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Five-Star Hotels in Knysna

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THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Paradise, Knysna

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection, a property with a bar, is located in Knysna, 6.4 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate, 6.8 km from Knysna Forest, as well as 9 km from Knysna...

L
Lucia
From
Italy
Absolutely everything!!! Everything was perfect and out of this world. Generosity of our hosts outstanding! Views outstanding! The room was amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Price from
US$290.38
1 night, 2 adults

Head over Hills

Knysna

Head over Hills is an exclusive retreat in Knysna. Set on the jagged edge of the famous rocky cliffs of the Knysna Heads, this well-appointed guest house has a heated swimming pool.

M
Masimega
From
Botswana
The staff there is very friendly and always helping
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$335.39
1 night, 2 adults

Alexander Guest House

Knysna

The luxurious, 5-star Alexander Guest House offers individually designed rooms and suites. A spacious sun terrace offers guests a place to relax beside the outdoor pool.

M
Molly
From
Ireland
Amazing place to stay, we were lucky enough to book a room with a private deck and pool. The room was beautiful, spacious, immaculate, with the most comfortable bed. Extremely peaceful, with the most incredible views. The staff could not have done more for us, and ensured we were looked after at all times, making our stay even more relaxing. Thank you so much for sharing your little peace of heaven with us , I couldn’t fault one single thing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews
Price from
US$139.24
1 night, 2 adults

Turbine Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Thesen Island , Knysna

This former power station is located in Knysna and offers sunny suites with an iPod docking station and views of the Knysna Lagoon. The spacious sun deck comes with an outdoor pool.

B
Bridget
From
Turkey
Absolutely everything to like about this hotel. The location on Thesen Island the views, the friendly smiling staff and their willingness to assist in any way. Quite location but with everything on hand. Not just a mini bar but a well equipped kitchenette and a nice touch with a fresh lemon on the chopping board. Just perfect. Even the loo had a view!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 886 reviews
Price from
US$274.10
1 night, 2 adults

St. James of Knysna

Hotel in Knysna

Located on a 3 acre estate, this property offers luxury rooms with lagoon views, 2 swimming pools and a landscaped garden. It is 15 minutes’ drive from nearest Golf Club. St.

V
Vinit
From
India
Everything about this Property is Excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews
Price from
US$201.10
1 night, 2 adults

Kanonkop House

Kanonkop, Knysna

Kanonkop Guest House offers luxurious comfort, breathtaking views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads, serene atmosphere and unique personal service along Western Cape’s enchanting Garden Route The accomm...

S
Selene Alexia
From
Cyprus
Absolutely loved our stay. Adelle and Mark and all of their staff made us feel like we were at home. Adelle cooked a wonderful breakfast for me, catering to my allergies and vegan dietary requirements and each day was tastier than the last! The guest house is beautiful, comfortable, and very peaceful. Overall the stay was perfect. Would highly recommend and I'm looking forward to us going back there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
US$333.94
1 night, 2 adults

Candlewood Lodge

Knysna

Candlewood Lodge is a 5-star bed and breakfast located only minutes away from the centre of town and boasts spectacular views over the Knysna Heads and Knysna Lagoon.

R
Rosa
From
Australia
Impeccable accomodation with amazing and knowledgeable hosts Urs and Faith. Faith’s hospitality was next level. The breakfast spread was out of this world and the hot breakfast was absolutely delicious. Great location and exceptionally clean. We have stayed in many places over the years but Candlewood Lodge was the best place we have stayed at. We had dinner at the restaurant on the premises and it was fine dining at its best. The meet and greet with the other guests was a great way of learning about other cultures and countries. Cannot recommend this place enough. If you are in Knysna please do yourself a huge favour and stay here you will not regret it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 536 reviews
Price from
US$139.38
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Paradise, Knysna

This guest house offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and panoramic views of the lagoon and Knysna Heads. It features a swimming pool with a sun deck and a library.

T
Tonya
From
United States
Excellent location, beautiful views and amazing, attentive and helpful staff. Wonderful place to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
Price from
US$277.02
1 night, 2 adults

Collection Luxury Accomodation Simola House

Knysna

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a patio, Collection Luxury Accomodation Simola House is situated in Knysna.

k
kwasi
From
Ghana
Incredible views over Simola golf course and Knysna heads in the distance. The sunsets are wow. Beautiful, spotless house situated atop a hill in Simola. By far the best accomodation for a group of friends or a family vacation. The house is so spacious - no matter how many guests everyone can get a little corner of it to themselves. Hosts, the owner and the caretaker were super friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$1,045.37
1 night, 2 adults

Crown on the Heads

Hotel in Knysna

Situated in Knysna, 600 metres from Coney Glen Beach, Crown on the Heads features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

w
wolfgang
From
Austria
Crown on the Heads is very aptly named. The location is 5 Star Plus. As we were shown in to the guest house and out on to the pool terrace, we were faced with the most amazing view of The Heads. This breath taking view continued on in our suite, which had wall to wall, floor to ceiling patio windows. Luxurious bedroom, bathroom with a stand alone bath facing the view and a shower and toilet at the back. we also a had an enormous cinema room. Dora is a wonderfully warm host and made us feel at home. Breakfast was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
Price from
US$341.78
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 536 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 886 reviews

Travelling by car? These five-star hotels in Knysna and nearby offer free parking

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews

Located in the hills above Knysna, the 5-star Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa boasts a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and a restaurant with lagoon views.

From US$449.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Set in Knysna, 500 metres from the East Head View Point, The Mount Knysna features free WiFi access and free private parking.

From US$317.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a patio, Collection Luxury Accomodation Simola House is situated in Knysna.

From US$1,045.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Featuring a patio with mountain views, water sports facilities and pool with a view, Number Eleven Self-Catering Villa can be found in Knysna, close to Coney Glen Beach and a 10-minute walk from...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews

Featuring a garden, bar and views of pool, Knysna, Pezula Golf Estate is set in Knysna, a few steps from Sparrebosch Beach.

From US$101.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

Featuring garden views, Woodlands Self Catering features accommodation with patio, around 19 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate.

From US$92.34 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these five-star hotels in Knysna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

Situated in Knysna, a few steps from Sparrebosch Beach and 1.7 km from Pezula Golf Club, KNYSNA Breakwaters Haven features a restaurant and sea views.

From US$101.63 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$146.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 536 reviews
We had a lovely room with a balcony which overlooked the lagoon and Knysna Head, the view was stunning. The hosts were very attentive and informative and even invited us to a small concert with food and drinks included. The breakfast was amazing with lots of choice and the chef managed to cook my scrambled egg to perfection, which is quite an achievement, we have stayed at many establishments over the course of our holiday, mostly five star, but only Candlewood and on other got the eggs right.
Guest review by
Catherine
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$162.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Fabulous in every single aspect. Historic house perfectly maintained. Hostess was so friendly and helpful, nothing was ever too much trouble. Attention to detail flawless, right down to a roaring fire in the dining room the morning we left and the weather was cold and wet. Food excellent, room luxurious, views from terrace outstanding. This place goes beyond 5 star, there is nowhere else I would stay in Knysna.
Guest review by
Lindsay
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$146.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 536 reviews
Staff were friendly and attentive. Breakfast 5 stars and rooms clean and comfortable
Guest review by
Linda Edwards
Young couple