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Oyster Creek Lodge

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Knysna B&B

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1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Aerial view
Standard Studio | Private kitchen
Outdoor pool
Standard Double Room | Garden view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1 Point Close, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Knysna Quays
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Thesen Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio | 1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room | View from room

Luxury Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Oyster Creek Lodge (7)

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Lake view

Luxury Loft

  • 258 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Knysna

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Knysna B&B, you'll find Knysna Lagoon and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Garden Route National Park and Friday Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Thesen Island - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪34 South - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chatters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Creek Spur - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Oyster Creek Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Knysna B&B
As a guest of Oyster Creek Lodge, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. Oyster Creek Lodge also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Knysna bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1999
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Oyster Creek Lodge offers 6 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Tempur-Pedic mattresses. 30-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch plasma TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of ZAR 380 (exact amount varies) at check-out

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Oyster Creek Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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; cash is not accepted
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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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 Oyster Creek Lodge to the airport?

Oyster Creek Lodge is 26.6 mi (43-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Oyster Creek Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Oyster Creek Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Oyster Creek Lodge to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 6.2 mi (18-min drive) from Bollard Bay and 7.8 mi (26-min drive) from Brenton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Oyster Creek Lodge offer free breakfast?

Oyster Creek Lodge does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 8 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Oyster Creek Lodge?

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

What time is check-in at Oyster Creek Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Oyster Creek Lodge?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Oyster Creek Lodge have a pool?

Oyster Creek Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Oyster Creek Lodge have a spa?

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

How close is Oyster Creek Lodge to downtown Knysna?

Oyster Creek Lodge is 1.8 mi away from Knysna.

Oyster Creek Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Wonderful

Wonderful place. Extremely friendly service. Stunning location a few minutes out of the city, but right on the main road and easy to find. The house was beautiful. No air-con, but there is a fan in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointing

We are amazed that other reviews give this place 10 out of 10. It is overpriced and the rooms are a joke. Never book the loft room. It is in the apex of the roof and beams slope down either side. On one side you will bang your head getting out of bed. On the other side is a bath with hand held shower. This is in the bedroom, but you cannot stand in the bath because of another sloping beam. Gerhard does his best and is very helpful. He found us another room but it was small and poorly furnished with the cheapest furniture available. The view across the lagoon is good. That is all there is to be said using the word good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The real selling point of this place is its stunning location right in the middle of the beautiful lagoon! Incredible view from your room and breakfast area! The lodge itself is cozy, if not in need of some slight renovations (the bathrooms could use an upgrade). Though I wouldnt consider it a 4* I think the price we paid was more than fair...it offers all you need for a quick stop along the Garden Route
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location ooverlooking the lagoon with nice helpful staff but overall the lodge is quite dated and could do with a refurb
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Frans

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

Beautiful views

Lovely guesthouse with stunning views all around. Very quiet even though it is situated close to the main road. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

The Pearl of Knysna.

A fabulous place to stay with amazing views from every window. This place makes a great base from which to explore Knysna and wider Garden Route area. The beds were super comfy and the epic breakfast had something for everyone and set you up for the day. Gerhard, the manager, has a huge amount of knowledge of the area and your stay would be poorer if you didn’t take the time to talk to him. Many thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Location with an excellent view. Friendly staff and very helpful with recommendations of things to do
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, UK

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

Perfect location

Highly recommended. Perfect for accessing all that Knysna has to offer and yet sat in tranquil surroundings. Ideal place to take a rest travelling from Cape Town to Addo Elephant National Park.... so much so, we stayed again on the return journey! Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie, Cardiff

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

Beautiful

lovely and friendly welcome. Amazing location. Loved the shower gel/shampoo to. Owner so friendly. Breakfast lovely to. Few km from town so may have to have a taxi if you want a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Excellent views - good location

Our room had excellent views. The owner gave us great recommendations for restaurants and in particular the best times to visit the local attractions (Birds of Eden, Monkey Land). The house and our room is similar to a ski chalet. Breakfast was excellent. Be sure to have your map at hand as there are two places with the same street name and number, fortunately close to each other. Safe location. Would recommend booking the larger room as our double room was quite small.

10/10 Excellent

IAN

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

lagoon side experience

This hotel is situated an the side of the tidal Knysna lagoon. Its wooden chalet construction and excellent facilities make it unique. It is in easy drive/walk access to a range of excellent restaurants and the superb town waterfront with its wide range of activities, all promoted and explained by the extremely helpful manager.

8/10 Good

Hussein

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

10/10 Excellent

lisa, uk

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

Must stay

All of the staff are very welcoming and the host Esther is an amazing person. Very very helpful and fantastic to talk too.

2/10 Terrible

Kwai Yee, Hong Kong

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Don't give them your credit card!

Clean nice B&B at the corner of Knysna, not close to city centre. Surrounded by a lake, quiet... if there's no fellow travellers staying in the lodge. You'll listen to the soft cracking sound of the stairs when the loft residence walk up, and the couple next door mumble... What upset me most is that I booked through Hotels.com. But at the hotel reception I was told to pay again. And back home, I found Hotels.com charged, and this lodge charged TWICE on my card. (Yes, I paid 3 times for one booking. ) I'm still wondering what to do...

6/10 Okay

Chris, Northampton

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

Pleasant but we wouldn't stay again.

Pleasant enough buts wouldn't advise to go as a couple, but weird sitting round the same table with lots of strangers making small-talk in the morning - would be ace if you were travelling alone or in a group with friends. The setting isn't great and is quite a way from everything, we didn't expect it to be quite so isolated. The loft room is OK, spacious and cleaner, etc but it's not the best, the rooms downstairs are much nicer. The toilet in the room smells really strange. The breakfast was good and the lady who runs it is lovely and has lots of info, so not all bad.

8/10 Good

Doreen, Toronto

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

Rustic lodge in quiet area

This is a rustic wooden property in a quiet area a little off the road. A car is required. There is a large common lounge area with a TV, a large deck overlooking the water, and a pool. The walls are thin but fortunately when we were there the other guests were quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Absolutely excellent!

Oyster Creek Lodge is definitely one of the sweetest and mellow B&B options in all of Knysna. Excellent location, beautiful lagoon, beautiful lodging, and welcoming hosts. Awesome breakfast!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk miljö, supermysigt bed and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Regina

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

Traumhafter Blick!

Es ist eine sehr saubere einfache Unterkunft, die als einziges auf einer Landzunge liegt. Der Blick ist traumhaft und das Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Für 1 Nacht jederzeit zu empfehlen, jedoch für einen längeren Aufenthalt muss man berücksichtigen das es mehr einer offenen Berghütte ähnelt,indem man jedes Geräusch hört.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aldert

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

Prachtige plek

Zorg dat je de kamer bovenin hebt, daar is het een prachtig uitzicht!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018