Protea Quays Hotel - Knysna Waterfront

Tel: +27 44 382 5005

Website: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/GRJQU-protea-hotel-knysna-quays

Size: 123 Rooms Grading: 4 Star

Physical Address: Waterfront Drive, Knysna 6571 South Africa

GPS Co-ordinates: 34°02'26.7"S 23°02'41.5"E

Knysna Accommodation at the Protea Hotel. One of the best hotel sites in South Africa, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays enjoys a spectacular outlook of the popular coastal town of Knysna. The perfect position for great restaurants and curio shopping.

Renowned as the perfect holiday destination, the hotel is set on the Knysna Quays Waterfront with the lagoon at your doorstep.

This stylish property is suited to both leisure and business travellers alike with sheer comfort assured. Facing the warm Indian Ocean through the Knysna.

The Graywood Hotel

Tel: +27 44 382 5850 Website: www.booking.com/theygraywoodhotel

Grading: 3 Star Physical Address: Gray St, Knysna Central, Knysna, 6570

GPS Co-ordinates: 34°02'16.8"S 23°02'45.0"E

Welcome to the Graywood Hotel. Set in a wooden lodge in Knysna town center, this laid-back hotel is within 10 minutes' walk of shops and restaurants, 1.5 km from Thesens Island boat charters and 15 km from Brenton-on-Sea beaches.

Bright, casual rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TVs and free WiFi. Some include sofabeds and/or garden views.

Full breakfast is complimentary. Step into vintage railroad memorabilia with a wood-beamed dining room and a train-themed bar. An outdoor pool sits amid lush courtyard gardens.

Secure parking is free.

Pezula Hotel

Tel: +27 44 302 3333 Website: www.pezulahotel.com

Grading: 5 Star Hotel Physical Address: Lagoonview Drive, Knysna 6571, Western Cape, South Africa

GPS Co-ordinates: S34° 4' 12", E23° 5' 20"

Located in the picturesque town of Knysna, sprawled across lush grounds in a private estate, is Pezula Hotel – undoubtedly one of the most beautiful hotels on the Garden Route.

Pezula Hotel is nothing short of spectacular in every aspect. From the gorgeous views across the sparkling Knysna lagoo, Indian Ocean and world-class golf course, to the backdrop of the majestic Outeniqua mountains and the unsurpassed luxury in the hotel’s Suites and Villa’s; Pezula is truly something extraordinary.

Offering 5 stunning Two Bedroom Villa’s (measuring 250m²) and 78 Suites made up of 28 Deluxe Suites (measuring 58m²), 34 Luxury Suites (measuring 68m²), 14 Superior Suites (measuring 68m²), as well as 2 Grand Suites (measuring 137m²) , the hotel offers guests luxurious accommodation at its finest.

Knysna Hollow

Tel: +27(0)44 382 5401 Website: www.knysnahollow.co.za

Physical Address: 5 Welbedacht Lane, Knysna, 6570

GPS Co-ordinates: S34° 02.08, E23° 01.01

Knysna Hollow is beautifully set in a secluded 3-acre garden environment near Knysna’s famous lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Knysna is well known for its rich forests and endless lakes. For the nature lover, Knysna is home to a myriad of fauna and flora, the elusive Knysna Loerie and the fabled Knysna Elephants.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate will feature 44 luxurious Garden Suites, situated in the indigenous gardens around two sparkling swimming pools. All rooms will be decorated in a clean, contemporary style with private garden-facing verandahs and will offer all modern in-room amenities including air-conditioning, satellite television, Nespresso coffee stations, king-size beds and free wireless internet.

The modern Cape-country-style Manor House will be the focal point of the new property and has been purposely designed to offer a contemporary, relaxed space where hotel guests can meet and enjoy genuine hospitality and cuisine. A sleek new reception and guest hospitality area will welcome guests upon check-in, while the open-plan destination restaurant will offer all-day dining with seasonal, locally-sourced dishes for which Knysna Hollow has always been renowned. The bar-lounge area will feature a unique glass wine cellar and a library with internet work stations on a mezzanine level. All restaurant and bar areas will open out onto outside verandahs with views of the gardens for outdoor dining and sundowners in the warm summer months.

Knysna Hollow will also re-open with two modern function facilities catering for conferences, weddings, meetings and events.

aha The Rex Hotel

Tel: +27(0)44 302 5900 Website: www.aha.co.za/rex-hotel

Grading: 4 Star Hotel Physical Address: 8 Gray Street, Knysna, 6570

GPS Co-ordinates: S34°220.86 , E23°243.63

Knysna is a haven of beaches, forests, lakes and sea, and aha The Rex Hotel is one of this coastal town’s most sophisticated accommodation offerings. A warm welcome and timeless elegance ensures guests enjoy a special experience during their stay at aha The Rex Hotel, as we promise superior service and exceptional comfort time and again.

Located on the world-famous Garden Route, aha The Rex Hotel is a celebration of urban style, making it one of the most exhilarating getaway destinations in its class. Expect an eclectic mix of modern and classic comforts that capture the essence of 4-star luxury. The Rose Cafe restaurant’s menu matches the contemporary setting with cuisine that is beautifully presented and prepared using only the freshest ingredients. aha The Rex Hotel offers travellers a gateway to Knysna’s outstanding restaurants, blossoming forests, nature reserves, arts and crafts, and the shores of the serene lagoon.

Madison Manor Boutique Hotel & Conference Center

Tel: +27(0)44 382 0631 Website: www.madisonmanor.co.za

Physical Address: 4 Bosbou Street, Knysna, 6570

GPS Co-ordinates: -34.0315°, 23.0484°

Madison Manor Boutique Hotel and Conference Centre is an exclusive, owner-run establishment, uniquely situated at the top of ‘town-hill’ with a 180 degree view of the town of Knysna, the lagoon and the famous Knysna Heads.

A 15-minute brisk walk will get you to the town centre where you will find the Knysna Mall as well as all major banks. Strolling further down Grey Street, quaint shops and coffee stops will keep you company until you reach the well known Waterfront where a range of activities will add to your Garden Route experience.

The Manor boasts 17 individually decorated suites offering luxury and comfort to all tastes. An aura of grandeur and old world charm are displayed in the antique pieces of furniture made of the famous yellow-wood, stinkwood and Blackwood trees indigenous to the Knysna forests. Although you are taken back in time in your surroundings, every room is equipped with 21st century amenities.