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Knysna

Popular places to visit

Sunset at the waterfront in Knysna. The waterfront area is one of the best places to eat in Knysna, and our two favorite restaurants are Caffe Mario (Italian) and 34 South

Knysna Waterfront

You can enjoy retail therapy at Knysna Waterfront during your stay in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Knysna Waterfront
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 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 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
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
Great 9km beach walk to buffalo bay and back

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

Picture 7 for Activity Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

P1,832
per adult
Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise
Scenic Lagoon cruise with the Bella Vita Champagne Lounger

Scenic Lagoon cruise with the Bella Vita Champagne Lounger

P1,649
per adult
Scenic Lagoon cruise with the Bella Vita Champagne Lounger
knysna Lagoon Kayak Hire

Knysna Kayak Hire - 1 Hour

P1,283
per adult
Knysna Kayak Hire - 1 Hour
Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure

Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure

P2,199
per adult
Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure
Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting

Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting

P2,749
per adult
Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting
Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour

Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour

P2,199
per adult
Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour
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Top hotels in Thesen Island

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
TH 36 Sawtooth Lane Knysna Western Cape
The price is P14,442 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P14,442
P16,775 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Quays are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
Excellent stay ! Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025

Turbine Hotel and Spa
The Lofts Boutique Hotel

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
The Boatshed, Long Street Knysna Western Cape
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Quays are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Great location, lovely area and great service.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

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Bayview Hotel

Bayview Hotel

4 out of 5
Corner Main & Gibb Street Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
The price is P10,527 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
P10,527
P12,106 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Van Plettenberg Beacon and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (90 reviews)
Fabulous hotel, super helpful staff.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Bayview Hotel
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
16 Gray Street Knysna Western Cape
The price is P5,852 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
P5,852
P6,729 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
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 P6,124 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
P6,124
P7,113 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
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! (349 reviews)
Staff is extremely lovely and helpful. Super fast checking. First room was a little bit noisy but the manage the transition to a new one super easily.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

4 out of 5
5 Welbedacht Lane Knysna Western Cape
The price is P10,283 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
P10,283
P11,826 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Friday Market and Drupkelders Hiking Trail ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
Great stay! Go to

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Knysna Hollow Country Estate
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Other neighbourhoods around Thesen Island

Knysna Quays featuring a bay or harbor and a sunset

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 and a sunset

Knysna Central

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

Knysna Central
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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Rexford

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rexford and surrounding area, you can visit Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle.

Rexford
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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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