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Knysna Manor House

3.0 star property

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | View from room
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Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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19 Fichat Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Knysna Quays
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Thesen Island
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Twin Room (Outside) | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room (Outside)

  • 169 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Knysna Manor House

3-star Knysna guest house close to Knysna Waterfront
An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace are available at this guesthouse. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Knysna Manor House offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Victorian guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library. For a surcharge, an area shuttle within 70 km is available to guests. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Knysna Manor House has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 70 km
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1896
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges ZAR 50 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: ZAR 165 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of ZAR 50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September 01 to May 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

House Knysna
Knysna House
Knysna Manor
Knysna Manor House
Knysna Manor House House
Manor House Knysna
Knysna Manor House Guesthouse
Knysna Manor House Knysna
Knysna Manor House Guesthouse
Knysna Manor House Guesthouse Knysna

Knysna Manor House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, lovely food and comfortable room. Enjoyed the lounge and bar facilities. Parking a bit hairy at the start!😂
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our return stay after 15 years did not disappoint. Still the friendly, dedicated and professional staff and owners we got used to the previous time, making our stay really great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

M p

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

Knysna views

location was beautiful, well centered in midst of the town and amenities. place is pleasantly old but more than acceptable. well worth the money spent. owners were kind and helpful and provided for all needs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

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

Lovely

The rooms were well appointed and very clean, the beds were comfortable, the setting was beautiful and the hosts were gracious. It was a lovely stay😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Quick stop over.

Had a late check in but the establishment arranged for me to collect the key at a safe place. The service was excellent and the breakfast was prepared according to my liking. Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stay in Knysna

My stay was amazing. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Annie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

An average place to stay

For a three star guest house it was ok, however, bathrooms were Very musty smelling. The towels need upgrading along with bedroom decoration. It’s an ok place to stay if you are happy with outdated furniture and furnishings. The breakfast was very nice and very fresh and hot when served. The breakfast room staff were very good. Our party had 2 rooms and the second room was better furnished, however still dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More like a hostel, or B- B, but not a three- stars hotel !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Really nice Knysna B&B

Nice B&B. Great service and comfortable home. Excellent fresh cooked breakfast. Easy walking to Knysna waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

ASHWIN

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

GREAT STOPOVER

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

Pleasant well-run location for a short stay

The two ladies running the guest house were very kind and helpful. Breakfast was excellent and the property overall was clean and well looked after and very secure. However, the room I was in was a bit spartan and outdated (no table or desk and an ancient wardrobe with hardly any clothes hangers) and the bathroom was in need of some TLC. The internet connection was a bit of a challenge on occasions as well but the problems were addressed when brought to the attention of management. Overall, though, good value for money.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Knysna Manor House

Friendly staff and management. The breakfast was fantastic

8/10 Good

Wendell

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

budge room

smelled badly of mould and mildew. was damp also, and not because of the rain. even when curtains closed bright light shone through the window all night. fresh dog feces to be avoided when walking paths outside in the morning.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great service

Very nice

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantasic all round

It was a perfect place to overnight. Friendly, clean and well priced

8/10 Good

Alex, Montreal, Canada

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

Friendly welcome.

We arrived and we were greeted by the owner of the guest house who showed us around. The breakfast was very good and cooked À La Carte. There was also cereal, fresh fruit and yogurt. The WIFI was not accessible in the room as stated in the expedia description. However the owner said they were in the process of upgrading the signal to reach all of the rooms.

6/10 Okay

rob, jhb

Liked: Staff & service

knysna manor

As this was venue 4 of my coastal trip from cape town to durban I must say I had a pleasant stay. Rooms are basic and offer only the necesities. Its comfortable and well priced. Not recomended if you after luxury. Splendid hosts. Breakfast was spot on.

8/10 Good

Keir, London

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

Victorian B&B in the Western Cape!

Knysna Manor House is, as its name suggests, an old Victorian house that has been converted into a bed and breakfast. The owners greeted me warmly and showed me to my room, a huge double on the first floor with a partial view of the Knysna Lagoon. The room was very comfortable and breakfast, served on the verandah, was excellent. It was a 10 minute comfortable walk down to the Lagoon. I stayed only one night here but would have been happy to have stayed longer.

8/10 Good

Laura, Salassa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima posizione per accedere alle attività che offre la città. La struttura, in perfetto stile inglese, è pulita e curata, il personale gentile e disponibile. Essendo onverno, ogni ospite aveva a disppsizione una borsa per l'acqua calda ricoperta di lana nei colori della stanza.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

François

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Établissement chaleureux avec des hôtes disponibles et serviables. Ambiance calme. Beaucoup d’espaces communs pour se reposer. L’emplacement est juste a l’extérieur des zones d’activités, pour le calme, mais pas trop loin. La terrasse extérieure est très agréable et un bon petit déjeuner est servi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hiroko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
朝食付きで清潔で素晴らしかった。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020