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Hide Away Guest House

4.0 star property
Adventure guesthouse with full-service spa, connected to a shopping center, near Knysna Waterfront

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Escape to Hide Away Guest House, where the scenic views of Knysna Waterfront meet upscale comforts. Tee off with golf caddies, unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or rejuvenate at Simola Spa. With in-room WiFi and an outdoor pool with loungers, previous guests have praised this guesthouse for its serene ambiance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY632
CNY727 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, Lagoon View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Room, Lagoon View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Keerom Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Garden Route National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Knysna Quays - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pezula Championship Course - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 38 min drive
  • George (GRJ) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chatters - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hide Away Guest House

  • Hide Away Guest House puts you within a 10-minute drive of Knysna Waterfront and Simola Golf Course. Guests can go for a swim in the outdoor pool, then visit the spa to be pampered with massages. Other highlights at this Colonial guest house include a fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Limited onsite parking (max 8 spaces per unit)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Electric bike charging stations
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage
  • Golf caddy on site
  • Golf cart on site
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1940
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa, Simola Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24-hours
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Hide Away Guest House

Hide Away Guest House Knysna

Hide Away Knysna

Hide Away Guest House Hotel Knysna

Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse Knysna

Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse

Hide Away Guest House Knysna

Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse

Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does Hide Away Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hide Away Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hide Away Guest House?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Are pets allowed at Hide Away Guest House?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hide Away Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hide Away Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hide Away Guest House and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing, and ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Hide Away Guest House also has a fitness center and spa services, as well as a garden and access to a nearby health club.

What's the area around Hide Away Guest House like?

Hide Away Guest House is located on the waterfront in Paradise, a short 18-minute walk from Knysna Waterfront and 18 minutes' walk from Knysna Quays.

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Reviews

Hide Away Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and made to order with a good choice of cold and cooked food. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good secure parking, nice recently renovated rooms, proper breakfast and a nice small plunge pool
Alexander, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was easy and efficient. Beautiful views of the Bay; very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious and the property was beautiful! Thanks for the great stay!
Dennis, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous property! Great views of the lagoon. Beautiful room. The most comfortable bed in all of our 3 weeks of travel! Nice breakfast options. Walkable to restaurants.
Lindsay, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were super nice place has great views very clean.
Douglas, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I have just had 5 nights at this fantastic guest house. From the welcome on the steps by Colleen and Cecil, to our leaving today, it has been exceptional in every department. The decor, space, breakfast, attention to detail and a tremendous knowledge of the area shared by Coleen. Anyone wanting to visit in this lovely area could not have a better accommodation ti stay in. 10/10 👍
S G, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable. Great service
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We were welcomed warmly and given lots of suggestions for enjoying the area. The room was spacious and beautifully appointed in a clean modern style as were the common rooms for breakfast and lounging. Breakfast was delicious and made to order. Highly recommend
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Modern, clean and friendly people.
Jess, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend.

A lovely room with stunning views. Lovely hosts who were very welcoming.
michael, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super stay at the Hide Away

We had a fabulous stay and were made very welcome. Colleen gave us great restaurant recommendations and kindly made reservations too. All of the restaurants were excellent. Our room was very comfortable with excellent views. The lounge area was great for evening card games with friends. Cecil makes a really tasty breakfast, the eggs were super!! Thanks Cecil 😀
John, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Top accomodation and such lovely Hosts!
Roland, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, well-appointed place with a very helpful host!
Kylie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly owners...
Rene, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Das Zimmer war sehr schön und hatte einen tollen Blick auf die Lagune. Alles war sehr sauber und die Ausstattung war von guter Qualität. Sehr gutes Frühstück. Die Lage ist auch sehr gut, nicht weit zum Zentrum oder Hafenviertel mit Gaststätten und Geschäften.
Blick aus dem Zimmer
Jens, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Schitterend

Prachtige kamer met uitzicht op de baai, gloednieuw, heel net. Was uitstekend. Veel informatie van de gastvrouw ontvangen. Een absolute aanrader
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Bis auf das es laut ist von der strasse ganz hervorragend
Jürgen, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommend Knysna Stay (Karel & Mariska)

We had such a lovely stay at Hide Away Guest House Knysna. We felt such a warm welcome on our arrival there. Stunning room and oh that view of the lagoon is just breathtaking. And on top of all, delicious breakfast served every morning. We definitely recommend them to each and everyone x
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

La Guest house est top, la vue sur le lagon également et la maîtresse de maison est très accueillante. Seul petit bémol, nous avons été un peu déçu par Knysna
BRICE, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Schöne Lage, großes Zimmer, super freundliches Personal
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Knysna Classic

Colleen and Cecil were always available, friendly and helpful with tips about restaurants and site-seeing. The house was built in 1940 and is opposite the Knysna lagoon, just next to the N2 Highway on the way into/out of town. The house was classily decorated but the room had air conditioning, electric blankets, espresso machine, outdoor sitting area on the veranda and views of the heads. Breakfast was nice with plunger coffee, cheeses, eggs, muesli, fruit and juice. A lovely couple interested in current events and filling us in on their part of the world.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect, nothing to dislike, great host, excellent recommendations of places to visit and eat/drink. Very comfortable bed, stunning views from our balcony. Nice breakfasts and good conversation with the host Colleen, wouldn't hesitate to recommend
2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

not recommend!

If I need to look for a place to stay I will choose another place. The picture are elusion. No value for your money The place are old. The room smells old There is no a private balcony as the picture. No privacy at all!!!The forget to worth the the most busy road N2 it’s in a front of the room and it’s very crowded from the cars. It’s difficult to sleep. No hot weather . It’s not worth the money.!!!
Tamar, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Colleen and Cecil made us very welcome at the guest house.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I thought that the property was more secluded rather than being a short distance from the main road. The room was very pleasant as was our hostess. The area was very nice and easy walking distance from the tourist areas. As a general comment on the garden route I would not recommend it and am surprised that it is so highly reviewed. I was very disappointed.
LINDA, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

heel comfortabel

Ik was hier drie nachten. een prachtige accommodatie en een mooie omgeving. het echtpaar dat het guesthouse runt heeft een heel aangename prettige en professionele toewijding. het was een genot kennis met hen te maken en hun gastvrijheid te ervaren. heel plezierig.
cornelis, 3-night trip