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Headlands House Guest Lodge, hotel in Knysna

Situated on a cliff, this lodge features an outdoor pool with panoramic views of the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean. It offers free Wi-Fi and has spacious guestrooms with furnished balconies.

Amazing staff! So friendly and warm! Spacial thanks for a breakfast, very tasty. Feels like you came for a holiday to your auntie. The view is breathtaking, and rooms are so cozy and sunny.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
538 reviews
Price from£104.25per night
Candlewood Lodge, hotel in Knysna

Candlewood Lodge is a 5-star bed and breakfast located only minutes away from the centre of town and boasts spectacular views over the Knysna Heads and Knysna Lagoon.

Clean
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
451 reviews
Price from£98.18per night
Amber Guest Lodge, hotel in Knysna

Amber Guest Lodge offers luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation overlooking the magnificent Knysna Lagoon on the Garden Route. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

We stayed just one night and left very early in the morning. I can´t say much but the staff are amazing, very kind and with good indications to enjoy the city.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
110 reviews
Price from£55.50per night
Woodcutters Forest Cottages, hotel in Knysna

Located in Knysna in the Western Cape region, Woodcutters Forest Cottages provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The lodge offers a terrace.

Absolutely insane! Such an awesome stay at Woodcutters forest. 10/10 recommend 🤩.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
49 reviews
Price from£90.43per night
Leisure Isle Lodge, hotel in Knysna

Situated along the Bollard Bay in Knysna, Leisure Isle Lodge features a normal standard pool, and an a la carte restaurant.

Loved the friendly staff the most. Also they very kindly upgraded us!
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
56 reviews
Price from£156.57per night
Brenton on Sea Chalet, hotel in Knysna

* Traveling with family or friends or looking for a romantic getaway to celebrate your wedding, anniversary or engagement. This is the place to be.

The location is perfect with incredible views of the ocean. Easy access to one of my favourite beaches. The property is very neat and clean with everything you might need. The rooms are spacious and the beds are very comfortable.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
41 reviews
Price from£129.18per night
Knysna Elephant Park Lodge, hotel in Knysna

With Goose Valley Golf Club reachable in 14 km, Knysna Elephant Park Lodge provides accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Free elephant tour/feeding included in stay. Staff was super friendly and accommodating especially with our later arrival. Everything was very clearly communicated!
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
703 reviews
Price from£86.12per night
Myoli Beach Lodge, hotel in Knysna

Situated in Sedgefield in the Western Cape region, with Myoli Beach and Cola Beach nearby, Myoli Beach Lodge features accommodation with free private parking.

How you handle my problem from when was still on my way to your place telephonically till reaching your place, i was so pleased. Thank you for your hospitality and friendliness always with your smile in your face. I enjoyed my stay at lodge. Lastly thank you for the presents and may God bless you, your family and your business.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
43 reviews
Price from£58.13per night
Big Tree House Lodge, hotel in Knysna

Located in Knysna in the Western Cape region and Knysna Heads reachable within 6.4 km, Big Tree House Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking.

Excellent views, location very central and convenient. Friendly and helpful host.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
344 reviews
47th on Howard, hotel in Knysna

Situated close to the magnificent Knysna Lagoon, one of the jewels of Western Cape’s enchanting Garden Route, 47th on Howard offers the ultimate in luxury, style, service and location.

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very nice. I liked the location as it was a short drive to get into town. The room was very spacious.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
601 reviews
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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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  • Avg. price/night: £129.18
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 632 reviews
    We loved everything about our stay at the Knysna Hollow Country Estate. The staff was very kind and welcoming. The estate is also very child-friendly. The lodges are fantastic with modern interior and very clean. It was a great experience and we can only recommend this accomondation!
    Anika
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £171.81
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 687 reviews
    this is one of the best lodges at the gardenroute! the view on the lagoon - awesome, the suites are very classy, food very nice, staff very professional - its heavan on earth. we are returning guests.
    Rainer
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 457 reviews
    Very nice location, beautiful lodges with everything you need. Definitely worth going again.
    Keanen
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 457 reviews
    Beautiful wooden lodges with a nice view of the town. Great value for money.
    Robert
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £34.45
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 289 reviews
    I love the fact that John Appelgryn and his team always go the extra mile- I realise that many people miss the ball there in todays life But John really has a personal hand's on approach where it comes to being a host in his lodges Thank you for great service
    Nolene
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 457 reviews
    It was so quite and peaceful. Loved how private the lodges are. Our cars parked in the shade😊 The swimming pool was clean and warmer in the evening, we enjoyed swimming at night. Absolutely loved the lights in case of Loadshedding. That was very thoughtful.
    Yamkela
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 158 reviews
    Extremely tastefully decorated and very spacious lodges. A veritable paradise.
    Gavin
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 457 reviews
    The view was stunning. The lodge was really cosy and nice. The quietness around the lodges was great, getting away from the hustle and bustle from a noisy Cape Town.
    Francois
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £69.33
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 900 reviews
    lovely wooden lodges overlooking knysna lagoon. would definitely stay here again
    Joanne
    Group
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 457 reviews
    Abalone lodges is a great place to stay in of you vist Knysna.the small wooden cottages is so beautiful and has a great view off the knysna ocean.the rooms are so clean and luxurious.will definitely visit again.
    Divan
    Young couple

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