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Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View | View from room
Property entrance
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area
Suite (Bird's eye) | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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Cherry Lane, Welbedacht, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Fynbos) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Fynbos)

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Bird's eye) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Bird's eye)

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool
This smoke-free guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and free train station pick-up. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site.
Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge offers 9 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Knysna guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy pool views while dining at Main Lodge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • Steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 14 minutes on foot from Friday Market
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge was completed in September 2023.

This 4-star Knysna guest house is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast.
Main Lodge – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Main Lodge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2004
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - September 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2100 per vehicle (return)

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
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
Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.

National rating

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

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