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16 Oct - 18 Oct

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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Knysna beach hotels

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

1. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

AED 332

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 138

AED 231 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central staircase, and large windows allowing natural light.

3. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

AED 444

AED 516 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A rocky coastal landscape with large boulders and cliffs.

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

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.

4. South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Paradise

AED 340

AED 340 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

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

5. Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

AED 268

AED 268 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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 lobby with a sofa, a round table with a tray, and a chandelier.

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

6. aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

AED 445

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a high ceiling with hanging lights, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

7. 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 628

AED 723 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A spacious living area with a modern design, featuring a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

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

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

8. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

AED 402

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

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

AED 332

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 138

AED 231 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central staircase, and large windows allowing natural light.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

AED 444

AED 516 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern house with a rooftop pool overlooking a bay with boats and hills.

A breakfast table set with plates, glasses, and a pitcher of orange juice, with a view of the outdoors.

A modern two-story house with a well-maintained lawn, a balcony, and a front entrance with steps.

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

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

Knysna

AED 290

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

AED 265

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 lobby with a sofa, a round table with a tray, and a chandelier.

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

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

AED 445

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

AED 628

AED 723 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

AED 402

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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.

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

AED 534

AED 614 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 spacious living room with a white table, chairs, and a fireplace.

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.

Chez Pierre

Knysna

AED 482

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a bar area, and a large mural.

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

AED 332

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 138

AED 231 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central staircase, and large windows allowing natural light.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

AED 444

AED 516 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern house with a rooftop pool overlooking a bay with boats and hills.

A breakfast table set with plates, glasses, and a pitcher of orange juice, with a view of the outdoors.

A modern two-story house with a well-maintained lawn, a balcony, and a front entrance with steps.

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

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

Knysna

AED 290

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 lobby with a sofa, a round table with a tray, and a chandelier.

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

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

AED 445

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

AED 628

AED 723 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

AED 402

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

AED 873

AED 1,004 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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.

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

AED 534

AED 614 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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.

Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

AED 769

AED 884 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Knysna

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

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

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Paradise

AED 340

AED 340 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 lobby with a sofa, a round table with a tray, and a chandelier.

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

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

AED 445

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

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

Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

AED 265

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

AED 628

AED 723 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

AED 402

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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.

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

AED 534

AED 614 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A stone-walled room with a bed, a wooden chair, and a ladder.

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

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

Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle

Knysna

AED 2,594

AED 2,983 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

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

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

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Knysna

AED 331

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, and a window.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen.

A log cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with white chairs, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a seating area with wicker furniture.

Under Milkwood Resort

Knysna

AED 439

AED 505 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A balcony with a wooden table set for two, overlooking a coastal landscape with cliffs and the sea.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, overlooking a coastline with a clear view of the ocean.

A living room with a view of the ocean, wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a vase of flowers.

A round wooden table set for dining with white tableware, including plates, cups, and cutlery, on a bamboo mat.

Headlands House Guest Lodge

Knysna

AED 570

AED 663 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Top Knysna Hotel Reviews

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect"

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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