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
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.
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.
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 2.721.612 ₫ per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
2.721.612 ₫
3.161.152 ₫ total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (326 reviews)
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
16 Gray Street Knysna Western Cape
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Loved the balcony
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Pezula Nature Retreat
Lagoonview Drive, Sparrebosch Knysna Western Cape
The price is 6.019.424 ₫ per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
6.019.424 ₫
6.922.338 ₫ total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail and Knysna Golf Club ...
9/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
Excellent property, I wish we had booked longer. A great escape while on a busy holiday travelling the Garden Route. 5 stars
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
Very enjoyable
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025
Brenton On Sea Cottages
242 C.R. Swart Road Knysna Western Cape
Stay at this 3.5-star beach holiday home in Knysna. Enjoy daily housekeeping, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Featherbed Nature Reserve ...
9.4/10 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
Brenton Breakers
278 Steenbras Ave Knysna Western Cape
Stay at this beach holiday home in Knysna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Featherbed Nature Reserve and Bollard Bay are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The location can't be beat. The trail along the bluff makes for the best morning and evening strolls, as it overlooks the beaches below. The unit was great, clean and quiet. The bed-linen and silverware can be replaced, as it has reached the end-of-life. The Brento-on-sea location is a very peaceful ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025
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 Lagoon
4.5/5(18 reviews)
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
4.5/5(32 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Knysna with a trip to Knysna Quays. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Buffalo Bay Beach
2/5(1 review)
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
4.5/5(8 reviews)
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
5/5(10 reviews)
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
4/5(1 review)
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.
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
- Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Pezula Golf Club
- Leisure Isle
- Buffalo Bay Beach
- Brenton Beach
- Eastern Head View Point
- Friday Market
- Knysna Golf Club
- Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
- Pezula Championship Course
- Bollard Bay
- Outeniqua Transport Museum
- Featherbed Boat Cruises
- Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail
- Drupkelders Hiking Trail
- Terblans Nature Walk
- Garden Route National Park
