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Knysna River Club by First Private Stays

4.0 star property
Lakefront chalet with a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Lake
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At Knysna River Club by First Private Stays, you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/game room, and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Room options

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Lagoon View Family Superior Chalet 04

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Lagoon View Family Chalet 09 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Lagoon View Family Chalet 09

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Lagoon View Family Chalet 20 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Lagoon View Family Chalet 20

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Sun Valley Drive, Garden Route, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Leisure Isle - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Pezula Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bosuns Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Persello Pizzeria - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Knysna River Club - ‬2 min walk

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

Lakefront chalet with a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool
This chalet features a sauna, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center. 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star chalet have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers 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 irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

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.

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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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

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

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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 center

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 50.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 300.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 50.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; 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 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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to March

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Knysna River Club by First Private Stays have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Knysna River Club by First Private Stays pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Knysna River Club by First Private Stays?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Knysna River Club by First Private Stays?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Knysna River Club by First Private Stays?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Knysna River Club by First Private Stays located?

This family-friendly Knysna chalet is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Knysna Lagoon, and Garden Route National Park. Knysna Waterfront and Pledge Nature Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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