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Villa Castollini

5.0 star property

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Room 1 - Deluxe | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Room 5 - Deluxe | Mountain view
Room 8 - Superior | Mountain view
Room 5 - Deluxe | Lake view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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Brenton-on-Sea Road, Brenton, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Knysna Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Brenton Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 4 - Standard | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 4 - Standard

  • 205 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room 7 - Junior Deluxe | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 7 - Junior Deluxe

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room 3 - Standard | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 3 - Standard

  • 205 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room 6 - Junior Deluxe | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 6 - Junior Deluxe

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 5 - Deluxe | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 5 - Deluxe

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

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Room 1 - Deluxe | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 1 - Deluxe

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

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Room 8 - Superior | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 8 - Superior

  • 1033 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Room 2 - Superior | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 2 - Superior

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

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About this property

Villa Castollini

5-star Knysna guest house with restaurant
Along with an outdoor pool, this guesthouse has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a conference center, and conference space. Change of towels is available on request.
Villa Castollini offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the guesthouse's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 1615 square feet (150 square meters) include a conference center. This luxury guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Villa Castollini has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Dinners - This poolside bistro specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dinners

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (1,615 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 300
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 300 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 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
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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
Rollaway/extra 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:

  • Deposit: ZAR 1500 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 300 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 300 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Villa Castollini House Knysna
Villa Castollini House
Villa Castollini Knysna
Villa Castollini
Villa Castollini Guesthouse Knysna
Villa Castollini Guesthouse
Villa Castollini Knysna
Villa Castollini Guesthouse
Villa Castollini Guesthouse Knysna

Villa Castollini Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at Villa Castollini, the staff were lovely and helpful and the accommodation was excellent with beautiful views! Couldn't fault this stunning place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, Affordable, but with Limitations
Extraordinary and spectacular classical Italianate structures atop the highest hill in Knysna. Quiet, peaceful, and the photo of the beautiful sunset was taken from the property. Our room was like a honeymoon suite, complete with four poster bed and private terrace with fabulous view. But it's a quirky, albeit charming property, and furnishings, flooring, and the breakfast buffet could all use an update. Francoise is a sweet, caring manager, but there is no staff after 8pm and a well-stocked honor bar is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nkosana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, Spanish ranch house layout. Serene environment away from city hustle/bustle.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing property with lots of personality. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruschka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful. Amazing view. Just loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem.
We had a wonderful stay. The owner and staff were so welcoming and friendly. The whole ambiance of the property was comfortable, relaxing and secure, and the view over the Knysna river and lagoon from the patio was fantastic. The breakfast was very good quality, and in fact our whole stay was incredibly good value. We only stayed one night as we were moving on to an Airbnb previously booked, however wished we had found this sooner as we would have loved to have stayed longer, it was so good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing stay at a absolutely wonderful property with a breathtaking view. The staff was actually amazing and extremely helpful. Breakfast was to die for.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hendriette

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

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay with outstanding views towards Knysna. No restaurant on site but two good ones only five minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Anita, Western Cape

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location and the views are spectacular. Very nice breakfast, but coffee not nice. Very friendly host. We could not get enough of the spectacular view. However this is not a 5 Star at all. Urgent update and upgrade in rooms required. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning views in an Italian-style villa
We loved our stay at Villa Castollini. The guesthouse is located on top of a hill with amazing views of Knysna lagoon. We especially liked the honesty bar, the pool and the full English breakfast. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Retha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Prepairen yourself fot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel - absolutely lovely in every respect. Would deginitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent venue with a fantastic view. Staff extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You’ll love it!
You must stay here!! The views are amazing and the breakfasts are delicious. We received such a warm welcome from Werner. He made our stay so special. He even gave us a free upgrade and always gave us good advice about what to see and do in the area. If you like homemade fudge and shortbread then this is the place for you. Can’t recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay for the unbeatable view
Lovely hotel with an amazing view of the Knysna Lagoon, and a short drive from the extraordinary beach at Buffels Bay. Friendly owner and staff, and an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views and lovely welcome
Really lovely stay, delightful hosts - a family type of feel. A bit dated but charming and quirky
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christoph, germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb
Simple an absolut comfortable and extremely wonderfull Place with very Polite Personal. Extended our stay Even had no Time. Loved to live there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ettiene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service par excellence
Great overall experience with very friendly staff. Will definately return in the future...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with a great view. I recommend it!!

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Proably not best bet
Magnificent setting. Poor value however. Wifi not functional. Staff semed unfocused. Uograde was not worth it. Lovely breakfast and kitchen area. Difficult lication.

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the place and particularly the location is probably unparalleled for kynsna... Regret not staying there an additional day...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with stunning views
We had a fantastic stay at Villa Castollini. Room was clean with all we need for our stay. Not sure if there was a hairdryer because we carried our own . The breakfast was delicious with plenty of choices! Nice beach down the road!

10/10 Excellent

Ros, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guesthouse with stunning views
The staff at Villa Castollini could not have been more friendly and welcoming.