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

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

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

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

1. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

Esther

€56

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

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

2. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central

Harsha

€93

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

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.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a body of water and a bridge, and green ambient lighting.

3. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Paradise

Richard

€55

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

Jonna

€126

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

A cobblestone pathway leading to a building with a red roof, 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.

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

5. Guinea Fowl Lodge

Knysna

Desiree

€72

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

6. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

Chanel

€166

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

Tadashi

€71

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

Anonymous traveller

€113

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Chez Pierre

Knysna

Mary

€127

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

10. aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

"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

€125

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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.

11. Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

Simon

€150

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a stone building in the background.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, potted plants, and a view of the landscape.

A living room with a brick wall, a chandelier, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chessboard.

A kitchen with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a refrigerator, and a clock on the wall.

12. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

Knysna

€201

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A large, multi-story house with a white exterior, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained garden.

A beach with clear skies, calm waters, and a distant mountain.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a stand, a desk with a vase of flowers, and a view of greenery outside.

A bathroom vanity with a white countertop, a mirror, a camera on a tripod, and a potted orchid.

13. Roseroc Boutique Guest House

Paradise

Corinne

€100

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A spacious lobby with leather seating, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

14. Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

bharat

€218

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a mirror above the bed, a wooden wardrobe, and two bedside lamps.

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

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

15. Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

Sedgefield

James

€67

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a landscape, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

16. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

Ibrahima

€244

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

17. Crown on the heads

Knysna

Mmabatho

€313

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

Sedgefield

Gordon

€158

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A coastal landscape with a prominent hill, a road curving along the coast, and a body of water.

A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, a plant, and toiletries on the counter.

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

19. Enon Heights 5-Star Luxury Stay

Knysna

€463

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and entertainment unit, featuring large windows and a balcony.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, and a wardrobe.

A golf course with a clubhouse and a large house in the background.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, dining area with chairs, and a chandelier.

20. Pezula Sunny Tranquility CM4

Knysna

€246

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Buffalo Bay 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."

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!"

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. "

Hunter's Country House

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic country house, staff cannot do enough for you and the location and grounds are so good. It is blessed with 3 wonderful restaurants. We will definitely return "

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Buffalo Bay?

Located 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from the heart of Buffalo Bay, Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your visit to the area are The Greens Guest House and Knysna Hollow Country Estate. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Buffalo Bay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Buffalo Bay has to offer?

Brenton On Sea Cottages: This holiday home rental outside of Buffalo Bay offers an outdoor pool, a balcony and a BBQ to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. You and your friends and family can relax into your holiday with amenities such as a garden. Another good choice for your trip to Buffalo Bay is 87 Sand Street - Buffels bay. See all vacation rentals in Buffalo Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Buffalo Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Buffalo Bay.

What is staying in Buffalo Bay like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Buffalo Bay has to offer, including the beaches and museums. In Buffalo Bay, there are 3 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Buffalo Bay.

What should I do while I'm visiting Buffalo Bay?

A couple of favourite places to visit are Buffalo Bay Beach and Outeniqua Transport Museum. You'll also find Brenton Beach and Featherbed Nature Reserve in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Buffalo Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Buffalo Bay?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 15°C. Average annual precipitation for Buffalo Bay is 662 mm.

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Our top choices for Buffalo Bay hotels

1. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

2. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

3. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

4. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

5. Guinea Fowl Lodge

6. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

7. Oyster Creek Lodge

8. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

9. Chez Pierre

10. aha The Rex Hotel

11. Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

12. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

13. Roseroc Boutique Guest House

14. Pezula Nature Retreat

15. Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

16. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

17. Crown on the heads

18. Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

19. Enon Heights 5-Star Luxury Stay

20. Pezula Sunny Tranquility CM4

Stay near popular Buffalo Bay attractions

Outeniqua Transport Museum

Learn more about Buffalo Bay

Top Buffalo Bay Hotel Reviews

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Roseroc Boutique Guest House

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Guinea Fowl Lodge

St James of Knysna

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Hunter's Country House

More cheap stays in Buffalo Bay

Lakeside Knysna Accomodation

Treedom Villas and Vardos

Enjoy a Relaxed Coastal Stay Surrounded by Nature, Minutes From Brenton Beach

Willow Point

Equleni Farm

East At The Quays

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