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Under Milkwood Resort

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront chalet near Eastern Head View Point

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking included

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13 George Rex Drive, The Heads, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Thesen Island
  • Leisure Isle
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hillside Chalet

  • Partial lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Waterfront Chalet

  • Beach view
  • 54 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Paquita | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Paquita

  • Beach view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Knysna

On the beach.Stay at this Knysna chalet and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Eastern Head View Point and 2 miles (3 km) of Leisure Isle. Knysna Waterfront and Thesen Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eastern Head View Point - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leisure Isle - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Pezula Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 29 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Bridge Brewing Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Washed - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪East Head Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bosun's Pub & Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Under Milkwood Resort

3-star beachfront chalet near Eastern Head View Point
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Have fun in the sun at Under Milkwood Resort with summer activities like kayaking and rowing/canoeing.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Knysna chalet is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1978
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Under Milkwood Resort offers 16 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3-star chalet have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include laptop-compatible safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 floor
  • 16 units
  • Built in 1978
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
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 7:30 AM - 7:30 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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is professionally cleaned
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, debit cards, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

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

Milkwood Resort
Under Milkwood Knysna
Under Milkwood Resort
Under Milkwood Resort Knysna
Under Milkwood Resort Chalet
Under Milkwood Resort Knysna
Under Milkwood Resort Chalet Knysna

Frequently asked questions

How close is Under Milkwood Resort to the airport?

Under Milkwood Resort is 22.4 mi (34-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Under Milkwood Resort?

As of Jun 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Under Milkwood Resort on Jun 16, 2025 start from $83.49, 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 Under Milkwood Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Under Milkwood Resort.

How close is Under Milkwood Resort to the beach?

This chalet is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Under Milkwood Resort offer free breakfast?

Under Milkwood Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Under Milkwood Resort?

No, there is no casino at this chalet.

What time is check-in at Under Milkwood Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Under Milkwood Resort?

This chalet offers free self parking.

Does Under Milkwood Resort have a pool?

Under Milkwood Resort does not have a pool.

Does Under Milkwood Resort have a spa?

This chalet doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis.

How close is Under Milkwood Resort to downtown Knysna?

Under Milkwood Resort is 3 mi away from Knysna.

Under Milkwood Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The place to stay in Knysna 2i

Cabin was absolutely outstanding rate on the water went swimming late in the sun sat on the deck wonderful wonderful location and spot check in with seamless, and the manager was super friendly and informative
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Scenic spot

Scenic spot on nice waterfront. Good swimming and canoeing available free. Some cabins on steep steps with views, others easier access with limited views. Can walk across the sands at low tide but car needed for visiting Knysna to do anything else. Small café nearby for breakfast, 2/3 miles to bars and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Knysna hideaway

Lovely resort right on the lagoon. Accommodation had everything we needed - and more! Only wish we had more time here… one night is not enough
Accommodation
Situated on Knysna Lagoon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Izak

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melchior Jacobus

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing View

It was amaizing! Bad Internet but we enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was not what we were expecting. all the properties are right on top of each other and there is really no privacy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

cHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What made me give less that a 10 is that I was expecting more peace, based on the pictures. Bungalows are very close together and everybody was BBquing. Holiday weekend. Hard to sleep early and even breathe, with the smoke. Other than that, perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula Andrea

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

Tranquility and professionalism

We were impressed by the cleanliness and professionalism of your staff. We loved the quietness and tranquility of the chalets. Thanks for the unforgettable memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful spot to stay for a night. Complimentary paddle boarding and kayaking helped make a difference
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phil, london

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

Charming spot

A charming log cabin very close to the water in an idyllic spot
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

sabino, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel close to beach

If you are ok with self catering this place is good. The only problem was parking was tight when all spaces filled you had to work hard to get small car out of allocated space
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

lucy, England

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

Great hotel

We loved this hotel. The cabins are beautifully decorated with everything you could possibly need in the kitchen and more. It is on the lagoon which is stunning and just a short drive up to the eastern head viewing point. Would definitely recommend this.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Richard A W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

l Knysna

The resort is in a great area, when booking get a chalet on the waters edge.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel with beach activities

The resort was nice and had beach activities. The location of the resort is really nice and property itself is beautiful and maintained. The parking on uneven surface is tricky, otherwise parking is not an issue. You can park car just next to your chalet. Overall we liked the resort.

10/10 Excellent

Werner

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

10/10 Excellent

Emre Koray, Portugal

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

Possibly best location in Knysna

everything was excellent. the upgrade to the waterfront room was completely worth it. Only thing that was not OK was the WiFi. Our room had no signal or a very weak signal at best. We gave up on using it.

8/10 Good

Myron, Vancouver

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

Great location in a beautiful town.

10/10 Excellent

Ali, UK

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

The place for space and relaxation on Garden Route

Lovely self-catering chalets, on the lagoon with private access to it. Well appointed chalets, bathroom and shower room, deck and barbecue facilities, easy access to shops, the town and restaurants but peaceful and easy going. Nothing on the TV so we had a DVD streamed to us. There is a small amount of free wifi, but it is available all around Knysna or you can buy extra time from Reception. We found it an excellent spot to recharge our batteries for the next round of travelling and eating.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to relax

This is a great place to stay in knysna and we would recommend this for families with great access to the lagoon within walking distance as well as the heads.

10/10 Excellent

paul, Johannesburg south africa

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

Relaxing family holiday

Stayed on water front unit- more expensive than others but you have a patio in from with in obstructed views looking away from knysna heads over the lagoon Braai has free wood and more if you need Wi FI 100mb free on wireless which is not sufficient but a token and possibly enough - but not ideal as there were time limits etc- you can buy more if requires Kids were sick and staff helped exceptionally well to assist next day Restaurants walking distance - Senza resturant not great Fridge in unit Small heater in unit- unit a bit cold if middle of winter but I am sure if I had asked they would have brought another heater Plenty clean blankets etc 2 bathrooms in unit- I with shows one with toilet- big Units are clean and basic but more than what you need Limited Tv and very small but if you have the view not a problem I would not take a middle unit as no view Parking very cramped Beach in front of houses could get loud from other guests and off the water but we had no issues and slept well Big bonus- you have free canoes 1,2,3 seater so ideal to take kids or spouse for a paddle at high tide and walk on a huge open beach at low tide Will definitely stay again

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

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

Amazing Unforgetable Stay!!! WOW Factor

Absolutely magic location right on the lagoon beach front. Parking is a little tight BUT there is always a helpful visitor or staff member to assist. I only have one complaint and that is I booked on Trivago site and one of the major reasons I chose to got with Hotels.com although not the cheapest option I did not have to pay a deposit upfront. BUT Under Milkwood automatically deducted 50% of the booking value from my credit card. Yes they refunded it when I sent a copy of my booking conditions BUT due to Buy & Sell forex rates I was out of pocket over R120.00. When I checked out I mentioned this fact hoping that I would have been given some kind of rebate/compensation - but that was not the case. Would I go back ABSOLUTELY I can highly recommend the beachfront bungalows. Just a note that in cold windy weather they might be a bit chilly as they are delightful log cabins so not entirely airtight!!

8/10 Good

Glenn

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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