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Popular places to visit
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
Knysna Quays
Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route.
Brenton Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Buffalo Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buffalo Bay Beach during your trip to Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Eastern Head View Point
Enjoy spectacular views over the brilliantly blue Knysna Lagoon and the sheltering sandstone bluffs, and watch waves crash into the rocks at this cliff-top lookout.
Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
See some of the Western Cape’s wonderful wildlife in a coastal nature reserve that combines the flora and fauna of both the ocean and the land.
Things to do
Touw River Boat Cruise - Wilderness National Park
Top hotels in Paradise
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites
Best welcoming team ever. Champagne and strawberries, afternoon tea with cake and cookies, breakfast served in the room. Balcony with a wonderful view of the bay....
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Hide Away Guest House
We were welcomed warmly and given lots of suggestions for enjoying the area. The room was spacious and beautifully appointed in a clean modern style as were the common rooms for breakfast and lounging. Breakfast was delicious and made to order. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden
Room as well as the bathroom were spotless and smelled fresh. Small details made us feel welcome. Staff were well trained and very friendly. Breakfast on our balcony was priceless!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Roseroc Boutique Guest House
A lovely clean room with a view across the lagoon. All staff were excellent and Kevin was very knowledgeable and informative. Breakfast was superb.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
THEBLOEM
This is a beautiful boutique hotel with room patios that have a spectacular view overlooking the knysna heads. It is set on top of a hill but an easy walk to the mall and waterfront restaurants (not such an easy walk back!) Although the beds are very comfortable, the rooms are a strange shape, and ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Lagoon Lodge
Freindly welcome. Nice outlook. Comfortable bed. Convenient location to get back on the highway for an early start.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2023
