Knysna Central

Knysna

Knysna Quays featuring a bay or harbor
Knysna Quays which includes a bay or harbor, sailing and general coastal views
Knysna Quays featuring sailing, a bay or harbor and a coastal town
Knysna Quays featuring a bay or harbor and a sunset
Knysna Quays featuring a river or creek

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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
Knysna featuring landscape views, general coastal views and mountains

Knysna Lagoon

Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.

Knysna Lagoon
Knysna showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and tranquil scenes

Buffalo Bay Beach

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.

Buffalo Bay Beach
Knysna featuring rocky coastline, mist or fog and landscape views

Eastern Head View Point

Enjoy spectacular views over the brilliantly blue Knysna Lagoon and the sheltering sandstone bluffs, and watch waves crash into the rocks at this cliff-top lookout.

Eastern Head View Point
Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and surf

Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

See some of the Western Cape’s wonderful wildlife in a coastal nature reserve that combines the flora and fauna of both the ocean and the land.

Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
Brenton Beach

Brenton Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Brenton Beach

Things to do

knysna lagoon fishing charter

knysna lagoon fishing charter

P5,009
per adult
knysna lagoon fishing charter
Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise

Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise

P1,565
per adult
Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise
Knysna Kayak Hire

Knysna Kayak Hire

P783
per adult
Knysna Kayak Hire
Picture 7 for Activity Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

P1,565
per adult
Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise
4 Day Small Group Garden Route Tour From Cape Town

4 Day Small Group Garden Route Tour From Cape Town

P101,151
per adult
4 Day Small Group Garden Route Tour From Cape Town
Knysna: #1 Private Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Catamaran

Knysna: #1 Private Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Catamaran

P32,872
per traveler
Knysna: #1 Private Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Catamaran
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Top hotels in Knysna Central

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
3.5 out of 5
Waterfront Drive, Knysna, Western Cape
The price is P4,628 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
P4,628
P5,375 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (321 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
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
3 out of 5
16 Gray Street, Knysna, Western Cape
The price is P4,239 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P4,239
P4,875 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
Very Good
"Our stay was very good!"

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel by Raw Africa Collection
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel by Raw Africa Collection
5 out of 5
27 Baron's View Estate, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
The price is P6,942 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
P6,942
P7,983 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 St Peters Anglican Church and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem! My husband and I truly enjoyed this venue for our last few days in Plettenburg Baii! The venue is absolutely beautiful but I can say that this place wouldn’t be as beautiful as it was without the great staff. The service given was superb and it truly felt like home ..."

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel by Raw Africa Collection
Pezula Nature Retreat
Pezula Nature Retreat
Lagoonview Drive, Sparrebosch, Eastern Head, Knysna, Western Cape
The price is P8,465 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
P8,465
P9,735 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail and Knysna ...
9/10 Wonderful! (187 reviews)
"Tranquil spot to get away and unplug. It’s a really good place to go when you want to take a step back from a busy life and just relax and enjoy the finer things in life. The wonderful staff are ever ready to assist and the food is exceptional. Will be making a return trip"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2025

Pezula Nature Retreat
Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort
Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort
4 out of 5
198 CR Swart Drive, Brenton on Sea, Knysna, Western Cape
The price is P5,577 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P5,577
P6,413 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
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! (112 reviews)
"Very enjoyable"

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort
The Plettenberg Hotel
The Plettenberg Hotel
5 out of 5
40 Church Street, Garden Route, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions St Peters Anglican Church and Old ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (147 reviews)
Beautiful views and great service.
"Wish we had been able to stay another night as we loved this place so much. It's in such a beautiful spot with spectacular views over the bay. Reception staff were all so friendly and welcoming and we had a fantastic dinner in the on-site restaurant that night with great customer service too. Worth ..."

Reviewed on May 7, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Knysna Central

Knysna Quays

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
Beautiful view from a beautiful guest house

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
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Belvidere

Travelers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Belvidere

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