st james of Knysna

St James of Knysna - Luxury Lagoon-Side Country House (5★)

Knysna • Garden Route • South Africa

A stunning five-star country house set on the tranquil shores of the iconic Knysna Lagoon, St James of Knysna offers elegant suites, lush gardens and breathtaking water views in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy refined service, beautiful surroundings and easy access to local attractions in Knysna and beyond.

🛏 Amenities

Lagoon-view luxury suites with ensuite bathrooms and balconies
2 swimming pools & formal gardens
Complimentary lagoon cruise on “The Boat”
Restaurant & a la carte dining, bar and wine cellar
Tea/Coffee facilities, Wi-Fi & room service
Free parking & shuttle service to Knysna Waterfront

📍 Approximate Distances from Knysna Charters

(Distance estimates by road / typical driving route — approximate drive times)

Knysna Charters (local) – ~3 min (≈2.5 km)
Addo Elephant Park – ~275 km / ~3.5 hr
Storms River National Park (Garden Route NP) – ~130 km / ~1.75 hr
Monkeyland (Plettenberg Bay) – ~35 km / ~30 min
Knysna Elephant Park – ~18 km / ~20 min
Knysna Heads – ~6 km / ~10 min
Featherbed Nature Reserve – ~6 km / ~10 min (boat access required)
The Motorcycle Room (Knysna) – ~4 km / ~8 min
George Airport – ~60 km / ~1 hr
Cango Caves (Oudtshoorn) – ~130 km / ~2 hr
Hermanus (Whale Coast) – ~490 km / ~5.5 hr
Franschhoek (Winelands) – ~490 km / ~5.5 hr
Table Mountain (Cape Town) – ~500 km / ~5.5 hr
V&A Waterfront (Cape Town) – ~500 km / ~5.5 hr
Kruger National Park – ~1 600 km / ~17 hr (by road)

🗣 Reviews (Google / Booking / Tripadvisor highlights)

“Wonderful stay, super welcoming staff and amazing lagoon views.”
“Excellent hotel to enjoy Knysna – location, staff and comfort.”
“Fabulous stay — breakfast excellent and location first class.”
“Beautiful hotel in a quiet location. Pools lovely and rooms comfortable.”

(Overall guest review score ~9.6/10 on booking platforms, 4.7–4.8/5 on local review sites)