Name: Hide-Away Guest House
Address: 2 Keerom Street, Paradise, 6571 Knysna, South Africa, 2 Keerom Street, Western Cape, 6571, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $49 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Hide-Away Guest House

2 Keerom Street, Paradise, 6571 Knysna, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

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This beautiful Cape Colonial guesthouse is located just off the the main road of Knysna and offers stunning views of the picturesque Knysna Lagoon and the well-known Knysna Heads. Hide-Away Guest House will be your home from home and is only a 15-minute walk to the center of town and the bustling Knysna Waterfront. Hide-Away Guest House is the ideal place to simply relax or from which to explore the many sights of Knysna and the scenic Garden Route. For the more energetic, a mini gym is also available on site. Your South African hosts, Cecil and Colleen Harding, own and manage Hide-Away and will ensure that you have a memorable stay in this remarkable piece of paradise in the Western Cape.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

1 queen bed

1 queen bed

1 queen bed

1 queen bed

2 twin beds

Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.7

Facilities

9.5

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.4

Value for money

9.3

Location

9.1

Free WiFi

9.4

See what guests loved the most:

Maryam
Sweden
“Colleen and Cecil are such friendly hosts. Completely renovated room with fantastisk style and a great view of the lagon.”
Patricia
United States of America
“Wonderful hosts and hospitality and lovely food. Beautiful view from the room.”
Simon
Germany
“The hosts were very nice, they gave me a lot of information about Knysna and the area. The breakfast was amazing, one of the best I ever had in a hotel/guest house. The room was very beautiful and clean and the views were great.”
John
United Kingdom
“Safe location with safe on site parking. Good hosts, and good breakfast. Rooms reasonable size, well equipped and clean, nice balcony with excellent views over the bay and the heads. Appreciated the lovely pool as it was hot when we visited.”
Suzanne
South Africa
“Excellent location. Lagoon view. Hosts are extremely friendly and helpful (great insight into surrounding areas to see & visit). Highly recommended for spacious accommodation, views and easy access to local restaurants, golf courses, beaches &...”
Grant
South Africa
“Everything was exceptional won't hesitate to book again absolutely Superb”
Darrel
United Kingdom
“The room was spacious and clean and had everything you needed. The views are amazing proving you have a room upstairs. The breakfast was fantastic high quality ingredients and cooked while you wait . The hosts are friendly and knowledgeable about...”
Azra
South Africa
“Spectacular amenities and location. The goats were wonderful and gracious.”
Stirton
United Kingdom
“Clean,modern, and run by friendly welcoming staff .”
Nancy
Germany
“i had an amazing stay at Hideaway Guesthouse. Colleen and Cecil were very welcoming and helpful, provided many tips of what to do in the area and always available for a chat. the bed was really comfortable, the room very spacious, the view over...”

Hosted by Colleen and Cecil Harding

9.7

Host Review Score

Colleen and Cecil Harding

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 17 years old after the previous owners extended the building by adding the first floor. The home however still reflects the old Cape Colonial style. If you are looking for glitz and glamour then Hide Away is not for you. We see ourselves as being warm and cozy with lovely wooden furniture in all rooms. Bathrooms however are modern and recently upgraded.

We have owned Hide-Away Guest House for over 17 years. Prior to purchasing the B&B we lived in Dubai for five years. Having been in the airline industry for many years, we are both well travelled internationally and locally. We are passionate about South Africa in general and the Garden Route in particular and can provide our guests with lots of great information on what to do whilst they are in the area and country. We love to provide our guests advice on how best they spend their time whilst at Hide Away and will give you our personal recommendations on where to enjoy great cuisine around the town. You will not be disappointed!

Being within 20 minutes walking distance of town, Knysna Waterfront and the ever popular Thesen Island, we find that most guests tend to walk into town for dinner and catch a taxi back to the B&B. We can arrange for taxi pickups and dropoffs at any time during the time you are with us. We offer secure off-street parking for all guests and have security measures taken care of.

Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Hide-Away Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

House rules

Hide-Away Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Hide-Away Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hide-Away Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Room options at Hide-Away Guest House include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Twin
Hide-Away Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Bike tours
- Horseback riding
- Temporary art galleries
- Fitness
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Swimming pool
Hide-Away Guest House is 0.9 miles from the center of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Check-in at Hide-Away Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
The prices at Hide-Away Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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