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The Russel Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Knysna with free parking

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Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
The Russel Hotel sits right on the oceanfront, where guests can listen to waves while enjoying modern amenities. The property offers free in-room WiFi, a bar for evening drinks, and practical features like laundry facilities and self parking that make exploring the area easier.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Corner Long, Graham and Unity Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Knysna Quays - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pezula Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 22 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Russel Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
An airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Russel Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Russel Hotel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Russel Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Russel Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Russel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at The Russel Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does The Russel Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Russel Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Pledge Nature Reserve. Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are also within 15 minutes.

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