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Beacon House is located on the Eastern Head of the Knysna Heads within a few yards of the Knysna Lagoon and 6.2 mi from the center of Knysna. It features views towards the Outeniqua mountains and out to sea. Each air-conditioned apartment has a spacious sun deck with barbecue facilities. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a gas fireplace and 2 bathrooms with free toiletries. Guests can make use of the self-catering equipment at Beacon House to prepare their own meals. East Head Cafe is located 164 feet from Beacon House. Attractions in the area include Featherbed Private Nature Reserve and Knysna Elephant Park. Knysna Golf Course is 1.6 mi away. The apartment living rooms feature free WiFi and private parking is available. The George Airport is 48 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Knysna, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Erik
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing views of the heads, inlet and bay. Easy access to two great restaurants. Perfect splurge during our South African adventure. Plenty secure parking
  • Mariska
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was ideal and the cleanliness as well as staff was excellent.
  • Karin
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Excellent location, beautiful apartment, very friendly staff
  • Gary
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location and view. Property manager was great and accommodating. Large penthouse very nice and modern.
  • Phumela
    South Africa South Africa
    I travelled with family. We booked Penthouse 6. It’s neat, spacious, lovely and luxurious. Clean linen. The staff is amazing. Amarille is an excellent host. She welcomed us and took us through the finer details upon checking in. She even...
  • Steven
    South Africa South Africa
    Fantastic place, the unit has everything you need, all very neat, high end finishes. serviced apartment so everything is kept neat daily. could relax the whole time! breathtaking views!
  • N
    Nombongo
    South Africa South Africa
    It was clean .High quality furniture and beautiful views.
  • Abdulaziz
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The property didn’t meet our expectations, in fact, it has insanely exceeded them. We have a extremely loved out stay at the Beacon House and would definitely recommend it to friends. The view was absolutely stunning, rooms were spacious and the...
  • Ruvimbo
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is great. Beautifully furnished Spacious parking
  • Matthew
    South Africa South Africa
    Location can not be beat. The views are out of this world

Area info

Amenities of Beacon House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Entertainment staff
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Beacon House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Cleaning services are not available on Sundays & public holidays.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Beacon House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Beacon House

  • Check-in at Beacon House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, Beacon House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Beacon House (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 6 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Beacon House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Beacon House on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Beacon House (subject to availability) that have:

    • 3 bedrooms
    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Beacon House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Beacon House is 2.9 miles from the center of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Beacon House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Entertainment staff
    • Beach
  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Beacon House on this page.