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South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Property class: 4
Knysna guesthouse with restaurant

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Located in Paradise, South Villa Guesthouse & Garden offers a serene escape with a full breakfast, charming garden, and inviting terrace. Connect to WiFi and take advantage of laundry facilities. Bike rentals are also available for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY599
CNY599 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1

Why we love this property

Dining for every palate
A complimentary full breakfast tempts morning appetites at this guesthouse. Culinary adventures continue at the restaurant for later meals.
Dreamy sleep essentials
Wrapped in plush bathrobes after a restful night on hypo-allergenic premium bedding with Egyptian cotton sheets, guests slumber in comfort.

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom (Deluxe Double Room)

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom (Deluxe Double Room) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom (Deluxe Double Room)

  • Lagoon view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom (Luxury Double Room)

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom (Luxury Double Room) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom (Luxury Double Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View (Standard Double Room)

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View (Standard Double Room) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View (Standard Double Room)

  • Lagoon view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom (Standard Double (Ground Floor))

Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom (Standard Double (Ground Floor)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom (Standard Double (Ground Floor))

  • Lagoon view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
22 Circular Drive Paradise, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Garden Route National Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Featherbed Boat Cruises - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Knysna Quays - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 34 min drive
  • George (GRJ) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chatters - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬19 min walk

About this property

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Enjoy your visit to Knysna with a stay at South Villa Guesthouse & Garden. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snorkeling, and free perks include full breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • 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
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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 in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1949
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 28-inch TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

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

Also known as

South Villa
South Villa Hotel Knysna
South Villa Knysna
South Villa Guesthouse House
South Villa Guesthouse Knysna
South Villa Guesthouse
South Villa & Garden Knysna
South Villa Guesthouse Garden
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden Knysna
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden Guesthouse
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does South Villa Guesthouse & Garden offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, South Villa Guesthouse & Garden 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.

Are pets allowed at South Villa Guesthouse & Garden?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at South Villa Guesthouse & Garden?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at South Villa Guesthouse & Garden?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at South Villa Guesthouse & Garden and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for fishing and horseback riding. South Villa Guesthouse & Garden also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near South Villa Guesthouse & Garden?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around South Villa Guesthouse & Garden like?

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden is a short 14-minute walk from Knysna Lagoon and 17 minutes' walk from Knysna Waterfront.

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Reviews

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Balcony
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Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful little guesthouse overlooking Knysna's harbor. Very spacious and comfortable room with free coffee, water, and a very nice bed. Opportunity to have breakfast on our balcony overlooking the water, which was amazing. Overall, could not recommend more!
Jonah, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room as well as the bathroom were spotless and smelled fresh. Small details made us feel welcome. Staff were well trained and very friendly. Breakfast on our balcony was priceless!
Elna, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

Very kind owners, good location and very comfortable beds!!! Thank you!
Celine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

South Villa stay

The accommodation is modern, clean and lovely. The stuff are friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed my stay with South Villa guest house. I had a lovely ocen view room with a spacious balcony. I enjoyed my stay
Keneilwe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing visit to South Villa Guesthouse. Christa and Hentie went above and beyond to make our stay special. So many special little touches. They truly love the area and gave us a great recommendation for dinner as well. So pleasant speaking with them. We felt like we were staying in their home. Be sure to visit the waterfront market nearby. Thank you for the fantastic visit!
Kathy, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

You get what you pay for
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding

A lovely 4 star guest house with beautiful views from our balcony of Knysna Heads/the sea. Crista is the most amazing hostess. Our Land Rover Defender with roof rack was too tall for the garage so she arranged for secure parking just down the road at a friend's place. As we then did not have a car, she offered to drive us to a restaurant and pick us up later. I was not feeling brilliant so she recommended a restaurant that would deliver, 34 degrees South. The food was great and she arrived with plates, cutlery etc as it arrived and we ate out on our balcony looking out at the lovely view. She could not have been more helpful and we really appreciated it. A lovely place to stay and a great location but it is the hospitality and service which we will remember.
Deborah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wow...what a wonderfull homely welcome we had. Christa showed us round and what a place with so many extra little touches. Great location not far off the main road but far enough away to have very little traffic noise. Short walk into Knysna but we chose to use Uber which was very quick and not expensive. Breakfast was delicious and a work of art. Christa arranged for a service wash of our clothes which we really appreciated for the remainder of our trip. She also advised us on things to do around the area. Overall the whole stay was very comfortable and we would highly recommend.
Roy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gute Lage für einen Besuch von Knysna
Martin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

B&B fuori mano con una bella vista. La struttura non è nuovissima e si vede specie in bagno. La signora che ci ha accolto gentilissima, sembrava ci ospitasse a casa sua!! Stanza un po’ freddina. Colazione buona. Posto auto di fronte alla casa. Nel complesso per una notte un buon rapporto qualità prezzo.
andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

In onze top 5 ever!!!

Uitzonderlijk hotel met de beste voorzieningen. Bijzonder gastvrije gastvrouw en gastheer!!! Uitzonderlijk goed verzorgd ontbijt op het balkon van onze kamer met uitzicht op de lagoon!! In de top 5 van onze hotelverblijven ever!! Op 4 minuten van The Waterfront!!
Uitzicht van het balkon tijdens het ontbijt
Rik, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Leuk verblijf

Zeer aangename gastvrouw; prima kamers met alle comfort en een goed ontbijt!
Frederic, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. View from the balcony is also amazing.
Arnaud, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our favourite guesthouse

South villa guest house is a delightful guest house within walking distance of many restaurants. Ronnie and Thelma the hosts could not be more helpful. Our room had a lovely balcony overlooking the lagoon. Breakfast was delicious. We stayed two nights at the South Villa guest house, and wish we could have stayed longer. Ronnie and Thelma, the hosts were very engaging, affable and informative. Ronnie gave us some excellent recommendations for local restaurants and great places to go for a sundowner. Thelma and Ronnie were also available every morning for advice and ideas of where to go and what to see around the beautiful Knysna area. Our room was lovely, the bed comfortable and the location excellent - the Waterfront and the town are within easy walking distance, approx 15 mins I cannot recommend this place highly enough. A very memorable and beautiful place to stay with wonderfully caring hosts.
Vikki, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, amazing views from the room, very personal touch from the hosts and a very very comfortable stay. Choice of breakfast on the communal balcony or your own private balcony. Decor is clean and bright and the hosts are very welcoming and helpful
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing B&B

We arrived here early and although we couldn't check in we were made fresh coffee and sherry while we waited by the lovely staff. The room was lovely and had a lovely view looking out across the ocean. Breakfast was amazing! Highly recommend!
Charlie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I own and rent 2 properties in the United States and, because of the volume of my 5-star ratings, am considered a "super-host". I pride myself in my properties and in my management of them. I understand what it takes to provide quality accommodations. What I experienced at South Villa Guesthouse put me in awe...both in the amenities and in the hospitality! The hosting could not have been more gracious and welcoming, and the facility was pristine and beautifully decorated. The breakfast we were served overlooking the town was, in itself, memorable. I can not give the entire experience a higher commendation and recommendation.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay in Knysna

Lovely clean guesthouse with comfortable well-furnished rooms. We received a very warm welcome from Ronnie and Thelma. Thank you to you all for a wonderful stay in Knysna. We will definitely return again and recommend to all!
Jasvinder Kaur, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The hosts at this property are fabulous, kind friendly and make you wam Not to visit again . Ronnie and Thelma make the visit memorable.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All good. Easy to find. Hosts could not have been more friendly. Warm welcome and great stay.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Faultless

Excellent place, comfortable room, very helpful hosts and a great breakfast.
Jens, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room and the property were absolutely clean and beautiful. Breakfast on the dining balcony was superb and the view overlooking the Knysna Heads was fantastic. Ronnie and Marina provided five star service throughout. Very highly recommended.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best South Villa Guesthouse!

En otroligt pittoresk och underbar pärla! Vilka människor och bästa frukosten!
Annika, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Gut und modernes Gästehaus mit Geräuschkulisse

Zimmer waren sauber und gut eingerichtete. Die Vermieter haben sic sehr gekümmert. Leider musste man viele Treppen steigen. Vor allem störend war der Fahrzeuglärm der nahegelegenen N2.
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Schönes Gästehaus. Sauber, freundliches Personal. Leckeres Frühstück. Ortskern etwas entfernt.
1-night trip