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Blackwaters River Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star golf guest house with free breakfast

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
Classic Suite | Terrace/patio
Luxury Suite | In-room business center

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Explore the area

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N2 Highway between Knysna and Sedgefield, opposite the Buffalo Bay turn-off, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Knysna

On river.Within a 5-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve. Garden Route National Park and Knysna Lagoon are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Brenton Beach - 16 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Buffalo Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Butterfly Blu Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Muse - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Blackwaters River Lodge

4-star golf guest house with free breakfast
Blackwaters River Lodge offers its guests a golf course and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Blackwaters River Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Knysna guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Blackwaters River Lodge offers 18 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 20 private bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in fee: ZAR 150.00 for check-in after 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 750.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 500 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550.00 per person
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 150.00 for check-in after 7 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 750.00 (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 credit cards
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.

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 Blackwaters River Lodge to the airport?

Blackwaters River Lodge is 28.3 mi (43-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blackwaters River Lodge?

As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blackwaters River Lodge on Oct 21, 2025 start from $144.08, excluding 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 Blackwaters River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Blackwaters River Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 550.00 per person.

How close is Blackwaters River Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is 5.7 mi (18-min drive) from Buffalo Bay Beach and 8.1 mi (23-min drive) from Brenton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blackwaters River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Blackwaters River Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Blackwaters River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Blackwaters River Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Blackwaters River Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Blackwaters River Lodge have a pool?

Blackwaters River Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Blackwaters River Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Blackwaters River Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Blackwaters River Lodge to downtown Knysna?

Blackwaters River Lodge is 6.2 mi away from Knysna.