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Located in Knysna in the Western Cape region and Knysna Heads reachable within 6.4 km, Big Tree House Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking.

The lodge provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A balcony with mountain views is offered in every unit.

The view is absolutely spectacular. The cabin was made of logs and had everything you could need supplied and was situated in a garden with mature trees and shrubs, which provides absolute privacy from the other cabins on the property. The hosts were also fantastic as were the other staff. The beds were very comfortable with plenty of extra blankets should it turn cold.

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9.2
Wonderful
338 reviews
Price from
$38
per night

Rooms at the Headlands House Guest Lodge are bright and have elegant décor. They include a seating area, as well as tea-and-coffee making facilities. Each has an en suite bathroom.

Headlands House Guest Lodge is an ideal base from which to explore the Garden Route. Nearby leisure activities include whale watching, wine tasting and sailing. Free private parking is possible on site.

This place is amazing!! Starting with the view!!! From our room, pool and breakfast we had the best view of Knysna. Debs was so friendly, she gave us great tips.

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9.2
Wonderful
527 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

Candlewood Lodge is a 5-star bed and breakfast located only minutes away from the centre of town and boasts spectacular views over the Knysna Heads and Knysna Lagoon.

Candlewood Lodge is ideally located to explore Knysna and its beautiful surrounding and is an ideal base to venture further along the Garden Route.

Breakfast was amazing. Host was very helpful. Our room had a beautiful view.

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9.8
Exceptional
429 reviews
Price from
$120
per night

Amber Guest Lodge offers luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation overlooking the magnificent Knysna Lagoon on the Garden Route. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

Tucked into the gentle sweep of Knysna's Eastern Head, Amber Guest Lodge is the perfect place whether you prefer excitement and new experiences or simply to rest and recharge.

Very neat and Tidy. Breakfast was also very good. Well managed, will visit again.

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9.2
Wonderful
102 reviews
Price from
$63
per night

Located in Knysna in the Western Cape region, Woodcutters Forest Cottages provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

The lodge offers a terrace.

Guests at Woodcutters Forest Cottages can enjoy hiking and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

This place is absolutely stunning, loved everything about it. The decoration, the flowers, the garden, the dogs, all a piece of art and beautiful living. Thanks for the friendly welcome! Wish we could have stayed longer.

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9.5
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
$86
per night

Situated close to the magnificent Knysna Lagoon, one of the jewels of Western Cape’s enchanting Garden Route, 47th on Howard offers the ultimate in luxury, style, service and location.

Beautifully appointed, spacious rooms, overlooking marshland teeming with birdlife, await you.

It is 10 min from the heads! Perfect location and loved it!

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8.8
Excellent
604 reviews
Price from
$54
per night

Situated along the Bollard Bay in Knysna, Leisure Isle Lodge features a normal standard pool, and an a la carte restaurant.

Guests can enjoy meals at Daniela’s Fine Dining restaurant, as well as massages, pedicures and facials at the spa. The lodge also offers free private parking.

The location is stunning and the rooms we rented were large. The staff were all extremely friendly and Cher and Cheryll looked after us very well. We had an extremely relaxing and laid-back stay at the Leisure Isle Lodge.

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8.9
Excellent
57 reviews
Price from
$125
per night

Located a 10-minute drive from Buffalo Bay Beach, The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers is located 12 km from Knysna's town centre. This property features a restaurant and bar overlooking the river.

Lovely little Riverside location with all you need in one place. Perfect We took a boat down the river and it was just wonderful with spectacular surroundings and views. Highly Reccomended

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6.9
Review score
184 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

* Traveling with family or friends or looking for a romantic getaway to celebrate your wedding, anniversary or engagement. This is the place to be.

* Our 3 Bedroom House offers 3 bedrooms en-suite with showers, kitchen & lounge area, large balcony with beautiful sea views, private woodfired hot tub, Wifi & DSTV

The place the wood work the space the view so inlove with it

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8.6
Excellent
51 reviews
Price from
$163
per night

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Ideal for nature lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and have kitchen facilities. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than vacation homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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Lodges That Guests Love in Knysna

  • Avg. price/night: $87.24
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 881 reviews
    Great value for money, nice lodge on the hill with a lake view, they offer free kayaks, the accommodation offers anything you need to cook or have a bbq, down the road is a lovely restaurant, but overall it just gives you this peaceful feeling when you’re in a wooden lodge with a stunning view
    Marvin
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 339 reviews
    Amazing view and beautiful wooden house and garden
    Le Blanc
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $137.63
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 529 reviews
    View from the lodge is great.
    hans
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $120.29
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 429 reviews
    We loved our stay at the Candlewood Lodge. The owner welcomed us warmly and took time to show us around his garden with a huge variety of flowers, herbs, fruits, vegetables etc.. the staff was also very sweet, the breakfast was uniquely amazing and room was spacious and clean - definitely recommend!
    Jens
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 443 reviews
    Beautiful wooden lodges with a nice view of the town. Great value for money.
    Robert
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $35.22
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 122 reviews
    N2 knysna lodge it's like my second home, it's close to everything I need, happy please
    Rethabile Moeketsi
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $46.06
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 284 reviews
    I love the fact that John Appelgryn and his team always go the extra mile- I realise that many people miss the ball there in todays life But John really has a personal hand's on approach where it comes to being a host in his lodges Thank you for great service
    Nolene
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 443 reviews
    It was so quite and peaceful. Loved how private the lodges are. Our cars parked in the shade😊 The swimming pool was clean and warmer in the evening, we enjoyed swimming at night. Absolutely loved the lights in case of Loadshedding. That was very thoughtful.
    Yamkela
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $58.52
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 339 reviews
    Beautiful spacious rooms, lovely furnishing.superb bathroom and patio overlooking Knysna lagoon. Very convenient for exploring the area and the view was stunning. Hosts Marion and Gavin went over and above waiting for our missing luggage and chasing up our change of hire car. We cannot thank them enough. Breakfasts at Waterfront Lodge were excellent.
    Lawrence
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 443 reviews
    Abalone lodges is a great place to stay in of you vist Knysna.the small wooden cottages is so beautiful and has a great view off the knysna ocean.the rooms are so clean and luxurious.will definitely visit again.
    Divan
    Young couple

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