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Belvidere Manor

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Classic Cottage, Garden View | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Parking included

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169 Lower Duthie Drive, Belvidere Estate, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Knysna Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Knysna Quays
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Thesen Island
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 184 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Classic Cottage, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Cottage, Garden View

  • 113 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cottage | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Cottage

  • Water view
  • 113 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Classic Cottage, Lagoon View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Cottage, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 82 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Belvidere Manor

Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and outdoor tennis courts
This hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, outdoor tennis courts and a conference centre are on-site.
Belvidere Manor offers 28 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool.

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

During your stay at Belvidere Manor, you're just a quick walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with garden views at Carolines bistro, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Knysna Lagoon and 11 minutes by car from Knysna Quays
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Belvidere Manor offers its guests outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 484 square feet (45 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Belvidere Manor. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Knysna hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Carolines bistro – Overlooking the garden, this bistro specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
The Bell Tavern – Overlooking the garden, this gastropub specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Spanish, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 200 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Carolines bistro
  • The Bell Tavern

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (484 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 36 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 200 for adults and from ZAR 200 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100 per stay

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
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 - 6:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 1996/06555/07

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Belvidere Manor
Belvidere Manor Hotel
Belvidere Manor Hotel Knysna
Belvidere Manor Knysna
Belvidere Manor Hotel
Belvidere Manor Knysna
Belvidere Manor Hotel Knysna

Belvidere Manor Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

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

The best

Fantastic stay. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Portland

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet place with superb staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

Lovely swimming pool

Loved it here, our room was a bit small but ok as we had a large patio. Its a lovely quiet place to stay, with a lovely swimming pool and gardens. It is outside of Knysna.
Pool
Main building
Cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More staff is needed in The Bell Tavern. Staff were excellent but were not able to keep up with the volume. Due to the lack of staff at the Bell Tavern, the food often came out over an hour after we ordered. Neither the TV in the living room or the bedroom worked. Overall though the stay was wonderful and the location is beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beatiful place . Service was excellent . Everyone loves geoffery . Only housekeeping needs a little work on it .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Great included breakfast on patio with a view! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdulhamid, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Upgrade request was honored l.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Whitefish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Portland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, views, facilites and staff what more could you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prabhakara Reddy, Edmond

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, quiet and peaceful and the accommodations are spacious. Breakfast is awesome and the restaurant in the village is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is extremely well appointed and has all the amenities required. The beautiful view over the lagoon, fantastic and friendly service and a delicious breakfast made this a delightful stay - as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Memorable

We decided to revisit for our anniversary. Because of Covid it was not very crowded but the level of service was as good as we had previously experienced. Friendly welcome, efficient staff and very comfortable cabins which not even Eskom could diminish. Certainly it will not be our last visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

Beautiful Belvedere Manor House.

Beautiful venue and enthusiastic staff. We went to knysna for a family wedding. Belvedere manor is a lovely wedding location. Ample comfortable accommodation and stunning views. The cottage we stayed in was lovely. Clean fresh and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful location and accommodating staff. Cant be easy operating under these conditions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betty

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

A relaxing Homelite accommodation.

The cottages are all well-equipped. The staff were excellent. If I were in the area I’d stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
View was fabulous. Service at the restaurant horrendous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with cottages scattered in a large garden with views across Knysna lagoon. Rooms comfortable although a bit old fashioned. Charming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicoline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Beautiful and relaxing resort

We booked a Deluxe Room Garden View and I'm guessing we must have been upgraded because what we got was a 3 bedroom house! The welcome at reception and then the irrepressible 'Jeffrey' was great, rooms were spotless, beds / linen very comfortable, breakfast spread was good and all in a beautiful garden setting overlooking the lake in a collection of colonial style cottages / houses.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre, Vancouver Island, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful cottage with view of gardens, pool and Knysna lagoon. Staff so friendly and helpful, especially Jeffrey who has been there since 1985. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

David

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

Great visit with old friends

We had friends visiting from Europe and we thought that Belvidere Manor would be a perfect base to explore Knysna and surrounds. My wife and i spent a weekend there in June and we enjoyed it so much that we planned a second trip. Everything was as we expected. The rooms are well laid out, very comfortable. Service from ever busy Jeffrey and his was exceptional. Whether we were just relaxing over a G&T enjoying the view of the lagoon or breakfasting on the terrace, we could find no faults. We will definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018