Knysna Herons Guest House

3.0 star property
3-star adults-only B&B with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Property entrance
30-inch TV with satellite channels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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11 Herons Way, Lower Old Place, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pezula Championship Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Knysna Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Self-Catering Sleeps 3 - Kelp Gull

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double - Hoopoe

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Self-Catering Sleeps 4 - Oyster Catcher

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Triple - Heron

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Economy Double - Kingfisher

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Knysna

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Knysna Lagoon. Garden Route National Park and Knysna Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pezula Championship Course - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Knysna Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bosuns Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪34 Tapas & Oyster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Persello Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Knysna Herons Guest House

3-star adults-only B&B with outdoor pool
A free manager's reception is offered on select days. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Knysna Herons Guest House. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Knysna bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Knysna Herons Guest House offers 7 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include sofa beds. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 80 per person
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 150
Late check-in fee: ZAR 900 for check-in between 5 PM and 6 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 300

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:30 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 80 per person
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 900 for check-in between 5 PM and 6 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 300 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per night

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 major credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Knysna Herons Guest House to the airport?

Knysna Herons Guest House is 19.6 mi (30-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Knysna Herons Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Knysna Herons Guest House.

How close is Knysna Herons Guest House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 3 mi (7-min drive) from Bollard Bay and 11.2 mi (33-min drive) from Brenton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Knysna Herons Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Knysna Herons Guest House, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 80 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Knysna Herons Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Knysna Herons Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Early check-in costs ZAR 150 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Knysna Herons Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Knysna Herons Guest House have a pool?

Knysna Herons Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does Knysna Herons Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Knysna Herons Guest House to downtown Knysna?

Knysna Herons Guest House is 0.3 mi away from Old Place.