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Knysna Quays
Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route.
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
Brenton Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Buffalo Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buffalo Bay Beach during your trip to Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Eastern Head View Point
Enjoy spectacular views over the brilliantly blue Knysna Lagoon and the sheltering sandstone bluffs, and watch waves crash into the rocks at this cliff-top lookout.
Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
See some of the Western Cape’s wonderful wildlife in a coastal nature reserve that combines the flora and fauna of both the ocean and the land.
Activities
Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting
Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser
Our pick of the best Waterfront Hotel Deals
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Good
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
We loved our stay at this property. The views were amazing and the room was beautiful. We had dinner at the restaurant both night we were there and the food was fantastic. The welcome drink was delicious. If it had been on the menu we would have had several. The only complaint I have would be the ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Bayview Hotel
Fabulous hotel, super helpful staff.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Great stay! Go to
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Very comfortable rooms. Nice variety of foods available for breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Pezula Nature Retreat
Good
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
Knysna Central
While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
Thesen Island
If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Paradise
Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
Rexford
While Rexford isn't home to many top sights, Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belvidere
Travellers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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- Bitou Hotels
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- Wilderness Beach Hotels
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- Phantom Acres Hotels
- Brenton-On-Sea Hotels
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- Sedgefield Hotels
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- Belvidere Hotels
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- Hunter's Home Hotels
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- Spa Hotels in Plettenberg Bay
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Rheenendal
- Cottages in Knysna
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- Lodges in Knysna
- Chalets in Knysna
- Resort in Knysna
- Holiday Homes in Sedgefield
- Country House in Greater Plettenberg Bay
- B&B in Plettenberg Bay
- Castles in Noetzie
- Apartments in Buffalo Bay
- Lodges in Phantom Acres
- Hunter's Home Holidays
- Goose Valley Golf Club
- Terblans Nature Walk
- Garden of Eden
- Leisure Isle
- Wild Oats Community Farmers Market
- Wilderness National Park
- Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
- Arch Rock Beach
- Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Plettenberg Bay Beach
- Simola Golf Course
- Plett Puzzle Park
- Plettenberg Bay Holidays
- Knysna Holidays
- Acrobranch Wildwoods
- Buffalo Bay Beach
- Sedgefield Beach
- Visit Nature's Valley
- Visit Harkerville
- Visit Plettenberg Bay
- Visit Uniondale
- Visit Duiwerivier
- Visit Brenton-on-Sea
- Visit Knysna
- Visit Robberg Beach
- Visit Sedgefield
- Visit Victoria Bay
- Visit Hunter's Home
