Knysna Accommodation

When travelling down the Garden Route, visiting the holiday town of Knysna is a must. There is a large variety of Knysna accommodation for all tastes, ranging from quaint sea-side apartments to luxury five-star hotels and everything in-between. This great holiday destination is truly one of South Africa's best, offering a relaxed feel, warm beaches, natural surroundings and of course, the famous Knysna Lagoon. Read more

While Knysna is famous for the lagoon and the Knysna Heads, there is so much more do to in this bustling town and its surrounds. There are some great restaurants and coffee shops around Knysna - breakfast at Il de Pain on Thesen's Island or lunch at the East Head Cafe overlooking the crashing waves are both definite musts. The Knysna waterfront is a great place to do some shopping and have a drink or a meal at one of the restaurants overlooking the lagoon, and a walk through the town offers some quaint shops and flea-markets. For the more adventurous types Knysna has it all, including sea kayaking through the Heads, abseiling a 100m cliff, tree-top canopy sliding through the Knysna forest, and just a 30 minute drive away is the Blaaukranz bridge bungee jump - the highest bungee jump in the world!

When looking for accommodation in Knysna, there are three main areas to stay, each of which offer some of the best accommodation in South Africa. Knysna town, and surrounds, offers a leafy suburban feel, often with spectacular views of the lagoon, and is convenient for those wanting to shop or stroll around the bustling town. Leisure Isle has stayed a relaxed and unspoilt suburb, with many other parts of Knysna having become more commercial and tourism focused, and is great for long walks along the water's edge or just relaxing on Bollards Beach. Finally, a stay in one of the golf estates surrounding Knysna, such as Pezula Resort Hotel or Simola Country Estate, offer an amazing experience for those looking to stay in the lap of luxury. Wherever you stay in this great holiday town, you can't go wrong in selecting Knysna accommodation!