Curated luxury hotels in South Africa

Two of Knysna's most well-known hospitality brands, The Knysna Log-Inn Hotel and Graywood Hotel, have merged.

Going forward the two hotels will be run as a single property utilizing a centralized, online booking system. This union will now offer guests 106 multiple room types, 49 Standard and 57 Luxury rooms all the while still delivering high quality guest service. Both hotels are fully Covid-19 compliant with all staff being vaccinated and strict safety protocols in place.

The Knysna Log-Inn embodies an “indigenous” concept that combines the character and spirit of the surrounding forests with Knysna’s romantic wood cutting history and elephants. The spectacular lobby with its yellowwood trunks and amazing 9.8 ft stained glass windows brings a calm and relaxing ambiance to the weary traveler.

The Graywood Wing is across the road from the Log-Inn Hotel. In keeping with the character and spirit of the surrounding indigenous Knysna forest the hotel enjoys beautiful woodwork throughout. The wood is complimented by courtyard gardens which feature a sparkling swimming pool suspended in a wooden sundeck.

An extensive collection of original railway and steam train memorabilia recall a bygone era, while our selection of historic photographs gives you deeper insight into Knysna’s locomotive past. Relax in the comfort of your room, refresh with a dip in the pool or sit back on the sun deck and surrounding gardens with a drink.

The Hotel is centrally located in the heart of Knysna, the ideal base to stay while exploring Knysna and the Garden Route. Within easy walking distance, just 1148 feet, from the Knysna Waterfront shopping complex with a multitude of interesting shops, great restaurants, tourist attractions, boats, ferries and yachts.

Knysna- Paradise by the Lagoon is located in Knysna, just 5.1 miles from Simola Golf and Country Estate and 5.4 miles from Knysna Forest. With free private parking, the property is 3.6 miles from Knysna the Heads and 4.2 miles from Pezula Golf Club. Lakes Area National Park is 24 miles from the chalet and Pledge Nature Reserve is 1.6 miles away.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom chalet features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Goose Valley Golf Club is 21 miles from the chalet, while Robberg Nature Reserve is 22 miles from the property. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 18 miles away.

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Knysna - Somerschoon Tulip Retreat in Knysna offers a spacious chalet with one bedroom and a living room. The property includes a terrace and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay.

<h2>Modern Amenities</h2>

The chalet features a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, oven, toaster, and electric kettle. Guests can enjoy an outdoor dining area and a sofa bed for relaxation.

<h2>Convenient Location</h2>

Located 18 mi from Plettenberg Bay Airport, the chalet is close to attractions such as Knysna Heads (3.7 mi), Pezula Golf Club (4.3 mi), and Knysna Forest (5.6 mi). Water sports are available in the surrounding area.

Knysna - Waterside magic is located in Knysna, just 3.6 miles from Knysna the Heads and 4.2 miles from Pezula Golf Club. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Simola Golf and Country Estate is 5.1 miles away and Knysna Forest is 5.4 miles from the chalet.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom chalet provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool at the chalet.

Goose Valley Golf Club is 21 miles from Knysna - Waterside magic, while Robberg Nature Reserve is 22 miles away. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 18 miles from the property.

This former power station is located in Knysna and offers sunny suites with an iPod docking station and views of the Knysna Lagoon. The spacious sun deck comes with an outdoor pool.

The rooms at Turbine Hotel & Spa are elegantly decorated with light fabrics and parquet floors. The suites have a satellite LCD TV and extra long beds.

A full English breakfast is available each morning at the Turbine Hotel. For light meals and drinks, there is a tapas bar and a fully stocked wine cellar.

Guests of this hotel can undergo a hot-stone massage or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, which faces the lagoon. The sun deck offers a calm spot to read a book or magazine.

The 24-hour reception staff can arrange babysitting and shuttles to George Airport, 40 mi away. Lagoon and sea cruises can be arranged as well.

Offering a garden, Pear Tree Cottage offers accommodations in Stormsrivier. The chalet features both Wifi and private parking free of charge. The property features barbecue facilities and parking on-site.

Featuring a terrace with mountain views, this chalet also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Bloukrans Bridge is 14 miles from Pear Tree Cottage, while Fynbos Golf and Country Estate is 27 miles from the property. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 42 miles away.

This intimate property is located within the Garden Route, 6.2 mi from Plettenberg Bay and 15 mi from Knysna. It offers elegant, thatched-roofed suites and non-thatched rooms and free WiFi is available throughout.

Each individually decorated, air-conditioned suite and room at Hunter's Country House features tea/coffee facilities, a mini-bar and certain suites feature a fireplace. Some also have their own private terrace with a pool and garden.

Guests can enjoy a glass of wine around the outdoor boma with couches and a fireplace. Breakfast is served in the conservatory, while light lunches and dinners are available by reservation in the dining room or outdoors on the lawn.

A large, outdoor swimming pool is on site, along with a childrens play area. Hunter's Country House also has a shared library with a fireplace.

Area activities include golfing, horse riding, boat trips, nature walks and swimming with seals. The Tenikwa Wild Cat Sanctuary, Monkeyland and Birds of Eden are all within 30 minutes’ drive.

Located in Knysna, Under Milkwood Resort is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Eastern Head View Point and Leisure Isle. This beach chalet is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Knysna Waterfront and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Drupkelders Hiking Trail.

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2>

The Cottage Pie Guest House in Plettenberg Bay offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, a TV, and free WiFi.

<h2>Exceptional Facilities</h2>

Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, and explore the lush garden. The property features a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating area.

<h2>Dining Experience</h2>

Breakfast options include continental, American, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, and vegetarian. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner with a variety of cuisines.

<h2>Prime Location</h2>

Located 2.5 mi from Plettenberg Bay Airport and steps from Robberg Beach, the guest house is near attractions such as Robberg Nature Reserve and Goose Valley Golf Club. Highly rated for beach access, excellent service, and convenient location.

Stoneridge farm is a recently renovated chalet in Plettenberg Bay where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. With sea views, this accommodation offers a balcony and a swimming pool. The chalet also features free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests.

The chalet provides guests with a terrace, pool views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge, and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle. At the chalet complex, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests at Stoneridge farm will be able to enjoy activities in and around Plettenberg Bay, like cycling and hiking. The chalet has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

Robberg Nature Reserve is 4.3 miles from the accommodation, while Goose Valley Golf Club is 7.9 miles from the property. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 0.6 miles away.

Located on a working Protea farm and offering views of the Tsitsikamma mountain range, Mountain Breeze Log Cabins features a children’s playground and barbecue facilities.

The wooden cottages and the Double Rooms offer a seating area, satellite TV and a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator. Each has a patio with mountain and garden views. Towels and Linen are provided.

Laundry and ironing services as well as shuttle services can be arranged for a fee.

Mountain Breeze Log Cabins is 9.3 mi from Stomsrivier Village.

Ben se Huis offers accommodations in Clanwilliam, 12 miles from Sevilla Rock Art Trail. This property offers a private pool and free private parking. Guests can use barbecue facilities.

The chalet is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and stovetop, and 1 bathroom. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clanwilliam, like cycling and hiking.

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat is located at the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains. It features a spa and wellness center, heated outdoor swimming pool and lush garden. Free WiFi is available.

The elegantly decorated, air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a seating area. Each room includes under-floor heating and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom has a bath, shower and bathrobe.

Bushmans Kloof serves breakfast daily and offers Cape Contemporary Cuisine and fresh organic products from the garden. The Wine Cellar features a variety of South African wines and guests can relax and enjoy a glass of wine in the bar.

The spa offers a selection of signature massages and beauty treatments. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities from hiking, canoeing, cycling and rock art excursions.

Cape Town is a 3 hours’ drive away.

Mountain-top resort surrounded by Savannah, Zuurberg provides panoramic views of Addo Elephant National Park. It features an outdoor pool and an array of outdoor activities.

Rooms at the Zuurberg Mountain Village combine safari-style with classic décor, offering natural furnishings. All rooms include a private patio and a panoramic deck and some have a deluxe bathroom.

Guests can enjoy a selection of traditional specialties and some international classics at the restaurant of the hotel.

Set within landscaped gardens, Zuurberg Mountain Village hotel also features a children’s playground.

Port Elizabeth and the Indian Ocean can be reached in one-hour drive. Free private parking is available on site.

Providing river views, Boskloof Swemgat in Clanwilliam features accommodations, a garden, and barbecue facilities. With lake views, this accommodation offers a patio. The chalet provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi.

All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in all units. At the chalet complex, every unit includes a private bathroom and bed linen.

There is a snack bar, and a mini-market is also available.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clanwilliam, like fishing and hiking. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling.

Clanwilliam Museum is 6.7 miles from Boskloof Swemgat, while Clanwilliam Golf Course is 7.8 miles away.

Located in Loerie, 33 mi from Port Elizabeth, Intle Game Lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the sea. Jeffreys Bay is 17 mi from the property. Free private parking is available on site.

The accommodations is fitted with a cable flat-screen TV. Some units feature a seating area and/or balcony. A mini-bar is also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Intle Game Lodge features free WiFi . Towels are available.

Intle Game Lodge also includes a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and and fully-serviced dining room. The property also offers packed lunches.

Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for horse riding. You can engage in various activities such as game drives, bush picnics, cycling trails, hiking trails, clay pigeon shooting or just relaxing at the rim flow pool.

St Francis Bay is 33 mi from Intle Game Lodge. Baywest Mall is 25 mi away.

When you stay at Yamu Lifestyle Resort in Cederberg, you'll be in the mountains, you'll be a short 9-minute drive from Clanwilliam Dam. This luxury resort is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cedar Mill Mall and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Clanwilliam Hospital.

Featuring a garden, Red Rooster provides accommodations in Barrydale. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the chalet's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom chalet features a TV and a kitchen with an oven and microwave. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with tiled floors and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

As an added convenience, the chalet offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.

Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve is 23 miles from Red Rooster, while Drostdy Museum is 29 miles from the property.

Less than 0.6 mi away from Dolphin Beach, The Mandyville Jeffreys Bay in Jeffreys Bay offers spacious rooms, barbecue facilities and free Wi-Fi access.

Each room is individually designed and provides you with a flat-screen TV, tea-and-coffee -making facilities and sliding doors, leading onto a balcony or a patio.

Breakfast is served every morning in the sun-lit dining room. A variety of restaurants and bars, serving local and international cuisine can be found within 0.9 mi from the property.

Guests can relax outside in the garden area, which also features a firepit or enjoy a barbecue while having a drink from the honesty bar. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge and a meeting room.

Jeffreys Bay city center is within walking distance from the hotel and Port Elizabeth Airport is about 54 mi away. Airport transfers can be arranged at an additional fee. The property offers free private parking.

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The Chicken Lodge - Charming Farm Cottage is located in Heidelberg, just 1.1 miles from Star Nation Art Studio and 12 miles from Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the chalet.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom chalet provides a satellite flat-screen TV and a kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Riversdale Golf club is 22 miles from The Chicken Lodge - Charming Farm Cottage. George Airport is 98 miles away.