Situated on the northern side of the lagoon, 1 km from Knysna Centre, Salt River Lodge offers self-catering cottages. It is part of a natural bird sanctuary and features an outdoor pool. Salt River Lodge has traditionally decorated units with wooden furniture and tiled floors. Each cottage has 2 TV’s and a private bathroom with shower. Guests can prepare their meals in the fully equipped kitchen, featuring an oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Barbecue facilities are also available. Brenton Beach is 4.5 km, while Knysna Heads is 6.5 km away. Free private parking is possible on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
3 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Knysna
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Www
    Italy Italy
    The location is great: by the river with a beautiful garden. The staff has been kind. The apartment is big but not new
  • Lewis
    South Africa South Africa
    All went well, we were met on arrival and shown our accommodation. We were pleasantly surprised at the beauty of the surrounding area at the front of the unit and we were pleased with the facilities for the price.
  • Gerda
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely, clean and spacious units. Stayed on 2 different occasions in 2 different units. 2 Bathrooms a bonus. Great view. Staff is fabulous, rinsed our car in the morning to make sure that the windows were clean. Garden is very well kept.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Salt River Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
View
  • River view
  • Lake view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Canoeing
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Babysitting/child services
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Plunge pool
    • Shallow end
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Salt River Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardBankcardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Salt River Lodge

    • Salt River Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Salt River Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Salt River Lodge is 1.3 miles from the centre of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Salt River Lodge is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Salt River Lodge include:

      • Apartment