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Knysna

64 guest houses

George

55 guest houses

Wilderness

48 guest houses

Plettenberg Bay

40 guest houses

Mossel Bay

34 guest houses

Sedgefield

9 guest houses

Stormsrivier

8 guest houses

Groot Brak Rivier

8 guest houses

Jongensfontein

5 guest houses

Heidelberg

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Stilbaai

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Hartenbos

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Brenton-on-Sea

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Herolds Bay

3 guest houses

Albertinia

3 guest houses

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Guest House The Lazy Lion

Paradise, Knysna

Guest House The Lazy Lion in Knysna provides adults-only accommodation with pool with a view, a garden and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

J
Julie
From
United Kingdom
We enjoyed a lovely eight night stay at the Lazy Lion. Ella & Ricardo are the perfect hosts, very welcoming and friendly as were their staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Our room was large, spotlessly clean and comfortable with a balcony and view over the lagoon. The pool area and gardens were fabulous. The breakfast was exceptional, offering freshly made buffet choices every morning, followed by a cooked option and was by far the best of our travels in SA. We will definitely return again next year and have already recommended it to friends.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Price from
US$127.91
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Grace At The Bay

Mossel Bay Central, Mossel Bay

Ideally located in the centre of Mossel Bay, Guesthouse Grace At The Bay offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

K
Kristen P
From
Italy
Excellent host and property. Had everything we needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Price from
US$56.85
1 night, 2 adults

Cloverleigh Guest House

Wilderness

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of pool, Cloverleigh Guest House is a recently renovated guest house located in Wilderness, 2.7 km from Wilderness Beach.

R
Rebsamen
From
Switzerland
Nice place, very luxury, hosts are super friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
US$75.40
1 night, 2 adults

Calm Waters Guesthouse

Plettenberg Bay

Located in Plettenberg Bay and only 1.1 km from Robberg Beach, Calm Waters Guesthouse provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

L
Leonhard
From
Germany
Very sweet interior design, close to the main attractions and beach in plettenberg. The host is very nice and helped us with great ideas for our activity planning!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
US$53.62
1 night, 2 adults

Atello Guesthouse

George

Atello Guesthouse is located in George and features a pool with a view and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Guests can enjoy pool views.

A
Asmaa
From
United Kingdom
We stayed at Atello in George for one night due to an early flight to Johannesburg the next morning and were pleasantly surprised by how lovely this place was. The hotel is really beautiful. Our room was spacious, very well designed, and extremely comfortable, with a large and stylish bathroom. The garden is absolutely stunning and added to the relaxed feel of the stay. Breakfast the next morning was delicious and a great start to the day. I would happily recommend Atello to anyone visiting George and would definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$92.75
1 night, 2 adults

Tonquani - Knysna (est. 2022)

Knysna

Boasting pool views, Tonquani - Knysna (est. 2022) provides accommodation with balcony, around 6.7 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate.

C
Christian
From
Austria
Thx Shannon for your outstanding place and all your personal information! Made my stay in Knysna very special! Easy going and super friendly! Will come back! 👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$98.74
1 night, 2 adults

Serenity Ocean Lodge

Wilderness

Set in Wilderness and only 1.1 km from Wilderness Beach, Serenity Ocean Lodge offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

S
Sophia
From
Germany
Extraordinary! A special accommodation with the luxury of a hotel but the personal flair of an Airbnb. We felt very welcome! Unfortunately we only had one night but we would definitely come back. The beautiful garden, which has been put together with so much love, is worth a stroll.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
Price from
US$130.33
1 night, 2 adults

Pezula Magic Escape - Guest House - No Loadshedding

Knysna

Situated in Knysna and only 1.1 km from Pezula Golf Club, Pezula Magic Escape - Guest House - No Loadshedding features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

B
Bruno
From
Brazil
The best place we stayed at in South Africa. Beautifully decorated and truly luxurious. The property is stunning, located inside a gated residential estate. Our room had a balcony with an amazing view of the city. It’s a bit farther from the center, close to the Knysna Heads — which was perfect for us. The host was very kind and helpful. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$119.68
1 night, 2 adults

Double Room - Robberg

Plettenberg Bay

Set in Plettenberg Bay, Double Room - Robberg offers accommodation with a private pool, a patio and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

A
Anna
From
Poland
Absolutely amazing stay! The hosts were incredibly friendly, the cabin was spotless, and everything was thoughtfully equipped with great amenities :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$51.16
1 night, 2 adults

Plett57 - Self Catering - Room No2

Plettenberg Bay

Plett57 - Self Catering - Room No2, a property with a garden and barbecue facilities, is set in Plettenberg Bay, 2.1 km from Poortjies Beach, 4.1 km from Goose Valley Golf Club, as well as 8.4 km from...

A
Asmaa
From
United Kingdom
We really enjoyed our stay at Plett 57. It’s run by a lovely, friendly couple who made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. The room was large, comfortable, and had everything we needed, and the bathroom was especially spacious and well designed. We honestly have no negative comments - it was a lovely, relaxed stay and a great place to stay in Plettenberg. Would happily return.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$51.16
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Awesome views and great location. Great host.
Guest review by
Jean
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$167.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews
We stayed over for the Knysna half marathon and we were so pleased with everything at Pearl View Guest House. Marycke and Conni are great hosts and the chef prepares delicious breakfasts and dinners - we didn't even leave the guesthouse to go and eat in town. Sundowners on the stoep with the sun setting over the lagoon is a must. We will definitely visit again.
Guest review by
Marietjie
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$155.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews
Great location away from the busy traffic, but not so far from N2 highway. Great host who went out of her way to allow us to do a late check in way after their cut-off time. Big room for family and facilities well looked after, had a great breakfast also part of the package. Great service overall and quite relaxing environment.
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Trevor Tanaka
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$95.74
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
I wish we could have stayed longer. Love it! Great host and beautiful guesthouse. Loved the pool!
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Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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I loved everything about this place! Great place! Great location! Great host! Great stay!
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Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
The facility and setup was awesome. Very relaxed and calm environment. The hosts (Madeline and her husband) were fantastic. She made great recommendations for family cafes and restaurants. My kids loved all of them. The guest house is in a quiet and beautiful area. But at the same time it is a very short drive to everything (shopping, restaurants, etc.). Would definitely recommend Avo&Oak if you are staying at George.
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Arash
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Dirk and Christoph are wonderful hosts. Rooms are spacious and the guesthouse is surrounded by a beautiful garden right above a quiet beach. Their home-made breakfast was incredible- definitely the best we had on the garden route!
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Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$85.33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Very nice host. Great guest house. Wonderful explanation about the place and things to do. Great breakfast. Best waffles ever! Nice pool and great location.
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