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Our top choices for Knysna beach hotels

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 wooden building with a green roof, large windows, and a balcony with wooden railings.

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

1. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

NT$2,886

NT$3,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a sink with a mirror, and a toilet.

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

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

2. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

NT$1,199

NT$2,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

3. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

NT$3,860

NT$4,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A rocky coastal landscape with large boulders and cliffs.

A table set outdoors with plates of food, salt and pepper shakers, and a bowl of soup.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

A landscaped garden with palm trees, a gravel path, and a view of the sea and hills in the background.

4. South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Paradise

NT$2,959

NT$2,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 gazebo with a tiled roof overlooking a grassy area and a body of water.

A wooden deck with a covered area, two wooden chairs, and a potted plant.

5. Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

NT$2,528

NT$2,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

6. aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

NT$3,869

NT$4,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a high ceiling with hanging lights, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

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.

7. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

Sun, sand, and sea adventures await with easy beach access and beach towels provided for a carefree coastal getaway.

NT$5,450

NT$6,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

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

A spacious living area with a modern design, featuring a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

8. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

NT$3,497

NT$4,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Beach hotels with pools in Knysna

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 wooden building with a green roof, large windows, and a balcony with wooden railings.

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

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

NT$2,886

NT$3,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

NT$1,199

NT$2,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

NT$3,860

NT$4,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern house with a rooftop pool overlooking a bay with boats and hills.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with a glass railing, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea and hills.

A modern two-story house with a well-maintained lawn, a balcony, and a front entrance with steps.

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

Knysna

NT$2,517

NT$2,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.

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

Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

NT$2,528

NT$2,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

NT$3,869

NT$4,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a well-maintained garden.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

NT$5,450

NT$6,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

NT$3,497

NT$4,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

NT$4,642

NT$5,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A room with a round table, a clock, a vase with flowers, a small figurine, and a book.

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

Chez Pierre

Knysna

NT$4,526

NT$4,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Knysna

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 wooden building with a green roof, large windows, and a balcony with wooden railings.

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

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

NT$2,886

NT$3,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

NT$1,199

NT$2,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

NT$3,860

NT$4,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern house with a rooftop pool overlooking a bay with boats and hills.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with a glass railing, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea and hills.

A modern two-story house with a well-maintained lawn, a balcony, and a front entrance with steps.

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

Knysna

NT$2,517

NT$2,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

NT$3,869

NT$4,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a well-maintained garden.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

NT$5,450

NT$6,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

NT$3,497

NT$4,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

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

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

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

NT$7,586

NT$8,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

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

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

NT$4,642

NT$5,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

NT$7,882

NT$9,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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4-star beach hotels in Knysna

A rocky coastal landscape with large boulders and cliffs.

A landscaped garden with palm trees, a gravel path, and a view of the sea and hills in the background.

A living room with a zebra rug, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a painting of giraffes.

A modern building with a stone wall entrance, a visible staircase, and a sign reading "SOU VILLA."

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Paradise

NT$2,959

NT$2,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

NT$3,869

NT$4,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.

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

Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

NT$2,528

NT$2,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a well-maintained garden.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

NT$5,450

NT$6,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

NT$3,497

NT$4,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

NT$4,642

NT$5,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A stone building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony.

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

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

Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle

Knysna

NT$22,543

NT$25,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A round metal table with chairs, a potted plant, and a glass on a balcony overlooking the ocean.

A coastal view with a beach, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden deck, and a sign for a water club.

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Knysna

NT$3,196

NT$3,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A beach with clear water, boats, and a hilly landscape in the background.

A log cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with white chairs, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a seating area with wicker furniture.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen.

Under Milkwood Resort

Knysna

NT$3,815

NT$4,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a wooden table set for two, overlooking a coastal landscape with cliffs and the sea.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the ocean. There is a bed with pillows, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, overlooking a coastline with a clear view of the ocean.

A round wooden table set for dining with white tableware, including plates, cups, and cutlery, on a bamboo mat.

Headlands House Guest Lodge

Knysna

NT$5,389

NT$6,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Top Knysna Hotel Reviews

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect"

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

10/10 Excellent

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

Turbine Hotel and Spa

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."

St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna

10/10 Excellent

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

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Good kitchen, magical location, fantastic views, wonderful living area and balcony. Bar and restaurant also awesome and convenient. "

Frequently asked questions

What is Knysna like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its golf courses, Knysna offers a lot for the traveler planning a getaway.

What's the best accommodation for a beach vacation in Knysna?

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House is a top beach guesthouse offering free WiFi and free parking, located within a short 13-minute walk of Brenton Beach. Other good choices for your stay near the beach include The Knysna Belle and African Breeze Guest House.

How many beach hotels should I expect to find in Knysna?

Expedia has 8 beach hotels in Knysna that are great for your beachside getaway.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Knysna?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Knysna: The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 59°F. Average annual precipitation for Knysna is 26 inches.

What is there to see and do around Knysna?

After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Knysna has to offer. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to Brenton Beach or Buffalo Bay Beach for some relaxation by the water. Take advantage of the area's golf courses, and make time for local attractions like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Knysna Lagoon or Featherbed Nature Reserve.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Knysna?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Knysna more easily: To get to Knysna, book a flight to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), the closest major airport, which is located 16.4 mi (26.5 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.