Garden Route

Travel Guide

Knysna featuring tranquil scenes, a beach and general coastal views
Knysna which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and signage
Garden Route
Keurboomstrand featuring rocky coastline, general coastal views and tranquil scenes
Knysna showing general coastal views and surf

Where to stay in Garden Route

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Wilderness Beach

Wilderness Beach is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilderness National Park and Garden Route National Park.

Wilderness Beach
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Thesen Island

While visiting Thesen Island, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

Thesen Island
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Robberg Beach

Well-liked for its beaches and restaurants, you might stop by Robberg Nature Reserve and Plettenberg Bay Beach while you're exploring Robberg Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Robberg Beach
Knysna Quays featuring a bay or harbor

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.

Waterfront
Knysna Quays featuring a bay or harbor

Knysna Central

If you're spending some time in Knysna Central, Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.

Knysna Central
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Paradise

Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

Paradise
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
27 Baron's View Estate, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
The price is P7,841 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
P7,841
P9,017 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Old Timber Shed and Van Plettenberg ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"A gorgeous property with exceptional service. We wish we could have stayed for more than one night!"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa

Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa

4 out of 5
406 Herolds Bay Road, Herolds Bay, Western Cape
The price is P6,017 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
P6,017
P6,919 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Herolds Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Oubaai Golf Estate and Freesia Spa ...
8/10 Very Good! (249 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

3.5 out of 5
Waterfront Drive, Knysna, Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,461 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
P6,461
P7,505 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (324 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 Mar 22, 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
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Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
198 CR Swart Drive, Brenton on Sea, Knysna, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Knysna. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Featherbed Nature Reserve ...
9/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
"Very enjoyable"

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort
Plett Quarter Apartments

Plett Quarter Apartments

4 out of 5
Main Street, 9, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Van Plettenberg Beacon and Old ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Fabulous PLACE to stay
"What a wonderful place this is.We had an apartment 206.Fully equipped with everything we needed.A beautiful view .Lovely views around the bar near the swimming pool.The staff here were excellent,nothing was too much trouble,The restaurant food is excellent and very resonably priced.SISSY IN THE RESTAURANT ..."

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

Plett Quarter Apartments
Under Milkwood Resort

Under Milkwood Resort

3 out of 5
13 George Rex Drive, The Heads, Knysna, Western Cape
Stay at this 3-star beach chalet in Knysna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Eastern Head View Point and West Head View ...
The place to stay in Knysna 2i
"Cabin was absolutely outstanding rate on the water went swimming late in the sun sat on the deck wonderful wonderful location and spot check in with seamless, and the manager was super friendly and informative"

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Under Milkwood Resort
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Popular places to visit

Tsitsikamma National Park showing caves as well as an individual male

Tsitsikamma National Park

Picturesque valleys, beaches and mountains, diverse wildlife and adventure sports make this one of the Eastern Cape’s most appealing national parks.

Tsitsikamma National Park
Santos Beach which includes landscape views, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Santos Beach

Dine at the restaurant with views of the seals and whales in this wide, sandy coastal stretch with a grassy lawn.

Santos Beach
Plettenberg Bay Beach which includes a sandy beach and landscape views

Plettenberg Bay Beach

Sunbathe by the ocean, watch for marine wildlife and ride waves on one of the Western Cape’s best beaches.

Plettenberg Bay Beach
Robberg Nature Reserve featuring rocky coastline, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Robberg Nature Reserve

Enjoy magnificent coastal views, superb wildlife watching, energetic hiking and refreshing swimming at this national monument and protected marine reserve.

Robberg Nature Reserve
Knysna Quays featuring a bay or harbor

Knysna Quays

Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route.

Knysna Quays
Victoria Bay Beach featuring rugged coastline, tranquil scenes and waves

Victoria Bay Beach

Find one of the most secretive beaches in the Garden Route, a secluded, sandy cove with safe swimming spots and ideal waves for long surfing sessions.

Victoria Bay Beach

Things to do

Forested banks of the Touw River

Touw River Boat Cruise - Wilderness National Park

P1,076
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Touw River Boat Cruise - Wilderness National Park
GARDEN ROUTE: QUAD BIKE FUN RIDE IN WILDERNESS WITH WILDX

WILDERNESS GARDEN ROUTE QUAD BIKE FUN RIDE

P2,015
per adult
WILDERNESS GARDEN ROUTE QUAD BIKE FUN RIDE
1h15min surfing lessons in Victoria Bay & Wilderness

1h15min surfing lessons in Victoria Bay & Wilderness

P2,624
per adult
1h15min surfing lessons in Victoria Bay & Wilderness
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Natures Valley Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and rocky coastline

Nature's Valley