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A pool with a view of a sunset over a body of water and distant mountains.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with a drink, and a view of the sea.
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and dense vegetation.
A dining area with tables set for two, potted plants, and a view of the sea.

1. The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel
Lookout Beach Precinct
Germany
Heike
$364 nightly
$419 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
The Plettenberg Hotel
A modern outdoor deck with wicker chairs and a glass balustrade overlooking a scenic landscape.
A modern living room with a view of the ocean, a kitchen with marble countertops, and a chandelier.
A hanging chair with cushions in a room with large windows overlooking the ocean at sunset.
An indoor swimming pool with a view of the sunset, a mosaic wall, and seating areas.

2. Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
Wilderness Beach
$303 nightly
$358 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
A coastal property with a large house, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean and town at dusk.
A coastal property with a large building, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a central seating area, and a view through the glass doors.
An outdoor dining area with wooden flooring and tables set for a meal, overlooking a scenic view of the ocean and mountains.

3. Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Plettenberg Bay
United Kingdom
Peter
$178 nightly
$205 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
A waterfront property with docked boats, a marina, and industrial buildings with chimneys.
A waterfront property with a modern building, a dock, and a swimming pool.
A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, outdoor seating, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of a body of water and hills.

4. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa
Thesen Island
$180 nightly
$207 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Turbine Hotel and Spa
A wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy beach with ocean views.
A spacious living room with a view of the ocean, furnished with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a white sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

5. Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Robberg Beach
United Kingdom
D
$129 nightly
$148 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
A spacious lounge area with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, a central tree, and a bar with shelves of bottles.
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a landscaped front yard with potted plants.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a mirror. There is a view of the outdoors through a glass door.
A hotel room with a large window offering a mountain view, a bed with a brown blanket, a desk with a chair, and a modern wall design.

6. The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
George
United States
Gordon
$174 nightly
$204 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
A balcony with a view of a calm lake, a dock with a boat, and a table with a bottle and glasses.
A room with a view of a lake, a wooden table with a decanter and two glasses of red wine, and a bed with a teal bedspread.
A large house with a swimming pool, a garden, and a pergola.
A large, multi-story hotel with a waterfront view, a dock with a boat, and a well-maintained lawn.

7. St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna
Knysna
United States
Lillian
$229 nightly
$264 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
St James of Knysna
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a desk, and a view of the garden through a glass door.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a collection of bookshelves.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A spacious room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining table with a tray of items, and a view of a swimming pool through large windows.

8. Hunter's Country House

Hunter's Country House
Plettenberg Bay
Germany
Kerem
$216 nightly
$255 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hunter's Country House
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building with a thatched roof.
A swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
A beach with footprints, a white umbrella, and a chair.
A buffet with various cheeses, fruits, and breads.

9. The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory
Central Beach Area
United Kingdom
LOUISE
$407 nightly
$467 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
The Old Rectory
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a large potted plant.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a pool in the background.
A modern interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large glass door leading to an outdoor space.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a swimming pool.

10. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
United Kingdom
Tina
$183 nightly
$212 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Exterior
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden stool, a vase with flowers, and a view of greenery outside.
A breakfast buffet with various foods and drinks, a painting on the wall, and a chef in motion.
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a small table with books.

11. Tamodi Lodge and Stables

Tamodi Lodge and Stables
Keurboomstrand
United Kingdom
Ayeshah
Tamodi Lodge and Stables
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a table, and an umbrella.
A modern living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, furnished with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a beach at sunset.

12. Beach Villa Wilderness

Beach Villa Wilderness
Wilderness Beach
United Kingdom
michael
$183 nightly
$213 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Beach Villa Wilderness
A modern living room with a fireplace, glass shelves, and a view to the outside.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a round mirror, and a view of the sea.
A modern outdoor pool area with a clear view of the pool, lounge chairs, and a patio with a railing.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and fireplace. Large windows offer a view of the sea.

13. Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
United States
William
$228 nightly
$263 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.
A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a landscape, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.
A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

14. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Knysna
United States
Ibrahima
$236 nightly
$272 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
A wooden bridge leading to a house with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a pond.
A bar area with wooden paneling, a bar counter, and multiple bar stools. There are several chairs and a table with a glass top.
A large indoor swimming pool with a central staircase, large windows, and a balcony.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a chandelier, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a television.

15. The Manor House at Fancourt

The Manor House at Fancourt
George
Germany
Anja
$551 nightly
$634 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
The Manor House at Fancourt
A stone building with a glass facade and a wooden deck leading to a pool.
A log cabin with a pool, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.
A wooden deck with a patterned rug, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden tables, and chairs.

16. Tsala Treetop Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge
Plettenberg Bay
United States
Saeeda
$964 nightly
$1,133 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Tsala Treetop Lodge
An outdoor wooden deck with seating and a glass door leading to a modern interior.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, built-in shelving, a central blue chest of drawers, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A rectangular swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a large umbrella.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Crags Country Lodge

Crags Country Lodge
The Crags
United Kingdom
Peter
Crags Country Lodge
A dining table with two plates of food and drinks, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas.
A large, multi-story house with a spacious roof deck and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror. There is a window with curtains, a plant, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a sink in the background.

18. Cinnamon Boutique

Cinnamon Boutique
Wilderness
United States
Milanka
$159 nightly
$182 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Cinnamon Boutique
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a mountainous landscape.
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a separate shower area, and a vanity with a sink.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a view of the ocean.

19. Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat
Knysna
South Africa
Lee
$325 nightly
$374 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Head over Hills Luxury Retreat
Front of property
Exterior
Reception
Room

20. Hilltop Boutique Hotel

Hilltop Boutique Hotel
Wilderness
South Africa
Nelisa
$247 nightly
$284 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hilltop Boutique Hotel
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Nestled between forested hills and a sparkling lagoon, Knysna offers boat tours to spot dolphins and visit the famous Heads sandstone cliffs. Explore the vibrant Waterfront with its seafood restaurants or take guided hikes through indigenous forests in the surrounding Garden Route.

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A coastal landscape with a bay, rocky shoreline, and a lighthouse.

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THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing property run by amazing people in beautiful condition in a beautiful location with spectacular views of knysna. Loved our stay there."
Tina 7-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. I would return in a heartbeat if travels bring me there - and I would bring as many as I could."
Gregory 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Turbine Hotel and Spa
St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna

10/10 Excellent
"This is a beautiful, clean and comfortable hotel. Staff is super helpful- a true 5 star hotel!"
Lillian 3-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
St James of Knysna

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