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The Russel Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Knysna with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Room amenity
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Corner Long, Graham and Unity Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Knysna

The Russel Hotel places you next to Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a 10-minute walk of Pledge Nature Reserve. This 18-room, 3-star hotel has a bar/lounge along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Pezula Championship Course - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Knysna Lagoon - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Featherbed Boat Cruises - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Persello Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Olde's Pub - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Russel Hotel

Hotel in Knysna with free parking
At The Russel Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle. Front-desk staff can help secure valuables, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle. 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Russel Hotel Knysna
Russel Knysna
The Russel Hotel Hotel
The Russel Hotel Knysna
The Russel Hotel Hotel Knysna

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of The Russel Hotel?

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.

Is parking available on site at The Russel Hotel?

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

Does The Russel Hotel include a casino?

No, The Russel Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Russel Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Russel Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a terrace plus some guestrooms include separate bathtubs and showers.

Are there hot tubs at The Russel Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Russel Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Russel Hotel offers a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Russel Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Russel Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Russel Hotel?

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

How close is the airport from The Russel Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Russel Hotel is Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is 20.8 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Russel Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Russel Hotel.

Reviews

The Russel Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

COLIN Andrew, Biloxi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe,easy parking.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

M W

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Iviwe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room with fridge and dishes to use. Breakfast had many choices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Vashania

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very comfortable 2 nights. Quality of service was excellent. Very friendly staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel close to everything.

Enjoyed staying there,nice and clean,friendly staff and close to town,felt safe.

10/10 Excellent

Giedra c p

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

Ótimo custo benefício

Excelente custo benefício. Quarto espaçoso muito agradável
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ANDRE

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joana

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

8/10 Good

MARCELE AMABILE

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ficamos no 3º andar, não tinha elevador e não nos ajudaram com as malas. Além disso, a água estava com uma cor estranha e parecia ser reutilizada.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Abbiamo soggiornato in una casetta di fianco all' hotel. La pulizia non perfetta e la colazione semplice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bom hotel, unidade de self catering ruim

Ficamos na unidade que eles chamam de self catering, pois estávamos em 6 pessoas. É como se fosse uma casinha nos fundos do hotel. Pontos positivos: boa localização, boas camas, ar condicionado nos quartos, amplo estacionamento, staff muito gentil e atencioso, boa limpeza, bom café da manhã (à parte). Pontos negativos: casa escura, móveis de uns 80 anos atrás na sala. Sinal de Wi-fi não funciona em toda casa, pois vem do prédio principal. Travesseiros ruins. Toalhas parecem ser bem usadas. Lençóis são ok. Praticamente não tem utensílios na cozinha. O pior mesmo foi o banheiro... um único banheiro na casa e minúsculo! No dia que chegamos, a mangueira do chuveiro estava furada e molhou o banheiro todo (problema resolvido no dia seguinte). Acumula água no box. Assento do vaso sanitário de madeira. Me hospedaria novamente, não na unidade de self catering, mas tentaria os quartos do hotel.

8/10 Good

Mario Claudio

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

Ótimo custo/benefício.

Hotel simples, porém confortável e limpo. Bom café da manhã e bom atendimento.

6/10 Okay

Claudia R., Brüssel, Belgien

Gutes Hotel für eine Nacht

Wir schiefen hier eine Nacht auf der Durchreise von der Wild Coast zum Tsitsikamma NP. Das Hotel ist zweckmäßig einrichtet und mit dem Auto 10 min von der Waterfront. Wir hatten das "Behindertenzimmer" mit großem Bad, aber die Dusche war lange nicht geputzt worden (tritt starlem Chlorgeruch im Zimmer). Ziemlich enttäuschend auch das Frühstück: ss vorbestellte, weiche Frühstücksei war blau (=alt) und hart und der Obstsalat aus der Dose. Insgesamt trotzdem ok für den relativ günstigen Preis.

8/10 Good

Eyal

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