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A multi-level interior with a spiral staircase, a sofa set, and a coffee table.

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

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.

1. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

AED 413

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a glass partition, a reception desk, and a visible clock.

A modern living area with a kitchen, dining space, and a balcony with a view of the water.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of a body of water and hills.

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

2. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island

Coastal Thesen Island retreat offers outdoor pool, playground, kids' activities, and childcare.

AED 774

AED 899 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a sink with a mirror, and a toilet.

3. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

Kids splash in outdoor pools and explore trails at this family-friendly B&B with blackout drapes.

AED 136

AED 229 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A wooden swing set in a grassy area with a clear sky.

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.

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.

4. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

AED 398

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a house in the background.

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

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

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

5. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

Adjacent to a golf course, Knysna Hollow offers family adventures with two outdoor pools, playground fun, and easy beach access.

AED 620

AED 713 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A wooden deck with a view of a marina and hills.

6. Guinea Fowl Lodge

Knysna

AED 294

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor play area with a ball pit, padded flooring, and netted 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.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

7. Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

Waterside family haven offers pools, kids' club, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

AED 841

AED 968 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern building with large windows overlooking a lush green landscape and a distant cityscape at dusk.

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

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

8. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

Family-friendly resort with pools, golf, and supervised play areas create a perfect backdrop for memory-making adventures.

AED 863

AED 992 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Breakfast included

All-inclusive

4 stars

5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Knysna

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

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

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

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 413

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern living area with a kitchen, dining space, and a balcony with a view of the water.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of a body of water and hills.

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

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island

AED 774

AED 899 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 room with large windows, wicker hanging lamps, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

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 841

AED 968 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

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

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

AED 620

AED 713 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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.

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

AED 136

AED 229 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 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 buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

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

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

AED 398

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A large bathtub with a view of a sunset over a body of water, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

A house with a porch, a covered entryway, and a large tree in the foreground.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table, and a view of a mountain and greenery.

A modern house with an outdoor swimming pool, a covered patio, and a well-lit interior.

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Knysna

AED 722

AED 831 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

Exterior

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

Belvidere Manor

Belvidere

AED 752

AED 864 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.

A well-maintained garden with a lawn, various plants, and a building with a porch.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants in a backyard setting.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

African Breeze Guest House

Knysna

AED 286

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wooden table with a bottle of wine and two glasses on a balcony overlooking a river and hills.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

A courtyard with a brick building, a stone pathway, and various plants.

A modern hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

Overmeer Guest House

Paradise

AED 271

AED 314 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Knysna

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

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

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

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 413

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern living area with a kitchen, dining space, and a balcony with a view of the water.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of a body of water and hills.

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

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island

AED 774

AED 899 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 room with large windows, wicker hanging lamps, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

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 841

AED 968 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

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

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

AED 620

AED 713 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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.

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

AED 136

AED 229 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 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 buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

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

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

AED 398

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A large bathtub with a view of a sunset over a body of water, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

A house with a porch, a covered entryway, and a large tree in the foreground.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table, and a view of a mountain and greenery.

A modern house with an outdoor swimming pool, a covered patio, and a well-lit interior.

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Knysna

AED 722

AED 831 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.

A well-maintained garden with a lawn, various plants, and a building with a porch.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants in a backyard setting.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

African Breeze Guest House

Knysna

AED 286

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

Exterior

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

Belvidere Manor

Belvidere

AED 752

AED 864 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A wooden table with a bottle of wine and two glasses on a balcony overlooking a river and hills.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

A courtyard with a brick building, a stone pathway, and various plants.

A modern hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

Overmeer Guest House

Paradise

AED 271

AED 314 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Top Knysna Hotel Reviews

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful boutique hotel… Amazing staff. Would definitely stay here again."

Under Milkwood Resort

Under Milkwood Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Nice people"

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."

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

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

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. "

Orange Inn Knysna

Orange Inn Knysna

8/10 Good

"Room and bathroom clean and staff very nice, we woke up to no water though which made things awkward, no shower, no water to flush toilet etc"

Frequently asked questions

What's Knysna like for family-friendly vacations?

The destination of Knysna is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The dolphin watching, whale watching, and golfing are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Fly into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 16.4 mi (26.5 km) from the city center.

What's the best hotel for a family vacation in Knysna?

Pezula Nature Retreat is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a kids' club, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your stay with the kids include Turbine Hotel and Spa and Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa.

How many hotels that welcome families can I expect to find in Knysna?

Expedia has 14 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Knysna.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation 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's there to see and do with your family in Knysna?

While you and your family are staying in Knysna, you might want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Knysna Quays, Knysna Waterfront, and Garden Route National Park. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Friday Market and Featherbed Boat Cruises.