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5 Star Hotels in Knysna

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Knysna on Hotels.com. These Knysna 5 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 24, 2026.

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 modern living area with a kitchen, dining space, and a balcony with a view of the water.

A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, outdoor seating, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

1. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island

CNY1,213

CNY1,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a scenic view.

2. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

CNY1,610

CNY1,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a view of the ocean and a mountainous landscape.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a view of the ocean.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a separate shower area, and a vanity with a sink.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

3. Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Knysna

CNY1,559

CNY1,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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.

4. Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Paradise

CNY1,570

CNY1,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a large potted plant.

A modern interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large glass door leading to an outdoor space.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area with a white cabinet and a small table, a large window with a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a pool in the background.

5. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Paradise

CNY1,310

CNY1,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a view of a calm lake, a dock with a boat, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

A large house with a swimming pool, a garden, and a pergola.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reflective black floor, seating areas with sofas and chairs, artwork on the walls, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

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.

6. St James of Knysna

Knysna

CNY1,312

CNY1,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A wooden-framed glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant hills.

A residential area with multiple houses, a swimming pool, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a sofa, a round table, and a view of the sea.

A modern building with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a pergola.

7. Kanonkop Guest House

Knysna

CNY2,628

CNY3,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

An infinity pool with a view of the ocean and a mountainous landscape.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the ocean and cliffs.

A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a coastal view.

A modern multi-story residential building with a garage, a balcony, and a landscaped driveway.

8. The Mount Knysna

Knysna

CNY1,809

CNY2,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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.

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 living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a collection of bookshelves.

9. Hunter's Country House

Plettenberg Bay

CNY1,749

CNY2,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A coastal property with a large house, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean and town at dusk.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a central seating area, and a view through the glass doors.

A coastal property with a large building, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

An outdoor dining area with wooden flooring and tables set for a meal, overlooking a scenic view of the ocean and mountains.

10. Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Plettenberg Bay

CNY1,186

CNY1,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

11. Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Wilderness Beach

CNY1,426

CNY1,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A pool with a view of a sunset over a body of water and distant mountains.

A dining area with tables set for two, potted plants, and a view of the sea.

A room with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a book.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with a drink, and a view of the sea.

12. The Plettenberg Hotel

Lookout Beach Precinct

CNY1,868

CNY2,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy beach with ocean views.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

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.

13. Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Robberg Beach

CNY983

CNY1,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.

An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, white chairs, a wooden table, and large umbrellas providing shade.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a stone wall, a wooden reception desk, a dining area with chairs and a table, and two large hanging light fixtures.

A beach with footprints, a white umbrella, and a chair.

14. The Old Rectory

Central Beach Area

CNY3,103

CNY3,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A spacious lounge area with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, a central tree, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

A glass door leading to an outdoor area with a metal fence and trees.

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.

15. The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

George

CNY1,077

CNY1,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A wooden bridge leading to a house with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a pond.

An outdoor covered patio with a wooden ceiling, wicker furniture, and a central table with chairs.

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 spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a chandelier, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a television.

16. The Manor House at Fancourt

George

CNY3,788

CNY4,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone pathway.

A white colonial-style building with a covered porch, stone columns, and a garden with pink flowers.

A covered patio with wicker furniture and a pergola with climbing plants.

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a striped armchair.

17. Fynbos Ridge

Plettenberg Bay

CNY1,004

CNY1,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A stone building with a glass facade and a wooden deck leading to a pool.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a chessboard, and a bed with a view of trees.

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.

18. Tsala Treetop Lodge

Plettenberg Bay

CNY7,704

CNY8,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a table, and an umbrella.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, furnished with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A beachside view with a sunset, a wooden deck with white lounge chairs, and a rocky shoreline.

19. Beach Villa Wilderness

Wilderness Beach

CNY1,089

CNY1,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

20. Hilltop Boutique Hotel

Wilderness

CNY1,230

CNY1,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Top neighborhoods in Knysna

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.

Waterfront

Knysna's Waterfront neighborhood is known for its restaurants and offers a host of things to see such as Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.

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Thesen Island

Knysna's Thesen Island neighborhood is home to attractions such as Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

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A marina with sailboats docked, a café, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

A marina with boats docked, a building with 'Springtime Sailing Charters' signage, and a hill in the background.

Knysna Central

Knysna's Knysna Central neighborhood is home to attractions such as Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.

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A residential area with a swimming pool, houses, and a view of a bay with boats.

Paradise

Knysna Heights's Paradise neighborhood is known for its gardens and offers a host of things to see such as Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

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Rexford

Hunter's Home's Rexford neighborhood offers attractions including Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail.

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Top landmarks in Knysna

A marina with several sailboats docked at sunset.

Knysna Waterfront

9.0/10 (118 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Knysna Waterfront in Waterfront.

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A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by a river with wet sand and a town in the background.

Knysna Lagoon

9.4/10 (57 reviews)

Check out the water views and take some great vacation pics at Knysna Lagoon in Knysna.

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Knysna Quays

8.8/10 (124 reviews)

You can stroll along Knysna Quays for relaxing water views when you're in Waterfront. If you carry on walking you'll get to Knysna Lagoon and Featherbed Boat Cruises for some more water views.

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A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a forested hillside.

Buffalo Bay Beach

8.4/10 (13 reviews)

If being by the water is a major draw, Buffalo Bay Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from central Knysna. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Brenton Beach located nearby.

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A rocky outcrop on a beach with waves crashing against it.

Brenton Beach

9.2/10 (64 reviews)

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Brenton Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from central Knysna. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Buffalo Bay Beach located nearby.

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A coastal cliff with waves crashing against it, surrounded by mist and greenery.

Eastern Head View Point

9.6/10 (55 reviews)

You might want to get your camera out and head to Eastern Head View Point— just one of the landmarks located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from central Knysna.

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Leisure Isle

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

Leisure Isle is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from central Knysna, why not stop by during your stay.

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Featherbed Nature Reserve

8.4/10 (19 reviews)

Featherbed Nature Reserve is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from central Knysna, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Pledge Nature Reserve, located nearby.

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