At Knysna River Club by First Private Stays, you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/game room, and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Located in Knysna, Knysna River Club by First Private Stays is on a lake. Knysna Waterfront and Friday Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Garden Route National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve and Knysna Elephant Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Knysna travel guide
Sun Valley Drive, Garden Route, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
What's nearby
Knysna Lagoon
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Garden Route National Park
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Knysna Waterfront
2 min drive - 2.1 km
Knysna Quays
2 min drive - 2.1 km
Pezula Championship Course
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
31 min drive
Restaurants
Bosuns Pub
13 min walk
Uptown Resto-Bar
20 min walk
Wimpy
2 min drive
Falcon Creek Spur Steak Ranch
3 min drive
White Washed
3 min drive
About this property
Knysna River Club by First Private Stays
Upscale family-friendly chalet by the lake
A garden, an arcade/game room, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Knysna River Club by First Private Stays. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
Free self parking
Bike rentals, a children's club (surcharge), and barbecue grills
A billiards/pool table, a front-desk safe, and games
Room features
All guestrooms at Knysna River Club by First Private Stays feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas
Does Knysna River Club by First Private Stays have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Knysna River Club by First Private Stays pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Knysna River Club by First Private Stays?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Knysna River Club by First Private Stays?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Knysna River Club by First Private Stays located?
This family-friendly Knysna chalet is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Garden Route National Park, and Knysna Lagoon. Knysna Waterfront and Pledge Nature Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Knysna River Club by First Private Stays Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.0
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
2024/12/6
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
LUFERN
2025/11/30
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay at the property. Very neat and nicely decorated with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Alastair
2026/4/17
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
A 4 star hotel should have a restaurant or be very well maintained. This facility had neither. There is no restaurant close by and the facilities are sub standard. The river is very polluted. Towels were dirty and the unit felt unsecure as it was directly on a thorough-fare.
Das Hotel ist eine wunderbare Anlage mit vielen kleinen Wohnhäuser und tollem Ausblick.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
2018/4/19
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Im Vergleich zu anderen Unterkünften enttäuschend
Sehr nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal und Management. Die Holzhütten sind aus dem 90ern und sehr einfach, aber geräumig, mit Terasse, Weber-Grill und sauber.
Für uns war es nicht das, was wir uns für den Preis vorgestellt hatten.
Sehr gut ausgestattetes Chalet für 4 Personen in wunderschöner Gartenanlage. im Chalet ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Die Riverfront mit ihren vielen Lokalen ist in wenigen Autominuten erreicht. Für Kinder wird in der Anlage viel geboten (Minigolf, kleine Papageienvolliere uvm). Von der Terrasse konnte man die Lagune sehen. Alles sehr empfehlenswert.
Die Bungalows sind sehr grosszügig. Wir hatten zwei Badezimmer. Auf der Terrasse hät es einen Kugelgrill.
In Gehdistanz, schön am Wasser entlang, gelangt man zum kleinen Hafen von Knysna.
Hier hat es viele Restaurants und Läden.
We had a good stay. The location was great. The chalet was really nice too. The only thing we didn't like was the small public jacuzzi and sauna. Only two to three people could get in at a time. The bicycles that we rented were also really old and needed a good service.
This was a great place to spend a night on knysna. Each chalet is very well maintained and spacious. The only issue was the wifi which was limited. We would definitely return.