Waterfront Travel Guide

Knysna

A waterfront with a wooden pier extending into calm water, surrounded by residential buildings and a hilly backdrop.
A marina with boats, a sailboat, and a waterfront building with people.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings along the waterfront.
A marina with several sailboats docked, a wooden building with a green roof, and hills in the background.
A white boat named 'HEADS Explorer' docked at a marina with flags and a building in the background.

Stay near popular Waterfront attractions

A marina with several sailboats docked at sunset.
Photo by Earth Trekkers
Open Photo by Earth Trekkers

Knysna Waterfront

9.0/10 (118 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Knysna Waterfront during your trip to Knysna. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Things to do

Picture 7 for Activity Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

Rp539.694
per adult
Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise
Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure

Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure

Rp647.632
per adult
Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure
knysna Lagoon Kayak Hire

Knysna Kayak Hire - 1 Hour

Rp377.786
per adult
Knysna Kayak Hire - 1 Hour
Chatting to locals

The Original Knysna Township Tour

Rp809.540
per adult
The Original Knysna Township Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise with Light Dinner and Wine

Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise with Light Dinner and Wine

Rp2.158.774
per adult
Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise with Light Dinner and Wine
Knysna Kayak Hire

Knysna Kayak Hire

Rp269.847
per adult
Knysna Kayak Hire
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Top hotels in Waterfront

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 Rp1.840.576 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
Rp1.840.576
Rp2.137.829 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (366 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location, right by the water and a short walking distance to all the restaurants at the marina. Parking right at the hotel as well. Rooms are lovely, staff were brilliant, very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were good - will be staying here again next time we are in ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

4 out of 5
5 Welbedacht Lane Knysna Western Cape
The price is Rp2.085.985 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp2.085.985
Rp2.398.883 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Friday Market and Drupkelders Hiking Trail are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews)
"Beautiful property with well-kept gardens and surroundings. The room was very spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated. The only negative I can mention is the air conditioning, which was quite loud, and the extra sofa bed, which made so much noise that we sometimes woke up even from a deep sleep. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
27 Baron's View Estate Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
The price is Rp2.032.573 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
Rp2.032.573
Rp2.337.459 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Plett Puzzle Park and Old Timber ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
"Faultless"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Plett Quarter Hotel

Plett Quarter Hotel

3.5 out of 5
9 Main St Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
The price is Rp1.270.358 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp1.270.358
Rp1.460.912 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Van Plettenberg Beacon and Old Timber Shed ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (31 reviews)
"All good, amazing manager and staff Thank you for a great stay"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Plett Quarter Hotel
The Greens Guest House

The Greens Guest House

4 out of 5
44 Howard Street Knysna Western Cape
The price is Rp2.292.082 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
Rp2.292.082
Rp2.292.082 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf B&B in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Knysna Golf Club and Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail ...
The Greens Guest House
Formosa Bay

Formosa Bay

3 out of 5
N2 National Road Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
The price is Rp1.251.110 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp1.251.110
Rp1.438.777 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Plett Puzzle Park and Radical ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
"Very clean with nice pool and adjoining restaurant."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Formosa Bay
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Thesen Island

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

A marina with boats, a sailboat, and a waterfront building with people.

Knysna Central

While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.

Rexford

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

A residential area with a swimming pool, houses, and a view of a bay with boats.
Photo by Andy Holliday
Open Photo by Andy Holliday

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.

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