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Knysna Wayside Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Knysna guest house

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Interior
Front of property
Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Pledge Square, 48 Main Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 8005
  • Knysna Lagoon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Knysna Quays
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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First Floor | Living area | Flat-screen TV

First Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Bathroom shower

Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Knysna

In Knysna .Within a 5-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Pledge Nature Reserve. Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Quays are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pezula Golf Club - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 21 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chatters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪African Bean - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Persello's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Knysna Wayside Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Knysna guest house
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.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Knysna Wayside Inn. Self parking is free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Knysna Wayside Inn offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
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, Mastercard, and Diners Club.

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 Wayside Inn to the airport?

Knysna Wayside Inn is 20.9 mi (32-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Knysna Wayside Inn have an airport shuttle?

Knysna Wayside Inn offers a free airport shuttle.

How close is Knysna Wayside Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is 4.4 mi (15-min drive) from Bollard Bay and 9.3 mi (26-min drive) from Brenton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Knysna Wayside Inn offer free breakfast?

Knysna Wayside Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Knysna Wayside Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Knysna Wayside Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Knysna Wayside Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Knysna Wayside Inn have a pool?

Knysna Wayside Inn does not have a pool.

Does Knysna Wayside Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Knysna Wayside Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Knysna Wayside Inn to downtown Knysna?

Knysna Wayside Inn is 0.1 mi away from Knysna.

Knysna Wayside Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

pl

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Claudelle

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

Excellent

Thoroughly enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

James Teare

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

Great reception.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply an excellent lodge....

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, quaint and relaxed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

denise

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice place, lovely staff, great breakfast

Nice place, lovely staff, great breakfast. Clean and well situated. Great value.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

Excellent value in Knysna

Very helpful lady on reception. Room was comfy but traffic noise could be a problem for light sleepers-ask for a room at the back. Breakfast was served on the verandah at the back which was nice. It was also good. Honesty bar in reception worked well. Would recommend.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

For a one-night stop in Knysna

It was ok for one night, within walking distance of some shops, the waterfront and restaurants. They were friendly and helpfull and breakfast was very good.

8/10 Good

Gary, Doha

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

Warm, comfy, convenient

From the first step inside reception the warmth of hospitality and helpfulness was tangible. A great stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Marta Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Importante point

Very good. But ,there was noise arround the room and the bed is little small.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

LEONARDO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Não recomendo

Tem boa localização, próximo do Waterfront, a equipe é simpática e atenciosa. Bom café da manhã para o preço. Chuveiro excelente, com água quente e forte. Porém, não recomendo. O wi-fi não funcionou bem, a vizinhança é barulhenta (uma pizzaria e um bar) e o lençol da cama estava manchado e as fronhas tinham cheiro de usadas. Encontramos também restos de plástico deixado por outros hóspedes no carpete. Ou seja, a limpeza é muito ruim.

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dentro da normalidade

Foi um estadia tranquila. Estacionamento bom e seguro e equipe treinada. Café da manhã de acordo pelo valor da estadia

2/10 Terrible

Leonardo

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

Não recomendo

Hotel com estrutura muito ruim. Uma casa velha com vários quartos. Banheiro sem privacidade. Os quartos não têm frigobar. Café da manhã fraquíssimo. Apesar de ser em uma boa localização, melhor seria ficar mais próximo do waterfront. Portanto, a não ser que não tenha possibilidade de investir um pouco mais na estadia em Knysna, não recomendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Kaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Boende i Knysna

Centralt läge med gångavstånd till centrum, men bullrigt, egen parkering. Lite nedgånget. Plast på frukostborden...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Denis

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

Хороший отель

Хороший отель, вкусные завтраки, парковка. Рядом магазины, Spar. Отель находится в оживленном районе, рядом бары,не выспались, очень шумно.

6/10 Okay

Lars Erik

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Schlechtes Hotel in sehr lauter Kneipenumgebung

Ein sehr in die Jahre gekommenes Hotel, in dem viel gemacht werden müsste... Wir hatten das Zimmer zum Marktplatz und bis nach 2.00 Uhr nachts war es von dem angrenzenden Restaurant unmöglich laut!! Die Matratzen sind völlig durchgelegen und uralt. Wir würden diese Unterkunft nicht wieder buchen. Es war auf unserer 3,5 wöchigen SA- Reise mit Abstand das schlechteste Hotel.

8/10 Good

Cesar

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

Excelente localizaçao

Hotel com boa localizaçao, perto de Waterfront, bares, restaurantes e comercio.

6/10 Okay

Claes, Bålsta, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An updated gem with memories of the past.

New management has updated and improved this classic hotel. The nearby pub is a disturbance unless you go there yourself. Good restaurants are not close by within walking distance.

8/10 Good

EDUARDO

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