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Knysna Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in Knysna with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Exterior
Desk, free WiFi
Electric kettle
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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42 Main Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi

Courtyard units 1

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Courtyard units: with Queen & Single bed 2

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Street facing budget unit 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Knysna

Knysna Inn places you next to Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a 5-minute walk of Pledge Nature Reserve. This 3-star hotel has 8 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pezula Championship Course - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Featherbed Boat Cruises - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chatters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Persello Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Olde's Pub - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Knysna Inn

Hotel in Knysna with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests staying at Knysna Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and barbecue grills. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include electric kettles and desks.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Knysna Inn
Knysna Inn Hotel
Knysna Inn Knysna
Knysna Inn Hotel Knysna

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Knysna Inn?

This hotel in Knysna is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Pledge Nature Reserve. You'll also find Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Knysna Inn?

As of Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Knysna Inn on Jan 12, 2026 start from $38.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Knysna Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Knysna Inn feature a casino at the property?

No, Knysna Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Knysna Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Knysna Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a terrace plus some guestrooms include kitchens.

Are there hot tubs at Knysna Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Knysna Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Knysna Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Knysna Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at Knysna Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Knysna Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Knysna Inn?

The closest major airport to Knysna Inn is Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is 20.9 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Knysna Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Knysna Inn.

Knysna Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PR

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debrah van

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

Conveniently situated safe and secured parking

Excellent friendly welcome. Room comfortablely designed for everyone to enjoy their stay. Provision for smokers area and braai facility an added bonus. Will recommend to couples or fam to go online and boom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great comfortable stay with a lovely host in a safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

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

Great value for the price

Really great room with a kitchenette and a small shared courtyard. I was worried at first because in a page left on the bed there were multiple comments ab of it keeping noise down and there were ear plugs left for the guest which made me think it was going to really loud. It wasn't. I liked the location because it's super convenient to grocery stores and the tourist info ctr is next store. The walk to the waterfront is easy and less than 10 minutes and safe even after.dark on the main roads. The owner was really nice and even did a small load of laundry for me which they don't offer. The only negative is that the wifi isnt good. Make sure you have plenty of data.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ranitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

L'il Inn

No electricity when load shedding. Door needs adjusting...scraping on the floor..
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff overwhelming friendly and helpful and went out of their way.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie

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

Great value for money

We stayed in the family room and really enjoyed our time at Knysna Inn. The family room has a lounge with couches and dining table and chairs, fully equipped kitchen, two rooms and a bathroom. We had covered parking, the accommodation is close to many shops and restaurants, and the staff went out of their way to help and make us feel welcome. Great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Johan

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

A jewel in Knysna

Enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and made our stay very pleasant. The room was neat and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

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

Comfortable stay over in Knysna

Very comfortable. Excellent location. On-site parking easily accessible. Room was comfortable. No view, but I didn't need one on this business trip. Staff helpful and efficient. I had no complaints at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very secure parking. Easy walking distance to the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in the Main Road easy to find Owner and manager very warm Property neat and tidy conducive to relaxation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
good value for money. Room was clean and tidy and was in a good location. The hotel in ver all is a bit basic but ideal for a couple of nights stay. Would use them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok.Bathroom could do with some basic goodies ,and the shower door could not close.But the bed was very comfortable,and the place was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place in a great position, rooms are comfortable, pretty and well laid out, only downside was a bit of a noise factor but we would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

A

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

Happy customer

Stay was excellent can really recommend the Knysna Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marinda, Uruguay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Splendid apartment inside hotel in the city center

Spacious apartment and we'll kept. Ideally situated in the center of town. Well worth visiting!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Unhelpful, unfriendly and uninformative.

I always try to seek the positives so let's start with this.. Positives: Comfortable room. Good location. Secure parking. Secure accommodation. Good price. Negatives... Such an unfriendly check-in. The woman spoke absolute minimum words to check us in. She made us feel like we were inconveniencing her. She never showed us around. We never even realised there was a restaurant until since reading reviews post our stay, shame as we would have utilised it. This is the 6th accommodation since our holiday in S.A., we are astonished at the unfriendliness considering the very warm welcomes we have received elsewhere. This definitely tainted our stay. Wifi did not work in our room but connection was stronger in the lounge. A fan was provided in the room as there is no AC but it was sooooo noisy it kept us awake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Niall

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

A decent stay

The hotel was clean and in a decent location. There was no air conditioning but there was a fan. The one downside was there was no hot water the following morning for a shower. The hotel had secure parking and we felt very safe. The location was a 7 min walk from the lovely harbour. I would recommend this for the price of the hotel.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Very noisy at night on the main road through Knysna.

8/10 Good

stephans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place itself was fine, staff were friendly and helpful to a point- they seemed concerned that doing certain things would get them in trouble with the owner. The kitchen is a microwave a fridge a sink a kettle and a toaster, no oven or hob and there's shared braai areas. On first impression as its in the main road we were concerned but once in the hotel it was actually good. We did have a room at the back and didnt hear any traffic noise there were 2 rooms closer to the road which may have suffered. The only real problem we had was actually in booking and paying before we arrived. When we booked the website said we would pay on arrival, the hotel then tried to take payment from our account (there wasnt any money in said account so it was declined) chris then explained our booking would be cancelled without immediate payment in full, as we hadn't envisaged spending that money in September we asked to pay half on 25th sept and the other half 25th oct to which chris agreed, it was only upon trying to hire a car in early october that we found they had taken the second payment early- therefore blocking our account and leaving us stranded at the airport without a card to secure the car hire, i then had to use an international card for which there was a charge (in summary we were charged close to r800 in bank charges because of the hotels error) up on emailing regarding the issue the reply just thanked us for payment and confirmed our booking was paid in full.