Hide Away Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star Colonial guest house near Knysna Waterfront, connected to a shopping center

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Reception
Executive Room, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Executive Room, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Terrace/patio
Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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2 Keerom Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Featherbed Nature Reserve
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lagoon View

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, Lagoon View

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room, Lagoon View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Knysna

Paradise stay.With a stay at this Paradise guesthouse, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Knysna Waterfront and 6 miles (10 km) of Simola Golf Course. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Brenton Beach and Featherbed Nature Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Knysna Quays - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Simola Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 19 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chatters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hide Away Guest House

4-star Colonial guest house near Knysna Waterfront, connected to a shopping center
Hide Away Guest House offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hide Away Guest House. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Knysna guesthouse.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1940
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hide Away Guest House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hide Away Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 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, 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hide Away Guest House to the airport?

Hide Away Guest House is 21.8 mi (33-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hide Away Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hide Away Guest House.

How close is Hide Away Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 8.7 mi (26-min drive) from Brenton Beach and 5.2 mi (18-min drive) from Bollard Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hide Away Guest House offer free breakfast?

Hide Away Guest House offers free English breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hide Away Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Hide Away Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hide Away Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Hide Away Guest House have a pool?

Hide Away Guest House features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Hide Away Guest House have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Simola Spa, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is Hide Away Guest House to downtown Knysna?

Hide Away Guest House is 0.8 mi away from Knysna.