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A multi-level interior with a spiral staircase, a sofa set, and a coffee table.

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

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

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

1. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

P7,642

P8,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern hotel lobby with a glass partition, a reception desk, and a visible clock.

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

A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, outdoor seating, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

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

2. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island

Coastal Thesen Island retreat offers outdoor pool, playground, kids' activities, and childcare.

P13,219

P15,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An indoor play area with a ball pit, padded flooring, and netted walls.

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

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

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

3. Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

Waterside family haven offers pools, kids' club, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

P15,305

P17,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.

A cobblestone pathway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a mounted television, a shelf with kitchen items, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

4. Guinea Fowl Lodge

Knysna

P5,027

P5,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a house in the background.

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

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

5. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

Adjacent to a golf course, Knysna Hollow offers family adventures with two outdoor pools, playground fun, and easy beach access.

P10,581

P12,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.

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

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

6. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

Family-friendly resort with pools, golf, and supervised play areas create a perfect backdrop for memory-making adventures.

P14,729

P16,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

7. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

Kids splash in outdoor pools and explore trails at this family-friendly B&B with blackout drapes.

P2,327

P3,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A wooden swing set in a grassy area with a clear sky.

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

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

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.

8. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

P6,789

P7,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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All-inclusive

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5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Knysna

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

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

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

A marina with boats docked, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of hills in the background.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

P7,642

P8,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A waterfront property with docked boats, a marina, and industrial buildings with chimneys.

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

A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, outdoor seating, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

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

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island

P13,219

P15,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

P15,305

P17,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

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

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

P10,581

P12,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

P2,327

P3,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

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

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

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

P6,789

P7,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A modern house with an outdoor swimming pool, a covered patio, and a well-lit interior.

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

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Knysna

P11,407

P13,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A poolside area with white umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a gazebo overlooking a body of water.

Belvidere Manor

Belvidere

P12,834

P14,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.

A guesthouse with a white picket fence, a red signboard, and a well-maintained garden.

A well-maintained garden with a lawn, various plants, and a building with a porch.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants in a backyard setting.

African Breeze Guest House

Knysna

P5,225

P6,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wooden table with a bottle of wine and two glasses on a balcony overlooking a river and hills.

A courtyard with a brick building, a stone pathway, and various plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

Overmeer Guest House

Paradise

P4,920

P5,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Knysna

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

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

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

A marina with boats docked, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of hills in the background.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

P7,642

P8,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A waterfront property with docked boats, a marina, and industrial buildings with chimneys.

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

A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, outdoor seating, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

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

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island

P13,219

P15,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

P15,305

P17,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

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

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

P10,581

P12,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

P2,327

P3,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

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

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

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

P6,789

P7,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A modern house with an outdoor swimming pool, a covered patio, and a well-lit interior.

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

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Knysna

P11,407

P13,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.

A guesthouse with a white picket fence, a red signboard, and a well-maintained garden.

A well-maintained garden with a lawn, various plants, and a building with a porch.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants in a backyard setting.

African Breeze Guest House

Knysna

P5,225

P6,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A poolside area with white umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a gazebo overlooking a body of water.

Belvidere Manor

Belvidere

P12,834

P14,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wooden table with a bottle of wine and two glasses on a balcony overlooking a river and hills.

A courtyard with a brick building, a stone pathway, and various plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

Overmeer Guest House

Paradise

P4,920

P5,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Top Knysna Hotel Reviews

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Great host, and very nice breakfast"

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."

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. "

Orange Inn Knysna

Orange Inn Knysna

8/10 Good

"Room and bathroom clean and staff very nice, we woke up to no water though which made things awkward, no shower, no water to flush toilet etc"

Frequently asked questions

What's Knysna like for family-friendly vacations?

The destination of Knysna is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The dolphin watching, whale watching, and golfing are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Fly into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 16.4 mi (26.5 km) from the city center.

What's the best hotel for a family vacation in Knysna?

Pezula Nature Retreat is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a kids' club, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your stay with the kids include Turbine Hotel and Spa and Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa.

How many hotels that welcome families can I expect to find in Knysna?

Expedia has 14 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Knysna.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation 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's there to see and do with your family in Knysna?

While you and your family are staying in Knysna, you might want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Knysna Quays, Knysna Waterfront, and Garden Route National Park. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Friday Market and Featherbed Boat Cruises.