Knysna Holidays
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Where to stay in Knysna
Knysna Central
While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
Knysna Beach Holiday
Get prepared to live out your beach fantasies on your Knysna holiday. Head off on a refreshing stroll, admire the spectacular ocean views and collect pretty seashells during your trip to Knysna. Only 8 kilometres from downtown, Buffalo Bay Beach is the place to be for many travellers. Have a look through our Knysna holiday deals and watch your travel budget go further!
Things You Should Know About Knysna
- Reinvigorate your body and soul with a getaway to the seaside. See what's available at our Knysna beach hotels. You're sure to find somewhere perfect to kick back and relax near the ocean.
- If you're after plenty of room to kick back and relax, Knysna private holiday homes are the way to go. After a much-needed family getaway or quality time with your special someone? Protea Knysna Quays and Knysna Log-Inn Hotel are ideal choices.
- About 68,700 people call Knysna home. If you're looking for a few suggestions about what to do while you're here, have a chat to some of the friendly locals or take a look at our Knysna things to do page.
Top hotels in Knysna
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
We stayed for two nights in a room with a view over the harbour. The room felt a bit dated and the walls quite thin (so much so we got a call from reception asking us to turn our tv volume down as next door found it too loud - this was before 10pm). Reasonable breakfast options. We ate dinner at ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2025
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Loved the balcony
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Great stay! Go to
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
Eastern Head View Point
Enjoy spectacular views over the brilliantly blue Knysna Lagoon and the sheltering sandstone bluffs, and watch waves crash into the rocks at this cliff-top lookout.
Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
See some of the Western Cape’s wonderful wildlife in a coastal nature reserve that combines the flora and fauna of both the ocean and the land.
