St. James of Knysna

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at St. James of Knysna

Located on a 3 acre estate, this property offers luxury rooms with lagoon views, 2 swimming pools and a landscaped garden. It is 15 minutes’ drive from nearest Golf Club. St. James of Knysna offers rooms and suites fitted with deluxe bedding and furniture. Room amenities include Smart TV with Netflix, minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Bathrobes and international adaptors are provided for all rooms. Breakfast is served in the morning and Bar Menu is also avaliable during the day and evening. Guests can enjoy a complimentary lagoon cruise on The Boat. Located on Knysna Lagoon, St. James of Knysna is a few minutes’ drive from the fishing, yachting and scuba diving activities nearby. Putting Green and Gym on site Complimentary Shuttle service to The Knysna Waterfront

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Immaculate property. Huge rooms with large living space. Fabulous staff that work together to do everything they can to make you feel at home.”
Manayer
Kuwait Kuwait
“Perfect location , clean hotel , very friendly and helpful staff , delicious breakfast, even the light options for dinner are delicious and they would cook anything we wanted just to make us happy , i love this hotel it's so cozy and beautiful.”
Arista
South Africa South Africa
“Stunning Hotel with a great view , very spacious rooms and a good breakfast”
Catherine
Ireland Ireland
“The staff were wonderful and helpful. Our room was recently renovated. Breakfast was excellent. I would return in a heartbeat. The hotel offered a free taxi from the hotel to the waterfront which made one feel very safe. Also there was a lovely...”
Tracey
Netherlands Netherlands
“We arrived after dark and were greeted by Elijah, who couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming and set the tone for our stay. After a great night's sleep, we enjoyed a fantastic breakfast, taking in the incredible view and then a boat trip...”
Gordon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious, excellent service, great views and spotless. Highly recommended”
Chantal
South Africa South Africa
“The views are exceptional. The room was amazing, attention to detail was fantastic. Very comfortable bed and room amenities were first class. Staff really attentive and very helpful”
Bruce
Germany Germany
“Very nice, large room with a view of the water and a private balcony. Excellent breakfast and helpful personnel. Easy to get into town (we had our own rental car), and easy to park. We prefer this area to staying up on the hill overlooking...”
James
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautiful property and views over the lake. Amazing staff. Enjoyed the complementary boat ride. Really good breakfast. Nice pool area. We had a lovely view of the lake from our room. Perfect stay.”
Stuart
Jersey Jersey
“Fantastic location. Quiet location on the lagoon front”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.