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Hide Away Guest House

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Terrace/patio
Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Executive Room, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Executive Room, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
$152
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19

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2 Keerom Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Knysna Quays
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, Lagoon View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lagoon View

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, Lagoon View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hide Away Guest House

4-star Knysna guest house, connected to a shopping center in Paradise
Along with a full-service spa, this guesthouse has an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, spa services, and concierge services.
Hide Away Guest House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa, Simola Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
In addition to a full-service spa, Hide Away Guest House features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The guesthouse offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Colonial guesthouse also offers spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can use the indoor pool and health club at a partner property. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hide Away Guest House has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 8 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1940
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Electric bike charging

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Hide Away Guest House
Hide Away Guest House Knysna
Hide Away Knysna
Hide Away Guest House Hotel Knysna
Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse Knysna
Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse
Hide Away Guest House Knysna
Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse
Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse Knysna

Hide Away Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, well-appointed place with a very helpful host!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean and friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend.

A lovely room with stunning views. Lovely hosts who were very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super stay at the Hide Away

We had a fabulous stay and were made very welcome. Colleen gave us great restaurant recommendations and kindly made reservations too. All of the restaurants were excellent. Our room was very comfortable with excellent views. The lounge area was great for evening card games with friends. Cecil makes a really tasty breakfast, the eggs were super!! Thanks Cecil 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend Knysna Stay (Karel & Mariska)

We had such a lovely stay at Hide Away Guest House Knysna. We felt such a warm welcome on our arrival there. Stunning room and oh that view of the lagoon is just breathtaking. And on top of all, delicious breakfast served every morning. We definitely recommend them to each and everyone x
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Knysna Classic

Colleen and Cecil were always available, friendly and helpful with tips about restaurants and site-seeing. The house was built in 1940 and is opposite the Knysna lagoon, just next to the N2 Highway on the way into/out of town. The house was classily decorated but the room had air conditioning, electric blankets, espresso machine, outdoor sitting area on the veranda and views of the heads. Breakfast was nice with plunger coffee, cheeses, eggs, muesli, fruit and juice. A lovely couple interested in current events and filling us in on their part of the world.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, nothing to dislike, great host, excellent recommendations of places to visit and eat/drink. Very comfortable bed, stunning views from our balcony. Nice breakfasts and good conversation with the host Colleen, wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Tamar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not recommend!

If I need to look for a place to stay I will choose another place. The picture are elusion. No value for your money The place are old. The room smells old There is no a private balcony as the picture. No privacy at all!!!The forget to worth the the most busy road N2 it’s in a front of the room and it’s very crowded from the cars. It’s difficult to sleep. No hot weather . It’s not worth the money.!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colleen and Cecil made us very welcome at the guest house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thought that the property was more secluded rather than being a short distance from the main road. The room was very pleasant as was our hostess. The area was very nice and easy walking distance from the tourist areas. As a general comment on the garden route I would not recommend it and am surprised that it is so highly reviewed. I was very disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

January 19

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and safe location over-viewing the bay. Hosts are very friendly with a lot of good hints for nearby restaurants and possible activities. Thank you for the great time - Christoph
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you Coleen & Cecil for 2 great nights at your establishment. We were booked for 1 night but ended up back for a second night (what happened in Knysna stays in Knysna - lol). We were greeted by Coleen with wine, tea or coffee upon our arrival. Our rooms were very spacious, clean, tidy and more than expected. Breakfast was a variety and treat prepared by Cecil and served by Coleen. The view from the balcony was beautiful. There were some beautiful one of a kind furniture pieces in the home. Coleen was a wealth of knowledge and very helpful assisting with our plans. We would definitely visit again and also recommend this location. Thanks Coleen, Cecil and staff. Doug , Maureen, Owen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful views

We had a very friendly welcome at this lovely guest house which has fantastic views across the Knysna lagoon. Colleen gave us excellent advice on where to eat and things to do around Knysna and the breakfasts were just the ticket!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peace and tranquility in a paradise garden setting

A lovely stay in a comfortable, quiet guesthouse owned and run by a wonderfully hospitable couple, Cecil and Colleen. Thank you, I felt as if I was staying with family. A few minutes walk away from the centre of Knysna, the Hide Away Guest House sits in beautifully tended gardens far enough from the road with good views of the lagoon. My room was comfortable, spacious and perfect for my stopover
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walking distance from the entrance to Victoria Falls, great staff and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Marie, Nevada City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice older bed and breakfast that's been well maintained. The owners are friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great! Location is good, very close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospitality exceptional made my stay very comfortable Will recommend this gem to all my friends

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing, not four stars.

Having stayed in six other 4 star guest houses on the same trip, the Hide Away fell far short of the standard of the other places. We rated the other guest houses deservedly highly. We would definitely return to those but not the Hide Away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location, great advice

Hotel is in a great location, just on the edge of town. It has a nice pool, secure parking, lovely breakfast, large rooms, a strong flow in the shower, and -- most importantly -- Colleen is a font of information. Unfortunately, our rooms smelled a bit mildewy. I'm not a fussy person but it bothered my eyes. My kids, in the next room, did not complain. Also bed was too firm for my tastes, but that is better than too soft in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

u, London

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Musty smelling room. Breakfast ok but cooked food mostly disappointing. Wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017