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Bamboo, The Guest House

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 3-star Knysna guest house

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Family Suite | Outdoor pool | 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds
Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Standard Room | Balcony
Honeymoon Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
9 Bolton Street, Hunters Home, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Pezula Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Thesen Island
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Outdoor pool | 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Family Suite

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Family Suite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Knysna

In suburbs.Within a 5-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Knysna Golf Club. Also, Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail is within half a mile (1 km) and Knysna Lagoon is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pezula Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Leisure Isle - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Thesen Island - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Bridge Brewing Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪White Washed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪East Head Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bosun's Pub & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bamboo, The Guest House

Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 3-star Knysna guest house
Bamboo, The Guest House offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Bamboo, The Guest House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Knysna guesthouse.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 9 buildings
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Bamboo, The Guest House offers 14 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Thai

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 50 per pet, per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: ZAR 50 per pet, per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Bamboo Guest House
Bamboo Guest House Knysna
Bamboo Knysna
Bamboo The Guest House
Bamboo Guest House Guesthouse Knysna
Bamboo, The Guest House Knysna
Bamboo, The Guest House Guesthouse
Bamboo, The Guest House Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bamboo, The Guest House to the airport?

Bamboo, The Guest House is 22 mi (35-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bamboo, The Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Bamboo, The Guest House offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Bamboo, The Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.3 mi (7-min drive) from Bollard Bay and 12.6 mi (36-min drive) from Brenton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bamboo, The Guest House offer free breakfast?

Bamboo, The Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bamboo, The Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Bamboo, The Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Bamboo, The Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Bamboo, The Guest House have a pool?

Bamboo, The Guest House features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Bamboo, The Guest House have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Bamboo, The Guest House to downtown Knysna?

Bamboo, The Guest House is 0.1 mi away from Hunter's Home.

Bamboo, The Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Tiny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing and in a quiet area. No a/c but was comfortable sleeping at night. Great breakfast and Henry was more than kind. Thai massage on site at great price. Cool vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Danke an Henry für eine tolle Zeit in seiner wunderschönen Anlage unter tropischen Pflanzen und seine Hilfe in Not
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

amed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite safe nature
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Mags, N Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky guesthouse with it’s own distinct personality. Very welcoming & complimentary shuttlebus to & from Knysna centre was a definite bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bamboo

Once again, a lovely stay and stunning venue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bamboo

It is a stunning venue. Each room hidden in tress. Simlpy lovely, and staff extremely friendly and accomodating.

10/10 Excellent

nir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place in Knysana

The place is very nice, very big and comfortable. nice kitchen and shower. At the lobby you can feel like at home. They arrange a shutlle to a good restaurant at the evening. breakfast very good. The staff and the owner was amazing. It was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Thamandrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of a kind!

After a little bit of a rough start, but with fast and adequate response from the management, we had a great stay among the magical gardens of Bamboo Guest House. The breakfast was very satisfying. The place can be a bit rough, but its the ambiance that makes it special.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing little hideaway in a beautiful garden. Staff very friendly and helpful. The only things is, absolutely the poorest wifi i have ever experienced anywhere in any guesthouse, you can't connect unless you stand by the reception.

8/10 Good

Bernhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very unique place. Staff very friendly. Matrasses a little saggy.

8/10 Good

Rene, oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful forest feel

Lovely stay, wonderful staff, excellent breakfast!

6/10 Okay

sunseekers, uk

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly staff but tired facilities

Lovely staff who couldn't do enough for you. The hotel is in need of a refresh: tired room, poor shower (no bath), pool was small and had patches of fibreglass showing. Lots of Mosquitos attracted by the lovely gardens- but no screens on windows or doors and no ac!

10/10 Excellent

Marco, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautifully relaxing, and authentically African!

A little piece of paradise!

8/10 Good

Kamal, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great bed

Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The garden setting is beautiful. Bedding was excellent. Suggested improvement would be to make breakfast a self service buffet for things like cereal, toast, etc. great stay and highly recommended. Many thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Downers Grove, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TREMENDOUS place!

Our room was fantastic! We even had a wood burning fireplace with wood supplied that we used on both nights. Staff was excellent. The muesli I had for breakfast was the best muesli I have ever had. You should make a point of having dinner at the hotel or at least going down there for drinks if you can too. A TREMENDOUS place!

10/10 Excellent

Phoenixber, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Family getaway

Anybody looking for a non-stressful getaway with their kids is absolutely correct to pick this place. Bamboo is located just after the centre of Knysna in a quieter part of town. It is very close to the main attractions of Knysna and not far from all the other known activities of this part of the Garden Route. When we arrived at Bamboo we were taken to our room which consisted of a large main bed room and a small side room that housed a bunk and a single bed. There is a small fridge in the room and you have tea, coffee (not instant but proper ground coffee with a plunger) in your room. Bamboo works on a B&B basis so you have breakfast in a common area every morning. Service was very good and we did not have to wait long for our food. In the evening the lodge serves dinner's on an add-hock basis. The prices are very reasonable and the meals where excellent. When decided to have dinner at the lodge we ended up playing games (provided by the lodge) in the common area with our kids while having a drink. The fireplaces made it very comfy again and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Our kids loved the lodge grounds and could not get enough of playing hide and seek in the Bamboo garden. Additionally there is lots of little art pieces placed around the pathways of the lodge and they enjoyed exploring and finding these. In regards to the staff made us feel very welcome.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful - even making a special salad for us one evening. The layout and decor is extremely funky and cool
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zimmer mitten im Bambus-Wald

Die Leute ware super nett und standen mit Empfehlungen zur Seite (Restaurants und Märkte). Das Zimmer war riesig und sehr komfortabel eingerichtet.

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely and exotic family-owned business

The room was roomy and lovely, and a private terrasse provided us with a beautifyl spot for our morning coffee. The layout of the guesthouse is charming and enhanced our feeling of vacation. The family-feel at the guesthouse is wonderful, and made us feel very welcome. They took care of reserving activities for us without issues. The only downsides: no wifi apart from the main room, and the pool wasn't really in a usable state for the duration of our stay. All in all, good value for the money, and we would go again!

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort