The Best
Hotel Bars in Knysna

Situated along the Bollard Bay in Knysna, Leisure Isle Lodge features a normal standard pool, and an a la carte restaurant. The spacious luxury suites feature views of Bollard Bay, the gardens or the pool. They all come with elegant décor, seating areas and en suite bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Guests can enjoy meals at Daniela’s Fine Dining restaurant, as well as massages, pedicures and facials at the spa. The lodge also offers free private parking. Leisure Isle Lodge is 3 km away from the Knysna Heads and 10 km away from the Knysna town centre. Featherhead Nature Reserve is 24 km away and Plettenberg Bay is 35 km away. Show full description

Head over Hills is an exclusive retreat in Knysna. Set on the jagged edge of the famous rocky cliffs of the Knysna Heads, this well-appointed guest house has a heated swimming pool. At Head over Hills the kitchen will prepare a traditional South African barbecue or a la carte menu, organised with prior notice. The property also has a wide selection of hand-picked South African wines and a walk-in wine cellar. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a private balcony. There is also a small SMEG fridge in the room, and the en suite bathroom is fitted with a bath and a shower. You can enjoy a sea view from each room, while other rooms also offer a mountain view. Other facilities offered at Head over Hills include free WiFi throughout, and free parking. Head over Hills is 3 km from Pezula Golf Club, 5.6 km from Linsay Castle by Noetzie Beach and 8.6 km from Simola Golf Course. Show full description

Hotel with terrace bar. Perfectly set in Knysna, Bollard Bay House offers luxury accommodation alongside the Knysna River. The house has an outdoor pool and a bar. At Bollard Bay House you will find a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy an array of water sports a stone's throw away. The guests rooms are chic with white furnishings and marine hue finishes, highlighting the seaside atmosphere of Bollard Bay. Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Complete with a hairdryer and free bathroom amenities, the private bathrooms are fitted with a bath or shower. Extras include an outside seating are. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. The bed and breakfast is 5.8 km from Pezula Golf Club, 4.2 km from Linsay Castle by Noetzie Beach. Simola Golf Course is a 25-minute drive from the property. Show full description

This former power station is located in Knysna and offers sunny suites with an iPod docking station and views of the Knysna Lagoon. The spacious sun deck comes with an outdoor pool. For light meals and drinks, there is a tapas bar and a fully stocked wine cellar. The rooms at Turbine Hotel & Spa are elegantly decorated with light fabrics and parquet floors. The suites have a satellite LCD TV and extra long beds. A full English breakfast is available each morning at the Turbine Hotel. Guests of this hotel can undergo a hot-stone massage or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, which faces the lagoon. The sun deck offers a calm spot to read a book or magazine. The 24-hour reception staff can arrange babysitting and shuttles to George Airport, 65 km away. Lagoon and sea cruises can be arranged as well. Show full description

Hotel with terrace bar. Located in Knysna, 6.1 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate, Knysna Hollow Country Estate provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The hotel has a terrace and pool views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Knysna Hollow Country Estate features certain units that include a balcony, and all rooms include a coffee machine. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests at Knysna Hollow Country Estate will be able to enjoy activities in and around Knysna, like cycling. Knysna Forest is 6.5 km from the hotel, while Knysna Heads is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay, 34 km from Knysna Hollow Country Estate, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

With an outdoor pool facing the Knysna Lagoon, Waterfront Lodge offers spacious rooms with satellite TV and free private parking. Simola Golf Course is 4 km away. Drinks are available at the bar and barbeque area. The rooms at the family run Waterfront Lodge are tastefully decorated with bright warm colours and large windows. Some rooms have a private balcony or patio facing the lagoon. Guests can relax and enjoy the sun and birdlife at the sundeck alongside the pool. There is also a sauna. The hotel staff can schedule outdoor activities in the region like kayaking, boating and cycling. A continental and full English breakfast is served every morning. The town of Knysna with its restaurants and shopping area is within 4 km from the hotel. Show full description

Knysna Manor House is housed in a charming Victorian mansion that offers panoramic views of the Knysna Lagoon. Guests will immediately admire the old world charm of 100-year-old Knysna Manor House. From the original yellow-wood floors, to the character of each individual room, the Victorian theme is carried throughout the house. There are a variety of rooms that decorated in earthy colours, and all rooms contain tea trays, a hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the dining room or by the Knysna Lagoon from the wide outdoor deck. In the evening, guests can also admire African sunsets from the deck, while enjoying sundowners before a night out. Knysna Manor House is within walking distance to shopping centres, medical facilities, banks, exclusive shops, local craft markets, restaurants and famous the Knysna Waterfront. Show full description

Hotel with terrace bar. With an outdoor pool facing the Indian Ocean, Protea Hotel Knysna has spectacular views of the Knysna Lagoon. The stylishly decorated rooms have free WiFi and satellite TV. The heated outdoor pool is set on a uniquely designed sundeck with a cocktail bar located adjacent to the terrace. All rooms at Protea Hotel Knysna Quays are decorated in warm tones and have large windows. They have a separate bathroom that comes with complimentary deluxe bath products. Some rooms have a lagoon view, others overlook the historic Knysna Railway Station or the Waterfront shopping complex. The hotel has a breakfast restaurant. For lunch and dinner, there are several restaurants within walking distance. At Knysna Quays Waterfront, Drydock Food Company Restaurant offers fresh seafood and fusion cuisine with beautiful views of the lagoon. 34 Degrees South serves fish, sushi and freshly harvested oysters. JJs Restaurant specializes in game and South African cuisine. Guests can enjoy a range of massages and aromatherapies at the hotel's own wellness therapist. Thesen Island is 1 km away. Show full description

Hotel with terrace bar. Offering a bar and city view, Somervreug Guesthouse is set in Knysna, 6.8 km from Knysna Forest and 8.5 km from Knysna Heads. The property has pool and garden views, and is 6.3 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate. At the guest house, certain units are equipped with a kettle and wine or champagne. Guests can also relax in the garden, beside the rooftop pool, on the sun terrace, or in the shared lounge area. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation comes with a TV and a private bathroom with bidet, shower and bathrobes, while the kitchenette features a microwave, a fridge and a minibar. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with mountain or lake views. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available every morning at the guest house. Pezula Golf Club is 10 km from Somervreug Guesthouse, while Goose Valley Golf Club is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 32 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Hotel with terrace bar. Offering an outdoor pool and a cosy lounge and bar, Parkes Manor is a classic, historical house located within 2 km from the Knysna Waterfront. The country-style suites are elegantly decorated and feature under-floor heating, a sofa and air conditioning. Guests can relax on the terrace and in the large, lush gardens which surround the swimming pool. It includes a desk, safe and en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Some suites offer a view of the Knysna lagoon. At Parkes Manor guests can enjoy breakfast in the dining room and light meals are available upon advance request. An array of restaurants can be found within 2 km. There is a also a tee-off and a putting green for golfers in the garden. Nearby attractions include the Knysna Heads, Simola Golf and Country Estate, and Brenton-on-Sea beach. Free WiFi and private parking is available and the George Airport is within 1 hours’ drive. Show full description

Hotel with cocktail bar. Located on the banks of the Knysna Lagoon, in the midst of enchanting woodland gardens, Premier Hotel Knysna offers air-conditioned rooms with a private balcony or patio. It offers an outdoor swimming pool. The bar serves a variety of local wines and liquors. The pool menu offers fresh juices, smoothies, cocktails, and snacks. Rooms at Premier Hotel feature a modern décor. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms have a kitchen. Guests can enjoy regional dishes as well as international cuisine at Salmon Restaurant. The reception of Premier Hotel Knysna is open 24/7. The surrounding area of the hotel offers plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, boating or bird watching. Premier Hotel Knysna - The Moorings is just 2.5 km from Knysna town, where guests can visit a wide variety of shopping malls, restaurants, pubs and historical attractions, including the famous Knysna Heads. Show full description

Nestled at the eastern head of Knysna, this luxurious, pet-friendly hotel boasts a championship golf course, a restaurant and a spa. Free WiFi is provided. All suites are exquisitely furnished, with individual décor underlining their luxurious feel. Accommodations offer free-standing bath tubs. Zachary's Grill Room offers diners the best steak in town and a good night out. The dining room boasts classic interiors with endless views over Knysna and the lagoon. Seating is also available outside on decks leading out to natural gardens, lawns and our pool deck. Pezula Nature Retreat offers countless activities to suit your every need. Magnificent views of the Indian Ocean, Knysna Lagoon or the Outeniqua Mountains can be enjoyed while golfing at the nearby 18-hole golf course. Enjoy a work out at the fitness centre, treat yourself to a massage at the spa or explore the area on horseback. Other features on-site include conference and meeting facilities. Central Knysna is is within 15 minutes' drive and George is 70 km from Pezula Hotel. Show full description

Located in the hills above Knysna, the 5-star Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa boasts a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and a restaurant with lagoon views. The rooms at the eco-friendly Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa have free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player and a stylish bathroom with amenities. Some rooms have panoramic views of the lagoon or forest and include a kitchen and a cosy lounge with a fireplace. With a bistro-style meanu, Lungalo Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. Lunch and light meals are available at the golf club lounge. The Simola Spa features massages, face and body treatments. Guests can relax in the heated indoor pool or work out at the gym which overlooks the Knysna Heads and offers state-of-the-art equipment and personal trainers. The centre of Knysna is within 10 minutes' drive and Plettenberg Bay is 39 km away while George can be reached within 1 hour by car. Show full description

Set in an indigenous garden in a quiet suburb of Knysna, Stannards provides stylish countryside accommodation along the Garden Route. It features a saltwater pool, a tennis court and nearby golf facilities. A buffet breakfast is served daily and renowned South African wines can be tasted at the bar. Rooms at the Stannards Guest Lodge 4 Star B&B, Knysna are individually stylized and some are self-contained. They all feature satellite TV channels and open out onto private balconies. Each bathroom includes a bathtub. Guests can benefit from an outdoor viewing deck during the warmer months or relax by the fireplace during winter. Other facilities of the Stannards Guest Lodge 4 Star B&B, Knysna hotel include a well-equipped gym and water sport activities from snorkeling to diving and canoeing in the natural surroundings. Knysna's lively town centre and the popular Leisure Isle are both within 2 km. Free private parking is available on site. Show full description

Hotel with terrace bar. Knysnaviews Guest House is located on a hill offering a magnificent 180 degree view of the Knysna Lagoon, the famous Knysna Heads, Leisure Island and Thesen Island. The individually decorated and modern rooms combine African and European design. They feature a terrace or balcony and are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, DVD player, tea-and-coffee making facilities and en-suite bathroom. Guests can relax in the spacious comfortable lounge with bar and veranda, or read a book in front of the cosy fireplace. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. The guest house can assist you with the organisation and planning of activities. The Knysna Waterfront is a 5-minute drive away and Thesens Island is 4 km away from Knysnaviews Guest House Car hire can be arranged and the area is popular for golfing. Show full description

Hotel with terrace bar. Situated overlooking Knysna Lagoon and the distant Outeniqua Mountains, the historic Belvidere Manor Lagoonside Cottages Hotel enjoys stunning views and a tranquil location. Enjoy a farmhouse breakfast, light lunches poolside or at The Bell Tavern, then savour dinner by candlelight at Caroline’s where local ingredients are served with fine wines. Then, retreat to the secluded comfort of the fireplace or the terrace in your own picturesque, spacious Cape-style cottage. For business guests, the Duthie Room is suitable for small brainstorming sessions to larger meetings, seating up to 40 delegates. Relax by the swimming pool in our beautiful colonial-style gardens (the estate is a nature-lover’s paradise with more than 270 species of birds). Show full description

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. With an emphasis to detail, the guest rooms have been tastefully designed and uniquely decorated. Candlewood has a bar area where guests can take a drink and read a book. All rooms have en suite shower, a separate area and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area. Relax and sunbathe the whole day by the an outdoor pool, jacuzzi and sun deck. Candlewood Lodge is ideally located to explore Knysna and its beautiful surrounding and is an ideal base to venture further along the Garden Route. Knysna Golf Club is 3.3 km away, while both Pezula Championship Golf Course and Simola Golf Course are within 6 km from the property. Candlewood Lodge can assist with arranging tee times and equipment. Show full description

Falcons View Manor is situated on a hill overlooking Knysna Lagoon, 700 metres from the town centre. It features an outdoor pool, a library and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. All of the stylish guest bedrooms at Falcons View Manor are equipped with digital TV and hot drink facilities. Every room is air-conditioned and also features a hairdryer and a safety deposit box. A full English breakfast is served each morning in the hotel’s elegant dining room, which offers a varied international menu for lunch and dinner. When the weather is pleasant guests can also dine in the tranquil Tea Garden. Falcons View Manor is 1 km from Knysna Harbour, where you can rent a boat and explore the Knysna National Lakes Area. The hotel is 5 km from Simola Golf Club, which was designed by the great Jack Nicklaus. Falcons View Manor is 38 km from Plettenberg Airport and 1 km from Knysna Railway Station. Show full description

Hotel with terrace bar. Situated in Knysna and only 5.3 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate, Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the outdoor fireplace, or enjoy views of the lake and river. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. All units are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a desk. Each unit has a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms include a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven. At the guest house, units have bed linen and towels. Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available each morning at the guest house. Guests at Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Knysna, like hiking and walking tours. After a day of snorkelling, cycling or fishing, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Knysna Forest is 5.7 km from the accommodation, while Knysna Heads is 8.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 32 km from Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation. Show full description

Kanonkop Guest House offers luxurious comfort, breathtaking views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads, serene atmosphere and unique personal service along Western Cape’s enchanting Garden Route. The accommodation in Kanonkop ensures exclusivity and privacy, and the spacious, bright rooms are beautifully appointed and decorated by top South African designers. This family-owned guest house is surrounded by a beautiful garden and small indigenous forest that attracts wildlife and an abundance of birds. Enjoy their antics whilst relaxing on a lounger next to the pool. Knysna, a favourite South African coastal resort town, spoils you for choice with fine beaches, magnificent forests ideal for gentle strolls or strenuous hikes and a wide range of restaurants and shops. The owners will be more than happy to offer advice and help you organise the perfect day. Show full description