and fauna of both the ocean and the land.
Things to do
Tandem Paragliding Wilderness South Africa
Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure
Touw River Boat Cruise - Wilderness National Park
Top hotels in Rexford
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Good
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
We loved our stay at this property. The views were amazing and the room was beautiful. We had dinner at the restaurant both night we were there and the food was fantastic. The welcome drink was delicious. If it had been on the menu we would have had several. The only complaint I have would be the ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Bayview Hotel
Fabulous hotel, super helpful staff.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Great stay! Go to
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Clean, nice, good location. Nice room and bed.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The Plettenberg Hotel
Great friendly staff and views were amazing
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rexford
Thesen Island
If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Knysna Central
While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
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.
Paradise
Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
Belvidere
Travellers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.
