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18 Handel Street, Westhill, 6570 Knysna, South Africa

#72 of 86 B&Bs and inns in Knysna

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 59 B&B reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    10
    Yellow wood Lodge was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Anna, our host, was so warm and welcoming! The lodge was spotless. Comfortable room and great breakfast included.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    10
    It was a beautiful day, hosts were lovely and the place is very well situated. Lovely stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was delicious, really well served, had a variety of options and was willing to accommodate a gluten-free requirement. The garden is lovely, filled with beautiful flowers and full of nature and the soft sounds of birds. It was very peaceful and so close to the main mall. The hosts were super accommodating and very helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    8.0
    I really loved the host, location and just staying there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    the rooms needs a fridge and air conditioner

    breakfast was always on point and on time. the host is very very loving, we felt like we are just home with family, they were good grandparents to us, when you need some information they will assist very fast. and they had a great hot water system

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast can be improved .. .

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    10
    We were very well received and we felt at home! We love
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We took the room overlooking the lake. Very spacious and comfortable

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts were very welcoming and nice! The location of the lodge is very central.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    10
    Very comfortable stay with such accommodating hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We spent the weekend here for the Knysna Forest Marathon. The accommodation was perfectly located for the race pack collection and finish of the race

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2023

    8.0
    Easy to find and a comfortable stop on a longer journey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom could be a little more modern.

    Switched to a larger room on arrival which had good views. Good location for nearby harbour restaurants and excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2023

    8.0
    It was quite a bit more expensive than the last time we stayed there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good breakfast

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    10
    Clean, comfortable and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Attractive, spacious room in pretty gardens. Ernest was very welcoming. It is an easy walk to shops, restaurants and the island during the day.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2023

    8.0
    a very nice stay in Knysna
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    our host- Ana

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2023

    10
    The most memorable trip and meeting Ana left a feeling hope .THIS is Priceless
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They meeting our expectations far and above..

    Everything... The Hosts and how she took care too attention to Detail.Their calm way and spirit of making us feel welcome, it was not complicated and it just felt very relaxed. We so appreciated everything.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2023

    10
    Friendly, lovely experience, great pool, worth the stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great service, friendly staff and host. Lovely area with nature, well kept gardens, and stunning fauna. Nice for bird watchers.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2023

    9.0
    it was lovely, would love to stay again. Gorgeous setting and breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower, the curtain space too small. Small roof leak at the foot of the bed.

    walkable to town and water front. Quiet spot. very helpful staff

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2023

    10
    Comfortable stay in charming lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One minor improvement is to provide an iron as none was available when we requested one. Although the owner said they usually have an ironing service, I think an iron should be made available at anytime, for guest's use. No one likes a creased shirt.

    The lodge is nestled in very well maintained gardens, filled with flowers and nice trees. Most rooms come with a balcony which is perfect to relax. The owners were very welcoming and a fascinating couple. The pool, although small, is perfect to wind down after a hiking day. The breakfast was very good and served on a beautiful deck, outside where we could hear birds. A very nice stay in a clean, welcoming and comfortable lodge, very close to town.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2022

    9.0
    thoroughly enjoyed our stay staff and hosts were lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 20 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    was close to all facilities and had parking

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would suggest that you notify people inadvance that there are no microwaves and irons in the rooms.

    The quietness and the atmosphere of the place. The fact that it is central to all amenities. Loved the pool and spacious rooms and the staff was very welcoming

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Get constantly kicked out of the house's WiFi, which is a bit annoying when you are just planning your next few days.

    Anna and her husband are very friendly and made sure we had a good time during our stay.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was inside the house and the stairs to our room were too steep, one wrong step you'd break a neck, lol. Wish I'd known before booking about the stairs, just imagine if I had brought an elderly person. I also didn't like their hot water system, while in the shower the water became cold and hot again. I never think of traveling with an iron because I know every lodge have a laundry room or service, this one does have but they said they can't help us with an iron because of too much laundry they have. Was so disappointing.

    Beautiful and very neat Lodge. The lady of the house was just too sweet.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no iron in the room and not allowed to iron on there, no microwave

    Rooms where big enough and neat, the yard it's so nice and beautiful

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2022

    8.0
    Pretty old building, beautiful antiques, pleasurable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Group's rooms not allocated despite rooming list which was sent through ahead of time. Some room kettles very old which should be an easy and cheap fix?

    Location is superb and serving breakfast on the patio overlooking the pretty garden very special. Parking convenient and secure.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Anna and Eric were so lovely and nothing was too much trouble. The house and views are beautiful and it’s in an excellent location.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2022

    10
    We had a lovely, peaceful stay in a beautiful old house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The Guesthouse is in a beautiful house that was carefully restored and furnished by the host/owner. We had a lovely breakfast, received excellent hospitality. This was really value for money and I highly recommend Yellowwood Lodge.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner was really lovely, the place was very nice and central

    Stayed in March 2022

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