Top 10 Hotels Near Knysna Waterfront in Knysna for 2026

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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.

1. Guinea Fowl Lodge

0.9 km from Knysna Waterfront

Desiree

P5,034

P5,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A covered porch with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A large house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake and hills.

A sign for The Kynsna Belle, a guesthouse with a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

2. The Knysna Belle

3.1 km from Knysna Waterfront

Sean

P10,301

P11,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs.

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.

3. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

0.8 km from Knysna Waterfront

Esther

P2,330

P3,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

A buffet area with a variety of food items, a coffee machine, and seating arrangements.

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

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

4. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central, 0.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Harsha

P5,526

P6,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

5. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

2.8 km from Knysna Waterfront

Chanel

P10,595

P12,185 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 marina with boats docked, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of hills in the background.

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

6. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central, 0.4 km from Knysna Waterfront

Jonna

P7,064

P8,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

7. aha The Rex Hotel

1.4 km from Knysna Waterfront

"Been to Knysna now on many times, stayed in various types of accommodation within the town, very impressed with this hotel, ideal for walking around town, the marina and it's location is great, ideal for walking to many of the towns restaurants' and bars. Would certainly recommend this hotel. Staff were really helpful, breakfast was fine although there are many cafe's around the hotel should one want any alternative breakfast, although what we had was fine."

Yvonne

P7,848

P9,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

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

8. Oyster Creek Lodge

2.6 km from Knysna Waterfront

Tadashi

P4,914

P4,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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

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

9. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

2.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Anonymous traveler

P6,799

P7,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

10. Knysna Log-inn

Knysna Central, 0.4 km from Knysna Waterfront

Anonymous traveler

P7,451

P8,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a stone building in the background.

A kitchen with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a refrigerator, and a clock on the wall.

A living room with a brick wall, a chandelier, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chessboard.

A house with a pool, surrounded by pink flowers and greenery.

11. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

2.7 km from Knysna Waterfront

P6,600

P13,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A wooden-framed glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant hills.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, large windows, and a view of a body of water.

A residential area with multiple houses, a swimming pool, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

A modern building with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a pergola.

12. Kanonkop Guest House

2.2 km from Knysna Waterfront

Martin

P23,872

P27,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rocky coastal landscape with large boulders and cliffs.

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

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

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

13. South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Paradise, 1.3 km from Knysna Waterfront

Shuna

P5,754

P5,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A balcony with a view of a calm lake, a dock with a boat, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

A room with a view of a lake, a wooden table with a decanter and two glasses of red wine, and a bed with a teal bedspread.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reflective black floor, seating areas with sofas and chairs, artwork on the walls, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A large, multi-story hotel with a waterfront view, a dock with a boat, and a well-maintained lawn.

14. St James of Knysna

2.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Lillian

P16,782

P19,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A bedroom with a large bed, an orange throw, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a patio area.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables set for service, a kitchen area visible in the background, and large windows providing natural light.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a coffee table.

15. Orange Inn Knysna

2.4 km from Knysna Waterfront

kevin

P3,608

P4,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A balcony with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the sea and hills.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a body of water and hills.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a body of water and a bridge, and green ambient lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, grey curtains, a view of the outdoors, and a painting on the wall.

16. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Paradise, 1.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Richard

P3,204

P3,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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

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.

17. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island, 0.9 km from Knysna Waterfront

Gregory

P13,236

P15,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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.

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

18. Overmeer Guest House

Paradise, 1.8 km from Knysna Waterfront

Jehonathan

P4,926

P5,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern house with a rooftop pool overlooking a bay with boats and hills.

A breakfast table set with plates, glasses, and a pitcher of orange juice, with a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern two-story house with a well-maintained lawn, a balcony, and a front entrance with steps.

19. Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

1.2 km from Knysna Waterfront

Bill

P4,895

P5,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, chair, and a view through a door.

A small, dimly lit room with a wicker sofa, a wooden table, and a chair. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall.

A house with a swimming pool, outdoor furniture, and a large potted plant.

A patio with a pool, white metal chairs, and a table under a blue umbrella.

20. B my Guest

2.2 km from Knysna Waterfront

P3,197

P3,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Knysna Waterfront

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Guinea Fowl Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
The Knysna Belle	10.0 Exceptional 33 reviews	View
Aestas Bed & Breakfast	9.0 Wonderful 95 reviews	View
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel	8.8 Excellent 38 reviews	View
Knysna Hollow Country Estate	9.0 Wonderful 109 reviews	View

Top Knysna Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Great host, and very nice breakfast"

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect"

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

Guinea Fowl Lodge

8/10 Good

"My family of four stayed in the family room. We were a little disappointed, not to have a view of the town, but it is the only room that sleeps for. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast were excellent in the morning, a great way to start the day. This is a great place to spend a couple of nights."

St James of Knysna

10/10 Excellent

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

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulously friendly and helpful hosts. The room was comfortable and clean and the bed was very comfy too. A lovely balcony to sit at in the evening afforded us a great view out to the sea. Breakfast was well executed and staff were all friendly. The property is well located - just a short drive into town. I would definitely stay here again if I wax to return to Knysna. "

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. "

Other attractions near Knysna Waterfront

A marina with boats docked, a building with 'Springtime Sailing Charters' signage, and a hill in the background.

Knysna Quays

8.8/10 (124 reviews)

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.

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A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by a river with wet sand and a town in the background.

Knysna Lagoon

9.4/10 (57 reviews)

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

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Featherbed Boat Cruises

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Knysna with a trip to Featherbed Boat Cruises. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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The Motorcycle Room

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Motorcycle Room in Knysna.

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Pledge Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Pledge Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Knysna. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Thesen Island

9.4/10 (105 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Thesen Island during your travels in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Friday Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Friday Market during your visit to Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Featherbed Nature Reserve

8.4/10 (19 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Featherbed Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Knysna Waterfront?

Knysna Waterfront is located in an area of Knysna that travelers like for its golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 72 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Knysna Waterfront?

Adjacent to Knysna Waterfront, Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Knysna Log-Inn Hotel and Turbine Hotel and Spa.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Knysna Waterfront?

Expedia has 72 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Knysna Waterfront.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Knysna Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Knysna Waterfront.

What can I see and do near Knysna Waterfront?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Featherbed Nature Reserve and Pledge Nature Reserve. Dip your toes in the water at Brenton Beach, Buffalo Bay Beach, and Bollard Bay. Knysna Lagoon, Leisure Isle, and Eastern Head View Point are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Knysna Waterfront hotels

1. Guinea Fowl Lodge

2. The Knysna Belle

3. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

4. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

5. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

6. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

7. aha The Rex Hotel

8. Oyster Creek Lodge

9. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

10. Knysna Log-inn

11. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

12. Kanonkop Guest House

13. South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

14. St James of Knysna

15. Orange Inn Knysna

16. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

17. Turbine Hotel and Spa

18. Overmeer Guest House

19. Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

20. B my Guest

Compare popular hotels close to Knysna Waterfront

Top Knysna Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Guinea Fowl Lodge

St James of Knysna

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Other attractions near Knysna Waterfront

Knysna Quays

Knysna Lagoon

Featherbed Boat Cruises

The Motorcycle Room

Pledge Nature Reserve

Thesen Island

Friday Market

Featherbed Nature Reserve

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