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Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Knysna Waterfront

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Superior Room, Lagoon View | Lake view
Restaurant
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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4 Bosbou Street Upper Central, Thesen Hill, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room (Manor) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double or Twin Room (Manor) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room (Manor)

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Knysna

Near boardwalk/promenade, shopping .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Knysna hotel, you'll find Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Quays. Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pezula Championship Course - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Knysna Lagoon - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Featherbed Boat Cruises - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Uptown Resto-Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Persello Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Knysna Waterfront
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Knysna hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1920
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Knysna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 180 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 180 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

All guests who check in must have the same name as that of the credit card used to make the booking.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Madison Manor Boutique Hotel Knysna
Madison Manor Boutique Knysna
Madison Manor Boutique Hotel
Issaquena Heights Hotel Knysna
Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel Hotel
Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel Knysna
Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel Hotel Knysna

Frequently asked questions

How close is Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel to the airport?

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel is 21.1 mi (33-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

As of Jun 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel on Jun 22, 2026 start from $89, including 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 Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel.

How close is Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 9.8 mi (29-min drive) from Brenton Beach and 13.2 mi (30-min drive) from Buffalo Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 180 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer aromatherapy, prenatal massages, and facials.

How close is Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel to downtown Knysna?

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Knysna.

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

Superb Issaquena

Amazing place. Great service, great rooms, great facilities and great views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ramdas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Short two night stay..

Nice boutique hotel..Arrived late and Whitney , was very good checking us in..Blossom was lovely, in the restaurant..Nice views over the lagoon..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect staff Amazing people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was amazing, and the breakfast was delicious. Very helpful with things to do in the area too. Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

A fantastic B&B with views to die for

The host, Nan, and her team were extremely welcoming, helpful and informative and went out of their way to make our stay an enjoyable experience. It has only been open for less than a year and we think that Madison Manor is a fantastic B&B with outstanding views and service. We felt secure, there was plenty of parking and we used taxis to enjoy restaurants in the area rather than walk the hill!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

Stay here, you won't be disappointed!!

A great hotel! Rooms were spacious and clean. The pool area was gorgeous with the most spectacular view! A bit far from town but they do offer a shuttle. Because the hotel was so beautiful, we decided to eat in the restaurant there instead of the town and was so glad that we did! The service was amazing and the food delicious! A big thank you to Elrico who went above and beyond to make our stay most memorable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

Nice hotel

Nice hotel, friendly staff. Rooms are comfortable. It’s in at the top of the hill overlooking Knysna and not walkable. Not much in Knysa except the waterfront. It’s an overprice place for food and not much to see. The hotel was nice but I would stay in Plettenberg Bay instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a boutique hotel, lovely furnishings . big comfortable room. Excellent breakfast nice friendly staff. stunning location worth staying more than one night . We stayed 5 . Slight problem with the Wi-Fi, but was fixed very fast. Assistant manager Enrico & reservation manager Jennifer were very help full and attentive , as were the dining room staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Quiet hotel with excellent views!

Lovely place with excellent view over Knysna - staff very efficient and courteous. Little bit disappointed with breakfast - convoluted; coffee or juice both not both and one coffee - pay extra to refill. No replenishing of water in the room - slight feeling of money pinching.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view over Knysna was excellent. The room was up to standard and clean. Staff pleasant. That’s where it ends. The dining was poor. A number of items on the menu not available. Breakfast average at best. Overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Maravilhoso
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christoph

Lage ist Top. Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit! Leder hatten wir in unserem Zimmer ziemlich viele Ameisen und die Türen / Fenster waren überhaupt nicht dicht. Zudem höhrte man jeden Ton von aussen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggelig og pent hotell med fantastisk utsikt. Veldig god mat og service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Camila

Café da manhã muito bom, bar da Piscina com vinhos ótimos. Quarto e Statf bons!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Super Lage und unglaublich netter Service

Wir hatten eine Übernachtung gebucht. Unglaublich netter und familiärer Service. Haben wie so bisher noch nirgendwo erlebt. Die Herrin des Hauses hat uns zum Schluss sogar noch eine Alternativroute für den Rückweg ausgearbeitet. Unglaublich freundlich. Wir kommen wieder. Zudem hat das Hotel eine super Lage mit direktem Blick auf die Lagune von Knysna und nur eine kleine Anzahl an Zimmern, was den Aufenthalt nochmals angenehmer macht. Die Einrichtung ist sehr geschmackvoll. Teilweise erinnert es an ein Museum. Wirklich klasse!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Ótimo hotel em Knysna

Certamente um dos melhores hotéis em que já me hospedei. Tudo foi espetacular.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HH

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

Heaven on earth

Thanks for a pleasant stay. The view was wonder full. The rooms were beautifull, especially the antiques. Just love everything, Koi fishes, breakfast, supper, the quietness and Nala the friendly Labby.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hasse

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

Knysna overview

We had a fantastic week in Knysna as the central point for our daily activities nearby. Location is on a hill but with a fabulous view. Walking down no problem and taxi always available when returning in evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sehr schöne Aussicht über Knysna

Die Lage des Hotels ist super...schön ruhig mit einer wundervollen Aussicht aber nicht all zu fern von Restaurants und shopping Möglichkeiten.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traumhafter Ausblick über Knysna, sehr freundliches Personal, schöner Pool, ordentliches Zimmer, Bett war etwas klein
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

Good hotel

This is a nice hotel which is full of antiques. The rooms are done out nicely. The hotel is currently under some maintenance work due to the recent fires but is lucky to still be standing as the house next door was completely destroyed. My only complaint would be the noise of the air conditioning. Having turned off ours and the fridge as the made too much noise, I was still awoken by some other ac despite being the only guests (as it was put of season) and I was wearing earplugs. Breakfast is very good and staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thatyana

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

Recomendo

Maravilhoso! Super recomedo. Conforto, limpeza, decoração e paisagem. Porem o café da manhã é bem básico e não havia água para beber no hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zimkhitha

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

Quality stay

I had an amazing stay at this hotel. The service is superb and the staff is very helpful and friendly. The room was nicely decorated and spacious. I would highly recommend this hotel for the location, staff, beautiful views from the pool area and spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017