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Providing a garden, Protea Guest House is located in the Paradise district of Knysna, 4.3 mi from Knysna Forest and 5.6 mi from Knysna Heads. Protea Guest house offers private self-catering wooden cottages and no breakfast is provided. Protea Guest House provides a terrace. Pledge Nature Reserve is 2.1 mi from the accommodations, while Knysna National Lake Area is 9.3 mi away. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 22 mi from Protea Guest House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Natasha
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was excellent and the hosts were very welcoming and friendly. The accomodation was very comfortable and well equipped.
  • Lm
    South Africa South Africa
    The view was nice and the place was really quiet and safe.
  • Stephen
    South Africa South Africa
    The room was fantastic - beyond what was reflected in the photos, The pictures didn't do the venue justice. The setting and view was lovely. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating, Thank you

Host Info

8.9
8.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Protea Guest House provides self-catering accommodation and we do not provide breakfast. There are 3 wooden cottages with views over the lagoon. We are located in a quiet residential street away from the busy main road.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Protea Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Protea Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 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.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Protea 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 08:00:00.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Protea Guest House

  • The prices at Protea Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Protea Guest House is 0.7 miles from the center of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Protea Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Protea Guest House include:

    • Family
    • Double

  • Protea Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):