Welcome to Double Dutch B&B Accommodation in Knysna
Double Dutch has a beautiful luxurious colonial bed and breakfast, guesthouse accommodation in Knysna with magnificent panoramic views over the Knysna lagoon and the Knysna Heads into the Indian Ocean.
Double Dutch is child friendly and welcomes children of 12 years and older.
Our establishment is within close walking distance to Knysna's town centre where you will find several good restaurants and various shopping malls. Double Dutch is Dutch, German and English Speaking.
Our exclusive accommodation in colonial style provides you with: Bathroom En-suite, TV/DSTV, radio, intercom, safe, fridge, extra long double king sized beds, hairdryer, make up mirror, coffee/tea facilities, nespresso machine, underfloor heating in the bathroom, shaving mirror, personalized bathroom amenities and a comfortable furnished relaxing area in which you experience the colonial atmosphere of Double Dutch. Most of the exclusive guest suites and stylish roo…

With an emphasis to detail, the guest rooms have been tastefully designed and uniquely decorated. All rooms have en suite shower, a separate area and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area.

Candlewood has a bar area where guests can take a drink and read a book. Relax and sunbathe the whole day by the an outdoor pool, jacuzzi and sun deck.

Candlewood Lodge is ideally located to explore Knysna and its beautiful surrounding and is an ideal base to venture further along the Garden Route.

Knysna Golf Club is 3.3 km away, while both Pezula Championship Golf Course and Simola Golf Course are within 6 km from the property. Candlewood Lodge can assist with arranging tee times and equipment.

James of Knysna is uniquely situated directly on the shores of the famous Knysna Lagoon. This owner run establishment offers luxuriously appointed Suites & Rooms offer spectacular views of the lagoon.

Located on a 3 acre estate, this property offers luxury rooms with lagoon views, 2 swimming pools and a landscaped garden. It is 15 minutes’ drive from nearest Golf Club.

St. James of Knysna offers rooms and suites fitted with deluxe bedding and furniture. Room amenities include Smart TV with Netflix, minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Bathrobes and international adaptors are provided for all rooms.

Breakfast is served in the morning and Bar Menu is also avaliable during the day and evening.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary lagoon cruise on The Boat.

Located on Knysna Lagoon, St. James of Knysna is a few minutes’ drive from the fishing, yachting and scuba diving activities nearby.

Putting Green and Gym on site

Complimentary Shuttle service to The Knysna Waterfront

Facing the seafront, The Knysna Belle Guest House is a guest house offering a 4-star accommodation in Knysna. It has an outdoor swimming pool, free bikes and private parking. It is set 50 metres from Bollard Bay Beach and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms.

At the guest house, the units have a wardrobe. Units are fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a balcony and some have pool views. All units feature a private bathroom, bathrobes and bed linen.

Guests may relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Knysna, like fishing and canoeing. Guests at The Knysna Belle Guest House can enjoy snorkelling and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Knysna Heads is 3.7 km from the accommodation, while Pezula Golf Club is 5 km from the property. Plettenberg Ba…

It has a true feeling of nature and natural caring as we are on the edge of the Knysna salt water lagoon and with 60+ birds and waders that come and go in the course of a year.A salt waterswimming pool awaits you on the hot days in summer. A deck to view the lagoon and the Knysna Heads from afar. You never want to leave as you start to unwind and relax with us. Pollution free environment is so important to us.

With an outdoor pool facing the Knysna Lagoon, Waterfront Lodge offers spacious rooms with satellite TV and free private parking. Simola Golf Course is 4 km away.

The rooms at the family run Waterfront Lodge are tastefully decorated with bright warm colours and large windows. Some rooms have a private balcony or patio facing the lagoon.

Guests can relax and enjoy the sun and birdlife at the sundeck alongside the pool. There is also a sauna. The hotel staff can schedule outdoor activities in the region like kayaking, boating and cycling.

A continental and full English breakfa…

Set in Knysna, 6.3 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate, Somervreug Guesthouse offers accommodation with a rooftop pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar. The property features pool and garden views, and is 6.8 km from Knysna Forest. The guest house has family rooms.

The guest house provides guests with a balcony, lake views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. The units are equipped with a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels.

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available.

Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Knysna Heads is 8.5 km from the guest house, while Pezula Golf Club is 10 km away. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 32 km from the property.

The original home known as Hide-Away or "Wegkruip" was built in the 1940's by the then local dentist of the town who also filled the role of Deputy Mayor of Knysna. The current building is only about 13 years old after the previous owners extended the building by adding the first floor. The home however still reflects the old Cape Colonial style.

Hide-Away Guest House in Knysna provides adults-only accommodation with pool with a view, a garden and a shared lounge. The property has sea and lake views, and is 5.6 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate. The guest house features garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Some of the units have a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. At the guest house, some units are fitted with a coffee machine and wine or champagne.

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Headlands House is a luxury 4 star guest house situated on the highest point of the famous Knysna Heads, set in a beautiful natural Fynbos garden. Most of the rooms have floor to ceiling sea views, and views out over the Fynbos. 2 of the rooms have lovely views of the Knysna lagoon.

Headlands House has been managed with uncompromising quality of service and attention to detail for over 11 years.

Situated almost in the middle of the famous South African Garden route, Knysna is the ideal spot from which to explore the Garden Route and our property, situated in the ideal spot on top of the Knysna Heads, is an ideal place to stay.

Apart from our stunning location, the emphasis is on personal service - from the moment you arrive we are available to advise and book wonderful day trips, excellent restaurants (there are many) and golf courses and help to make your stay in the Garden Route the best possible experience.

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Knysna Hollow Country Estate opened it’s doors on 1 July 1998, the second hotel after Hippo Hollow to become a part of the Seasons in Africa Group. Knysna Hollow is owned by Jack Brotherton, who saw a need for quality, affordable accommodation for tourists along the Garden Route.

Starting with only 20 rooms, Knysna Hollow has grown over the past 15 years to 79 rooms, with an enlarged Manor House accommodating two restaurants, a lively pub and the reception area. The gardens are immaculate and create a wonderful backdrop to the Chalets and Rooms which are situated amongst indigenous plants and trees with three sparkling swimming pools as focal points.
Each of the properties within the group not only offer all the facilities one expects, but also warm, friendly and personalised service!

Located in Knysna, 6.1 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate, Knysna Hollow Country Estate provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featurin…

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Isola Bella Guest House is located in Knysna, 800 metres from Bollard Bay Beach and 3.4 km from Knysna Heads. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation provides a housekeeping service and bicycle parking for guests.

Every unit has a private bathroom, while certain rooms include a terrace and others also offer a garden view.

Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Pezula Golf Club is 4.7 km from the guest house, while Simola Golf and Country Estate is 13 km away. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 33 km from the property.

This former power station is located in Knysna and offers sunny suites with an iPod docking station and views of the Knysna Lagoon. The spacious sun deck comes with an outdoor pool.

The rooms at Turbine Hotel & Spa are elegantly decorated with light fabrics and parquet floors. The suites have a satellite LCD TV and extra long beds.

A full English breakfast is available each morning at the Turbine Hotel. For light meals and drinks, there is a tapas bar and a fully stocked wine cellar.

Guests of this hotel can undergo a hot-stone massage or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, which faces the lagoon. The sun deck offers a calm spot to read a book or magazine.

The 24-hour reception staff can arrange babysitting and shuttles to George Airport, 65 km away. Lagoon and sea cruises can be arranged as well.

Situated on the shores of Knysna Lagoon, Under Milkwood Resort is set amongst milkwood trees. It offers wooden chalets with fully equipped kitchen and a private sundeck.

All chalets at Milkwood Resort come with satellite TV and a work desk. Accommodation is offered in wooden chalets with fully-equipped kitchens and a private sundeck.

Guests can relax in their private balconies and enjoy scenic views of the lagoon and the surrounding landscape. The sandy beach is less than 50 metres away.

Under Milkwood Resort is 6 km from the town of Knysna, part of the popular Garden Route stretch of the South African South-East coast. Pezula Championship Golf Gourse is a 10-minute drive away. Free private parking is available on site.

Set in Knysna, 500 metres from the East Head View Point, The Mount Knysna features free WiFi access and free private parking. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.

Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some units have a seating area for your convenience. Enjoy a cup of coffee from your balcony or patio. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet. Extras include bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.

You will find a business centre at the property.

An array of activities are offered in the area, such as golfing, snorkelling and windsurfing. The Waterfront - Knysna Quays is 7.4 km from The Mount Knysna, while Knysna Mall is 7.1 km away. George Airport is 77 km from the property.

Boasting water sports facilities and views of pool, African Breeze Guesthouse is a recently renovated guest house set in Knysna, 500 metres from Bollard Bay Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

All units at the guest house come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath, bathrobes and a hair dryer. The units include a kettle, while selected rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a stovetop. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels.

À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered and cook on the barbecue.

The area is popular for cycling, and free use of bicycles is available…

Our hotel restaurant, Nest Food Bar, serves brunch, dinner, and cocktails, and is known for its unique decor and vibey atmosphere. The famous café and bakery Ile de Pain is located right next door and is renowned for its artisanal bread, pastries, and café-style menu!

We pride ourselves on offering the best sunsets in town, and the friendliest hospitality to all our guests. We are also well-known for our ‘Sunset Sessions’ event, held on Saturdays (during the summer season), with a live DJ playing house music on our deck, providing the perfect backdrop for you to enjoy the stunning sunset views over the Lagoon.

Activities & Surrounds:
- Le Spa Tranquill & Turbine Spa is nearby for guests to enjoy luxury spa treatments.
- Simola & Pezula Golf Estate, as well as Knysna Golf Club is less than a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
- Thesen Harbour Town & Knysna Waterfront are within 1 km.

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Stannards Guest Lodge 4 Star B&B, Knysna, a property with barbecue facilities, is located in Knysna, 3.6 km from Pezula Golf Club, 4.3 km from Knysna Heads, as well as 13 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate. This 4-star guest house offers a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Some accommodation includes a balcony with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with bath. At the guest house, all units have a TV with satellite channels.

Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. There is a snack bar, bar and lounge.

Guests can make the most of the garden, outdoor swimming pool and yoga classes on offer at the guest house. For guests with children, Stannards Guest Lodge 4 Star B&B, Knysna features outdoor play equipment. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling and h…

Head over Hills is a unique 5 Star luxury retreat situated on the beautiful edge of the iconic Knysna heads. All our guests are swept away with the spectacular view. The establishment was built for a family holiday house but turned into a guest house a few years later.

Head over Hills is an exclusive retreat in Knysna. Set on the jagged edge of the famous rocky cliffs of the Knysna Heads, this well-appointed guest house has a heated swimming pool.

Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a private balcony. There is also a small SMEG fridge in the room, and the en suite bathroom is fitted with a bath and a shower. You can enjoy a sea view from each room, while other rooms also offer a mountain view.

At Head over Hills the kitchen will prepare a traditional South African barbecue or a la carte menu, organised with prior notice. The property also has a wide selection of hand-picked South African wines and a walk-in wine cellar.

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Welcome to Simola. Welcome Home

Why home? Well, because all of us at the Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa genuinely want to make you feel welcome, relaxed and completely at home while you enjoy the luxury and class of our beautifully-designed and beautifully-appointed facilities.

Built high on a ridge overlooking 13 of the 18 holes of our Simola Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, the Hotel was designed to make best advantage of its amazing vistas over Knysna, the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean in the distance.

With accommodation for 160 guests, a bistro-style restaurant (and glassed-in wine cellar), a spa and gym, indoor- and outdoor swimming pools, conference rooms, children’s playground, MTB hire - and, of course, our Simola Golf Clubhouse and Pro Shop - Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa is perfectly suited to independent travellers, tour groups, and business travellers alike.

Located in the hills above Knysna, the 5-star Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa boasts a Jack Nickla…

Situated less than 1 km from Knysna Lagoon, this 4-star family-run guest house offers tranquil accommodation on the Garden Route. It has an outdoor swimming pool and sun lounging area.

Every room at Orange Inn Knysna is air-conditioned and includes an LCD TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi . Rooms are available with private balconies with views of Knysna Lagoon or the garden.

Breakfast is made from fresh, local produce and is served daily in the open-plan dining area. The breakfast area has large windows that open to pool views.

In the area surrounding Orange Inn Knysna, guests can enjoy bird and whale watching. Orange Inn Knysna is just 3 km from the Knysna Marina and 5km from the famous Knysna Heads headlands.The property also offers value packages for Simola Golf course which is 5 km away.

Orange Inn Knysna offers secure and shaded off-street parking for all guests.

Situated in Knysna, 600 metres from Coney Glen Beach, Crown on the Heads features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is set 600 metres from Knysna Heads, 6.6 km from Pezula Golf Club and 14 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a patio with a sea view. The rooms come with air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and some units at Crown on the Heads have a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a minibar.

Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the accommodation.

Knysna Forest is 14 km from Crown on the Heads, while Goose Valley Golf Club is 37 km from the property. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 33 km away.