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Situated at the base of the wild Tsitsikamma Mountains, The Fernery overlooks an impressive 30-metre waterfall in the Sanddrift River gorge. The deck area boasts a cocktail bar and free WiFi is available throughout. We love it all. Beautiful rooms. Friendly people and good food. If you want to treat yourself this is the place to go. Very special. It was our 4th visit.

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9.2
Superb
1,449 reviews
Price from
US$238
per night

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. The staff there is very friendly and always helping

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9.1
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
US$414
per night

Located in Keurboomstrand, Singing Kettle Beach Lodge features panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and has an à la carte restaurant, terrace and free WiFi.

At Singing Kettle Beach Lodge the restaurant, Enrico’s serves authentic Italian food with South African flavours. Guests can relax on the terrace whilst watching the sunset. The staff were exceptional (thank you, Dee and Michelle), and the rooms were top-class, with comfortable beds and fresh, clean linen. Kitchen appliances were a helpful convenience, and small touches like beach towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, etc... made our trip most memorable. The views from the rooms are absolutely amazing, and the restaurant below adds a great holiday vibe!

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9.4
Superb
286 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

Offering views of the Keurboom Lagoon and the ocean, La Vista Lodge is a 3-minute drive from the centre of Plettenberg Bay. It features an outdoor pool with sun loungers.

Elegantly decorated, all rooms and suites come with a balcony and are equipped with a satellite TV, tea-and-coffee facilities, and a minibar. The private bathrooms have a bath and a separate shower. The spacious Honeymoon Suite has panoramic views of the ocean and the lagoon. Great views , great food , great location

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9
Superb
620 reviews
Price from
US$124
per night

Overlooking the Indian ocean, Dune Beach House is set on the beachfront in Wilderness. It features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.

Accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a coffee maker. Some suites have a furnished patio, while others have a furnished balcony. The whole experience from being met by Bernard and his enthusiasm of art. It was like being at home and not in a hotel. Breakfast looking over the breakers and looking out hoping to see the whales and dolphin’s kept my eyes wandering from my wife. To looking through the vast glass windows making me feel that I could just step out onto the 5km of sandy beach. Breakfast and evening meals were exquisite, and well presented.

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9.6
Exceptional
674 reviews
Price from
US$216
per night

Offering an outdoor pool and a cosy lounge and bar, Parkes Manor is a classic, historical house located within 2 km from the Knysna Waterfront.

The country-style suites are elegantly decorated and feature under-floor heating, a sofa and air conditioning. It includes a desk, safe and en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Some suites offer a view of the Knysna lagoon. Stunning Grand Dame of Knysna. Away from the town chaos.

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9.5
Exceptional
358 reviews
Price from
US$117
per night

The luxurious, 5-star Alexander Guest House offers individually designed rooms and suites. A spacious sun terrace offers guests a place to relax beside the outdoor pool.

The rooms are equipped with an en-suite bathroom, minibar, satellite TV and a surround-sound system. Each features a private deck and some feature a hot tub. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The suites offer sea views. This is a very special place on the planet. The views are simply stunning, only rivaled by the warm hospitality, impeccable linens and mouth-watering breakfasts.

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9.6
Exceptional
354 reviews
Price from
US$122
per night

Featuring a sea-facing sun deck, this beachfront guesthouse offers direct access to the sandy white beaches of Wilderness. It offers spacious rooms with a balcony and free Wi-Fi access.

A seating area with a flat-screen satellite TV is in Dolphin’s well-appointed rooms. It features wooden ceilings and tiled floors. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. Everything was very very nice. Secure and very comfortable. The views were extremely nice and so was the sitout. The beach is absolutely a couple of minutes away. Literally a private beach. Very nice breakfast. The staff is phenomenal. Will stay here again.

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9.3
Superb
760 reviews
Price from
US$124
per night

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. Hotel as museum, comfortable rooms very clean, service on top level, amazing breakfast, nice and quiet atmosphere

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9
Superb
887 reviews
Price from
US$236
per night

Falcons View Manor is 1 km from Knysna Harbour, where you can rent a boat and explore the Knysna National Lakes Area. The hotel is 5 km from Simola Golf Club, which was designed by the great Jack Nicklaus. The view from the manor is absolutely stunning with the sunset! And to better admire the view, I would recommend taking a book and a glass of wine, nothing more perfect than that! Also would recommend having dinner there, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is peaceful in the dining room by the fireplace 😊

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9.7
Exceptional
360 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

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