4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
The elephant sanctuary is definitely worth a visit. Good selection of restaurants on the waterfront. Thesens island very pleasant
Knysna Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Knysna
Thesen Island
If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Knysna Central
4.5/5(4 area reviews)
While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
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.
Rexford
While Rexford isn't home to many top sights, Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belvidere
Travellers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Waterfront Drive Knysna Western Cape
The price is 2.872.207 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.872.207 ₫
3.336.068 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (354 reviews)
Staff is extremely lovely and helpful. Super fast checking. First room was a little bit noisy but the manage the transition to a new one super easily.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
5 Welbedacht Lane Knysna Western Cape
The price is 4.663.112 ₫ per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
4.663.112 ₫
5.362.579 ₫ total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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 ...
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
16 Gray Street Knysna Western Cape
The price is 2.002.097 ₫ per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
2.002.097 ₫
2.302.412 ₫ total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
Lovely place to stay in central knysna , impressive wooden atrium, polite staff and helpful as we stayed an extra night with a discount. Down side no lifts so not suitable for people with mobility issues
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort
198 CR Swart Drive Knysna Western Cape
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Knysna. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Featherbed Nature Reserve and Bollard ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
Very enjoyable
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025
Under Milkwood Resort
13 George Rex Drive, The Heads Knysna Western Cape
Stay at this beach chalet in Knysna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Eastern Head View Point and West Head View Point ...
9/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
Friendly staff, helpful. Well appointed units and a beautiful location
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Brenton On Sea Cottages
242 C.R. Swart Road Knysna Western Cape
Stay at this beach holiday home in Knysna. Enjoy daily housekeeping, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Featherbed Nature Reserve and Brenton ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
It was an amazing experience and a beautiful place. The friendly staff made it even better and the businesses around was amazing. Really an amazing venue that I will recommend to anyone.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Knysna Waterfront
You can enjoy retail therapy at Knysna Waterfront during your trip to Knysna. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Knysna Lagoon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Knysna Lagoon during your travels in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Knysna Quays
Explore the waterfront in Knysna with a trip to Knysna Quays. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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
You can find out about the history of Knysna with a visit to Eastern Head View Point. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
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.
Reviews of Knysna
4.5
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Lots to see and do leisure island was amazing to cycle road and our guest house provided them for free . Millionaire row houses gardens views just beautiful. Also mini bus to the waterfront to dine for a small charge . But food in hotel was very good
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Our hotel was in a nice estate however walking around Knysna didn't feel very safe, particularly along the water. We ate on Thesen Island which was delicious and headed to the Knysna Nature Reserve which was beautiful and had some challenging walks.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Knysna is unique, it is beautiful, the locals are fantastic and it really is the gem of the Garden Route
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Knysna should be on list of every visitor to the South Africa. I wish they paid more to Native Africans.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Knysna is beautiful and there is a lot to do from shopping to boating.
- Knysna Waterfront
- Pezula Golf Club
- Eastern Head View Point
- Buffalo Bay Beach
- Brenton Beach
- Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Leisure Isle
- Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
- Knysna Golf Club
- Pezula Championship Course
- Featherbed Boat Cruises
- Outeniqua Transport Museum
- Bollard Bay
- Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail
- Drupkelders Hiking Trail
- Friday Market
- Terblans Nature Walk
- Garden Route National Park
