About this property

Beachfront Living: Knysna Houseboats in Knysna offers a private beach area and beachfront location. Guests can relax on the sun terrace and enjoy stunning lake, mountain, and river views. Comfortable Amenities: Each boat features a kitchenette, private bathroom, and barbecue area. Additional amenities include a dining table, outdoor dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances. Convenient Facilities: The property provides a minimarket, housekeeping service, outdoor seating area, hairdresser/beautician, family rooms, full-day security, and luggage storage. Free on-site parking is available. Nearby Attractions: Located 20 mi from Plettenberg Bay Airport, Knysna Houseboats is close to Simola Golf and Country Estate, Knysna Heads, and Knysna Forest. Water sports are popular in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
2 full beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 full beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 full beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 full beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 full beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 full beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 full beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nils
    South Africa South Africa
    It was a great experience. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
  • Arno
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff were amazing, friendly and incredibly helpful. Special thanks to Mario for being such a friendly guy. Being allowed to take the boat out on your own and to make your own way around the knysna river was a lot of fun.
  • Christine
    South Africa South Africa
    Great experience and lovely way to explore the Lagoon.
  • Amanda
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the boats, although some maintenance is required. Very comfortable sleeping accommodations Good kitchen facilities

Area info

Amenities of Knysna Houseboats

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Fold-up bed

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Radio

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Hair/Beauty salon

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules

Knysna Houseboats takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 11:00 and 12:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 1,200 is required on arrival. That's about $68. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Knysna Houseboats 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.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Knysna Houseboats