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Beacon House is located on the Eastern Head of the Knysna Heads within a few metres of the Knysna Lagoon and 10 km from the centre of Knysna. It features views towards the Outeniqua mountains and out to sea. Each air-conditioned apartment has a spacious sun deck with barbecue facilities. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a gas fireplace and 2 bathrooms with free toiletries. Guests can make use of the self-catering equipment at Beacon House to prepare their own meals. East Head Cafe is located 50 metres from Beacon House. Attractions in the area include Featherbed Private Nature Reserve and Knysna Elephant Park. Knysna Golf Course is 2.6 km away. The apartment living rooms feature free WiFi and private parking is available. The George Airport is 77.2 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Knysna, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Saajida
    Turkey Turkey
    Gorgeous views, clean apartment with ALL that you need on a holiday. The host Amarille, was an absolute sweetheart, so helpful, accomodating and knowledgable about things to do in the area, where to eat etc. The beds are ultra comfy, bathroom was...
  • Shaden
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    My family and i like the location and the amazing views. The apartment was also very comfortable and bigger than we expected .
  • Lee
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely ladies working at the reception and beautiful, comfortable and fantastic views.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Beacon House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Entertainment staff
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Beacon House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Cleaning services are not available on Sundays & public holidays.

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

Please inform Beacon House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

FAQs about Beacon House

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Beacon House on this page.

  • The prices at Beacon House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Beacon House on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 500 yards from Beacon House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Entertainment staff
    • Beach

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Beacon House (subject to availability). These have:

    • 3 bedrooms
    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Beacon House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Beacon House is 2.9 miles from the centre of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Beacon House (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 6 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Beacon House is popular with guests booking family stays.