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Knysna River Club by First Private Stays

Property class: 4

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A room with a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a lake.
A cozy living room with a large mirror, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a large mirror, wooden flooring, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar and stools.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with a white countertop, and a hanging light fixture.
A lakeside resort with wooden cabins and a stone wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sun Valley Drive, Garden Route, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden Route National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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A pathway leading to a building with a wooden balcony and lush greenery.

1 Bedroom Lagoon View Family Chalet 08

  • Lagoon view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a hanging light fixture, and a painting on the wall.

2 Bedroom Lagoon View Family Chalet 09

  • Lagoon view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a framed artwork of a bird, and a view of greenery outside.

2 Bedroom Lagoon View Family Chalet 20

  • Lagoon view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Knysna River Club by First Private Stays

This chalet features a sauna, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
Knysna River Club by First Private Stays offers 20 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star chalet has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Knysna chalet provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Knysna River Club by First Private Stays, you're just a quick walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a business centre.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna, bicycles to rent and rowing/canoeing
  • Steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 6 minutes on foot from Garden Route National Park
Knysna River Club by First Private Stays offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You'll find a business centre on site. A library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Knysna River Club by First Private Stays. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Knysna chalet.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Games
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business centre

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 20 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 50.00 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: ZAR 300.00 per stay

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 50.00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in March.

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Knysna River Club House
Knysna River Club
Knysna River Club Hotel Knysna
Knysna River Club Hotel
Knysna River Club
First Group Knysna River Club
Knysna River Club by First Private Stays Chalet
Knysna River Club by First Private Stays Knysna
Knysna River Club by First Private Stays Chalet Knysna

Knysna River Club by First Private Stays Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LUFERN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay at the property. Very neat and nicely decorated with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alastair

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
A 4 star hotel should have a restaurant or be very well maintained. This facility had neither. There is no restaurant close by and the facilities are sub standard. The river is very polluted. Towels were dirty and the unit felt unsecure as it was directly on a thorough-fare.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist eine wunderbare Anlage mit vielen kleinen Wohnhäuser und tollem Ausblick.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Im Vergleich zu anderen Unterkünften enttäuschend

Sehr nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal und Management. Die Holzhütten sind aus dem 90ern und sehr einfach, aber geräumig, mit Terasse, Weber-Grill und sauber. Für uns war es nicht das, was wir uns für den Preis vorgestellt hatten.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Irene

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

Sehr schönes Chalet am Fluss

Sehr gut ausgestattetes Chalet für 4 Personen in wunderschöner Gartenanlage. im Chalet ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Die Riverfront mit ihren vielen Lokalen ist in wenigen Autominuten erreicht. Für Kinder wird in der Anlage viel geboten (Minigolf, kleine Papageienvolliere uvm). Von der Terrasse konnte man die Lagune sehen. Alles sehr empfehlenswert.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Hübsche Ferienhaussiedlung am Wasser

Die Bungalows sind sehr grosszügig. Wir hatten zwei Badezimmer. Auf der Terrasse hät es einen Kugelgrill. In Gehdistanz, schön am Wasser entlang, gelangt man zum kleinen Hafen von Knysna. Hier hat es viele Restaurants und Läden.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Junie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very easy walk into town

Very spacious accommodation Large airy living space.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Quaint little get away.

We had a good stay. The location was great. The chalet was really nice too. The only thing we didn't like was the small public jacuzzi and sauna. Only two to three people could get in at a time. The bicycles that we rented were also really old and needed a good service.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

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

Nice hotel close to the laguna and the city.

Very nice place, great staff and chalet very clean and spacious.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness

Good accommodation

Overall not a bad property. Sleeper couches should be replaced - very uncomfortable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn

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

Nice option for families in knysna

This was a great place to spend a night on knysna. Each chalet is very well maintained and spacious. The only issue was the wifi which was limited. We would definitely return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Janine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rupping

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cape town online market

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Murielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Pierre-Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort