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Knysna Herons Guest House

3.0 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast in Knysna with an outdoor pool

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Knysna Herons Guest House offers a peaceful coastal escape with its 18-hole golf course and outdoor pool. Travelers can relax on the terrace, connect to WiFi from their rooms, or spend time in the garden. Previous visitors consistently praise their experience here.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Self-Catering Sleeps 3 - Kelp Gull

Self-Catering Sleeps 3 - Kelp Gull | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Self-Catering Sleeps 3 - Kelp Gull

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double - Hoopoe

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double - Hoopoe

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Self-Catering Sleeps 4 - Oyster Catcher

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Self-Catering Sleeps 4 - Oyster Catcher

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Triple - Heron

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple - Heron

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Double - Kingfisher

Economy Double - Kingfisher | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Double - Kingfisher

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
11 Herons Way, Lower Old Place, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Knysna Quays - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Leisure Isle - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Pezula Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bosuns Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Persello Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪34 Tapas & Oyster - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Knysna Herons Guest House

Bed & breakfast by the ocean
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a free manager's reception, and a terrace at Knysna Herons Guest House. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • English breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and high-speed internet.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, sofa beds, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 30-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 80 per person
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 150
Late check-in fee: ZAR 900 for check-in between 5 PM and 6 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 300

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 80 per person
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 900 for check-in between 5 PM and 6 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 300 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Knysna Herons Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Knysna Herons Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Knysna Herons Guest House?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Knysna Herons Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 150 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 5 PM– 6 PM for a fee of ZAR 900.

What time is check-out at Knysna Herons Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 300 (subject to availability).

Where is Knysna Herons Guest House located?

Situated in Knysna, this golf bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Knysna Lagoon. Garden Route National Park and Knysna Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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