Knysna Central Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Knysna Quays
Explore the waterfront in Knysna with a trip to Knysna Quays. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve, a lovely green space in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Top hotels in Knysna Central
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
We stayed for two nights in a room with a view over the harbour. The room felt a bit dated and the walls quite thin (so much so we got a call from reception asking us to turn our tv volume down as next door found it too loud - this was before 10pm). Reasonable breakfast options. We ate dinner at ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2025
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Loved the balcony
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Room was great - honeymoon suite - very comfortable with fabulous views. Housekeeping a little hit & miss. Bar service poor. Lorette was very helpful in organising a wine tour which was very good. Rooftop pool & bar advertised but not open during our stay - they should advise that this happens when ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
The Bungalow
Our stay at this hotel began promisingly with a comfortable room, friendly staff, and good food. However, this positive experience took a sharp turn when we returned to find our room door wide open, with all our valuables—electronics, passports, clothing—exposed to anyone who walked by. Given that ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024
Bayview Hotel
Room with nice design. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Plettenberg Hotel
This was the most beautiful hotel we’ve stayed at in a long time. We are frequent travellers and we stayed in some lovely hotels in South Africa but this was most definitely the top. The rooms were stunning as was the whole hotel. The service was excellent and friendly. Perfect stay!
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Knysna Central
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.
Thesen Island
If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Paradise
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.
Knysna Central Travel Guide
- Knysna Waterfront
- Pezula Championship Course
- Plettenberg Bay Beach
- Robberg Nature Reserve
- Garden Route National Park
- Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Pezula Golf Club
- Leisure Isle
- Buffalo Bay Beach
- Brenton Beach
- Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park
- Eastern Head View Point
- Sedgefield Beach
- Friday Market
- Knysna Golf Club
- Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
- Plettenberg Bay Country Club
- Plettenberg Bay Golf Course
- Bollard Bay
- Plett Puzzle Park
