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

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.

A wooden building with a green roof, large windows, and a balcony with wooden railings.

1. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

AED 333

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

2. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

AED 132

AED 226 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

A marina with boats docked, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of hills in the background.

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

3. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

AED 454

AED 527 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

AED 312

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A rocky coastal landscape with large boulders and cliffs.

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

A table set outdoors with plates of food, salt and pepper shakers, and a bowl of soup.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.

5. South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Paradise

AED 334

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

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

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

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

6. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

Sun, sand, and sea adventures await with easy beach access and beach towels provided for a carefree coastal getaway.

AED 593

AED 682 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

A wooden deck with a covered area, two wooden chairs, and a potted plant.

A lodge with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a sign indicating it is a B&B.

A wooden gazebo with a tiled roof overlooking a grassy area and a body of water.

7. Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

AED 291

AED 291 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

8. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

AED 403

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Beach hotels with pools in Knysna

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

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.

A wooden building with a green roof, large windows, and a balcony with wooden railings.

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

AED 333

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

A marina with boats docked, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of hills in the background.

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

AED 454

AED 527 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a large potted plant.

A modern interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large glass door leading to an outdoor space.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a swimming pool.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area with a white cabinet and a small table, a large window with a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Paradise

AED 712

AED 819 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

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

Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

AED 772

AED 888 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

AED 132

AED 226 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

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

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

AED 593

AED 682 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

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

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

AED 312

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

AED 403

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

A cozy log cabin bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk.

A lodge with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a sign indicating it is a B&B.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.

Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

AED 291

AED 291 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a scenic view.

A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a landscape, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

AED 874

AED 1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Knysna

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

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.

A wooden building with a green roof, large windows, and a balcony with wooden railings.

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

AED 333

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

A marina with boats docked, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of hills in the background.

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

AED 454

AED 527 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

AED 132

AED 226 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A waterfront property with docked boats, a marina, and industrial buildings with chimneys.

A waterfront property with a modern building, a dock, and a swimming pool.

A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, outdoor seating, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with a brick facade, and a sign that reads "THESEN KOBEL".

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island

AED 658

AED 764 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

AED 312

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

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

Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

AED 772

AED 888 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

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

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

AED 593

AED 682 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

AED 403

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A spacious living room with a white table, chairs, and a fireplace.

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

Chez Pierre

Knysna

AED 494

AED 494 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a scenic view.

A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a landscape, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

AED 874

AED 1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Knysna

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

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

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

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

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

AED 593

AED 682 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A rocky coastal landscape with large boulders and cliffs.

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.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Paradise

AED 334

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

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

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

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

AED 312

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

AED 403

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

A cozy log cabin bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk.

A lodge with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a sign indicating it is a B&B.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.

Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

AED 291

AED 291 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A coastal hotel with a glass conservatory overlooking the beach, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

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

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

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

AED 562

AED 646 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 stone-walled room with a bed, a wooden chair, and a ladder.

Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle

Knysna

AED 2,944

AED 3,424 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, two wicker chairs, a wooden desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool.

A covered porch with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

A large house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake and hills.

The Knysna Belle

Knysna

AED 568

AED 659 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A round metal table with chairs, a potted plant, and a glass on a balcony overlooking the ocean.

A coastal view with a beach, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs and an umbrella, overlooking a clear blue sky and water.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden deck, and a sign for a water club.

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Knysna

AED 320

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden pier leading to a gazebo with a green roof, surrounded by calm water and distant hills.

A poolside area with white umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a gazebo overlooking a body of water.

A coastal beach with a sandy shore, rocky outcrops, and green hills in the background.

A row of modern houses with solar panels, a white fence, and a view of a lake and hills.

Belvidere Manor

Belvidere

AED 686

AED 800 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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Top Knysna Hotel Reviews

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"We are busy with a roadtrip to make up for not having that Honeymoon 2yrs ago and staying in your Honeymoon Suite was a real treat, staff very friendly and loved the views, thanks again for making it special"

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

10/10 Excellent

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

Turbine Hotel and Spa

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."

St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna

10/10 Excellent

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

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

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. "

Frequently asked questions

What is Knysna like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its golf courses, Knysna offers a lot for the traveler planning a getaway.

What's the best accommodation for a beach vacation in Knysna?

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House is a top beach guesthouse offering free WiFi and free parking, located within a short 13-minute walk of Brenton Beach. Other good choices for your stay near the beach include The Knysna Belle and African Breeze Guest House.

How many beach hotels should I expect to find in Knysna?

Expedia has 8 beach hotels in Knysna that are great for your beachside getaway.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Knysna?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Knysna: The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 59°F. Average annual precipitation for Knysna is 26 inches.

What is there to see and do around Knysna?

After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Knysna has to offer. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to Brenton Beach or Buffalo Bay Beach for some relaxation by the water. Take advantage of the area's golf courses, and make time for local attractions like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Knysna Lagoon or Featherbed Nature Reserve.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Knysna?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Knysna more easily: To get to Knysna, book a flight to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), the closest major airport, which is located 16.4 mi (26.5 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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