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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Guest House The Lazy Lion in Knysna offers a recently renovated adults-only bed and breakfast with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and a lounge. Additional facilities include a games room, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialties, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits are served daily. Prime Location: Located 21 mi from Plettenberg Bay Airport, the property is near attractions such as Knysna Forest and Knysna Heads. Water sports and hiking are popular activities in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jorik
    United States United States
    Beautiful views and the owners were great. Super friendly and helpful with everything and always ready to share their knowledge about the area.
  • Armita
    United States United States
    The view is magnificent, the photos don't do enough justice. The night sky is magical from the balcony. The owners, Ella and Ricardo are absolutely lovely. They were very welcoming, they made us feel at home. The place is very clean, and have all...
  • Bhavya
    India India
    Breakfast for veg was ok.not much to be expeted. Location is good.
  • Meeyoung
    United States United States
    Great location and really enjoyed the stay and hospitality. Check-in/out process was a breeze. The room was comfortable and very nicely decorated; the view from the balcony was also nice. Enjoyed quality of food and personal touch of the...
  • Zizo
    South Africa South Africa
    Thank you so much Ella and Ricardo for hosting in you lovely home. Everything was exceptional and we really appreciated that you waited for us and allowed us to check in a bit later. You made us feel so special. The breakfast was out of this...
  • Hannabuss
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely guest House perfect position large bedroom with wonderful views perfect swimming pool great breakfast lovely hosts
  • Abdullah
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Nice place, Amazing view very nice hospitality If i ever will come again to knynsa i will not hesitate to come back here again Best regards Ricardo&Ella.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ella & Rikardo are totally committed to their guests satisfaction. Our room was fantastic, thanks so much! Knysna is heaven!
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was very accessible from the main road, and after a slight incline up the mountain, the view opened up and was spectacular. Easy drive to the local town, which has all the amenities one might require. Once inside the owners were...
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location and views were perfect and amazing. Ricardo and Ella are amazing, warm, helpful and friendly hosts. The room was very spacious for the two of us and comfortable and so were all the facilities in the room. We also thoroughly enjoyed...

Managed by Ricardo & Ella

Company review score: 10Based on 123 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Hello! We are Ricardo & Ella. We're a Dutch couple with a passion for hospitality. We love to offer our guests the luxury and rest they deserve. Maybe we will see you soon in our little piece of Paradise!

Property info

Boasting a magnificent view over the Knysna Lagoon and the iconic Knysna Heads. Away from the busy Knysna Central, yet still only a stone's throw away. Equipped with spacious and luxurious rooms with their own private terrace with stunning views. Our outdoor swimming pool provides relaxation and serenity while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Neighborhood info

Situated right between our favourite attractions in Knysna: towards town we have the Knysna Waterfront, Featherbed Experience and Thesen Islands. The other way we have the serene Brenton On Sea and Buffels Bay for your leisurely desires. Furthermore are we located closely to 3 major golf courses in Knysna: The Knysna Golf Course, Simola and Pezula.

Languages Spoken

English,Dutch

Area info

House rules

Guest House The Lazy Lion takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Guest House The Lazy Lion 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.