Waterfront

Knysna

A waterfront with a wooden pier extending into calm water, surrounded by residential buildings and a hilly backdrop.
A marina with boats, a sailboat, and a waterfront building with people.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings along the waterfront.
A marina with several sailboats docked, a wooden building with a green roof, and hills in the background.
A white boat named 'HEADS Explorer' docked at a marina with flags and a building in the background.

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A marina with several sailboats docked at sunset.
Photo by Earth Trekkers
Open Photo by Earth Trekkers

Knysna Waterfront

9.0/10 (118 reviews)
You can do some window-shopping at Knysna Waterfront during your visit to Knysna. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Things to do

Picture 7 for Activity Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

$31
per adult
Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise
Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour

Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour

$34
per adult
Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour
Scenic Lagoon cruise with the Bella Vita Champagne Lounger

Scenic Lagoon cruise with the Bella Vita Champagne Lounger

$28
per adult
Scenic Lagoon cruise with the Bella Vita Champagne Lounger
Picture 2 for Activity Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting

Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting

$47
per adult
Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting
Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser

Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser

$28
per adult
Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser
Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette

Knysna Boat Cruise to the Heads – Small Group, Calm Lagoon

$34
per adult
Knysna Boat Cruise to the Heads – Small Group, Calm Lagoon
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Waterfront Hotel Deals

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

3.5 out of 5
Waterfront Drive Knysna Western Cape
$120 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
$138 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (369 reviews)
"Great location. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Rooms spacious and comfortable. Great choice at breakfast"

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Plett Quarter Hotel

Plett Quarter Hotel

3.5 out of 5
9 Main St Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
$101 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$116 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Van Plettenberg Beacon and Old Timber Shed ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
"This was a great hotel to land for a couple nights in Plettenberg. The staff was delightful especially upon our arrival we were a bit frazzled from a long drive and Kima greeted us to help us Park and get our bags to our room. The in Hotel restaurant is excellent, we ate the oxtail and the breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

Plett Quarter Hotel
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
27 Baron's View Estate Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
$194 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
$223 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Old Nick Village and Plett ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
"Faultless"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
The Greens Guest House

The Greens Guest House

4 out of 5
44 Howard Street Knysna Western Cape
$141 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$141 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf B&B in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Knysna Golf Club and Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch ...
The Greens Guest House
Bayview Hotel

Bayview Hotel

4 out of 5
Corner Main & Gibb Street Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
$115 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$133 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Van Plettenberg Beacon and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (105 reviews)
"It’s the best hotel with great views and incredible interior. Highly recommend this for family stay."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Bayview Hotel
Formosa Bay

Formosa Bay

3 out of 5
N2 National Road Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
$69 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$79 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Plett Puzzle Park and ...
Formosa Bay
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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Thesen Island

While visiting Thesen Island, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings along the waterfront.

Knysna Central

If you're spending some time in Knysna Central, Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.

A residential area with a swimming pool, houses, and a view of a bay with boats.
Photo by Andy Holliday
Open Photo by Andy Holliday

Paradise

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

Rexford

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rexford and surrounding area, you can visit Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle.

A coastal landscape with a church, dense greenery, and a clear blue sky.

Belvidere

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

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