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The 10 Best Holiday Rentals in Knysna, South Africa

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Offering a terrace and garden view, Pezula Magic Escape - Guest House - No Loadshedding is situated in Knysna, 2.7 km from Sparrebosch Beach and 1.1 km from Pezula Golf Club. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The accommodation features full-day security and a housekeeping service for guests.

The location was perfect, the view & scenery …. Wow wow wow - we were spoilt! The maintenance & upkeep of the property was exceptional. Attention to detail from the garden to the inside decor was impressive.

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9.4
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Featuring sea views, Castle On The Heads offers accommodation with balcony, around 1 km from Coney Glen Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Every room includes a patio.

The views were incredible and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. The room opened up to a beautiful balcony and everything was just perfect.

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9.2
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Located within 6.4 km of Simola Golf and Country Estate and 6.9 km of Knysna Forest in Knysna, De View provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. When staying at the bed and breakfast, guests can use private entrance.

Dom and Hans went out of their way to be sure we were all comfortable and settled in the area. They make beautiful breakfasts and the rooms are well-appointed with fantastic views. When we looked to extend our stay, but DeView was booked, Dom and Hans made arrangements with another site just up the road a bit for the same price. They are the best! We would be back in a heartbeat!

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9.8
Exceptional
262 reviews

Located within 5.8 km of Knysna Heads and 6.8 km of Pezula Golf Club, Friendz Guesthouse features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Knysna. This guest house provides free private parking and full-day security. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

I liked everything about the place Thembi was very friendly.

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9.1
Superb
260 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

Set just 4.4 km from Pezula Golf Club, bWhale guest house offers accommodation in Knysna with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a 24-hour front desk. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The bed and breakfast features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

very friendly people, homemade breakfast, very quiet environment, nice garden

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9.6
Exceptional
108 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

Set in the centre of Knysna, 6.7 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate and 7.1 km from Knysna Forest, 210 Gallery Luxury Studio Apartment offers air conditioning. This apartment provides free private parking and a lift. The accommodation offers free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant.

The apartment facilities are great and the location is fantastic. Close to town, the waterfront and all amenities. Very centrally located. A very comfortable stay. Highly recommended.

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9.1
Superb
204 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

Offering garden views, The Garden on Phantom - "Off the grid" is an accommodation situated in Knysna, 6 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate and 6.5 km from Knysna Forest. The property is located 10 km from Knysna Heads, 11 km from Pezula Golf Club and 35 km from Lakes Area National Park. The apartment also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The comfort, the cleanliness, the location, the quiet environment, the security, the facilities and amenities offered

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9.4
Superb
122 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Situated in Knysna in the Western Cape region, Knysna Budget Friendly Stay features a patio. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the homestay free of charge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

owner are good place very nice and clean

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9.1
Superb
166 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Situated 6.1 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate and 6.5 km from Knysna Forest in the centre of Knysna, 9 Summerplace features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property has lake views and is 9 km from Pezula Golf Club and 36 km from Goose Valley Golf Club. The property is non-smoking and is located 8 km from Knysna Heads.

Was a very nice well maintained flat. It has a fantastic view

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9
Superb
101 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

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. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

We had a lovely time, beautiful location and rooms

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9.5
Exceptional
242 reviews
Price from
£68
per night

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  • Castle On The Heads
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 118 reviews

    Featuring sea views, Castle On The Heads offers accommodation with balcony, around 1 km from Coney Glen Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    No real choice but the food presented was excellent.

  • Friendz Guesthouse
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 260 reviews

    Located within 5.8 km of Knysna Heads and 6.8 km of Pezula Golf Club in Knysna, Friendz Guesthouse features accommodation with seating area.

    The host and staff were so helpful and accommodating

  • bWhale guest house
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 108 reviews

    Set just 4.4 km from Pezula Golf Club, bWhale guest house offers accommodation in Knysna with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    - amazing breakfast - friendly hosts - clean - great location

  • Somervreug Guesthouse
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 242 reviews

    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 room The view from the room The pool area The staff

  • One on Bollard
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 248 reviews

    Set in Knysna, 30 metres from Bollard Bay Beach, One on Bollard offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge.

    Exceptionally clean, friendly staff, great location

  • Knysna Pearl View Guest House
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 438 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Knysna Pearl View Guest House offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a bar, around a few steps from Knysna Heads.

    Great room, with amazing views across the sea and lagoon.

  • Knys-to-stay
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 324 reviews

    Situated in Knysna, 600 metres from Feathers Gallery, Knys-to-stay features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, fridge and microwave.

    The property was clean and the staff were friendly.

  • Head over Hills
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews

    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.

    The staff there is very friendly and always helping

These holiday rentals in Knysna have options with FREE cancellation

  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 102 reviews

    Offering a terrace and garden view, Pezula Magic Escape - Guest House - No Loadshedding is situated in Knysna, 2.7 km from Sparrebosch Beach and 1.1 km from Pezula Golf Club.

    Amazing hostess and such a beautiful, comfortable space!

  • 210 Gallery Luxury Studio Apartment
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 204 reviews

    Set in the centre of Knysna, 6.7 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate and 7.1 km from Knysna Forest, 210 Gallery Luxury Studio Apartment offers air conditioning.

    The fact that everything was clear and understandable

  • 9 Summerplace
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 101 reviews

    Situated 6.1 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate and 6.5 km from Knysna Forest in the centre of Knysna, 9 Summerplace features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    everything. Best family environment away from home!!!

  • Armadillo Studios
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 199 reviews

    Located within 5.1 km of Pezula Golf Club and 5.3 km of Knysna Heads in Knysna, Armadillo Studios features accommodation with seating area.

    Lovely apartment, beautiful garden and amazing staff

  • Strode House
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 125 reviews

    Situated high up on the ridge, Strode House offers magnificent views of the Knysna lagoon, the famous Knysna Heads, forests and Outiniqua Mountain Range. It features a private pool with hot tub.

    everything about it especially the pool and Jacuzzi

  • Tides End Manor House
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 107 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool, Tides End Manor House is located in Knysna. The accommodation will provide you with 7 en suite bedrooms with showers.

    The property is spacious and exactly like the photos

  • Footprints of Knysna
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 128 reviews

    Featuring a large garden with an outdoor swimming pool, Footprints offers accommodation with views of the Knysna Lagoon and is located a 10 minute drive from Knysna Heads.

    Really friendly and clean, and very good value for money.

  • Amanzi Island Boutique Hotel
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 684 reviews

    At the tip of Leisure Island and overlooking the Knysna Lagoon, this hotel has an outdoor pool and terrace with panoramic views. Its rooms have a furnished balcony or patio.

    Everything - Great location, great staff, great food

Highly rated holiday rentals in Knysna

  • Lagoon View Cottage
    8.0+ review score
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews

    Situated in Knysna and only 5.7 km from Knysna Heads, Lagoon View Cottage features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Location, view, own parking, hosts, cottage, supplies.

  • Glenview Heads Apartments
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 921 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Glenview Heads Apartments offers accommodation with patio, around 700 metres from Coney Glen Beach.

    The views were amazing and the host was extremely communicative

  • Laguna Grove 14
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 248 reviews

    Well situated in the centre of Knysna, Laguna Grove 14 is a recently renovated apartment, which offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

    Excellent view. Great communication with the owner

  • Waterfront - Knysna Quays Accommodation
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 694 reviews

    Set in Knysna in the Western Cape Region, 4.4 km from Knysna Forest, Waterfront, Knysna Quays Accommodation features a barbecue and views of the river.

    Beautiful, well equipped apartment. Lovely view from lounge

  • 6 On Protea
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 183 reviews

    Featuring panoramic views of Knysna Lagoon as well as the Heads, 6 On Protea is located along the Garden Route, just a 5-minute drive from the Knysna town centre.

    Great comfortable stay, good views and lovely staff.

  • Beacon House
    8.0+ review score
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 143 reviews

    Beacon House is located on the Eastern Head of the Knysna Heads within a few metres of the Knysna Lagoon and 10 km from the centre of Knysna.

    Amarille is just the perfect host, very thoughful.

  • Alexander Guest House
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 313 reviews

    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.

    Room was perfectly appointed, and every need catered for.

  • Isola Bella Guest House
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 100 reviews

    Isola Bella is a charming guesthouse on the water's edge of Leisure Isle, inside the spectacular Knysna Lagoon, a favorite vacation destination along Western Cape’s delightful Garden Route.

    Beautiful setting and wonderful, friendly and welcoming host

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Knysna

  • Avg. price/night: £133.47
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 520 reviews
    The location, the views, the villa and the reception were beautiful and welcoming.
    Mirriam Kganya
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £102.80
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,149 reviews
    The Main Pool and the Kids Club are great. We got a spacy warerfront villa which had everything we needed.
    Maximilian
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 46 reviews
    Definitely the best holiday home,the house is perfect, the view is beautiful.It really feels like you are leaving something behind when you leave.The family enjoyed every moment, will be back next year
    Lindie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £91.57
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 102 reviews
    totally awesome - what a cute room and glamorous villa. Loved to stay, hosts are excellent and very nice people.
    janic
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 78 reviews
    Everything - You will not find a better Guest House than Villa Paradisa, Marilyn and Martin will make your stay Special in everyday, the rooms, the food, the staff, everything is to perfection :)
    Amanda
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 78 reviews
    Beautiful "palatial" villa with a view of the bay, nice breakfast and friendly and helpful owner and staff.
    Darren
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £88.55
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 33 reviews
    Nothing - were downgraded at the last minute to another Villa which was definitely old and need of a remodel / repair. Very disappointed.
    Bejul
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 15 reviews
    It was comfortable very spacious. It felt like a dream holiday home. And it was very safe.
    Rochelle
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £84.23
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 73 reviews
    I like that the place was very centrally located to everything in Knysna, It was sea and Knysna head facing, littrally on the water, it felt like a holiday home, everything was neat and tidy.
    M
    MAKAYLA
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews
    The holiday home is located in a gated community with security night and day. It was a few minutes drive to supermarkets. There is a wrap around balcony with a braai area and outdoor dining space and beautiful views across the water. The family loved the location, and they could take walks to the shops. All the rooms have en-suite bathrooms plus there is a guest toilet. The kitchen is fabulous and the cooks enjoyed spending time creating meals. It had a washer and dryer as well that was helpful.
    Razena
    Family with young children

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