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Knysna Herons Guest House

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Property entrance
30-inch TV with satellite channels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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11 Herons Way, Lower Old Place, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pezula Championship Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Knysna Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Self-Catering Sleeps 3 - Kelp Gull

Self-Catering Sleeps 3 - Kelp Gull | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Self-Catering Sleeps 3 - Kelp Gull

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double - Hoopoe

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double - Hoopoe

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Self-Catering Sleeps 4 - Oyster Catcher

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Self-Catering Sleeps 4 - Oyster Catcher

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Triple - Heron

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple - Heron

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Double - Kingfisher

Economy Double - Kingfisher | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Double - Kingfisher

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About this property

Knysna Herons Guest House

Adults-only bed & breakfast in Knysna with an outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, laundry facilities and express check-in are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. A manager's reception is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and barbecues are on-site.
Knysna Herons Guest House offers 7 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes sofa beds. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

Guests aged under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

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

During your stay at Knysna Herons Guest House, you're just a quick walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Enjoy features like a free manager's reception, plus an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge).
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 7 minutes on foot from Knysna Lagoon
A free manager's reception is offered on selected days. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Knysna Herons Guest House. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Knysna bed & breakfast is smoke free.

The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception on selected days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: ZAR 80 per person
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 150
Late check-in fee: ZAR 900 for check-in between 5 PM and 6 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 300

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 80 per person
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 900 for check-in between 5 PM and 6 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 300 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 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 major credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 AM - 5:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the 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

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