The Best Hotels Closest to Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve in Knysna for 2026

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a bed with white bedding, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

An outdoor seating area with umbrellas, a grassy lawn, and a building with a traditional roof.

A pool area with a hammock, a view of a river, and a stone border around the pool.

A reception desk with a wooden sign reading "Blackwaters River Lodge," a clock, a vase with flowers, and a lamp.

1. Blackwaters River Lodge

0.3 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Anonymous traveler

NT$3,321

NT$3,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large arched window. There are several seating areas with tables and chairs.

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows and a green roof.

A buffet area with a variety of food items, a coffee machine, and seating arrangements.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a bar area, and a large mural.

2. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central, 9.9 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Harsha

NT$2,912

NT$3,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.

A buffet table with various food items and a watermelon slicer.

A swimming pool with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a mounted television, a shelf with kitchen items, and a window with curtains.

3. Guinea Fowl Lodge

9.6 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Desiree

NT$2,582

NT$2,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

A residential area with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.

4. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

9.9 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Esther

NT$1,209

NT$2,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A balcony with balustrades overlooking a beach with a lifeguard tower.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bar area with stools, a brick wall, and a poster on the wall.

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating, a barbecue grill, and surfboards.

5. Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

12.6 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

James

NT$2,424

NT$2,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A balcony with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the sea and hills.

A kitchen with a brick wall, shelves with glassware, a coffee machine, and a clock.

A hotel room with a large bed, grey curtains, a view of the outdoors, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a body of water and hills.

6. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Paradise, 8.4 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Richard

NT$1,694

NT$1,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a scenic view.

7. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

8.9 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Ibrahima

NT$7,565

NT$8,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A marina with boats docked, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of hills in the background.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central, 10.2 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Jonna

NT$3,895

NT$4,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

A row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a modern geometric partition.

9. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

7.1 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Chanel

NT$5,133

NT$5,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a body of water, and a hill in the background.

A coastal marina with numerous sailboats, a prominent lighthouse, and residential buildings along the shoreline.

A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

A spacious living room with a white table, chairs, and a fireplace.

10. Chez Pierre

12.2 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Mary

NT$4,514

NT$4,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

A nighttime view of a modern hotel with a swimming pool, illuminated by ambient lighting.

A table with oysters, champagne, and strawberries, overlooking a lake and houses.

11. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

12.2 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

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NT$3,487

NT$4,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

A lodge with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a sign indicating it is a B&B.

A wooden deck with a pool, two lounge chairs, and a small table.

A cozy log cabin bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk.

12. Oyster Creek Lodge

7.2 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Tadashi

NT$2,521

NT$2,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a round table with a tray, and a chandelier.

13. aha The Rex Hotel

10.4 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

"Been to Knysna now on many times, stayed in various types of accommodation within the town, very impressed with this hotel, ideal for walking around town, the marina and it's location is great, ideal for walking to many of the towns restaurants' and bars. Would certainly recommend this hotel. Staff were really helpful, breakfast was fine although there are many cafe's around the hotel should one want any alternative breakfast, although what we had was fine."

Yvonne

NT$3,903

NT$4,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and greenery.

A coastal residential area with houses, a golf course, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal property with a swimming pool, a beach view, and a ride-on toy car.

14. Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

9.4 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Simon

NT$4,684

NT$5,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A luxurious hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating areas, and a swimming pool.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

A room with large windows, wicker hanging lamps, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A residential area with multiple houses surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean in the background.

15. Pezula Nature Retreat

14.5 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

bharat

NT$6,738

NT$7,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a large potted plant.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a pool in the background.

A modern interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large glass door leading to an outdoor space.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area with a white cabinet and a small table, a large window with a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.

16. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Paradise, 8.6 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Andrew

NT$6,159

NT$7,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A terrace with a view of the sea, outdoor seating, and a sunset.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of a cityscape, and a decorative tree branch with lights.

17. Crown on the heads

12.8 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Mmabatho

NT$11,140

NT$11,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A wooden deck leading to a swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered area, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A natural landscape with a dirt path leading up a hill, surrounded by dense vegetation and trees.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, with a view of a body of water and mountains in the background.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, two sofas, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

15.7 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Gordon

NT$4,906

NT$5,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

19. Knysna Log-inn

Knysna Central, 9.9 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

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NT$3,870

NT$4,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A rustic room with a wooden bed, a wooden bench, a large window, and a brick wall.

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and a mountain in the background.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach with waves.

A stone-walled room with a bed, a wooden chair, and a ladder.

20. Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle

15.5 km from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

sandra

NT$27,685

NT$31,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Blackwaters River Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 52 reviews	View
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel	8.8 Excellent 39 reviews	View
Guinea Fowl Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Aestas Bed & Breakfast	9.0 Wonderful 96 reviews	View
Pili Pili Beach Cabanas	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View

Top Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve Hotel Reviews

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

10/10 Excellent

"You cannot comment on perfection."

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Great host, and very nice breakfast"

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect"

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful, surrounding mountains, spacious luxurious room, comfortable bed, good food."

Turbine Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. I would return in a heartbeat if travels bring me there - and I would bring as many as I could."

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible views. Easy to find & wonderful stay"

Guinea Fowl Lodge

8/10 Good

"My family of four stayed in the family room. We were a little disappointed, not to have a view of the town, but it is the only room that sleeps for. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast were excellent in the morning, a great way to start the day. This is a great place to spend a couple of nights."

St James of Knysna

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful, clean and comfortable hotel. Staff is super helpful- a true 5 star hotel!"

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulously friendly and helpful hosts. The room was comfortable and clean and the bed was very comfy too. A lovely balcony to sit at in the evening afforded us a great view out to the sea. Breakfast was well executed and staff were all friendly. The property is well located - just a short drive into town. I would definitely stay here again if I wax to return to Knysna. "

Other attractions near Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, green vegetation, and a clear blue sea.

Buffalo Bay Beach

8.4/10 (13 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buffalo Bay Beach during your trip to Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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A large steam locomotive in a museum with a green floor and red tracks.

Outeniqua Transport Museum

Have fun with all the family browsing this museum’s impressive array of historic steam trains and vintage cars, along with photographs and other artifacts.

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A rocky outcrop on a beach with waves crashing against it.

Brenton Beach

9.2/10 (64 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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A coastal landscape with a river, rocky shoreline, and a lighthouse.

Knysna Lagoon

9.4/10 (57 reviews)

Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.

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Holy Trinity Anglican Church

You can find out about the history of Paarl with a stop at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

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Drupkelders Hiking Trail

You can take time to visit Drupkelders Hiking Trail during your travels to Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Friday Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Friday Market during your visit to Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Simola Golf Course

8.6/10 (9 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Knysna at Simola Golf Course. Wander the forest and marina while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve?

Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve is located in an area of Knysna that travelers like for its golfing. You'll find 30 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve?

Knysna Hollow Country Estate is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant. It's located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve. Other good choices within a few miles include Belvidere Manor and St James of Knysna.

How many hotels will I find close to Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Our top choices for Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve hotels

1. Blackwaters River Lodge

2. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

3. Guinea Fowl Lodge

4. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

5. Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

6. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

7. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

9. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

10. Chez Pierre

11. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

12. Oyster Creek Lodge

13. aha The Rex Hotel

14. Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

15. Pezula Nature Retreat

16. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

17. Crown on the heads

18. Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

19. Knysna Log-inn

20. Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle

Compare popular hotels close to Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Top Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve Hotel Reviews

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Guinea Fowl Lodge

St James of Knysna

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Other attractions near Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Buffalo Bay Beach

Outeniqua Transport Museum

Brenton Beach

Knysna Lagoon

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Drupkelders Hiking Trail

Friday Market

Simola Golf Course

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