Guest House The Lazy Lion

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Guest House The Lazy Lion
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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Guest House The Lazy Lion in Knysna offers a recently renovated adults-only bed and breakfast with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and a lounge. Additional facilities include a games room, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits are served daily. Prime Location: Located 33 km from Plettenberg Bay Airport, the property is near attractions such as Knysna Forest and Knysna Heads. Water sports and hiking are popular activities in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Detlef
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    “Great room and very friendly hosts. The room had a wonderful view. The room was furnished with great attention to detail. We couldn't imagine how it could be any better. The breakfast was also very tasty. Thank you Ella and Ricardo and to your...”
  • Flying
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything, staff, setting, view., atmosphere, breakfast, comfort, relaxing, and above all friendliness of owners”
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic accommodation - far exceeded our expectations. Ricardo and Ella are exceptional hosts, very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was superb - with homemade muesli - delicious.”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hosts made us so welcome and gave us lots of information on places to visit. Breakfast was amazing with beautiful dishes to try each morning View from balcony was beautiful”
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We were in SA for 12 days and the bed we had here was the best by far. So comfortable! Ella and Ricardo were incredibly welcoming and friendly and couldn't have been more hospitable. I would definitely recommend the Lazy Lion.”
  • Hiten
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing location, fantastic views from our room (No 6), super hosts and staff”
  • Namit
    India India
    “We stayed at Lazy Lion for two nights. The setup was really comfortable and the host made it an incredible experience. They shared their insights on Knysna and South Africa and helped us refine our itenary for better. Interior was very interesting...”
  • Celest
    South Africa South Africa
    “We had such a fantastic stay at The Lazy Lion Guest House in Knysna. Ella and Ricardo were so friendly and welcoming — they really went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The rooms were extremely...”
  • Marianne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “What didn’t we like! It is the place to go if you are in the area. The views, the fabulous breakfast, the comfortable bed, the great hosts and very capable staff, it was the perfect end to our holiday in South Africa. It was so good we stayed an...”
  • Brent
    South Africa South Africa
    “Breakfast was delicious, the effort and thoughtfulness that went into preparing breakfast was amazing and always served with a great smile. The atmosphere was always warm and welcoming. The hosts and staff were friendly at all times and truly went...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Ricardo & Ella

Company review score: 10Based on 107 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hello! We are Ricardo & Ella. We're a Dutch couple with a passion for hospitality. We love to offer our guests the luxury and rest they deserve. Maybe we will see you soon in our little piece of Paradise!

Property information

Boasting a magnificent view over the Knysna Lagoon and the iconic Knysna Heads. Away from the busy Knysna Central, yet still only a stone's throw away. Equipped with spacious and luxurious rooms with their own private terrace with stunning views. Our outdoor swimming pool provides relaxation and serenity while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Neighbourhood information

Situated right between our favourite attractions in Knysna: towards town we have the Knysna Waterfront, Featherbed Experience and Thesen Islands. The other way we have the serene Brenton On Sea and Buffels Bay for your leisurely desires. Furthermore are we located closely to 3 major golf courses in Knysna: The Knysna Golf Course, Simola and Pezula.

Languages spoken

English,Dutch

Property surroundings

House rules

Guest House The Lazy Lion takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Guest House The Lazy Lion in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.