Knysna Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Knysna Quays
Knysna Quays which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and sailing
Knysna Quays showing a coastal town, sailing and a bay or harbour
Knysna Quays
Knysna Quays

Popular places to visit

Knysna Quays

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 Quays
Knysna

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.

Buffalo Bay Beach
Knysna showing mountains, landscape views and general coastal views

Knysna Lagoon

Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.

Knysna Lagoon
Brenton Beach

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.

Brenton Beach
Knysna featuring landscape views, mist or fog and rugged coastline

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.

Eastern Head View Point
Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

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.

Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

Activities

Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise with Light Dinner and Wine

Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise with Light Dinner and Wine

AU$156
per adult
Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise with Light Dinner and Wine
Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise

Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise

AU$43
per adult
Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise
knysna lagoon fishing charter

knysna lagoon fishing charter

AU$139
per adult
knysna lagoon fishing charter
Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting

Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting

AU$64
per adult
Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting
Knysna Kayak Hire

Knysna Kayak Hire

AU$21
per adult
Knysna Kayak Hire
Picture 7 for Activity Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

AU$43
per adult
Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise
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Our pick of the best Knysna Central Hotel Deals

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

3.5 out of 5
Waterfront Drive, Knysna, Western Cape
The price is AU$134 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$134
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (322 reviews)
"We stayed for two nights in a room with a view over the harbour. The room felt a bit dated and the walls quite thin (so much so we got a call from reception asking us to turn our tv volume down as next door found it too loud - this was before 10pm). Reasonable breakfast options. We ate dinner at ..."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
16 Gray Street, Knysna, Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$102 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$102
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
Very Good
"Our stay was very good!"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Laguna Grove

Laguna Grove

3 out of 5
Remembrance Avenue, Knysna, Western Cape
The price is AU$249 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$249
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf apartment in Knysna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Popular attractions Featherbed Boat Cruises and Knysna Quays are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
Beautiful waterfront apartment.
"Great central place to stay with amazing views. Everything we needed was there. Swimming and fishing in front of our apartment was so much fun and the water was amazing. We will definitely be back x"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Laguna Grove
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
27 Baron's View Estate, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
The price is AU$185 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$185
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions St Peters Anglican Church and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem! My husband and I truly enjoyed this venue for our last few days in Plettenburg Baii! The venue is absolutely beautiful but I can say that this place wouldn’t be as beautiful as it was without the great staff. The service given was superb and it truly felt like home ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2025

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Pezula Nature Retreat

Pezula Nature Retreat

Lagoonview Drive, Sparrebosch, Eastern Head, Knysna, Western Cape
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail and Knysna ...
9/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
"We had a fantastic time at Pezula Nature Retreat. The staff were exceptional! The sevice was top notch! We plan to come back as we gad a fantastic experience!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

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Pezula Nature Retreat
The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel

5 out of 5
40 Church Street, Garden Route, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions St Peters Anglican Church and Old ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (147 reviews)
Beautiful views and great service.
"Wish we had been able to stay another night as we loved this place so much. It's in such a beautiful spot with spectacular views over the bay. Reception staff were all so friendly and welcoming and we had a fantastic dinner in the on-site restaurant that night with great customer service too. Worth ..."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

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The Plettenberg Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Knysna Central

Knysna Quays

Waterfront

Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.

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Thesen Island

If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Thesen Island
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Paradise

5/5(1 area review)

Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

Paradise
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Rexford

While Rexford isn't home to many top sights, Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rexford
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Belvidere

Travellers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Belvidere

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