The Best Hotels Closest to Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve in Knysna for 2026

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a bed with white bedding, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark brown decorative pillow, and a tray with a glass of water and toiletries.

An outdoor seating area with umbrellas, a grassy lawn, and a building with a traditional roof.

A reception desk with a wooden sign reading "Blackwaters River Lodge," a clock, a vase with flowers, and a lamp.

1. Blackwaters River Lodge

0.3 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Ralf

AED 511

AED 588 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.

A swimming pool with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A cobblestone pathway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a mounted television, a shelf with kitchen items, and a window with curtains.

2. Guinea Fowl Lodge

9.6 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Desiree

AED 301

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

A rocky coastal landscape with large boulders and cliffs.

A living room with a zebra rug, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a painting of giraffes.

A modern building with a stone wall entrance, a visible staircase, and a sign reading "SOU VILLA."

A landscaped garden with palm trees, a gravel path, and a view of the sea and hills in the background.

3. South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Paradise, 8.7 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Shuna

AED 345

AED 345 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A balcony with balustrades overlooking a beach with a lifeguard tower.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a television mounted on the wall.

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating, a barbecue grill, and surfboards.

A bar area with stools, a brick wall, and a poster on the wall.

4. Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

12.6 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

James

AED 229

AED 229 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large arched window. There are several seating areas with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a bar area, and a large mural.

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows and a green roof.

A buffet area with a variety of food items, a coffee machine, and seating arrangements.

5. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central, 9.9 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Harsha

AED 390

AED 448 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A residential area with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs.

6. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

9.9 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Esther

AED 137

AED 231 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a body of water, and a hill in the background.

A room with a round table, a clock, a vase with flowers, a small figurine, and a book.

A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

A coastal marina with numerous sailboats, a prominent lighthouse, and residential buildings along the shoreline.

7. Chez Pierre

12.2 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Mary

AED 436

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

A row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a modern geometric partition.

8. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

7.1 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Chanel

AED 634

AED 730 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and greenery.

A coastal residential area with houses, a golf course, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal property with a swimming pool, a beach view, and a ride-on toy car.

9. Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

9.4 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Simon

AED 559

AED 642 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A wooden deck leading to a swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered area, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern room with large windows, a bed, two chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, two sofas, and a view of the outdoors.

A natural landscape with a dirt path leading up a hill, surrounded by dense vegetation and trees.

10. Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

15.7 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Gordon

AED 444

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

11. aha The Rex Hotel

10.4 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

"Been to Knysna now on many times, stayed in various types of accommodation within the town, very impressed with this hotel, ideal for walking around town, the marina and it's location is great, ideal for walking to many of the towns restaurants' and bars. Would certainly recommend this hotel. Staff were really helpful, breakfast was fine although there are many cafe's around the hotel should one want any alternative breakfast, although what we had was fine."

Yvonne

AED 450

AED 518 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A luxurious hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating areas, and a swimming pool.

A room with large windows, wicker hanging lamps, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

A residential area with multiple houses surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean in the background.

12. Pezula Nature Retreat

14.5 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

bharat

AED 821

AED 944 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

A wooden deck with a table and benches overlooking a lush forest.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden bench, and a bedside lamp.

A cozy room with a bed, a wooden table with a wine glass, a sofa, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, and a built-in island with stools. There is a window providing natural light and a view of greenery outside.

13. Woodlands Self Catering, Knysna

6 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Cornel

AED 276

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

A table with oysters, champagne, and strawberries, overlooking a lake and houses.

A nighttime view of a modern hotel with a swimming pool, illuminated by ambient lighting.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

14. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

12.2 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Anonymous traveler

AED 407

AED 468 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A terrace with a view of the sea, outdoor seating, and a sunset.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of a cityscape, and a decorative tree branch with lights.

15. Crown on the heads

12.8 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Mmabatho

AED 1,301

AED 1,301 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

16. Knysna Log-inn

Knysna Central, 9.9 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Anonymous traveler

AED 440

AED 509 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A stone building with a balcony overlooking the ocean.

A bedroom with a large bed, two open windows with curtains, a chair, and a chandelier.

A coastal stone building with a balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.

A pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a stone building with balconies and a lush garden.

17. Buccara Noetzie - Pezula Castle

17.8 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

St. John

AED 1,411

AED 1,623 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A rustic room with a wooden bed, a wooden bench, a large window, and a brick wall.

A stone building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony.

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and a mountain in the background.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach with waves.

18. Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle

15.5 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

sandra

AED 2,968

AED 3,413 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a stone building in the background.

A kitchen with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a refrigerator, and a clock on the wall.

A living room with a brick wall, a chandelier, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chessboard.

A house with a pool, surrounded by pink flowers and greenery.

19. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

7.3 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

AED 375

AED 815 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a towel rack, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the hallway.

A coastal landscape with a prominent hill, a road curving along the coast, and a body of water.

20. Enon Heights 5-Star Luxury Stay

5.9 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

AED 1,733

AED 1,733 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Blackwaters River Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 52 reviews	View
Guinea Fowl Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden	9.8 Exceptional 70 reviews	View
Pili Pili Beach Cabanas	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel	8.8 Excellent 38 reviews	View

Top Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve Hotel Reviews

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect"

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful, surrounding mountains, spacious luxurious room, comfortable bed, good food."

Turbine Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. I would return in a heartbeat if travels bring me there - and I would bring as many as I could."

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible views. Easy to find & wonderful stay"

Guinea Fowl Lodge

8/10 Good

"My family of four stayed in the family room. We were a little disappointed, not to have a view of the town, but it is the only room that sleeps for. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast were excellent in the morning, a great way to start the day. This is a great place to spend a couple of nights."

St James of Knysna

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful, clean and comfortable hotel. Staff is super helpful- a true 5 star hotel!"

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulously friendly and helpful hosts. The room was comfortable and clean and the bed was very comfy too. A lovely balcony to sit at in the evening afforded us a great view out to the sea. Breakfast was well executed and staff were all friendly. The property is well located - just a short drive into town. I would definitely stay here again if I wax to return to Knysna. "

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"This is our newly discovered South African Gardenroute gem, situated a short distance from Knysna! Beautiful, elegant and stylish accommodation that exceeds all expectations! Everthing speaks of quality, exceptional attention to detail and the effort to enhance the guest experience at all times. Quiet location offering an unmatched immersive experience with nature and the Indian Ocean. One of those memorable places that will always be engraved in the mind for an all encompassing and unique moment in time! Compliments to the host for taking such good care of the guests!"

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Good kitchen, magical location, fantastic views, wonderful living area and balcony. Bar and restaurant also awesome and convenient. "

Other attractions near Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a forested hillside.

Buffalo Bay Beach

8.4/10 (13 reviews)

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.

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A vintage car show with a 'Memory Lane' banner.

Outeniqua Transport Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Outeniqua Transport Museum during your travels in Buffalo Bay. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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A rocky outcrop on a beach with waves crashing against it.

Brenton Beach

9.2/10 (64 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by a river with wet sand and a town in the background.

Knysna Lagoon

9.4/10 (57 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Knysna Lagoon during your travels in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Holy Trinity Anglican Church

You can find out about the history of Paarl with a stop at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

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Drupkelders Hiking Trail

You can take time to visit Drupkelders Hiking Trail during your travels to Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Friday Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Friday Market during your visit to Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Simola Golf Course

8.6/10 (9 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Knysna at Simola Golf Course. Wander the forest and marina while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve?

Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve is located in an area of Knysna that travelers like for its golfing. You'll find 30 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve?

Knysna Hollow Country Estate is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant. It's located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve. Other good choices within a few miles include Belvidere Manor and St James of Knysna.

How many hotels will I find close to Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Our top choices for Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve hotels

1. Blackwaters River Lodge

2. Guinea Fowl Lodge

3. South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

4. Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

5. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

6. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

7. Chez Pierre

8. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

9. Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

10. Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

11. aha The Rex Hotel

12. Pezula Nature Retreat

13. Woodlands Self Catering, Knysna

14. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

15. Crown on the heads

16. Knysna Log-inn

17. Buccara Noetzie - Pezula Castle

18. Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle

19. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

20. Enon Heights 5-Star Luxury Stay

Compare popular hotels close to Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Top Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve Hotel Reviews

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Guinea Fowl Lodge

St James of Knysna

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Other attractions near Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Buffalo Bay Beach

Outeniqua Transport Museum

Brenton Beach

Knysna Lagoon

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Drupkelders Hiking Trail

Friday Market

Simola Golf Course

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