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Situated at the base of the wild Tsitsikamma Mountains, The Fernery overlooks an impressive 30-metre waterfall in the Sanddrift River gorge. The deck area boasts a cocktail bar and free WiFi is available throughout. The staff very friendly ,the service is excellent ,the food is the restaurant is good ,the hot tub and the jacuzzi amazing and this view !

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9.2
Wonderful
1,409 reviews
Price from
$123
per night

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.

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. The staff there is very friendly and always helping

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9.3
Wonderful
145 reviews
Price from
$308
per night

Located in Keurboomstrand, Singing Kettle Beach Lodge features panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and has an à la carte restaurant, terrace and free WiFi.

At Singing Kettle Beach Lodge the restaurant, Enrico’s serves authentic Italian food with South African flavours. Guests can relax on the terrace whilst watching the sunset. Location, location, what a spot! If you are looking to be away from the city, on the water and having access to a restaurant on site, this is the place to go. There are several other restaurants near by but will need to drive. Service is top notch, they have though of every details.

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9.4
Wonderful
288 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

Overlooking the Indian ocean, Dune Beach House is set on the beachfront in Wilderness. It features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.

Accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a coffee maker. Some suites have a furnished patio, while others have a furnished balcony. One of best rooms I book in Garden Route. The view to the beach is unbelievable and unforgettable and worth every money you spend . Highly recommended with view to Sea

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9.6
Exceptional
703 reviews
Price from
$115
per night

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. It includes a desk, safe and en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Some suites offer a view of the Knysna lagoon. Very nice house with a homely feel. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was good. Rooms.were.very well set and pretty. Shower was very good

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9.5
Exceptional
372 reviews
Price from
$77
per night

The luxurious, 5-star Alexander Guest House offers individually designed rooms and suites. A spacious sun terrace offers guests a place to relax beside the outdoor pool.

The rooms are equipped with an en-suite bathroom, minibar, satellite TV and a surround-sound system. Each features a private deck and some feature a hot tub. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The suites offer sea views. Staying at the Alexander Guest House was one of the highlights of our trip. From the room upgrade to the fabulous views, delectable breakfasts and gracious hosts and I can't say enough about this place. We would definitely stay again and recommend anyone wanting a first class experience to book a stay!

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9.6
Exceptional
359 reviews
Price from
$97
per night

Featuring a sea-facing sun deck, this beachfront guesthouse offers direct access to the sandy white beaches of Wilderness. It offers spacious rooms with a balcony and free Wi-Fi access.

A seating area with a flat-screen satellite TV is in Dolphin’s well-appointed rooms. It features wooden ceilings and tiled floors. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. the location, the views, the decor, the breakfast and the room was lovely.

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9.3
Wonderful
803 reviews
Price from
$106
per night

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.

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. Hotel as museum, comfortable rooms very clean, service on top level, amazing breakfast, nice and quiet atmosphere

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9
Wonderful
917 reviews
Price from
$191
per night

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. My stay at Falcons Manor exceeded expectations. I stayed for a week and planned to do hiking and yoga while in the area. The staff were superb, they provided great advice, connected me with local services and guides; they were thoughtful and helpful. The food was excellent, dinners and breakfast. The breakfast choices were many, with lots of fresh fruits and great coffee. The pool was great and the gardens are lovely. A very relaxing and quiet location. I can’t recommend the place enough! Thank you for everything!

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9.7
Exceptional
362 reviews
Price from
$71
per night

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.

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. The location was very convenient for activities in Knysna. The room was very nice and comfortable and the view into garden very nice. The garden with the pool made you want to kick back and relax. The owner were also very lovely people with the cutest dog.

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9.5
Exceptional
443 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

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