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Villa Afrikana Guest Suites

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Materolli Suite | Lake view
Interior
Exterior
Gouna Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
$257
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5

Explore the area

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13 Watsonia Drive Paradise, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Gouna Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Gouna Suite

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

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Materolli Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Materolli Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Noetzie Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Noetzie Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 353 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Owner's Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Owner's Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 253 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Spitskop Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Spitskop Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites

5-star guest house in Paradise
This smoke-free guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites offers 6 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and laptop-compatible safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

The guesthouse offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Art Deco guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2007
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

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Villa Afrikana Guest Suites Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

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

Best guest house 🏠 👌 ever

Probably the very best guesthouse I have ever stayed. Excellent service, rooms, pool, common area's and first class breakfast. It doesn't get better than this.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this hotel. The staff were the best part. So friendly and welcoming. They waited on us hand and foot and no request was too much for them. They were just amazing and made us feel like celebrities. The room was beautiful with amazing views. Absolutely spotless as well. Thanks so much for having us!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas, kohler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was phenomenal. The property itself is very nice in a very nice neighborhood overlooking the bay. We were treated as good as I've ever been treated. Very clean. The staff was exceedingly friendly. They even washed our car as it was dirty. There was tea hour. Later a happy hour. They arranged dinner reservations and transportations. Definitely a five-star property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property has the best rooms and service anywhere in the world and we are very well travelled. Just superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean room with an amazing view!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

eleni, chicago

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this beautiful, boutique hotel! Our room had beautiful views, and was well equipped with all the luxuries including a small bottle of delicious sherry. The hosts and staff were wonderful and accommodating. The breakfast was very good and there was also afternoon tea and happy hour in the main lounge. Why stay at boring hotels when you can stay at these unique special places. We will be back ! Thank you Ross and Bianca and the entire staff !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing 3 night stay at this beautiful property. The best service that we have ever experienced at any accommodation - all in the future will be compared to Villa Africana!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christo

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

Honeymoon week at villa afrikana

The stay was exceptional in the sense that the hosts really care about your day. Everything was so clean and the breakfast was simply world class. We also loved the view of knysna everyday. Seriously the best view in town. We had our honeymoon there and we were treated with absolute TLC all the way.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous Afro-Contemporary property with fantastic views, superb service, great food and excellent rooms. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing property, fabulous staff, couldn’t do enough for us. Views to die for. Can’t wait to come back again !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

M p

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

never ever

worst experience ever. our car was covered in flies. the rooms were dirty and dusty. space was quite cramped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fariha

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

Wow, fantastic view and superlative service

Lovely hotel with fantastic personalised service. Would suggest more hot meal options for breakfast. Also no lift in the hotel which could be an issue for some. However the staff was very helpful with the luggage. Would suggest an intercom or phone in the room to contact the reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible, incredible, incredible... A must do when in Knysna, you won’t get better service anywhere else!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The high point of the whole trip . Large spacious room overlooking the Knysna estuary ; delightful breakfast served on our own balcony and striking attention to detail. Every day another delight
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

A wonderful stay in Knysner

Excellent place to stay. We stayed in the Phantom Suite. The whole place runs like clockwork, is stylishly furnished and decorated with great attention to detail, lovely breakfasts, good WiFi and first class service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Faultless - accomodation superb, staff excellent and very attentive. Beautiful breakfasts and plenty of surprising treats too. No hesitation in recommending Ross and Bianca's Hospitality Derek and Jacqui
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent up-market guest suites with amazing views over Knysna. Modern design throughout with a very comfortable outdoor seating / pool area. Great service and really enjoyed the amazing breakfast served outside by the pool. Gave us lots of tips for local restaurants (they arrange the booking and taxi transportation), as well as route ideas to our next stop. Only stayed one night, but would have liked to have stayed longer (fell in love with Knysna and all it‘s life). Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay, the staff were very helpful and friendly and the entire place was spotless. Rooms were great, as was the breakfast which the staff set up in your room every morning - a real treat. My only small criticism was that the service was a little intense at points - often two or three people hovering next to you in any communal area was a little awkward and overwhelming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

One of the best

Incredible stay at Villa Afrikana. The views over Knysna lagoon were incredible, matched only by the attention to detail of the hotel and service by the friendly staff. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting a luxury stop on the garden route
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018