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Bamboo, The Guest House

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and seasonal outdoor pool

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Family Suite | Outdoor pool
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Honeymoon Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Honeymoon Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Outdoor pool

Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
9 Bolton Street, Hunters Home, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Bridge Brewing Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪White Washed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪East Head Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bosun's Pub & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bamboo, The Guest House

Guest house next to a golf course
At Bamboo, The Guest House, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this guest house. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and beach towels
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Furnished balconies or patios and wardrobes/cupboards
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Thai

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 50 per pet, per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: ZAR 50 per pet, per stay

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Bamboo Guest House
Bamboo Guest House Knysna
Bamboo Knysna
Bamboo The Guest House
Bamboo Guest House Guesthouse Knysna
Bamboo, The Guest House Knysna
Bamboo, The Guest House Guesthouse
Bamboo, The Guest House Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does Bamboo, The Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Bamboo, The Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of ZAR 50 per pet, per stay.

How much is parking at Bamboo, The Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bamboo, The Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bamboo, The Guest House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Bamboo, The Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bamboo, The Guest House located?

Situated in Knysna, this golf guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Knysna Golf Club. Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail and Knysna Lagoon are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Bamboo, The Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amed

Quite safe nature
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Relaxing and in a quiet area. No a/c but was comfortable sleeping at night. Great breakfast and Henry was more than kind. Thai massage on site at great price. Cool vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich

Danke an Henry für eine tolle Zeit in seiner wunderschönen Anlage unter tropischen Pflanzen und seine Hilfe in Not
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Mags, N Ireland

Quirky guesthouse with it’s own distinct personality. Very welcoming & complimentary shuttlebus to & from Knysna centre was a definite bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Bamboo
Once again, a lovely stay and stunning venue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Bamboo
It is a stunning venue. Each room hidden in tress. Simlpy lovely, and staff extremely friendly and accomodating.

10/10 Excellent

nir

Excellent place in Knysana
The place is very nice, very big and comfortable. nice kitchen and shower. At the lobby you can feel like at home. They arrange a shutlle to a good restaurant at the evening. breakfast very good. The staff and the owner was amazing. It was excellent.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Staff was extremely friendly and helpful - even making a special salad for us one evening. The layout and decor is extremely funky and cool
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thamandrie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Zimmer mitten im Bambus-Wald
Die Leute ware super nett und standen mit Empfehlungen zur Seite (Restaurants und Märkte). Das Zimmer war riesig und sehr komfortabel eingerichtet.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael

Lovely and exotic family-owned business
The room was roomy and lovely, and a private terrasse provided us with a beautifyl spot for our morning coffee. The layout of the guesthouse is charming and enhanced our feeling of vacation. The family-feel at the guesthouse is wonderful, and made us feel very welcome. They took care of reserving activities for us without issues. The only downsides: no wifi apart from the main room, and the pool wasn't really in a usable state for the duration of our stay. All in all, good value for the money, and we would go again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Daniel

One of a kind!
After a little bit of a rough start, but with fast and adequate response from the management, we had a great stay among the magical gardens of Bamboo Guest House. The breakfast was very satisfying. The place can be a bit rough, but its the ambiance that makes it special.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Amazing little hideaway in a beautiful garden. Staff very friendly and helpful. The only things is, absolutely the poorest wifi i have ever experienced anywhere in any guesthouse, you can't connect unless you stand by the reception.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bernhard

A very unique place. Staff very friendly. Matrasses a little saggy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Daniel, Copenhagen

Great if you are the relaxed traveler
Has It's own charm but don't expect the service level of "real" hotels
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the money
Not a very nice place. Kind or unorganized. WiFi did not work. Room full of insects, even a frog. Room smelled from damp. Towels smelled from damp. Far away from everything.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Roland, Uppsala

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Annorlunda
Lite avsides hotell, men en rolig upplevelse.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sebastian, Stockholm

Amazing place
Beautiful hidden hotel that reminded a lot like these cozy bungalows in the islands of Thailand. The entire place is like in the jungle and everything is well thought out with the design, art and relaxed atmosphere. We had a room which was really big and even had a private pool. The staff/owners where really friendly and helpful people. Good breakfast. Good Wifi. Free parking.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rene, oklahoma

Beautiful forest feel
Lovely stay, wonderful staff, excellent breakfast!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

sunseekers, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff but tired facilities
Lovely staff who couldn't do enough for you. The hotel is in need of a refresh: tired room, poor shower (no bath), pool was small and had patches of fibreglass showing. Lots of Mosquitos attracted by the lovely gardens- but no screens on windows or doors and no ac!