Knysna Luxury Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Knysna
Nestled between the shimmering Knysna Lagoon and ancient Outeniqua forests, Knysna’s luxury hotels offer intimate, bespoke stays where panoramic water views, award‑winning dining and personalized spa treatments elevate every moment. For the best experience, opt for a lagoon‑facing suite or private villa with curated excursions to the Knysna Heads and Featherbed Nature Reserve, and book during the shoulder months to secure the finest rooms and quieter service at better rates.
Best Luxury Hotels in Knysna
aha The Rex Hotel
Turbine Hotel & Spa
Housed in a converted power station in Knysna, Turbine Hotel & Spa offers sunny suites with iPod docking stations and views over the Knysna Lagoon, plus a spacious sun deck with an outdoor pool; the 24-hour reception can arrange babysitting, shuttle transfers to George Airport (65 km) and lagoon or sea cruises. - Unique converted power station setting - Lagoon-facing suites - iPod docking stations in rooms - Spacious sun deck with outdoor pool - 24-hour reception arranging babysitting, shuttles and cruises
Simola Hotel
Crown on the Heads
Premier Resort The Moorings
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
The Lofts Boutique Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays sits on the Knysna Waterfront with striking views over the Knysna Lagoon and offers stylish rooms decorated in warm tones with large windows, free WiFi, satellite TV and bathrooms stocked with complimentary deluxe bath products; some rooms overlook the lagoon while others face the historic Knysna Railway Station or the waterfront shopping complex. The hotel’s heated outdoor pool is set on a distinctive sundeck adjacent to a cocktail bar, and guests can dine at the on-site breakfast restaurant or stroll to nearby eateries such as Drydock Food Company, 34° South and JJ’s Restaurant for seafood, sushi, game and South African cuisine. On-site wellness therapists provide massages and aromatherapy treatments, and Thesen Island is about 1 km away. - Outdoor heated pool with sundeck and cocktail bar - Lagoon and waterfront views - Free WiFi and satellite TV in rooms - On-site breakfast; many restaurants within walking distance - On-site wellness treatments (massages and aromatherapy)
St. James of Knysna
