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A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large arched window. There are several seating areas with tables and chairs.

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows and a green roof.

A wooden building with a green roof, large windows, and a balcony with wooden railings.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a bar area, and a large mural.

1. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

P5,526

P6,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

A residential area with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

2. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

P2,330

P3,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central staircase, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

3. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

P7,064

P8,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A waterfront property with a modern building, a dock, and a swimming pool.

A modern living area with a kitchen, dining space, and a balcony with a view of the water.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of a body of water and hills.

An outdoor patio with wooden benches and umbrellas, a brick building with a chimney, and a view of a bridge and river in the background.

4. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island

P13,236

P15,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a high ceiling with hanging lights, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a modern geometric partition.

5. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

Sun, sand, and sea adventures await with easy beach access and beach towels provided for a carefree coastal getaway.

P10,595

P12,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A nighttime view of a modern hotel with a swimming pool, illuminated by ambient lighting.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

A spacious living area with a modern design, featuring a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

6. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

P6,799

P7,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

A wooden gazebo with a tiled roof overlooking a grassy area and a body of water.

A wooden deck with a covered area, two wooden chairs, and a potted plant.

A wooden deck with a pool, two lounge chairs, and a small table.

7. Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

P4,914

P4,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

8. aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

P7,848

P9,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Beach hotels with pools in Knysna

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large arched window. There are several seating areas with tables and chairs.

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows and a green roof.

A wooden building with a green roof, large windows, and a balcony with wooden railings.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a bar area, and a large mural.

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

P5,526

P6,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central staircase, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

P7,064

P8,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

A residential area with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

P2,330

P3,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern living room with a fireplace, glass shelves, and a view to the outside.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a round mirror, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and fireplace. Large windows offer a view of the sea.

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Paradise

P14,259

P16,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

A row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a well-maintained garden.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

P10,595

P12,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.

A cozy log cabin bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk.

A wooden deck with a pool, two lounge chairs, and a small table.

Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

P4,914

P4,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

P7,848

P9,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

A table with oysters, champagne, and strawberries, overlooking a lake and houses.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

P6,799

P7,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

A coastal residential area with houses, a golf course, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and greenery.

A coastal property with a swimming pool, a beach view, and a ride-on toy car.

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

P10,293

P11,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A luxurious hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating areas, and a swimming pool.

A room with large windows, wicker hanging lamps, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A residential area with multiple houses surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean in the background.

Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

P15,535

P17,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Knysna

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large arched window. There are several seating areas with tables and chairs.

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows and a green roof.

A wooden building with a green roof, large windows, and a balcony with wooden railings.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a bar area, and a large mural.

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

P5,526

P6,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central staircase, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

P7,064

P8,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

A residential area with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

P2,330

P3,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A rocky coastal landscape with large boulders and cliffs.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.

A landscaped garden with palm trees, a gravel path, and a view of the sea and hills in the background.

A living room with a zebra rug, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a painting of giraffes.

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Paradise

P5,754

P5,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

A table with oysters, champagne, and strawberries, overlooking a lake and houses.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

P6,799

P7,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

A row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a well-maintained garden.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

P10,595

P12,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

P7,848

P9,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a landscape, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a scenic view.

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

P14,749

P16,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

A coastal residential area with houses, a golf course, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and greenery.

A coastal property with a swimming pool, a beach view, and a ride-on toy car.

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

P10,293

P11,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a body of water, and a hill in the background.

A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

A coastal marina with numerous sailboats, a prominent lighthouse, and residential buildings along the shoreline.

A room with a round table, a clock, a vase with flowers, a small figurine, and a book.

Chez Pierre

Knysna

P8,800

P8,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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4-star beach hotels in Knysna

A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

A row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a well-maintained garden.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

P10,595

P12,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

P7,848

P9,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A rocky coastal landscape with large boulders and cliffs.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.

A landscaped garden with palm trees, a gravel path, and a view of the sea and hills in the background.

A living room with a zebra rug, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a painting of giraffes.

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Paradise

P5,754

P5,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

A table with oysters, champagne, and strawberries, overlooking a lake and houses.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

P6,799

P7,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.

A cozy log cabin bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk.

A wooden deck with a pool, two lounge chairs, and a small table.

Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

P4,914

P4,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

A coastal residential area with houses, a golf course, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and greenery.

A coastal property with a swimming pool, a beach view, and a ride-on toy car.

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

P10,293

P11,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A rustic room with a wooden bed, a wooden bench, a large window, and a brick wall.

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and a mountain in the background.

A stone building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach with waves.

Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle

Knysna

P49,558

P56,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A large bathtub with a view of a sunset over a body of water, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table, and a view of a mountain and greenery.

A cozy living area with a stone fireplace, wicker furniture, and a view of the mountains.

A house with a porch, a covered entryway, and a large tree in the foreground.

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Knysna

P13,233

P15,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A wooden pier leading to a gazebo with a green roof, surrounded by calm water and distant hills.

A row of modern houses with solar panels, a white fence, and a view of a lake and hills.

A coastal beach with a sandy shore, rocky outcrops, and green hills in the background.

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Belvidere Manor

Belvidere

P12,852

P14,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A round metal table with chairs, a potted plant, and a glass on a balcony overlooking the ocean.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden deck, and a sign for a water club.

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

A coastal view with a beach, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Knysna

P6,213

P7,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Top Knysna Hotel Reviews

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect"

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful boutique hotel… Amazing staff. Would definitely stay here again."

Under Milkwood Resort

Under Milkwood Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Nice people"

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful, surrounding mountains, spacious luxurious room, comfortable bed, good food."

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. I would return in a heartbeat if travels bring me there - and I would bring as many as I could."

St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful, clean and comfortable hotel. Staff is super helpful- a true 5 star hotel!"

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Good kitchen, magical location, fantastic views, wonderful living area and balcony. Bar and restaurant also awesome and convenient. "

Frequently asked questions

What is Knysna like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its golf courses, Knysna offers a lot for the traveler planning a getaway.

What's the best accommodation for a beach vacation in Knysna?

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House is a top beach guesthouse offering free WiFi and free parking, located within a short 13-minute walk of Brenton Beach. Other good choices for your stay near the beach include The Knysna Belle and African Breeze Guest House.

How many beach hotels should I expect to find in Knysna?

Expedia has 8 beach hotels in Knysna that are great for your beachside getaway.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Knysna?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Knysna: The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 59°F. Average annual precipitation for Knysna is 26 inches.

What is there to see and do around Knysna?

After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Knysna has to offer. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to Brenton Beach or Buffalo Bay Beach for some relaxation by the water. Take advantage of the area's golf courses, and make time for local attractions like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Knysna Lagoon or Featherbed Nature Reserve.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Knysna?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Knysna more easily: To get to Knysna, book a flight to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), the closest major airport, which is located 16.4 mi (26.5 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.