Guest House The Lazy Lion

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Guest House The Lazy Lion
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

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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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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.”
  • Man
    China China
    “good location, we enjoyed quite a lot during our stay. Ricardo &Ella are best, they're like old friends, made the stay more funny and comfortable. BTW, the breakfast superb, miss everything already...”
  • Leonard
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location, parking, view, facilities all over, cleanliness, great hosting, patio, pool, breakfast, friendliness from both hosts and staff, reception and welcoming on arrival, and many more :)”
  • Detlef
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    “Great room and very friendly hosts. The room had a wonderful view. The room was furnished with great attention to detail. We couldn't imagine how it could be any better. The breakfast was also very tasty. Thank you Ella and Ricardo and to your...”
  • Flying
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything, staff, setting, view., atmosphere, breakfast, comfort, relaxing, and above all friendliness of owners”
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic accommodation - far exceeded our expectations. Ricardo and Ella are exceptional hosts, very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was superb - with homemade muesli - delicious.”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hosts made us so welcome and gave us lots of information on places to visit. Breakfast was amazing with beautiful dishes to try each morning View from balcony was beautiful”

Managed by Ricardo & Ella

Company review score: 10Based on 112 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. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
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.