Leisure Isle Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Interior
Sundeck
Interior
Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, sea views
Deluxe Suite, Lagoon View | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
The current price is AU$319
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Room options

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Junior Suite, Lagoon View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Designer toiletries
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, Lagoon View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Designer toiletries
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, Garden View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, Garden View (1st Floor)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Suite, Lagoon View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Designer toiletries
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse (Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
87 Bayswater Drive, Leisure Isle, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • Leisure Isle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pezula Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Knysna Quays - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 30 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Bridge Brewing Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Washed - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪East Head Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bosun's Pub & Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Leisure Isle Lodge

Upscale guest house by the ocean
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Leisure Isle Lodge. This guest house is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, kayaking and rowing. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment or a manicure/pedicure at Skin Renewal, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Daniela's, offers lunch, dinner and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Leisure Isle Lodge offer perks, such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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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) during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Daniela's

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 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 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 11 are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550 per person (one way)

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

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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

Leisure Isle Lodge Knysna
Leisure Isle Knysna
Leisure Isle
Leisure Isle Hotel Knysna
Leisure Isle Lodge Knysna
Leisure Isle Lodge Guesthouse
Leisure Isle Lodge Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does Leisure Isle Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Leisure Isle Lodge?

As of 18 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leisure Isle Lodge on 2 July 2025 start from AU$319.22, 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 Leisure Isle Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Leisure Isle Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Leisure Isle Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Leisure Isle Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Leisure Isle Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 550 per person applies.

Where is Leisure Isle Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Knysna guesthouse is steps away from Leisure Isle, Bollard Bay and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Knysna Lagoon and Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Leisure Isle Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately not as expected. Needs a lot of work done. Not maintained and very porely managed. Well below expectations considering the price. Staff is sitting around on the cell phones or playing games on computers during working hours in the hotel lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic place

Vue-confort-sérénité
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a beautiful position. We were upgraded to a room with a beautiful room overlooking the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Holiday Spot

Very comfortably appointed lodging on beautiful small island in the lagoon. The island, accessible by causeway, is densely populated with beautiful houses, many featuring lovely gardens and the lodge is good spot from which to explore. Room decor was comfortable, but slightly dated. Common areas are very comfortable and have good views of the lagoon. Staff is friendly and helpful. The lodge's restaurant is quite good. Takes about 15 minutes to get other dining options in Knysna. Easy spot from which to go visit The Heads.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour agréable

Chambre et salon joliment décoré Literie confortable Bon emplacement avec la vue sur la lagune Salle de bain un peu vieillotte Très bons conseils donnés par Cher sur les activités dans la région

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Staff & service
Font payer une seconde fois la taxe de tourisme déjà incluse dans le tarif tout compris. erreurs toujours en leur faveur dans notes de restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolle Lage, gemütliche Zimmer

Zimmer sind groß und gut ausgestattet. Personal sehr freundlich. Kayaks werden kostenlos gestellt. Tolles Frühstück.