What's it like in Waterfront?

Waterfront is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and shopping. Be sure to check out Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront as part of your Waterfront travel plans.

How many hotels will I find in the Waterfront area?

When you want to find places to stay in Knysna, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodations in Waterfront.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Waterfront.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Waterfront?

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What is there to do around this Knysna neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Waterfront with a visit to Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park. Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Waterfront include Featherbed Boat Cruises, Thesen Island, and Pledge Nature Reserve. When you're sightseeing in Knysna, Friday Market and Featherbed Nature Reserve are also worth a stop.

Top Waterfront Hotels

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"Amazing get away, peaceful and tranquil. Can feel you in the wildlife with the creatures, monkeys around in the bushes, will definitely be back "

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

"Very good staff & location "

AED 1,160 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

"The hosts were incredibly kind and willing to accommodate us. The area was quiet and surrounded by nature. You fall asleep to the sound of frogs croaking in the distance and wake up to bird-song. The cabin is very clean and well taken care of and had everything we needed. We ordered the extra breakfast, and it was enough food to last us our whole stay! I couldn't be happier. If we ever visit Knysna again, there is no other place we would rather stay. It was truly a magical, rejuvenating...

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

"We stayed here 3 times now the place is simply great rooms are great and clean breakfast is super and Sedgefield is such a nice place to stay Knysna on one side of you and Wilderness and George on the other side Defo stay again here"

AED 420 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

AED 353 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Feb - 12 Feb

AED 238 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jan - 28 Jan

"Absolutely wonderful. Spectacular setting, family friendly and hospitality beyond any expectations. Highly recommended."

"The dog, Reacher, is super friendly. Water is only rain water so must be used sparingly. The little space is great for a short stay but would be cramped for extended periods. Beautiful garden with little pond right on your doorstep, but careful of wasps. "

AED 221 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

"Beautiful and quiet with friendly service. "

AED 516 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

"Breakfast not Halaal friendly "

AED 762 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

"This is a great place for kids as there are plenty of activities for them to keep themselves busy with."

AED 361 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

"Amazing views, comfortable rooms, good food"

AED 853 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

"Beautiful garden."

AED 728 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

"Beautiful property and great food"

AED 273 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

"This is an amazing facility. Very well maintained and located. Very well run, great food and excellent staff"

AED 595 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

"Fabulous , great service, very generous, very nice owner and stuff . Amazing view from the penthouse suite."

AED 1,107 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

"This must be the best place to stay in Knysna. I agonized about whether to stay here or closer in town and I definitely made the right choice. Everyone in ZA seems nice but the St James is beyond nice. It really is lovely to come back to a place where people go above and beyond. Great breakfast overlooking the water without the crowd. Nice place to have a cocktail after dinner. Huge room with great views. Private, safe parking area. I never even used the beautiful boat which other guests took...

AED 1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

"Great stay. We had a normal room and unfortunately it does not have lagoon view.. Great place as base to explore the garden route "

AED 250 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

"Lovely stay, very good staff, excellent service"

AED 306 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

"The place is very nice pity we were there for 1 night, we are going back soon for the weekend this time. the kids enjoyed the pool table"

AED 218 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Feb - 18 Feb

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Where to stay in Waterfront

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Knysna Central

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Knysna Central, Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.

Recent reviews of Waterfront hotels

5/5 Excellent

Great weekend

"This was our third stay. Again, did not disappoint. Ideally situated for restaurants, if you don’t want to eat there, which is excellent. Very relaxing stay with a lovely terrace "

A verified traveler stayed at The Lofts Boutique Hotel

Posted 2 days ago

5/5 Excellent

A verified traveler stayed at St James of Knysna

Posted 6 days ago

5/5 Excellent

A MAZE ING

"We booked Roseroc for one night at the last minute based on reviews and we were NOT disappointed. Kevin, our genial host is a mine of information. He suggested a great restaurant you could walk to although we drove and other interesting things to do.The breakfast was fantastic. We recommend the "Roseroc" poached egg. I will try to recreate this at home. We would not hesitate to recommend Roseroc. I'm not sure quite how my wife found this little gem nestled away but she must be amazing too."

A verified traveler stayed at Roseroc Boutique Guest House

Posted 11 days ago

3/5 Okay

Disappointing stay, not value for money :(

"The stay was disappointing for a 4-star hotel and felt overpriced for the value and service you get. The sharp mildew smell from the kitchenette basin table top in the bedroom amd the closet behind the shower was unbearable. It seems the aircon also leaks onto the wood. The front door handle was loose as if broken before, which made us uneasy with the intense website warning of potential trespassers. Security at the entrance gate was very friendly, but didn't once scan/record a driver's/car license. Alot of the lady staff have attitude and should go on a friendliness / hospitality etiquette course. "

A verified traveler stayed at Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Posted 2 weeks ago

4/5 Good

Nice new hotel

"Loved the location, modern design and beautiful view from the elevated pool terrace. Standard room was nicely decorated, neat and functional but it was very very tiny with no space to move by the bed and no space for a chair and the patio was internal with no view. This was a bit disappointing for the money. Suites looked wonderful though if your budget can stretch to that."

A verified traveler stayed at Plett Quarter Hotel

Posted 3 weeks ago

5/5 Excellent

Getaway stay

"Stayed here for a wedding. Our room had an enclosed patio but it opened into a corner during a large street celebration which was quite loud. I would have preferred almost any other room in the hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful and called me when I had left a few things behind. "

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Teniqua Treetops

Teniqua Treetops

Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

Forest Edge

Forest Edge

Pelican Lodge

Pelican Lodge

The Gull

The Gull

Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

Portland Manor

Portland Manor

Woodlands Self Catering, Knysna

Woodlands Self Catering, Knysna

Blackwaters River Lodge

Blackwaters River Lodge

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Gooderson Knysna Chalets

Gooderson Knysna Chalets

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Narnia Guest house

Narnia Guest house

Belvidere Manor

Belvidere Manor

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Kanonkop Guest House

Kanonkop Guest House

St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna

Overmeer Guest House

Overmeer Guest House

On The Estuary

On The Estuary

Salt River Lodge

Salt River Lodge

Where to stay in Waterfront

Where to stay in Waterfront

Knysna Central

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Recent reviews of Waterfront hotels

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