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Hunter's Country House

Hunter's Country House
5.0 star property
21 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"A gorgeous property and attentive staff."
United States
Angelika
The price is 6.096.417 ₫
7.010.880 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hunter's Country House

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
3.5 star property
Knysna Central, 0.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (331)
"Very well located and clean, room were lacking some maintenance."
Brazil
Anonymous traveller
The price is 2.763.709 ₫
3.210.048 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

Pili Pili Beach Cabanas
3.0 star property
22.5 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
"😎"
Australia
Stephen
Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation
3.0 star property
1.5 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"Beautiful panoramic views; staff super helpful "
United Kingdom
Trevor
The price is 1.368.306 ₫
1.573.553 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Guinea Fowl Lodge

Guinea Fowl Lodge
3.0 star property
0.9 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Lucas, his friend and the staff have made a great job to this guesthouse with a wonderful view. There are still some things to do, but they are on a good way and it will be perfect very soon. Delicious breakfast, lovely beds and towels……. I really enjoyed the 2 days in this lovely place"
South Africa
Peter
The price is 2.083.633 ₫
2.083.633 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Guinea Fowl Lodge

Bayview Hotel

Bayview Hotel
4.0 star property
30.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (88)
"Room with nice design. Friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Christophe
The price is 4.847.871 ₫
5.575.052 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Bayview Hotel

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate
4.0 star property
2.7 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (99)
"Lovely place, spacious rooms, friendly staff, very relaxing. We would certainly return!"
United Kingdom
Chloe
The price is 4.267.491 ₫
4.907.615 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Dolphin Circle B&B

Dolphin Circle B&B
3.5 star property
29.9 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"Really nice room in a great location. People were very helpful, and a great breakfast. Highly recommend. "
Canada
Greg
The price is 1.963.046 ₫
1.963.046 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Dolphin Circle B&B

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
5.0 star property
4.8 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (153)
"Great hotel with nice food and indoor pool "
South Africa
Gert
The price is 7.130.369 ₫
8.199.924 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
3.0 star property
Knysna Central, 0.5 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17)
"Great hotel, "
United States
Zoe
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Aestas Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
0.8 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (74)
"Very welcoming and quiet. Great breakfast."
United States
Alina
The price is 1.072.664 ₫
1.727.013 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Barrington's Small Hotel

Barrington's Small Hotel
3.5 star property
29.4 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"Great combination of a microbrewery, restaurant and comfortable accommodation "
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is 5.920.298 ₫
6.808.343 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Barrington's Small Hotel

St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna
5.0 star property
2.6 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (183)
"Very private accommodations with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Absolutely beautiful accommodations!"
United States
greg
The price is 6.399.774 ₫
7.359.740 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
St James of Knysna

Formosa Bay

Formosa Bay
3.0 star property
28.9 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (96)
"Formosa bay was a great experience. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The place in clean and have some great amenities for all ages."
United States
Tamar
The price is 1.585.068 ₫
1.822.828 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Formosa Bay

Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

Simbavati Fynbos on Sea
3.5 star property
25.6 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
"Very good staff & location "
United States
Anand
The price is 3.657.850 ₫
4.206.528 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

aha The Rex Hotel

aha The Rex Hotel
4.0 star property
1.4 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (161)
"Been to Knysna now on many times, stayed in various types of accommodation within the town, very impressed with this hotel, ideal for walking around town, the marina and it's location is great, ideal for walking to many of the towns restaurants' and bars. Would certainly recommend this hotel. Staff were really helpful, breakfast was fine although there are many cafe's around the hotel should one want any alternative breakfast, although what we had was fine."
United Kingdom
Yvonne
The price is 2.709.519 ₫
3.115.947 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
aha The Rex Hotel

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna
4.0 star property
2.4 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (90)
"We spent a nice holiday everything was perfect , clean, nice landscape and lake view, quiet and a very cooperative staf"
United States
Ibrahim
The price is 2.226.411 ₫
2.560.373 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Chez Pierre

Chez Pierre
3.5 star property
3.3 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"Our family of 4 had a fantastic couple of nights at Chez Pierre - wish we could have stayed longer. Pierre was the perfect host. The rooms were delightful, the breakfast delicious and the area so beautiful. "
United Kingdom
Carla
The price is 3.505.440 ₫
3.505.440 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Chez Pierre

Sirius Lodge

Sirius Lodge
3.5 star property
4.2 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2)
"The honeymoon room was good. Great views across the golf course. Breakfast was poor in comparison with all the others in South Africa. If the price is good then try to stay at Simola Hotel and golf course. Simola Hotel often reduce their prices right down in last few days, worth waiting."
United Kingdom
DOUGLAS
The price is 2.875.206 ₫
3.306.487 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Sirius Lodge

The Junction Boutique Hotel

The Junction Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
30.2 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (39)
"Nice well organised hotel breakfast was so good choice Brilliant place to stay "
United Kingdom
Dominic
The Junction Boutique Hotel
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Waterfront?
Waterfront is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and shopping. Make sure that you visit Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront as part of your Waterfront travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Waterfront.
What is there to do around this Knysna neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Waterfront with a visit to Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park. Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Waterfront include Featherbed Boat Cruises, Pledge Nature Reserve and Friday Market. When you're sightseeing in Knysna, Featherbed Nature Reserve and Bollard Bay are also worth a stop.