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Blackwaters River Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverfront guesthouse with golf course and free breakfast

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Luxury Suite
Classic Suite | Terrace/patio
Luxury Suite | In-room business centre
Blackwaters River Lodge sits along the riverbank with a complimentary breakfast buffet and golf course. Guests can hike, bike, or canoe. Families enjoy the garden playground, while the Earth and Fire restaurant serves all meals. The outdoor pool has sun loungers.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
N2 Highway between Knysna and Sedgefield, opposite the Buffalo Bay turn-off, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Knysna Quays - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Brenton Beach - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Buffalo Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Muse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Butterfly Blu Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Blackwaters River Lodge

Upscale guest house by the river
A free breakfast buffet, a golf course and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Blackwaters River Lodge. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails, volleyball and rowing/canoeing at this guest house. The on-site restaurant, Earth and Fire, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • 20 bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Earth and Fire

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 20 private bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in fee: ZAR 150.00 for check-in after 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 750.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 500 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550.00 per person
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 150.00 for check-in after 7 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 750.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Blackwaters River Lodge Knysna
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Frequently asked questions

Does Blackwaters River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Blackwaters River Lodge?

As of 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blackwaters River Lodge on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$178.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Blackwaters River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blackwaters River Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blackwaters River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Blackwaters River Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 750.00 (subject to availability).

Does Blackwaters River Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 550.00 per person applies.

Where is Blackwaters River Lodge located?

Situated in Knysna, this golf guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve. Garden Route National Park and Knysna Lagoon are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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