Paradise Travel Guide
Knysna
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.
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.
Top hotels in Paradise
Hide Away Guest House
Cecil and Colleen who were our hosts were so friendly and helpful, and our Premier Room's sea view from our room and private balcony was superb. Breakfasts were so enjoyable, with a good choice of cold and cooked food. Parking was also great and secure.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites
Beautiful room with the most amazing view. Eating a delicious breakfast on our terrace was just heavenly. The staff here are wonderful, they couldn’t be more helpful, but never in an intrusive way. I’d like to give a special mention to Tracey who greeted us with a smile and answered all our queries. ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Overmeer Guest House
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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Roseroc Boutique Guest House
Beautiful spacious room with fabulous balcony view. Breakfasts were fabulous. Our host Kevin, was wonderfully gracious and attentive. He prooved to be a wonderful source of information with superb recommendations of things to do in the area. We had a glorious stay!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
THEBLOEM
Everything about this place is excellent. Great location, fantastic views, staff that could not be more helpful. It really is paradise in Knysna
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Lagoon Lodge
Loved the staff and the location. Such a beautiful view. We ended up having picnic dinners on the patio both nights and sitting til it got dark.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paradise
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
While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
Thesen Island
If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Belvidere
Travellers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Rexford
While Rexford isn't home to many top sights, Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle are some notable places to visit nearby.
