Knysna • Garden Route • South Africa
A scenic and welcoming 4 star guest house set high on the hills of Knysna Heights with panoramic views over the Knysna Lagoon and surrounding hills. Perfectly located just minutes from the town centre and waterfront, Overmeer blends comfort, warm hospitality and breathtaking vistas , a great base for exploring Knysna and the Garden Route.
Spacious rooms with balcony and lagoon/mountain views (luxury rooms with spa baths)
Secure on‑site parking
(Approximate driving times and distances)
Knysna Charters (local) – ~5 min (~2 km) from waterfront area
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
Featherbed Nature Reserve – ~9 km / ~12 min (boat access)
The Motorcycle Room (Knysna) – ~7 km / ~10 min
George Airport – ~60 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
(Distances past the Garden Route are approximate road travel estimates.)
“Very clean, amazing views, great value and huge bed.”
“Excellent property, wonderful staff, great facilities.”
“Warm hospitality, perfect location, thoughtful touches.”
“Lovely spacious rooms and fantastic breakfast.”
(Overall guest score ~8.7–9.0/10 with excellent comfort, views and service.)