candlewood guesthouse knysna

Candlewood Lodge - Luxury 5★ Bed & Breakfast

Knysna • Garden Route • South Africa

A beautifully elevated 5 star guest lodge overlooking the famous Knysna Lagoon and Heads, Candlewood Lodge combines personalised luxury with warm hospitality in the heart of the Garden Route. Perched on a quiet hillside, it offers stunning water views, exquisite breakfasts and an intimate boutique B&B experience just minutes from Knysna’s town centre.

🛏 Amenities

Spacious, individually styled en‑suite rooms with balconies/terraces and lagoon/Heads views
Complimentary breakfast with fresh local ingredients and homemade preserves
Outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi & sun deck
Free Wi‑Fi & secure on‑site parking
Bar & guest lounge areas
Airport shuttle on request, BBQ facilities, tea/coffee makers in all rooms
Assistance arranging golf, sailing, hiking and local activities

📍 Approx. Distances (Driving ‑ approx.)

Knysna Charters (local) – ~5–10 min drive from waterfront
Addo Elephant Park – ~298 km / ~3.5–4 hr
Storms River National Park – ~105 km / ~1.5 hr
Monkeyland (Plettenberg Bay) – ~35 km / ~30–35 min
Knysna Elephant Park – ~18 km / ~20 min
Knysna Heads – ~6–8 km / ~10–12 min
Featherbed Nature Reserve – ~6–8 km / ~10–12 min (boat access)
The Motorcycle Room (Knysna) – ~7–9 km / ~10–12 min
George Airport – ~60–64 km / ~1 hr
Cango Caves (Oudtshoorn) – ~130 km / ~2 hr
Hermanus – ~490 km / ~5.5–6 hr
Franschhoek – ~490 km / ~5.5–6 hr
Table Mountain (Cape Town) – ~500 km / ~5.5–6 hr
V&A Waterfront (Cape Town) – ~500 km / ~5.5–6 hr
Kruger National Park – ~1 600 km / ~16–18 hr

(Travel distances beyond the Garden Route are typical road estimates.)

⭐ Guest Reviews (Latest Highlights)

“Exceptional stay — outstanding breakfast, beautiful views and incredibly friendly, helpful hosts.”
“Spectacular views of Knysna Lagoon and Heads, warm and welcoming staff, amazing breakfast.”
“Loved the peaceful atmosphere and the attention to detail — one of the best guesthouses we’ve stayed in!”
“Beautiful garden, superb service and top‑quality breakfast — highly recommended.”