See all properties
Save

St James of Knysna

5.0 star property
5-star luxury country house near Knysna Lagoon

Choose dates to view prices

St James of Knysna

Photo gallery for St James of Knysna

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Cleanliness standards
Free daily buffet breakfast
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Overview of St James of Knysna

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
The Point, Eastford, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Popular LocationKnysna Lagoon1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKnysna Waterfront3 min drive
  • Popular LocationFeatherbed Nature Reserve15 min drive
  • AirportGeorge (GRJ)53 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne

  • 463 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 10

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 10 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 10

  • 646 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 8

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 8 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 8

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 12

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 12 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 12

  • 560 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 2

Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 2 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 2

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 3

Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 3 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 3

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 9

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 9 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 9

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 11

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 11 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 11

  • 506 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 16

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 16 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 16

  • 527 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite - Garden Facing - 15

Superior Suite - Garden Facing - 15 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Suite - Garden Facing - 15

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 17

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 17 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 17

  • 495 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 18

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 18 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 18

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 1

Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 1 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 1

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lagoon View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lagoon View | View from room

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lagoon View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 19

Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 19 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 19

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel
Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (29)
The price is $75
per night
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

About the neighborhood

Knysna

On lake.Stay at this Knysna country house and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Knysna Lagoon and 2 miles (3 km) of Knysna Waterfront. Simola Golf Course and Knysna Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
View more Country Houses in KnysnaOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 1 min walk
  • Knysna Waterfront - 3 min drive
  • Thesen Island - 5 min drive
  • Leisure Isle - 12 min drive
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seattle Coffee Company - 3 min drive
  • 34 South - 5 min drive
  • The Drydock Food Co - 5 min drive
  • Anchorage Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Chatters - 3 min drive

About this property

St James of Knysna

5-star luxury country house near Knysna Lagoon
St James of Knysna offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury St James of Knysna. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial Knysna country house is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1991
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
St James of Knysna offers 15 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Languages

English, French, Xhosa

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Knysna St James
St James House Knysna
St James Knysna
The St James Knysna
The St. James Of Knysna Hotel Knysna
St James Knysna Country House
St James Country House
The St. James Of Knysna Hotel
St James of Knysna Knysna
St James of Knysna Country House
St James of Knysna Country House Knysna

Frequently asked questions

How close is St James of Knysna to the airport?

St James of Knysna is 22.7 mi (35-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at St James of Knysna?

As of May 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St James of Knysna on May 4, 2024 start from $124.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does St James of Knysna have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at St James of Knysna.

How close is St James of Knysna to the beach?

This country house is 7.7 mi (23-min drive) from Brenton Beach and 6 mi (19-min drive) from Bollard Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does St James of Knysna offer free breakfast?

St James of Knysna offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at St James of Knysna?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at St James of Knysna?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at St James of Knysna?

This country house offers free self parking.

Does St James of Knysna have a pool?

St James of Knysna features 2 outdoor pools.

Does St James of Knysna have a restaurant?

St James of Knysna is home to St James of Knysna, which features local and international cuisine.

Does St James of Knysna have a spa?

This country house doesn't have a spa, but it does offer hot stone massages.

How close is St James of Knysna to downtown Knysna?

St James of Knysna is 1.7 mi away from Knysna.

St James of Knysna Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ettiene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Memorable experience
I felt a bit like royalty.... Such a pleasureable experience! And everyone goes out of their way to help you.... And the free boat ride of course was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Westhill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel in a quiet location. Staff are excellent and trip on the hotel’s own boat is a bonus. Pools are both lovely and our room/suite was lovely with great views of the lagoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colm

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here, we stayed in the Lady Anne Suite and it was amazing. The views over the lagoon were super and Sandy could not do enough for us. Was very helpful about suggesting activities for us and restaurants to eat in. It's a little bit out of town but they can arrange transfer for you which are quite reasonable. We had a really great relaxing stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel right on the lagoon. We had a spectacular view from our room and it was so peaceful waking up to the sightband sound of the still lagoon. Staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and property. Large and immaculate rooms. A must stay place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boat trip was awesome, staff amazing, drinks were outstanding, food was perfect. I will come here again, for sure!

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best
This is our favourite place to stay in Knysna. Great staff, wonderful position, great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Service, staff and room were excellent but stay was ruined by no restaurant, no bar, no lounge no T V and very few other Guests. Renovation works in progress which we were not told about. Check before you book
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019